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Santa Baby 2019

Happy Holidays, aka The Craziest Time of the Yearrrrrrr!

I have literally been working on my wish list for the last few weeks and I’m just now getting it done.  Sigh.  This has seriously been the story of my life for 2019.  Will I be better next year?  Tune in to find out!

Anyway, even though this is SOOOO late I figured it would still be fun to share all the goodies I’ve been saving in my notes folder.  These are things I’ve seen in a magazine or online, coveted and now am begging Santa for.

Santa, don’t do me wrong.

This first batch is kinda the “fun” set… stuff I could use when I actually try to look nice or go somewhere where there are no kids.  For some unknown reason, I’m really, REALLY wanting faux leather paperbag/pleated pants.  I can’t explain it, I just want some.  The other things, I would definitely try… a heated curling iron??  Sounds very dangerous… but Danger is my middle name.

Michael Todd Sonic Eye Wrinkle Eraser, Karl Lagerfeld Heated Eyelash Curler, Lancome Holiday Shadows, NKD SKN Tanning Water, Bar III Faux Leather Pants, Colorblock Sweater, Clear Cat-Eye Sunglasses, Eyeliner Wing Stamp Pens

This 2nd Set is for the side of me that loves a power tool!  A cute measuring tape for the purse? YES PLEASE!  I used to have one that I loved but unfortunately I lost it.  A box cutter!!  You guys I want those scissors so badly… I need them desperately, said my way too muscular hands.  I cut an obscene amount of cardboard.  And the mini welder, sandblaster and routing table – my gosh, is there anything better?!

Mini Starter Welder Kit, Cardboard Cutting Scissors, Pretty Measuring Tape, Bosch Benchtop Routing Table, Handheld Sandblaster, Oversized Flannel, Dansko Berry Clogs, Lumberjack Cap, Tie-Belt Jeans

The 3rd and final episode (Are you dying to see Star Wars as much as I am?!?) is all about the lazy Sunday at home.  You know that item that you thought you invented, i.e. heated socks??  THEY EXIST!  I’m at the same time, kicking myself and jumping for joy.  I’ve wanted the Molekule for awhile and still probably won’t get it, so I’ll need to be appeased with more mules.  More Mules for the WIN!  And that blanket!  Can’t you even handle it?  I know we would all fight over it, but I’d be ok letting it stay all winter on the sofa for super cuddling sessions… all while I wear my new striped pajamas, looking like I have it together.

Molekule Air Purifier, Wool Blanket Etsy, Heated Socks, Stars Above Striped Pajamas, Humidifier, La Mer Moisturizer, Lily Ana Eye Cream, Clarks Cloudsteppers Clogs

And I think that’s pretty good for this year!  My boys have already told me they want to gift me the new iPhone, but of course I just need to find the 5 hours to get to the store and buy it.  So we’ll see… perhaps better photos are in both of our futures!  And some new projects!!  I really want to get back to DOING STUFF.

Ok!  Back to the jungle that is on-line gift buying.

Ho, Ho, Ho! Happy Gifting!

Happy Holidays to my cheerful peeps!

I have been shopping like a FIEND.  Like it’s my job, yo.  The good news, is that I LOVE giving presents… I love shopping, I love spending the dolla-dolla bills y’all!  I even love wrapping gifts with painstaking care, only to have them ripped apart like the animals my closest friends and family are.  LOVE. IT.

But, I also really love to GET gifts.  Maybe it’s because I never felt spoiled as a kid, but dang, I love me some presents.  These days, I pretty much spoil myself, because, well, it’s cheaper than therapy!!  I do try to hold back on the “wants” though, and focus on the needs.  Like I need  cute shoes to go with this dress vs. I want this dress I’ll never wear ’cause I don’t have a life.  See??

So to help my family out, I concoct these pretty pictures (that take hours, omg) so that I’m guaranteed a happy dance and they’re guaranteed an authentic performance!

