Christmas card 2011

Merry Christmas everyone! 

neighbor gifts

This year I was running around like a crazy person trying to check things off my to-do list before we headed down to California for the holiday, so I decided to keep my neighbor/friend gifts simple this year.  I made the most delicious fudge I have ever had (no exaggeration).  We got some a few years ago from my good friend Tina, and it is amazing.

holiday letter wreath

Pinterest is full of the most adorable Christmas crafts.  I, of course, have way too many projects pinned than I have time to complete, so this year I just picked one and went with it.

I love the look of this simply holly berry letter for the front door.  It's simple and pretty.  So one night I threw on The Buble's Christmas special and got to work.

 

I think the burlap garland is what makes it so cute, but Michaels was fresh out of it every time I checked.  So this ribbon will have to work for now.

lashes

I have been thinking about getting lash extensions off and on and was thrilled when Amanda Romney contacted me and asked if I wanted to test drive a pair.  My hesitation on getting them is that they would look crazy fake.  I just wanted something a little more naturally looking, slightly longer than my normal lashes, with more of a cay-eye curl.  Amanda did a fabulous job and I would highly recommend her if you are in the Utah area looking for someone to do your lashes.  

Aside from the fact that I got to lay in an uber comfy chair with my feet propped up and eyes closed for  a few hours (heaven), I love the fact that I don't have to worry about curling or putting mascara on my lashes in the morning!   It cuts my make-up time almost in half.  And I don't look completely homeless on my early morning runs to the grocery store in sweats and a messy bun.

For anyone interested, you can contact Amanda Romney at 801-691-4874 (texts are just fine).  She's great at doing exactly what you ask for and super nice and adorable.

santa

We took Bradley to go visit Santa this weekend. 

 he enjoyed himself a little more than he did last year....

Latter-Day Woman magazine + giveaway winner

Check out this month's Latter-Day Woman magazine! They are featuring my maxi skirt tutorial and I am honored to be a part of it!

go here to see the article 

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and the winner of The Picture Board giveaway is.... lucky number 1

(seriously, how often does that happen?!)

Sharon said...

I'd get one of these for a gift for my husband for Christmas (full of pictures, of course).

Congratulations Sharon!  Shoot me over an email and we'll get you over your gift certificate!

Update: For those of you that would still like to purchase a Picture Board, use the code LB10 to get 10% off your purchase now through December 12th!
 

** Also, just one last reminder that the last day to order your cardigan for Christmas is TOMORROW!  I will be closing up shop for a few weeks while we are out of town for the Christmas break, so get your orders in!

holly jolly

drink those calories

This weekend I followed this recipe I had pinned on pinterest for one of the best types of hot chocolate ever.

So what if it includes 5 cups of whole milk and an entire bag of white chocolate chips?  It warmed us all right up and I slept like a baby.  Go make some.

Welcome Sponsor: The Picture Board + giveaway

 If you are still stumped on what to get your in-laws, friend who loves taking pictures, or the person who has everything for Christmas, check out my newest sponsor:  The Picture Board. 

Here is a little note from The Picture Board:  

Picture Boards are a unique & stylish way to display your favorite pictures. They feature a simple slide-through railing system that allows for easy picture arrangement. Just slide your pictures in--and within seconds you have the perfect picture display!

Our Picture Boards' simple design allows you to change out pictures as often as you'd like, without the hassle of dealing with traditional frames. And with multiple options to choose from--size, wood type, color, vinyl saying, etc--it's easy to get just the right look for your decor.

There are lots of options to choose from, and you can custom design your board's color, with your own unique saying, or bead board.  I personally have the white bead board medium Picture Board with no writing and I love it.  I finally have a way to display all the millions of pictures that I take of Bradley.  I have frames pictures around my house, but I am really bad at changing those out and updating them, so this is the perfect solution. 

Large Picture Board- flat / bead board

This option lets you hold 24 4x6 pictures!

Medium Picture Board- bead board / flat

They also have really cute Family Home Evening board!

and for those photographers out there that use a polaroid, here is a great way to display your pictures

The also have really cute Subway Art prints for every occasion. 

The Picture Board is generously giving away a $25 gift certificate to one Elle Apparel follower!  Here are 2 ways to enter:

1st entry:  Leave a comment telling me what you would use your gift certificate for.

2nd entry:  Like The Picture Board on facebook and leave a second comment telling me so.

I'll announce the winner on Friday.  Good luck everyone!

nursey storyboard + giveaway winner

I have pinned a handful of things to inspire me for redoing the boy's room.  I am planning on just having them share a room, since they are both boys and will be close in age.  I wanted to give it a little more grown up feel for Bradley, with a much more boyish feel.  I sorted through all my decor and fabric ideas and came up with this storyboard to help me focus on what I want the end look to be. 

room inspiration / knobs / print / pillows

I will be doing the crib bedding and Bradley's toddler bed in different fabrics because I didn't want them to be too matchy matchy.  Let's see if I can pull this puppy off before the end of January!

(I'm going to go take a nap now......probably doesn't make completing this room in time sound very promising)

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The winner of The Fabric Fairy giveaway is.....

Ashley and James!  

Ashley said:

Ashley and James said...

I love the Navy and White stripe!

Congratulations Ashley!  Shoot me over an email with your contact info and we'll get you over your gift certificate! 


* One last little bit of info before you run off and enjoy your weekend:  Since I will be going out of town for Christmas, if you would like to order a Striped Cardigan and have it by Christmas, please have your order in no later than Saturday, December 10th. I want to make sure I have enough time to get all of the orders completed and shipped.  Thanks!

bundle up

My husband and I have been drooling over J. Crew's latest catalog.  I can't get enough of the bright cozy coats and fabulous styling.