There Is A Christmas BELL In My Dining room

   

I find it more fun to have a color scheme, or even a bit of a theme for my Christmas décor. 

This year I had a plan to use Jingle Bells in my décor.

To be honest I was not quite sure how it would all end up, but so far I am pleased with my simple addition.

The colors for this years dining table will be black and white with touches of greenery, silver and pinecones.

I started by placing a black and white buffalo checked topper on my table. I then placed a sparkly wall mirror for my base. The jewels around the frame remind me of snowflakes.

The movie the Polar Express is a favorite of mine so I had to use this little saying.

The BELL is the important piece in the room, so I chose to use only one. 

I could have added more greenery, bells and embellishments, but I think in decorating it is important to know when to stop adding so I kept it simple, and uncomplicated.

I suspended the large bell with fishing line to make it the feature. I decided to keep it simple and only add a few fresh sprigs of greenery, snow, and pine cones.

In the evening the candles are lit and it just glistens.

Do YOU still BELIEVE!

 

 

10 STOCKING STUFFERS FOR HIM and HER

   

Christmas Stockings are a big deal in our family so even if you are grown and married you get a Christmas sock.

1. Phone holder/charger, similar found Here and
    Here.

2. Acrylic monogrammed desk set, Here.

3. Minimergency kit, Here.

4. Nars gold Versailles fingernail polish, Here.

5. Stapleless stapler, Here.

6. Striped make-up brush set, Here.

7. Instant read kitchen thermometer, Here.

8. S-o-a-p dish, Here.

9. Jack Black Lip Balm, Here. 
    I would divide these up
    among the men in my family.

10. Months tooth brushes, Here.

 If you are still in need of more ideas, go to my Pinterest Board, Here. You will also find gifts that would make great Hostess gifts. 

HAPPY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!

 

 

WHAT TO WEAR WEDNESDAYS!?

 


With all the Holiday parties coming up what is a girl to wear?

Most of us will be attending more casual affairs so how do you make a casual outfit look special and festive?

BY ACCESSORIZING!

A plain white shirt, and a pair of jeans, or black pants can become special with the right accessories.

Today I am going to show you some fun accessorizes that might just add the right amount of sparkle, or pizazz your outfit might need.

Shall we start at our toes and work our way up?

My very talented DIL brought this first website to my attention. (she has a FB page for her business called, REVAMP, go HERE, and like her page and you will be able to get some of her great fashion ideas)


If you don’t want to go out and buy a new pair of shoes how about adding a shoe clip to an existing pair of pumps or flats that you already have….



You can find these and many other at a darling shop on ETSY called, ABSOLUTELY AUDREY!

For $20-$25 you can have a brand new look for your shoes.

Fur is another trend that is  being seen this year. I found these darling flats on Pinterest.  I clicked on the link to see where they came from, and I found they were $685. 

I don’t know about you, but that is waaaay out of my price range so I did a little investigation, and found this alternative.

This pom-pom is done in brown but you could do it in any color you like. This is a DIY project. Go HERE to find out how to do this if you like this look and want to save $675!

If you are looking for pom poms Ebay is a great resource. 

I also found these darling fur bows that could be made into shoes clips…..

I love stripes and sparkle so think how excited I was to see these next darling shoes?.......

Anthropolgie always have such unique items!

If you like a more subdued bit of shimmer how about just a bit of sparkle on the heel of this darling satin smoking loafers  from Ann Taylor? Enter HOLIDAY 40 code and you will get 40% off your entire purchase!

Are you getting excited for your next Holiday party? I know I am!!

Go out there and SPARKLE girls!!