Style Log: Plaid & Corderoy

 {Button Down/Old Navy :: Sweater/Old Navy :: Skinny Cords/Lauren Conrad via Kohl’s :: Watch/Merona via Target :: Boots/Merona via Target}

 

Everything I’m wearing ['cept the boots] is new! Happy Holiday’s to me! The awesome skinny cords I got on a return, everything else was gifted. I wore this yesterday, on the ONE day I had to work this week. Today, I’m headed north for a quick stop in the Twin Cities, then onward for one last holiday celebration with my man’s mother. I’m pretty stoked, she’s up north quite a ways, so they have snow...and thus we will be snow shoeing! Should be fun and most likely quite entertaining as I’m very clumsy. I’m hoping get some great photos out of it as well!

I’ll be “officially” back after the new year, hope you have a great one!!

DIY Gift Review!!

Now that all my family’s gift giving has past, I thought I’d give you a quick photo tour of the gifts I made!

I made Cinnamon Infused Vodka for my Mom and best friend. Then, I made some Irish Creme Liquor for my Dad! There will be a recipe for that on Wednesday!

 This was another gift for my bestie! I followed the tutorial here!

I made these “stay put dish towels” for both of my grandma’s! I used the tutorial on Pin. Sew. Press!

I made a couple of these totes I found for my Mom and bestie! I ended up lining my moms with material from an old pair of corduroys!

I had this really awesome picture of my grandpa, so then I used a thrift store frame to make this awesome one!

I made these puppy treats for all of my canine family and friends! I got the recipe from ”Come On Ilene!

Last, but not least I made these word photography prints for my mom and grandma’s! I went out and took all the photos and assembled them.

I just want to say thanks to all those other bloggers out there for posting such awesome tutorials! You helped make my holiday’s a hit! :)

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!)

Source: becauseiwanted2.com via Deana on Pinterest

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. :)

Source: 7layerstudio.typepad.com via Kassie on Pinterest

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

Source: purlbee.squarespace.com via Kassie on Pinterest

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!

Source: pin-sew-press.blogspot.com via Kassie on Pinterest

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!

Source: pauladeen.com via Kassie on Pinterest

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?