Top 5 Friday: Holiday Wishlist! :)

So, TWO present-giving holiday’s are coming up - Christmas and....MY BIRTHDAY! Okay, so technically my birthday isn’t a holiday...well not a nationally recognized one anyway. :P

So, here are my Top 5 Wants for this lovely gift-giving...and receiving season. :)

1. Kindle Paperwhite

I have a secret - this has already been ordered!  Brian is giving it to me for my birthday!  It won't be here until Christmas, but that's okay!

2. Octopus Prints for Orange Tail (etsy)

This one & this one - for our bathroom!

3. Neck Tie Blouse

I've been looking for one awhile now and I really love this one from Ruche!

4. A pretty gold (ish) necklace...

like the bauble statement necklace shown here.  I also really love this giraffe one on etsy!

5. The Midwest: God's Gift to Planet Earth by Raygun

Last time we were in Des Moines, Brian bought me a shirt from this shop (love it!) and I saw this book.  I was already interested and then Meanz from Koi Story said it was good and so now I've decided I need it. :P

What's on your wishlist this year??

Friday Favorites: Holiday Decor

Here’s another installment of Friday Favorites! Just a heads up I’ll be out of town for a bit, so except for a few scheduled posts it will be pretty quiet around here until after the New Year!

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*This is so great and creative!*

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*Gorgeous*

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*I’m just loving the look of a white Christmas tree! I should look for one after the holidays for next year!*

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*Sparkles are a must!*
 

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*What a cute and simple idea!*

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*Pretty, more sparkles!*

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*Clean, simple and gorgeous!*

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*Another unique and creative tree!*


Hope you all have wonderful Holidays!!

Holiday Wish List!

I’ve noticed a lot of bloggers are posting their Holiday Wish Lists...so I thought I would too! Here are a few things I wouldn’t mind finding under the tree this year!

1. TOMS - Teal Pop Herringbone Women's Classics or maybe the Purple Houndstooth!
2. ModCloth’s Turn Back Time Necklace in El Prado & Wears Like a Charm Necklace - I love the vintage feel and brass color!
3. Lomography Diana Mini 35mm Camera - This would be a super fun way to get back into film photography!
4. Bomber Jacket from Target - I meant to find this on my birthday shopping trip, but I forgot! I’ll probably go pick it up with some holiday cash!
5. September Trip Satchel from ModCloth - I LOVE this bag!
6. Great Gatsby Tshirt from Out of Print - I NEED this shirt. I hope someone got the hint! Hands down my favorite book.
7. Books! A couple on my list are Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling and Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiquro
8. Glasses from Warby Parker. I’m really love the Sinclair [just waiting for them to be back in stock for the Home Try On!], the Miles, and the Colton.
9. I need a floor lamp for my living room, I like this one from Target.
10. Some art for my kitchen! I like this wood sign and this Martinis Rossi & Torino print.

DIY Gifts Sneak Peek!

How are you guys coming on your holiday shopping? I’m done with the buying stuff part, now I just have to make some things! I thought I’d just give you a quick sneak peek of what I will be working on! :) (This should be safe to do here, because as far as I know none of my family members know about this blog!)

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I’ve seen these for awhile and thought, Hey! I could do that! So, I went around and took pictures of “letters” and made some words for a few family members. I made them up in photoshop then had them printed through Shutterfly.com. I’ll definitely share my versions at some point. :)

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Yes, I will be attempting to construct this guy soon. Hopefully this weekend! You can find the tutorial on the 7 Layer Studio blog!

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I just think these are great! I love totes and by making them myself I was able to pick very specific fabrics! I even found a print with cute giraffes to make one for myself. :)  You can find this one on the Purl bee!

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Again, such a simple but great idea! My towels always end up on the floor! I bought some fabric to make a few of these for the grandmas, but I also plan on using some of the apron scraps to make a couple matching ones for that gift! Tutorial on Pin.Sew.Press!

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Make this Irish Creme liqueur for my dad! It will be perfect for Irish coffee! I also plan on making a batch of Cinnamon infused vodka (starting it tonight) and possibly pineapple infused vodka as well. There will definitely be a tutorial post for those - super easy!  Recipe for the Irish Liquer is on Pauladeen.com!

Is anyone else making any gifts?