1.03.2012
2011 Favorites @ 4:27 PM
A few Instagrams from 2011.
Labels: good things, holidays, nyc, personal, photography
12.29.2011
Happy New Year! @ 9:43 AM
I can't believe it's almost 2012! 2011 was filled with a brief long distance relationship, lots of moving, and the birth of Favorable Mention! I'll be heading back home for some belated birthday celebrations and to puppysit Chloe! I hope you all have amazing new year's celebrations and I'll be posting a mini 2011 album soon :)
Above image taken by me last new year's in Times Square
Labels: good things, holidays, inspiration, photography, travel, weekend
12.28.2011
on to the next holiday @ 9:57 AM
A few shots from Christmas. My gifts this year definitely had a theme - will post some photos early next week! Happy we all have the new year to look forward to because Christmas is really the best time of the year. I'm so sad to see it go!
Labels: good things, holidays, personal, photography
12.23.2011
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!! @ 10:43 AM
Just a few more hours of work then I'm home free (with a little scrambling for some last minute gifts!). But have a very Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!! I'll be heading home to PA for some Christmas festivities with family & friends, can't wait :)
First photo is of our festive apt and the second is Tim walking down the street with the tree (he almost hit two different people)!
Labels: holidays, personal, weekend
12.22.2011
chinese gift exchange / white elephant exchange @ 9:51 AM
This year we threw a Chinese / White Elephant gift exchange with friends. The spending limit was $15 and it turned out to be a lot of fun! Tim luckily picked the very last number and I picked the 2nd to last number - I swear it was not rigged!. He ended up stealing some Stumptown coffee & a coffee mug and I stole 15 lottery tickets, which won me $27!
Here's some more examples of the gifts in case you need to throw a gift together last minute (like we all did):
-miniature colander, pasta, & some spices
-disposable flasks (on sale now!)
-snow hat
-plaid scarf
-a bottle of wine
-olive oil & balsamic vinegar
-soaps
-a Playboy (lol this was the most hated gift)
Above image by Alexandra Grablweski for Sweet Paul
Labels: entertaining, gift idea, giggle, holidays, party, personal
12.15.2011
Holiday DIY @ 12:11 AM
There are so many DIY projects on the internet which is perfect for the holidays. Here's a few of my favorites!
ninja ornament via The Cheese Thief
and candy lights via Oh Happy Day
mini gingerbread houses via Not Martha
sparkling cranberry brie bites via Yummy Mummy
Labels: DIY, entertaining, holidays, home, inspiration, party, recipe, sweets, yummy
12.13.2011
gift guide / part VII: your glam gold loving best friend @ 12:11 AM
/ one. beaded top. // two. nail polish. // three. eyeliner patches. // four. lizard cuff bracelet. // five. sweater shorts. // six. gold paper bowls. // seven. hair comb. // eight. metal chain collar. // nine. stud earrings. /
Labels: accessories, gift guide, gift idea, gold, holidays, jewelry, print
12.08.2011
gift guide / part V: your best friend's kids who you secretly wish were yours @ 9:44 AM
/ one. clock. // two. puzzle dinner tray. // three. pirate cushion // four. animal booties. // five. pig backpack. // six. basketball boots. // seven. mask & tail set. // eight. owl wall art. /
Labels: accessories, art, baby, etsy, gift guide, gift idea, giggle, good things, holidays, kids, pretty
12.02.2011
ugly christmas @ 8:23 AM
With everyone gearing up for the holidays, you're bound to get invited to an ugly Christmas sweater party. Although there are many options, I loved these Deer Ugly Christmas Sweater tees from Vardagen. They're festive but they're also cute!
Labels: fashion, giggle, holidays, red
11.30.2011
gift guide / part III: the city dweller who's pining for the great outdoors @ 12:01 AM
/ one. first aid kit. // two. trail camp shoes. // three. one cup espresso maker. // four. douglas fir sachet. // five. tree hook. // six. sleeping pod. // seven. hiking laces. // eight. klettersack. /
Labels: accessories, gift guide, gift idea, holidays, inspiration, men, nature, travel
11.22.2011
Book Exchange @ 11:08 AM
Chances are you might be running out of gift ideas for your siblings. My three older brothers and I started to do a Secret Santa a few years ago to add some surprise & also to save some money in general. This year we have decided to do a book exchange (the great idea came from my oldest brother Paul). I can't wait to see what book someone else has picked out for me, plus this will test my gifting skills - it's a huge challenge to pick out a book for someone else!
P.S. If you are interested in doing a Secret Santa gift exchange, try Elfster. It's an easy way to organize a gift exchange, especially if your participants live all over the country.
Above image from Sweet Paul
Labels: books, gift idea, good things, holidays, inspiration, personal
11.16.2011
gift guide / part II: your friend who just moved to the coldest city on the east coast & is too busy going to class to buy a thing. @ 12:11 AM
// item 001 headphones // item 002 metamorphic bookends // item 003 beanie // item 004 foo fighters tee (*bonus* add tickets) / item 005 fishscape fish bowl // item 006 shawl collar pull over // item 007 backpack // item 008 bike shelf //
ps happy bday andrew!
Labels: accessories, fall, gift guide, gift idea, holidays, men
11.09.2011
festive lights @ 10:01 AM
Feeling festive already? I'm so tempted to purchase a pack of this starry string lights. This bendable copper or silver wire would look great strung around a branch, mantle or even hanging on your wall. Available for purchase here.
Labels: gift idea, gold, holidays, home, inspiration, wedding, white