Cozy Sweatpants, Funnel Sweatshirt, Vionic Slip-on Sneakers, Ember Mug, Elizabeth Arden Capsules, Copper Infused Sleep Mask, Over the door Mirror, Horne Tea Kettle, Spatula Set

Cozy sweats, yes please.  Every year the same thing, you say.  Hellz to the yes.  Personalized wooden spoons make my heart happy and a warming mug that is waaaaayyyy toooooooo expensive, is just the ultimate luxury for my coffee addicted soul.  The shoes, perfection.  I would wear those OUT.

Levi’s Sherpa Bomber, Betsy Johnson Belt Bag, Clinique Eyeshadow, Sculptural Flushmounts, Zak Waterbottle, Heart Earrings, Laser Hair Remover, Magnetic Eyelashes, Pizza Wheel, IPhone Case

I want those flush mounts in a bad way.  I think they’d be magic down the hallway, so Santa maybe sending those in the new year if they’re not under the tree.  Wink.  I find myself drinking more water with a cute bottle, the jacket is amaze and the fanny!  Sing my fanny song with me…”I’m bringing Fanny Pack!  YA!”  Yup, I rock a fanny pack and YOU CAN’T STOP ME.

MagnoGrip, Black Marble Bath Tub, Pixie Lip Butter, Loghan Sunglasses, Heat GunWarm Boot Socks, Velour Shirt & Pants,  Good Genes Serum, Tea Variety Set, Diffuser

A velour outfit that I could actually wear… it just looks cool for pick-ups.  I want that serum…. it’s marketed like magic in a bottle and my dry skin could use some magic.  A heat gun?!  It’s a gun that shoots heat, which is also like magic.  And everything else here would totally get used and loved.  I mean, who doesn’t want socks and lip gloss?

If you’ve look through these you’re probably wondering why I’m so darn boring!!  I like my comfort!  HA!  I’m obsessed with sweaters and tools, easy make-up and plants that won’t die.  A cheeky, retro t-shirt would totally be my jam!  I’m a simple girl.  What can I say?!?  (Said the girl who wants a marble bath tub.)

So, there ya have it!

What’s on your list?

Mint-To-Be

Friends,

It’s been 4 weeks since my last confession.

And are you ready for it? ‘Cause it’s a whopper. I have done nothing, zippo, NADA on the bathroom. I have spent the last few weeks putting names on the backs of jerseys and embroidering hats. And if you are wondering if I’ve lost a bit of my brain cells after doing over 200 jerseys and 100 hats – then yes, I would say yes.

Wait. What were we talking about again?

Anyhoo, the good news is that baseball season has started so I’m pretty much done with all that mess!! Yaaaaayyyy! And now I can get back to tooling around the bathroom and buying up estate sales. Smile emoji.

Since I don’t have awesome progress shots, I figured I could show you these super cute party favors that we gave out at my sister’s engagement party on December 30. Why am I telling you the specific date (it’s not just because I’m a crazy lady) it’s so you can get an idea of the time frame… not Christmas, not New Years, but definitely still holiday time.

I came up with this fun mood board that my mom then made into reality…

It’s got plaids, but in pinks, blues and reds, which I think totally spells L-O-V-E winter style! And then we added lots of golds, candles and a dope Champagne Bar!

For the favors, I gave her these options…

These are exactly what I sent her, peeps – I found them in my email (cause I lost a bunch of files off my computer last week, which was super fun. Not.) It ain’t the cutest board I’ve ever made, but you get the idea.

She was very into the mint case. Yes! Love to have mints in the car. Love. It.

I found these cute silver mint cases on Amazon for $0.50 a case! Totally not bad! You’ll also need paper, foam tape, a glue pen and glue tape.

Then I got to work… I was able to cut out some rings on my Cricut and layered ’em all up with foam pieces for height that I cut by hand from foam tape. Like so…

You totally don’t need a Cricut, but it certainly makes the job easier! Once they’re all glued up, fill them with mints and stack them artfully.

They look so cute!!

Just an idea for you guys! I’ll try to get my booty in gear this week. I’ve got to skim coat those darn walls.