Last Minute Christmas Décor!

Merry Christmas Eve!

Since we are away on vacation, my family & I had to compromise on Christmas decorations. However, I think we did a pretty nice job considering we couldn’t bring much from home. My advice is to use a pop-up tree, & use your stockings and Christmas hats as part of your décor. Even though this was last minute decorating, I think it looks adorable, plus anything Christmas themed looks magical. 🙂

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Which Pair of Christmas Earrings Should I Wear?

Here is a picture of the Christmas earrings I have. I plan on wearing a J.Crew sweater, pictured below.

I’m thinking of wearing the silver bow earrings, but I’d like some input. Which pair of earrings do you think I should wear?

1. Reindeer

2. Christmas Bows

3. Christmas Trees

4. Sugar Cookies

Let me know in the comments below!

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Gift Ideas For Everyone Else!

Gift Ideas For Everyone Else! by lovely2298 featuring a cookie mix

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Most of us have our Christmas presents bought. But there is always that one person(s) that we forget, or don’t realize we needed a gift for until the last minute. Maybe it’s a coworker, your hairdresser, a family member. Whoever they may be, you need a gift but have no idea what. I’ve compiled a few gift ideas for everyone else on your list that you may have forget to buy for. Enjoy!

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1. Cookies In a Jar

This one works for men or women. Who doesn’t like cookies, plus the packaging is adorable!

2. Bath & Body Works Hand Cream

In the Winter months, you can never have enough hand cream. Bath & Body Works always has nice, seasonal products to pick from.

3. Candle

I’m a firm believer that with candles, the more the merrier! Christmas scented ones are always nice!

4. Bath & Body Hand Soap

This is a good gift if you have no idea what a person likes. For example, your boss. The gesture is nice, plus the Christmas packaging is cute!

5. Popcorn Tin

This one works great for guys you need gifts for. The tin is cool for when the popcorn is gone, & of course the flavored popcorn is always a hit!

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Check out my other gift idea posts here:

Fun Forever21 Gifts!

Stocking Stuffers for Guys!

Stocking Stuffers for Girls!

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Christmas Pictures of Prince George!

How cute is this little Prince??

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Christmas Tree Sugar Cookie!

I got a sugar cookie today at lunch! That’s what I love about my job, you never know when you’ll find a treat in the teacher’s lounge. Makes my day every time! 🙂

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Ugly Christmas Sweaters!

 

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…When I was driving home from work yesterday, there were tiny flakes of snow falling!!! It was so cold that I wish I had a sweater on. That brings me to this post.

I’ve always wanted to attend an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. I think it is so fun, & it is hilarious to see what people come up with! One year my parents made their own ugly Christmas sweaters. They had my family & I rolling on the floor from laughter!

That’s the thing, you don’t have to pay high dollar to get a sweater like this. While there are sites and stores where you can buy them, paying no more than a few dollars for these types of items is what I’m about. My advice is to either make your own, or browse thrift stores for them. My Mom was able to find an ugly sweater for every member of our family, all for less than $5 a piece. That’s what I call a bargain!

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I hope you like these ugly sweater ideas! Have you been to an ugly Christmas sweater party??

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Jolly Blogger Award!

I got nominated by the always lovely Life According to Jamie!

This award is a fun holiday one! Enjoy!

My questions:

1. What is on your Christmas wish list?

Clothes & makeup!

2. What is your favorite winter makeup look?

I love red lips & winged eyeliner.

 3. What is your favorite winter clothing item?

Scarves!!

4. Do you plan to wear an ugly Christmas sweater this year?

Yes! Pictures will be shown in the near future!

5. Do you believe in Santa?

No, though I did when I was little.

6. What is your best Christmas memory?

Waking up in the morning & really wanting to see what I got. Though, I had to wait for everyone to wake up first before I could go see. It was a struggle…

7. What is your favorite Christmas movie?

This is a hard one…I really like The Santa Clause. I watched that all the time when I was little.

8. What is your favorite holiday food and/or drink?

Gingerbread cookies!! & Hot chocolate with extra marshmallows!!

9. One beauty product you can’t live without this holiday season?

Moisturizer. My skin get so dry in the winter months.

10. Snow or no snow for Christmas?

Snow on Christmas day. The rest of the time I can do without!

11. Do you open your gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas?

Well if we go to my grandparents, Christmas Eve. Everything else is Christmas day.

12. Do you like to be surprised with your gifts?

No. I find that there is too much pressure to like the gift, & the person who got the gift for you expects a certain reaction. As Ross Gellar said about Rachel Green, “Stick to the list. Always stick to the list.” That’s me in a nutshell!

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My Nominees:

Pink Lace Pearls

Dressed By Dressler

Flace M

Sweet Tea Sweetie

My Questions:

1. Have you ever made a gingerbread house?

2. Would you rather have one really great gift, or a lot of not so great gifts?

3. Do you have a favorite Christmas cookie?

4. Have you ever left cookies & milk for Santa?

5. White or colored tree lights?

6. Do you have a favorite ornament on your tree?

7. Any holiday traditions?

8. What is your favorite winter outfit?

9. Cozy by the fire, or playing in the snow?

10. What is the best Christmas gift you got?

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

I feel like the holiday season is in full swing! Our Christmas tree is up, looking very pretty! The weather is cold, which means my scarves are being used in abundance. Also, my morning coffee tastes just a tad better with this cold weather. This weekend is rainy, so I spent most of today cleaning. Not the most fun, but I feel accomplished! My college class is almost over, I have a paper due next weekend. Ugh. That’s on my to-do list for tomorrow. I want to get it out of the way, because next weekend my boyfriend graduates from college! I’m so proud of him, & he worked so hard to get his degree. I feel like my life is headed for a lot of change. So much is happening in the next few weeks…

I’m also hoping to do a little shopping soon. I’ve been saving my money for a while, & I want to have some fun shopping. Plus, all the Christmas deals are hard to beat! I still have a few gifts to purchase for family & friends. It’s so hard to shop for family and friends sometimes. Either they don’t need anything specific, or you have vague ideas of what they would like, but you aren’t sure. I figure if it comes from the heart, the gift doesn’t matter. ❤ On a side note, I’m really enjoying blogging. I never imaged I’d have so many followers. This is just something I try to do in my spare time, so the fact that others read what I say is inspiring. Love you all! 🙂

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Not So Holiday, Holiday Movies!

Here is a list of movies that have Christmas in them, though that is not the focus of the movie. For some reason, this time of year makes me think of these movies. With snow & Christmas all around, these movies just make me happy. I hope you like them, too!

1. You’ve Got Mail

2. The Holiday

3. When Harry Met Sally

4. Sleepless In Seattle

5. Meet Me In St. Louis

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Fun Forever21 Gifts!

Many of you will probably be attending Christmas parties in the near future. I found some cute Forever21 items, all under $20, that I think would make a great gag gift, or secret Santa gift. Enjoy & happy Friday! 🙂

1. Ryan Gosling Paper Doll

2. Ryan Gosling Coloring Book

3. I ❤ Trader Joe’s Cookbook

4. USB Holiday Tree

5. 90’s Coloring Book

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