Christmas Craft Series - Part II

If you missed part one of the Christmas Crafts click here.

Today we are making a little something to add some jingle to any door in your home.

Here's what you need
1) Craft Jingle Bells (2 packs of six)
2) fabric covered floral wire
3) ribbon or fabric for a bow
4) scissors

These are the supplies I gathered

All you do is string the bells onto the wire.

It is important to get the fabric covered wire if you plan on hanging on a door knob to prevent scratches.

Just add a bell, loop your wire, and keep it going

Then I cut my fabric into small strips.  I wanted the frayed edges to give it that rustic look.  But you could finish the edges if you want.

I tied the fabric into a bow and made a simple loop with the fabric covered wire.

Hang on any door you want to add a little festivity to.  I like little things like this on powder room doors, your laundry room door......you know, areas that we sometimes can forget.  But it would also be adorable on your front door.

It is the last week of November so if you haven't completed our Great Things in '18 Challenge make sure you honor the person of your choice this week.

Hope you have an absolutely wonderful week.

I will see you back here on Wednesday.

Out and About

I hope you had an absolutely wonderful day with family and friends yesterday. 

We are headed out and about today.  If I happen to find anything irresistible, I will post on Instagram.

Follow along if you are interested.

If you are local, make sure and stop by Sweet Pineapple on Airport Road where they are having 20% off the store (excluding Ronaldo Bracelets) today.

Black Monday through Saturday

Ok, retailers, we get it.  Black Friday goes on all week - not just one day. Personally, I really enjoyed the whole anticipation of the sales starting on the same day.  I wish it were still that way. BUT who am I to resist pre-Friday discounts.  Here's a couple of things to browse about while cooking that Turkey and dressing.
Colleen Rothschild is already in full swing.  I am really enjoying the skincare products and right now you can get 30% off with code BF2018.  Here are a couple of my favorite products

Radiant Cleansing Balm

Sheer Renewal Cream

and if you want to try several products, definitely buy the trial kit

Discovery Kit

 and you will also get the clarifying mask and the face oil which I also love.

Nordstrom also has some super deals going on now.  To see the whole sale section click here

But here are few good finds.  They have tons of earrings marked down.  These are both under $16

Pearl Drop hoop

Oval Hoop Earring

Scarves under $18

David & Young Plaid Chenille

Leith Colorblock Plaid

Sweaters under $30

Halogen Cardigan

BP V-neck

There's also lots of men's, home, beauty, and kids.

Don't forget to keep adding to your Thankful Photo Album.  

I hope you have the absolute best Thanksgiving.  Enjoy your people, your food, your day celebrating in whatever way makes you happy.  I wish you all a great after meal nap and several good sale items.

Follow along on instagram......I will be posting any good finds there as we are out and about on Friday.

Thanksgiving week!

Honestly, this week just zoomed right on in here once we hit November.  It is a big week of course.  I am looking forward to lots of things.....like sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese, lima beans and rolls......those are my favorites.  This year I am actually cooking a turkey breast.  I have always bought either a turkey or a turkey breast and we have made the sides.  But this year we are doing it all.  My younger daughter had a 'Friendsgiving' on Saturday so I practiced cooking the turkey then.  I feel very prepared and ready now.  Thank you to my friend Jennifer who gave me the encouragement and the recipe.

Of course, I am also looking forward to the newspaper after dinner and scoping all the sales.  I am most excited that I don't really have anything to buy, so it is totally a no pressure shopping day for me......but I will totally be there. Totally.

I am also super excited about a few days off, some time on the couch under a throw and more than one nap or two.  I will also be Hallmarking it out while putting up Christmas decor.

Y'all I am so thankful for so many things.  Sit and watch the news one night and you realize just how blessed you are.  Scroll through Facebook and you will again be reminded.  My goodness just run into a friend you haven't seen in a while and the things people go through can absolutely break your heart.

I know we are all thinking about thankfulness this week which is great, but I want to encourage you all to join me in taking a quick picture of things/people/situations that you are thankful for all week long.

On Thursday we can all sit back after dinner and scroll through a little photo diary of thankfulness.  Just imagine - a full tummy, feet up and scrolling through all the things we encounter this week to be thankful for......this is just another form of being intentional.  Slow down long enough to take a quick photo on your phone and watch your thankful photo album grow.....might even be fun to share with your family if you feel up to it.

Snap away girls......and smile, my first thankful photo is of all of you! Thanks for reading here with me!