November is the month that really makes me think about what I’m thankful for, which is why I decided to write down a list of “30 things I’m grateful for” – one for every day of the month. I mean, I love the month of October, because it’s the month I got married. And I love the month of December, because it’s the month we celebrate Christmas. But I think November gets a bad wrap. Not only is it the month of Thanksgiving, but everyone dreads the weight gain from all the food between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and people can get downright mean […]
Crushing on Velvet for Fall
Velvet is a type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it a distinctive feel. This fabric is perfect for fall because it is not only soft (and who doesn’t like to wear something soft to the touch), but stylish. Images borrowed from 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 Looking to add some velvet to your fall wardrobe, then check out these options, all under $100. There are tops, bottoms, dresses, coats, scarves, necklaces, purses, and shoes, as well as cool pieces for your home. TopShop […]
11 Habits of Successful Women
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not always good at maintaining good habits, but with all of the successful women I know, especially those female bloggers that I follow and admire, I find inspiration in their success. Would I love to have as many followers and/or readers as those successful female bloggers I follow? Sure. I find these women inspiring! I love that they hustle and challenge themselves. I love that they take time for themselves and smile. I love that these inspiring women have all “11 habits of successful women”, and I plan to put these habits to […]
Saturday Night Dinner Party: Halloween
I’m not a fan of scary movies. I barely made it through Scream, but since Halloween is on Monday, I thought it would be interesting to have some well-known “scary movie” actors and actresses over for a Saturday night Halloween dinner party. So who are my guests? First up is legendary scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween). And then there is Neve Campbell, known for her role as Sidney Prescott in Scream. Also on the invite list is Robert Englund, a.k.a. Freddy Krueger (Nightmare on Elm Street) and Matthew Goode (Stoker). To add a little humor to the night would be Simon Pegg […]
25+ Pumpkin Carving Ideas
When I was in elementary school, we had a pumpkin decorating contest. I didn’t win first place, but I got an “honorable mention”. Pumpkin carving and decorating has come a long way since my elementary school days. There are some talented pumpkin carvers out there, like these contest winners at This Old House. Here are some simple DIY pumpkin carving ideas. Smart School House has some pretty good pumpking carving hacks. Not into carving up a pumpkin? Then check out these ideas from Crafting Morning. You can paint a few pumpkins to look like tiny minions or the Teenage Ninja […]