Feeling Glitzy!

Silver, Gold, Black, + Chrome... With 2012 right around the corner, I'm feeling SUPER glitzy today. Whether you are staying in to watch the ball drop, or venturing out into the chaos, these sparkly items are sure to get you in the mood : )

Happy New Year!

Z Gallerie

Bling Placecard Holders - Set of 4

$12.95

Z Gallerie

Martin Frame - 4x6

$14.95

Z Gallerie 

Madison Luxe Table Clock

$24.95

Confetti System 

Crystal Piñata - Gold

$140.00

DIY - Glittery Chopsticks

Supplies: Plain chopsticks, spray adhesive, and GLITTER!

CB2

Drop Vases

$29.95 - $49.95

CB2

Cylinder Vases

$6.95 - $49.95

DIY - Thumb Tack Vase Filler

Supplies - Various sizes of styrofoam balls and gold + silver thumbtacks

Giant Dwarf

Starlette Sparkler Bobby Pin

$10.00

Swarovski

Appolon Ring

$300

BCBG

Carol Strapless Sequined Dress

$258

Design Within Reach

Kin Votives - Set of 5

$57.50

Design Within Reach

Foldable Star Sculptures

$22 - $160

Anthropologie

Mercury Glass Melon Knob

$8.00

NYC Holiday Windows 2011

NYC is the mecca of holiday window displays, and this year is no exception. Mostly scattered along 5th Avenue, these retail giants spare no expense or creative drop in getting their windows ready for the season. Months of preparation go into each and every design, and the unveiling is always a thrill! Have a look at some of my favorites for 2011...

Tiffany's

Bergdorf Goodman

Anthropologie

Juicy Couture

 Barney's

 Van Cleef & Arpels

 Louis Vuitton

 Michael Kors

Photos Courtesy of Daniel Goodman, Dina Spector, Lauren Gries, Anthropologie, and Tiffany + Co

Crafty Advent Calendars

There is nothing like a crafty advent calendar to get you psyched for Christmas. The count down begins! For most, this month is jam packed with events, gatherings, decorating, food, and holiday movie nights. If you can find a spare moment to cram in some quality crafting time, a DIY holiday advent calendar may be right up your alley! Here are some of my faves...

Manomine

Linen pouches with the numbers delicately sewn into each one + mounted on to a matching linen covered cork board.

Quiet Fish

Super simple hand made envelopes out of specialty papers.

Julie Ree

Loving this! 

Martha Stewart... she always nails it.

Odessamay

Handmade paper cones with mini clothes pins.

Shel + Stone

Simple. Plain. Perfect.

Makoodle

Tiny tins with clear lids, with the artwork glued to the inside. You can add a little magnet on the back too if you have spare room on your fridge!

The Spotted Sparrow

Library cards!

The Marion House Book

Painted linen pouches with the goodie (in this case, a tree ornament) is displayed on the outside.

Casa e Cose

Paper cones (or party hats) are individually strung from a wire.

Maya Made

This is just about as frugal as it gets! Toilet paper holders are sewn (or stapled) at the bottoms to create a little pouch for goodies - love it!