Holiday Party Favorites!!

Just wanted to remind you all that the first ever link party here at A { Blonde's } DIY  Life is still going on until tomorrow!  So link up all of your Holiday related projects and goodies!!    I've had so much fun looking through all of your projects!  I think I want to make this a weekly thing, so come on back every week to link up all your favorite projects!

I'd really love to see all your Holiday projects your working on, but I also don't mind if a few non-holiday related things get linked up as well!  I want to keep these parties open and fun!  

I did want to show you all a few fabulous projects that were linked up this week!

This advent calender from Creative Juice is probably my favorite advent calender ever!!!

So creative!

I think I may have to try this next year!!

What could be better that sequins and Christmas?!?!  How about a sequin Christmas Tree!!

Hi Sugarplum! made these fabulous sequin trees!

love!

Anywhooo, you all have until tomorrow to link up to my first ever party!!! 

 So link away!!  I want to see what you all have been up to!

A fabulous new gift store, just in time for Christmas!

Being that I don't tend to care for things that are sold in generic, one -on-every-corner- stores;

I'm always on the lookout for NEW and interesting places to shop.    So when I read an article last month about a new store opening in New York called C Wonder I got super excited!   You see, C Wonder is a store that focuses on affordable luxury.  What could be any better than that!  It's also being opened by Tory Burch's ex husband, so everything seems to have the Tory Burch feel to it.  

  I have been following along on their Facebook page for weeks, just waiting for them to open up their e-commerce site.  Well the time has finally come, it's open!!!!   And let me tell you,  EVERYTHING is fabulous!!

That is just a bit of the fabulousness that they carry!  I mean, were talking shoes, clothing, jewelry and  home decor!   I just wish I hadn't finished so much of my Christmas shopping already!  I would have been all over this stuff for gifts!  Oh well, I guess I'll just have to so some shopping for me!  I'm especially loving those green ikat mugs!  LOVE!!!

I hope you go check them out, it's fabulous!  

Be patient with their site, it was a bit slow at times, I'm assuming they'll be some tweaking they need to do for it to run smoothly!

The perfect Christmas morning outfit!

So you've decked your halls, done your Christmas shopping, wrapped everything and tucked it under under the tree.   But have you thought about what you'll be sporting in all those early morning Christmas photos?!?

Since I don't want pictures of me in my paint covered sweats around for all eternity,  I really needed to find something cute and festive to wear!

I didn't forget about my little piggies either,  check out this gorgeous red sparkly nail polish from Butter of London!

And this pearly red shade also from Butter of London ....

I already own both nail polish colors, so either one I'll be sporting Christmas day.   Both are gorgeous!!

I must say the red polka dot pj's are nice and cozy as well!  I couldn't wait till Christmas Eve to wear them, so  I'm wearing them right now!  

Don't you think they'll be fun to sport in all the Christmas morning photos!?! 

It's a Holiday Party!!!!

It's a Party!

This is the first link party hosted here at A {Blonde's} DIY Life!   I hope you come join!

For the first ever party, I thought it would be appropriate to host a CHRISTMAS related event!

 Whoohoo!

I want to see what you all have been working on for the Holiday Season!  I'll also be featuring my favorites once the party ends!  So link up all the Christmas related stuff you've been working on!

All I ask is that your a follower of A {Blonde's} DIY Life, other than that....no rules here!


I hope you all enjoy this new little party!

Santa Baby, hurry down the chimney tonight!

How fun would it be to unwrap these items on Christmas morning!

Kate Spade Charm Sandal

Kate Spade Latrice Pump

Trina Turk Bangle

Kate Spade Sunglasses

So there you go, more goodies I would love Santa to leave under my tree!
I'll be updating this little list all month,  so I hope you'll share what your wishing for as well!

A few things I'm asking Santa for.

I'm sure all of you have been thinking about what goodies you'll be asking Santa for.  

Here are a few items I'm lusting for!

Canon Rebel t2i

Skil Jigsaw

Jonathan Adler

Oster Wine Opener

Hue

Well there you go!  That is just a little peak of the goodies on my wishlist!  Let's hope Santa is looking on my blog for inspiration on what to get me!  

What are you all wishing for this Holiday season??

So I did a little shopping.....

So this weekend, I did a little shopping....did you?!?!

Like I mentioned in a previous post....I DON'T do Black Friday shopping, however I did manage to snag a few good deals on Sunday and then again on cyber Monday!  Whoo go me!  I think I'm now done all my BIG gift items......only I can't tell you what I got or how much I saved.....just because some people reading this.....would find out what they were getting for Christmas!

So.... suffice it to say.....I did get a few goodies on sale!

One of my absolute favorite items I got this weekend, was a little white table top Christmas tree!!

I love it!!

I'll give you a little sneak peak of how it looks, only this is not really how it looks now.  I was testing a few different things, you know to check out how I liked the color of ornaments and such against the white.

So this is kinda how it looks and kinda not!  

I would show you it how it is now, except my lighting in here is not good!  I've been taking all my photos on my iphone.......hopefully Santa will bring me that Cannon Rebel T2i! 

Anywhooo....here's a little sneak peak on of my lovely new tree!

How did you all do this weekend?  Get any good deals?!?!

I've been working on a few non-Christmas related things....so stay tuned for some updates on those!

Happy Shopping Weekend!

Do you all do the whole Black Friday shopping at midnight thing?!?!  I'm not sure I'm brave enough to ever give that a shot!   Have any of you all gotten some really amazing deals this  way?   

I don't shop well with crowds, so I don't think I'll ever be able to go!   I like when I have an entire store to myself, and I can take my time and actually look at things!   I do however always like to browse threw the fliers just to see what I'm missing.    

One of my favorite things to watch are the Target two day sale commercials!  

I think they are hilarious!

For some reason, Josh thinks this is totally me.  He even wants to get a video of me doing crunches on the Target ball!

Wouldn't this be fun to try?!?!

Anywhooooo......did any of you all score any great deals this weekend??

I think my one may be a this white tabletop tree from Macy's!

This three foot tree is on sale at Macy's for $32!  It was originally $80!  

I'm heading out soon to go get one!

Here's to hoping there is still some left in the store!

Happy Turkey Day!

Happy Turkey Day!!

I hope you all are having a wonderful, fun and relaxing Thanksgiving Day!

Mine will be nice and relaxing....I don't do the cooking!   I do look forward to hosting the BIG Holiday meals, but I don't know how you all handle the timing of all the cooking!!

That just makes me nervous!

Guess I'll find out some day.   But for now Josh and I will be heading over to my sisters to play with the nephews for a bit, then off to his families house for the main meal!

I did manage to cook one delicious dessert to bring with us today,  guess where I found the recipe! 

 Pinterest!

Let me just tell you it's delicious too!

I made this Chocolate Bread with Peanut Butter Spread!

So yummy!!

Not super Thanksgiving-y but sometimes it's nice to have something unexpected on the Holidays!  Besides I make pumpkin stuff year round! 

Have you all found any fabulous recipes on Pinterest!  Do share!!

I hope all of you have a fabulous day today!!

Happy Thanksgiving!