SALES {Green Monday}

I have complied a list of all the best sales going on right now...

Happy Shopping and have a great weekend! 

Slow Down This Christmas Season

Christmas can be the busiest time of the year. With all the shopping, party attending and other family activities there is no time to breath. I feel like sometimes I'm running from place to place, making pretty things but never actually stopping long enough to admire the beauty of the season. 

Thankfully, my son reminds me often. 

He grabs my hand, says "c'mon mom" and drags me to the couch where we sit and read every book that he has. Than I'm reminded how special this time of year is. Instead of running back to my boiling pot of pasta, I actually make an effort to put away the social media and just be in the moment.

So no matter what you are doing and how many activities you have scheduled from now until December 25th (and beyond), take time to enjoy the season.

Slow down. Sit on the couch and listen to Christmas music, put away the phone (and the laptop, and the tablet) and simply live. Grab a cup of hot coca, tell your children about the real reason for the season and pray together. There is nothing more special than time spent with family doing things that matter. 

Instead of buying more stuff and caring for what people will think of your Christmas decorations,  think of those who are hurting,  alone or have nothing this Christmas.  Share the love of God with those in need and spread Christmas cheer! 

Enjoy the Christmas season!

xo, Anna

Snowy

blouse: Forever 21 (similar)
top: Ann Taylor (similar)
skirt: J.Crew
trench: Target (similar)
boots: Ann Taylor 
bag: Dailylook 

Hi all! Hope you are having a great week so far and enjoying Christmas season. I'm in full baking mode, buying cookie tins and wrapping pretty presents. I love to wear bright colors during Christmas season, and especially red. Against the white of snow it looks so pretty, I think!  Do you have your reds out? Do share!

Thank you for stopping by! 

xo, Anna

Christmas Card Display {DIY}

Ever wonder what to do with all those Christmas cards you get before December 24th? I always struggle to find space on my refrigerator to fit everyone's cards. This year, I'm taking a creative approach to a Christmas card display. I found this idea on Pineterst (yes I'm not that original) and decided to put it to life. With the pretty cards from Tiny Prints, I love how it all came together.  

PROCESS: 

1. Find an old frame (or a picture and tear it out)

2. Spray paint the bare frame a color of your choice (mine is Mettalic Gold)

4. Attach pretty decorations (example)

5. Turn the frame backwards and attach the lights. Make sure you know which way your wire is going to end, because you want it to reach the plug. Also, don't take the extra lights out of the garland - the whole thing will die (you live and you learn)

6. Attach it to the wall or put up on a mantle and display your holiday cards, like I did with my Christmas cards from Tiny Prints

ENJOY!

Shop the items needed for this project

xo, Anna

Plaid Love

sweater: Target (similar)
skirt: vintage (similar)
pumps: Target (similar)
tote: LAUREN Ralph Lauren

I found this gorgeous  plaid skirt at my local thrift shop and just could not pass it by. It's very 70s and I love how well it pairs with bright colors. Also, it's a midi skirt and I'm all about that lately. I hope you are having a great week and scored some good deals this passed weekend. If you're still not sure about what to buy, check these under $50 gift guides (J.Crew / Nordstrom / Sephora) which offer free shipping! 

more plaid skirts

Thank you for reading! 

xo, Anna