DIY: Blanket

Sometimes you just can\’t come up with a gift idea for someone. Homemade gifts are always great options. Why not make a no-sew blanket for someone you love?
Select two different fleeces. I always choose a solid and a patterned. This one has a brown solid(the bottom) and a heart pattern (the top). The amount of fleece fabric you get depends on how large you would like to make the blanket. For this blanket I bought 1.5 yards of each fabric. This size makes for a great lap blanket. *Note my fleece fabric was bought at Joann Fabrics*

Lay your fleece fabrics on top of each other. Be sure that the more brightly colored sides face out.
Cut out a 5×5 inch square from each corner.

Now cut approximately 1 inch strips along the entire blanket.

Once your have cut your one inch strips it\’s time to tie.
Tie the corner strips together first using a simple knot to attach the bottom layer to the top layer.
You are basically tying one on either side of the cut out square until it looks like the above picture. Than proceed to do the same to all corners of the blanket.
After the corners are done tie the rest of the blanket.

Wordless Wednesday: O Christmas Tree













Do you have a theme Christmas tree… or does anything go?

Every year for Christmas my parents and Meeme & Papa get me ornaments. This started when I was born so I have a large collection of ornaments. This means that my large tree has no theme to it… anything goes. However I do have a little pink tree that is my shoe tree. Pictures will come soon! I do wish that I could have a gold and purple tree this year though

xo

Twelve Days of Giveaways
Day 8 CLOSED

A Gift Card to Sephora!

Giveaways you can still enter
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Giveaway ends Friday, December 10th

Festive Lips

Red lipstick can be found on lips all throughout the year. However at Christmas time it seems like more people pamper there pout in a fabulous red color. The paler the skin tone the bigger the pop. Also studies show that guys are very attracted to women with a red pout…hint hint ladies!




Twelve Days of Giveaways
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• What\’s your favorite beauty product?
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Giveaway ends Thursday, December 9th

Chestnuts Roasting






Roasting Chestnuts in an Oven
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Clean off chestnuts off with a white paper towel.

Use a sharp paring knife to cut an X into one side of each chestnut. This allows steam to escape and keeps them from exploding as they\’re heated.
Arrange chestnuts on a baking sheet or in a shallow pan, with the cut sides up.

Roast in oven for 15 to 25 minutes, or until chestnuts are tender and easy to peel.
Peel the nuts when they are cool enough to handle, and enjoy.
xo happy holiday roasting!

Twelve Days of Giveaways
Day Six CLOSED
What you can win
a $25 gift card to Oh Nuts
( I love Oh Nuts! They have Jordan Almonds that are literally to-die-for!)

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xo good luck

I`ll have a Pink Christmas

What are your favorite colors for the holiday season?









{sneak peak of my pink shoe tree}