I have a confession to make. I have a thing for sequins. I’m not even too sure why, but it is not as bad as it was in college. That time might have been comparable to looking like I was going to Vegas for the weekend (even mid-week). I do have an unexplainable attraction to sparkly things. Kind of like a crow I guess. When I heavily purged my closet to try to get in to the capsule mindset, I got rid of a lot of it. I think I am now down to 2-3 pieces which are more appropriate for holiday party wear than everyday wear. Back in college I would have rolled out of bed and wore a sequin blazer to class, years later I have mellowed somewhat (although the urge is still there). Now that we have moved in to the holiday season at full force I thought it might be a good idea to put together some budget friendly holiday looks.
A Quiet 11th Birthday
I found this one plus several other funny pictures on my camera that the kids took.
One week ago was my oldest daughters 11th birthday, and I suddenly feel really old.
In one way it seems like yesterday, then suddenly it feels like 100 lifetimes ago.
We aren’t big birthday party people here, we tend to keep it a special day with the family (except that year we did Chuck E Cheese and it was an absolute nightmare.
I also cut my hand badly on a game and that could have led to the nightmarishness of the day). I always let the kids pick one thing they want to do that day, sometimes it is movies, sometimes museums, sometimes just quietly hangout together at home. Continue Reading
Travel Inspired Gift Ideas
Do you ever find that you tend to buy themed gifts for people? Like, for every holiday that you buy them a gift it always is in the same theme as everything else you buy them?
With my oldest, her gifts for the last couple of years seem to have a focus on Harry Potter, and Doctor Who.
For many, many years I bought Tom KISS inspired gifts because he was a collector.
For me, I tend to say travel-inspired items when asked what I have on my list, like books, maps, pictures etc.
In this post, I am going to show you a list of items that would be loved by any (well, almost any) traveller in various price points.
What to See in Prague, Czech Republic
Reproduction Art by Alphonse Mucha
2. Amazing Handmade Marionettes (this is seriously a beautiful piece of art)
3. Becherovka Herbal Liqueur | 4. Handcrafted Toys | 5. Decorated Perfume Bottles
6. Czech Crystal | 7. Staropramen Beer | 8. Handpainted Eggs | 9. Spa Wafer Continue Reading
What to Wear in Prague, Czech Republic
Outfit 1 – Turtleneck Sweater | Casual Denim | Hat | Watch | Purse | Flats
Outfit 2 – Oversized Shirt | Denim | Knit Hat | Sunglasses | Purse | Winter Boots
Outfit 3 – Peplum Top | Black Pants | Coat | Watch | Clutch | Booties
Outfit 4 – White Blouse | Pencil Skirt | Watch | Clutch | Booties
Outfit 5 – White T-shirt | Casual Denim | Cardigan | Hat | Clutch | Winter Boots
Outfit 6 – Black Pullover | Denim | Scarf | Sunglasses | Purse | Flats
Outfit 7 – Kimono Top | Black Pants | Watch | Clutch | Booties
Outfit 8 – White Blouse | Casual Denim | Coat | Knit Hat | Winter Boots
Outfit 9 – Turtleneck Sweater | Pencil Skirt | Sunglasses | Purse | Flats
Outfit 10 – Peplum Top | Denim | Cardigan | Clutch | Booties Continue Reading
What to Pack for Prague, Czech Republic – Packing Light
Peplum Top • Macy’s | T-shirt • Urban Outfitters | Blouse • Neiman Marcus
Oversized Top • Free People | Kimono Top • BCBGMAXAZRIA | Black Pullover • H&M
Turtleneck Sweater • Revolve Clothing | Cardigan • Lord & Taylor | Denim • Lucky Brand
Casual Denim • Mavi | Black Pants • RVCA | Skirt • Vince Camuto | Coat • Madewell
Wool Hat • Nordstrom | Knit Hat • SIJJL | Scarf • La Fiorentina | Watch • Michael Kors
Sunglasses • J.Crew | Winter Boots • Toms | Flats • Macy’s
Booties • Sole Society | Purse • Urban Outfitters | Clutch • Abiko
*UPDATE: Many of these items are now sold out. I have replaced the sold out links with items that are similar and within the same price range.
