just a few of my favorite things...

Since it's cuttin' it close to Christmas...I thought I'd share with you some of my favorite holiday things!!! All of which I own (or have ordered) and LOVE!

1. Penh Lenh bracelets (the story behind the biz is quite amazing as well)
2. Sephora nail wand  (find coupons here)
3. chalkboard paper (you'll use this more than you know...place mats, table runners, gift tags, wrapping etc.)
4. Tiny Prints Christmas cards...I love how ours turned out! (they're offering 25% off too!)
5. Rifle Paper tin floral recipe box (adore the vintage color palette) 
6. Flip Flop bracelets (yep, these are made out of recycled flip flops)

***and a HUGE congrats to winner Holli Lloyde for winning the Kate Spade giveaway!!!!! make sure to email me your address Holli! And thank you thank you to all who participated!!!

DIY lip moisturizer : 100% kiss proof

A friend told me about this and I had to try it...for three reasons:
1. I'm addicted to lip moisturizers/chapsticks
2. ...especially Vaseline
3. I always have crystal light in my pantry at all times in case of juice emergencies

This is super easy, and honestly it tastes like a million bucks!
...Im sure you'll get extra kisses too :-)

I'd say add just a pinch of drink mix to 1 TBS of vaseline...otherwise it's overkill with the flavoring!

HAPPY HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! 

SEE YOU NEXT WEEK...WITH SOME GOLD LEAFIN' & BEFORE/AFTER HOUSE PROJECTS!!!

Bite size beauty...

Lately, my lips have been so dry after I wear my MAC lipstick. Not sure if it's that or just the weather... but I feel like it makes my lips look more like they are in desperate need of vaseline afterwards. I always put chapstick on first and than put on my lipstick. But, that doesn't seem to help much! Slightly annoying.

So, I went on a search. I wanted a lipstick that went on smooth, and didn't dry my pucker right on out :-).  I came upon these luminous creme lipsticks and LOVE them. The other great thing is they come in mini size (with a little tin). And, lets be honest, everything is cuter when it's in a mini size right!? ;-)

my mom always taught me, that when you're looking for a lipstick and don't want to apply fifty different kinds...just do a little test on the inside of your wrist. It's a great way to see how the color will look on your skin tone. She's just full of really valuable tips :-) ha

Here are my favorite colors...