TIED UP WITH STRING

1. Photo
2. Manila Gift Tags $10 for 50
3. Kraft Paper $8.21
4. Photo
5. Cruelty Free Guinea Feathers $3
6. Jute Twine $3.35


I saw these beautifully wrapped presents on oh, hello friend and was immediately inspired by their simplicity. I love the idea of using kraft paper and twine as wrapping because it is seasonless.  Attaching an old photo or a guinea feather makes is feel personal. For the holidays you could dress it up with a sparkly gift tag or a sprig of pine.

SICK DAY

I had all these grand plans to drive around yesterday and take photos of sweet things for my final posts of 2010. Well wouldn't you know it, I got sick instead. I guess I can't complain since I happen to be at home with my family and there is nothing better then having your mother to take care of you. Since I've been in bed all day, I haven't got much to share except some lovely gifts Santa brought me that have literally not left my body until I took them off to photograph for you...
what my day looked like
wishbone necklace and river chants necklace
target pajama pants

MERRY CHRISTMAS

...Merry Christmas...
 to all my sweet readers

{image via rue magazine by feather love}


I am off to Ojai to spend Christmas with my family. I plan on making a ginger bread house with my sister, eating lots of yummy food, drinking cocoa in front of the fireplace and listening to my favorite Christmas tunes. I thought I would share this years playlist. Enjoy...


...Holiday Playlist... 
  • Last Christmas. Wham!
  • White Christmas. Otis Redding
  • Blue Christmas. Elvis
  • All I want For Christmas. Mariah Carey
  • Santa Baby. Eartha Kit
  • The Christmas Song. Nat King Cole
  • Baby It's Cold Outside. Doris Day and Bing Crosby
  • Winter Wonderland. Darlene Love
  • Sleigh Ride. The Ronettes
  • Silent Night. Sufjan Stevens
  • Have Your Self A Merry Little Christmas. Judy Garland
  • Baby Please Come Home. Death Cab for Cutie
  • Someday at Christmas. Stevie Wonder
  • Frosty the Snowman. Fiona Apple
  • The Christmas Song. The Raveonettes
  • Happy Xmas. John Lennon



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    Wishing you all a very merry holiday weekend! xx

    SNAPSHOTS FROM OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY

    I had so much fun at our holiday party this past weekend. I was too busy talking to friends to remember to stop and take photos, but I got a few quick ones in of the spread before people arrived. 
    James ended up bringing the camera out much later in the night and between him and the extraordinary Jesse B. I have some fun pics to share. I only wish I had captured more of my friends throughout the night! I have a HUGE smile on my face in every photo, so I must have been having a blast. We didn't manage any full outfit photos, but I am wearing a lovely Rebecca Taylor number I promise to photograph again...


    lilly/kate/james/jesse b./phil/lauren/jesse

    Loving all the beards and tartan!

    ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE...

    Christmas!


    Oh my, this week seriously flew by. I am having a little Holiday soiree this weekend and I have been a busy bee, decorating the house and grabbing any last bits and bobs. I do love having friends over during the holidays. There is something about the colder nights, I just want to light a fire in my fireplace, drink peppermint hot cocoa and socialize with friends.
    I just put the finishing touches on my house. Here it is, decorated for the holidays...

    {holiday decor from target, kmart, 99 cent store, trader joes, kate's paperie, hand me downs}




    Happy Weekend Everyone!!! xx

    HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE {PART I}

    Do you want to get a head start on gift buying for the holidays? Me too! It's easier on your pocketbook to space out purchases and more enjoyable avoiding the retail madness. Are you wondering what to get your friend or your sister this holiday season? Here are some gift ideas for every "type" of girl...



    The Decorista:
    I have this book, it's one of my favorites for home inspiration
    Love the graphics on these prints. Trés chic. Buy one, or all three!
    My love affair with feathers goes on. This dish is perfect for your keys or jewelry
    Kid at Heart:
    4. Goodnight Moon $8.70
    5. The Giving Tree $9.70
    6. Eloise $18
    Three of my favorite books of all time
    Personalized:
    At this price you could buy one for all your girlfriends
    These vintage beauties only come in the letter M, but search etsy for other monogrammed items
    Always cute
    Glamour Girl:
    Just like Audrey's in Breakfast at Tiffany's
    Such a romantic clutch. Perfect for a New Years Eve party
    Hostess with the Mostest:
    A beautiful way to serve cheese to your guests
    This vintage set is perfect for your mid-century loving friend. It even comes in the original box!
    Budding Photographer:
    These cute frames make any old pic look like a polaroid
    This camera is the baby version of what I have. It makes the cutest credit card sized photos
    Jewelry Lover:
    A stylish way display your jewelry
    17. Leather Rectangles Bracelet on sale for $14.99
    Love this bracelet. Buy a few a stack them
    Such a pretty pouch. You could gift it with a piece of jewelry inside
    Chic Accessories:
    The colors are striking in this scarf
    20. Madewell Vintage Mini Bag on sale for $68.60
    Been eying this for a while. Now it's on sale!
    These slippers look so cozy
    Beautiful Gifts:
    My favorite lip glosses in three gorgeous colors
    Sometimes when you buy a gift set you get stuck with one so-so shade, but I love all four of these!

    HOLIDAY DECOR

    It's that time of year again! I like to get a head start on holiday decor and gift wrap. Yes I am a Virgo! I love lighting a fire in my fireplace, drinking some hot tea, turning on the x-mas tunes and decorating the house. Every year I like to have a new gift wrap theme, with different colors and ribbons. Putting a little extra thought in to your wrapping makes such a difference. There is an endless amount of stylish holiday decor and wrapping out there, here are some of my favorites...

    8. 18 inch Tree $14

    11. Novelty Nutcrackers $24-59 (50% of sales go to St. Jude)
    12. Tree Topper $19
    14. Peacock Menorah $120
    19. Christmas Crackers $15.59
    21. Baker's Twine $7.95