Can someone please tell me how we are already in the last month of 2013? I know everyone says it, but it really is crazy how quickly time goes by. This week was pretty busy for me- I went to a birthday dinner on Monday, saw Catching Fire with a few friends on Wednesday (I thought it was great) and today I’m hosting book club at my place. I also have a few fun activities to look forward to this weekend, including a brunch on Saturday and a tea party with a few blogger friends. Before we head into the weekend, I wanted to share a few links that I loved this week!
- The New York Times released their list of the best books of 2013. Have you read any of these?
- I thought this frosty holiday makeup look from The Beauty Department is really pretty.
- I’m not going to lie, I’m jealous of this apartment in Brooklyn. How can it look so put together after only three months?!
- These modern and simple holiday gift tags that Victoria designed are lovely.
- Nelson Mandela was a great man.
- In case you missed it, Pantone announced that the color of 2014 is ‘Radiant Orchid.’
- Did you seen the painting of Morgan Freeman drawn on an iPad? If I didn’t see this video, I wouldn’t believe it either!
Tell me: What do you have planned this weekend?
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BaubleBar Crystal Conifer Collar (I’ve had my eye on this sparkly necklace for a while!) // Harney & Sons White Christmas Gift (this tea is delicious) // PB Teen Sequin Pillow Cover // West Elm Gem Cutout Mirror // Rifle Paper Co. Polka Dot Tin Recipe Box // Marc Jacobs Rollerballl Trio Gift Set (I received these perfumes as samples with a magazine and they smell great) // C. Wonder Fan Jewel Earrings // Society Social Get It Girl Pillow Cover // J. Crew Colorblock Leather Passport Case (still in love with mint green) // Leif Shop F. Scott Fitzgerald Books (how gorgeous are these book covers? // Deux Lux Sweetspot Brush Case // Rodale’s Slate Serving Board // Russell & Hazel Leather Stash Sack
It took me a little while to pick out my holiday cards. Originally I wanted to do a photo card; I don’t have a significant other and I thought sending a card with just my picture on it might be weird. Plus I needed to order my cards early so I could send them out for the Christmas Card Exchange.
In the end, the card I chose was originally designed to include photos, but I removed the stock photos and thought it still made for a pretty card. I ordered my cards through Zazzle and it was my first time using their site. It was pretty easy to customize my cards and the whole process was pretty quick- I received my cards less than a week after I ordered them!
Did you guys have a good long weekend? Mine was pretty relaxing and it was great to have a little break. I spent Thursday baking up a storm for Thanksgiving, then the rest of the weekend was pretty quiet with lots of tidying up around the house, knitting, reading, and watching movies on Netflix. Did you score any great Black Friday deals? I did some pre-Black Friday shopping on Wednesday and then I didn’t buy anything else. Tell me what you bought!
Ornate Frame Holiday Cards- Zazzle // Washi Tape- Paper Presentation // White Signature Ballpoint Pen- Poppin // Golden Monogram Mug- Anthropologie
Finally, Thanksgiving is almost here! To all my American readers, Happy Thanksgiving! I’m heading over to my friend’s house in Brooklyn tomorrow to do lots and lots of cooking and eating. Then I’m planning take advantage of the Black Friday sales and check off a few gifts from my list. I’ll be taking the rest of the week off so I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you here next week!
Tell me: Will you be doing any shopping on Black Friday?
Izola Dopp Kit (I don’t really know why, but I love the word dapper. A present that’s functional and stylish!) // Topshop Stud Crossbody Bag // H&M Faux Fur Jacket // Kate Spade Champagne Bottle Coin Purse // J. Crew Factory Sequin Bow Cardigan (bows and sequins? this cardigan needs to stop with its cuteness!) // Ted Baker Metallic Bow Tablet Case (so girly) // Biscuit Happy Hour Tray // Sole Society Jocelyn Pump
Shop till you drop!
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