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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Hoiday Dressing- Add A Little Sparkle


Remember the catalogs we use to get in the mail, and we would pour through the pages picking out things  that we would want Santa to bring us?

I still do that, but now I do it over at Pinterest. I love pinning outfits that I would enjoy wearing during the Holidays.

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This time of year more than any other time of year it is a good time to wear a little *sparkle*. 

I have been pinning some outfits that I would wear to fancy Holiday party, semi-fancy, or even casual gathering at my home.

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I think it is fun to pick outfits that I would feel comfy in even if I never plan on buying any of them. If they have a little *sparkle*, that is even better.

Shall we start with the more casual side of sparkly?…….

*Casually Sparkly*


I must admit I am not that enamored with the jacket, but love the sequins with the ivory blouse underneath with dark wash jeans. Very cute and comfy for a casual setting.

If you add a cute pair of sparkly shoes to an outfit, no matter how casual the outfit is, it will become semi-fancy!!

I am loving these metallic gold loafers, casual yet they give a nod to… “I am fancy.”

ADORABLE!! Sparkles, and polka-dots, be still my heart!

Such a pretty scarf. A tailored white blouse and dark wash jeans would look just a little fancier with this bit of sparkle around your neck.


Add this gold belt with a  bow at your waist, and you will become a fancy girl!!! 

I can see all winter white with this belt and these cute ballet flats. Now wouldn’t that be a comfy outfit to entertain in?

Here is a darling all white outfit, casual and sparkly!!

*A Touch More Fancy*……..


Cashmere and sequins, a girl can never go wrong with this combination.

I would wear this with a black chiffon blouse, simple black shoes, and a bit more sparkle with some fabulous earrings.


Velvet tuxedo pants are amazing. I would keep my sparkle on my wrist and possible simple diamond studs on my ears. Understated, but still elegant.


Such a beautiful rose gold skirt by Calvin Klein!





*A Dressy Affair*


Beautiful color with just a hint of sparkle, so lovely.


A great looking, and comfortable hostess outfit. The sparkle here is in the earrings and bracelet.


Gorgeous color and sparkle.


Oh My!! This just makes me giggle!!

I could keep going on and on, but let me show you some outfits that I know I would wear for sure…..

*Fancy*



*Casual Sparkle*
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I am in love with this plaid sequined skirt. I am not sure it would be long enough for me, but if it was just above the knee I would own this skirt. 

Luckily I have short legs so it just might be long enough on me. I love it with the chambray shirt, and I think it works well with both sweaters. This is so ME!!!

Here is the link to the skirt if you are interested in it!! Just click on the cwonder.com under the image.


*AT Home With Sparkle*



I would totally wear this little sparkly sweater with dark wash jeans at home for entertaining.


So there you have it, but if you are still craving more sparkle……


more sparkles

I have two boards that will show you some sparkly options for your holiday dressing….

And

“Enjoy The Process!” Of:
Adding some…..


Wednesday, December 19, 2012

12 Stocking Stuffers For Adults

 

Yesterday’s post was all about stocking stuffers for the youngsters. 

Today, let’s talk about the 
adult-kids!!

I think that adults can be more of a challenge when it comes to filling their Christmas Sock, don't you?

As I told you yesterday my adult-children love their socks. My MIL use to make our socks, and we all loved them. I continued the tradition with my own kids.

Shall we start with the actual Christmas sock….


How about a monogram to hang with their sock? Love this idea and it is only $10.



If you have wine drinkers in your family the Cork-Cicile would be a welcomed sight in their sock.




Salt from all around the world.



Cucumber chai eye mask.




A dozen napkin rings sold at Crate & Barrel for $9.95.


A Staple free stapler. I can not tell you how many times I could have used this in the past.

Glitter makes everything  better, even practical items.

Jack Black lip balm.




Designer band-aids.



$7.29! A battery with a USB plug on it that fits in your purse or pocket for charging your phone when you aren't around any outlets for a long time (camping/beach/shopping etc)



Rock Soap, love the novelty of this.




A lot of This-and-That’s!! Fun part it is stuff that none of us would probably buy for ourselves. Now, that is the fun part of getting a gift!!

Whatever you are doing these last days before Christmas day I hope you are.......

"Enjoying The Process!" 
 
More Ideas HERE!

 

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

A Dozen Stocking Stuffer Ideas




I never know what to call them, socks, or stockings? I instinctively say socks, so for this post I will refer to them as Christmas Socks! I hope that is alright?!!

Now that we have cleared that up shall we get down to the business of what to put in them?


Source: horchow.com via Elaina on Pinterest

I usually start buying for my family’s Christmas socks even before I purchase their gifts.

I do a sock for each grandchild, and my grown-up children as well.

They love their socks and I actually think they might forgo a gift before they would give up their socks.

When my boys were young men they would wake up in the middle of the night dump out their socks and go back to bed.

Here are a dozen items  to fill up the younger members Christmas sock in your family.…….



The kiddos love these straws!

More straws……..


They can create, and build with these straws!

Scented colored pencils/smencils

These cute hats are a great deal at Target for $6.34 each..




A pencil kit with erasers and grips.



Hand puppet tattoos!





Build your own calendar with Lego-like blocks.


Glow in the dark shoe laces!

Experimenting with the sun for the little Scientist.

An umbrella for a girl or a boy!
I hope this gives you some ideas on what to put in your kiddos socks/stockings this year!! If you need more ideas, be sure and visit my Pinterest board HERE!

Do you have any Christmas memories about your socks/stockings?

What are some of the fun things you put in your family's socks/stockings?


"Enjoy The Process!" Of:

Stuffing Socks/Stockings!