Here are a few scenes from my holiday season so far, courtesy of my camera phone/Instagram. My favorite Rudolph. Actually the best Christmas decorations I’ve seen this year. Our cute Christmas tree. I love how simple and understated it is. I got Steven a set of ice spheres (these) for Christmas, and he tested them […]
Sunday Street Style
Key elements for surviving winter, according to these picks: Black, faux fur, tights, ankle boots, long skirts, and cute hats. Top row: Vanessa Jackman, Stockholm Streetstyle Middle row: Fashionistable, Stockholm Streetstyle Bottom row: The Sartorialist, The Locals
Matte + Shiny Holiday Manicure Tutorial
Recently I became intrigued by manicures that combine matte and shiny topcoats. I had never tried a matte topcoat until I gave this one from Sephora a whirl, but I really like the effect. It’s not quite totally matte, more like a satin finish, and you can apply it over any normal nail polish to […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Pet-Lover
First things first: Yesterday I got busy with last-minute holiday shop orders and realized I forgot to post the winner of my recent giveaway. So, sorry about that. The winner of the Swarovski Elements jewelry kit is Jennie M! Thanks to everyone who entered! I hope to do some more fun giveaways in 2013. Now […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Foodie
Unless the gift recipient is a kitchen disaster or hates to cook, you really can’t go too wrong with a food-related gift. Everybody has to eat, and eventually, most of us have to prepare some type of food for ourselves or others. So gifts that make that process easier or more beautiful are bound to […]
Getting in the Mood: Eden Holiday Lookbook
If you’re in need of holiday outfit inspiration, you certainly can’t go wrong with this lookbook from Portland shop Eden. The glamourous rock-star-Gaelic-warrior-high-priestess mashup certainly works for me. After viewing these photos I’m highly tempted to go play dress-up with every accessory I own, how about you? See more here.
Tutorial: Clay Snowflake Ornaments and Gift Tags
Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a little DIY project to help you with your holiday wrapping and decorating. I have to confess, though, that traditionally I’m not much of a holiday decorator. For the last several years we haven’t even gotten a tree other than sometimes a little tabletop rosemary tree from Trader Joe’s. This […]
Sunday Street Style
Baby it’s cold outside… Top row: Vogue UK Street Chic, It’s My Darlin’ Middle row: Stockholm Streetstyle, Hel Looks Bottom row: Streetstyle Aesthetic, Vogue UK Street Chic
Friday Favorites
Like everyone else, today I was transfixed by the horrible news of the school shooting in Connecticut. Combined with the nearby mall shooting in Portland a few days ago, it’s been a pretty bleak week. It’s so very sad for all of the families affected by these tragedies. This week has been a busy one […]