POPSUGAR must have box....

I succumbed & indulged with a box this month. I don't know why I am so addicted to box subscriptions....probably because my love of surprises, and gifts!

So here, goes....the December installment!





To hold my champs!








Will probably be gifting these.... 







I haven't tried this yet - but I'll report back. 
I'm addicted to my Covergirl Lash Blast, so this should be interesting!















Truth be told, I'm really excited about these!!
I am such a fan of nail art. Especially when it lasts longer than polish!







The bracelet is cute.
I'll pair it with my others :)





And I'm really excited for this too! I LOVE gift wrapping!



Don't miss out on January's box! Check out more information HERE.

sneaky sneaky!

I couldn't resist. I had to tell you about this sneak that Stella & Dot put out today!!! A few pieces from the spring line is available for purchase beginning today!!! (The rest are scheduled to release in January)




I'm not the only one that's excited either! Check out what People's Style Watch, Senior Editor had to say....

I can't WAIT to wear these pieces. 

What do you think? Do you like the yellow hues???


pantone & their colors....

So it was announced that Pantone's color of the year for 2014 is Radiant Orchid.


"Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health."


What do you think? 
I'm just not a purple person...granted this is "radiant orchid"....but still. Looks like purple. 

For those of you looking to rock this color in the new year, let me give you a head start. 
Shop them HERE

kickin' off december

Yeah, 24 days until Christmas. Crazy!

But that means I get to decorate & use my favorite coffee mug!



MattyB let me change up our decor this year - and I even got to make my first wreath.




Our theme is now "rustic". I like how the wreath turned out! And FYI the "twiggy wreath" is called a "grapevine wreath". Thanks lady at Michael's for educating me!

I'm not 100% happy with how our Christmas tree turned out, which kinda stinks because Matt also informed me I'm not allowed to change the theme. Ever.

Ignore the messy tree skirt....

haha, my attempt at a burlap ribbon tree topper!

glitter poinsettia ornaments :) 

that top ornament is an owl - and of course a reindeer to complete the woodland animals

totally rustic star

antlers!!!

Do you change your theme every year?
We had a turquoise & gold theme since 2008 - - which was a carryover from my apartment living since 2006. We ere overdue for a new theme.