Cheap Fall Decorations

I had a couple of questions about the glittered wheat I made for one of the Anthropologie Display Workshops recently. I decided to make a little tutorial on it. It is such an easy project that turns out super pretty and very seasonal. It would be perfect for table decor for Thanksgiving or Christmas. You can pick any glitter you'd like to customize it for your specific event. I just love gold and thought it went great with the original color of the wheat. 

All you need are scissors, wheat, spray adhesive, and glitter. 

1. Pick out the vases you'd like to use to put them in, or if you'd like to use them as party favors [pictured below]. Cut wheat to desired length.

2. Have one cardboard section your designated spraying area, and another for glittering. Don't mix these two sections, or you'll waste a lot of glitter. 

3. Take one strand of wheat and lightly misty each side. Then quickly move to glittered cardboard area and sprinkle desired amount of glitter onto the wet adhesive spray. 

4. It should dry instantly. Then just lightly tap excess glitter off the wheat. Repeat, repeat, repeat...till you run out of wheat, wheat, wheat! :). 

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Anthropologie Display Workshop

I just love my job. I get to play all day long! This past couple weeks have been so so busy but so fun. I've been planning and running our display workshops and other events in the store. Display workshops at Anthropologie run for a few hours...all of the ladies [and few gentlemen] help us craft holiday displays, enjoying iced tea, and fall seasonal treats. I've met the sweetest new friends! These are a few photos from our first workshop...we made those adorable pinecones out of copper. All of the ones we made went into our gorgeous holiday window display, which is all finished! It makes me so happy and in the mood for the Christmas season. Holiday time is really the happiest time of the year...especially if you work at Anthropologie ;). 

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The Wild Horses of Sable Island

Happy Halloween pretties! Who's a big Halloween fan? I'm not the biggest fan. I loved it when I was younger, when I dressed up as Cinderella, or as my beagle, Butter. One year I was even a piece of gum...what possessed me to do this is still a mystery. When my sisters and I dumped our bags of candy at the end of the night on our living room floor and traded each other for the best candy, like it was the most important thing in the world. haha I liked that Halloween. Now as adults, what do we have to look forward to? Sexy nurse costumes? Eh, I'll pass :).

Today I have a bit of eye candy for you. Candy you can't trick or treat for ;)...I'm sharing these freely! These incredible film photographs by Roberto Dutesco of the Wild Horses of Sable Island. This island is a remote and private island, right off the coast of Nova Scotia. He been documenting these horses for years. They are perhaps some of the most beautiful images I've ever seen. After seeing these photos from Roberto, It makes me be so thankful and in-awe of God's creation. These horses, the island, the waves and open sky...it's a huge reminder to me that the Lord has created all things. And how great is it that we get to enjoy his creation. The next excerpt comes from his website.

"He first learned of Sable Island and its wild horses in 1994 and made his first trip to the island that same year. A perilous journey by small plane from Halifax and a beach landing brought him to this remarkable place. Over time, and with patience and respect for these living creatures who, in the absence of natural predators, exhibit no fear of humans, he learned the ways of the horses and fell in love with the island in the process."

Roberto came out with a book with these prints that is available at Target (if you click the Target link, it'll take you straight to the book, if interested in ordering). The book would be an excellent Christmas present...it's what I'm asking for ;). It's originally $150, but Target is selling if for $127.... it would be a lovely coffee table. A book you could look at for hours snuggled up in your favorite blanket and hot tea in your Anthropologie Mug (you know which one I'm talking about ;)).

create lovely moments. shop yours below.

xo

Fall Trends for 2014

I absolutely love this article, How The West was Worn, from Women's Health Magazine October Issue, I am the Rancher's Daughter, right? :) So it's no surprised that I was completely inspired by this! It encapsulates this western trend this season into a very wearable way. When you think of Western Wear, think of prairie skirts, mixing textures, fringe, and killer boots. Think of rich turquoise colors, dusty browns, and warm terra-cotta. A lot of stores right now carry something western inspired, so if your budget is a permitting, don't fret, I bet you can find a funky western printed scarf or fringed top at H&M or Forever 21. Beauty wise: think of smokey browns and bronze's and turquoise liner. More of a nude lip with a lot of contouring and dewey skin, with natural smokey eyes. I love the models makeup in this shoot (see image 5), so I am going to work on a tutorial for you all on the one with the turquoise liner. 

If you're not naturally a "Western" dressing girl per say and don't have loads of amazing turquoise jewelry and Old Gringo boots in your closet, but still want to wear this amazing trend, my recommendation is to pick one thing that shows the trend. Pick one item that you can incorporate in a lot of outfits. But pick one thing you like, for example, say you like fringe....pair your fringe purse or skirt with a graphic tee or plaid shirt with your Frye Boots. Or say you have this killer aztec scarf, pair it with some boyfriend jeans and peasant blouse. Boom. You're killin' it, the Western Way ;). From having lots of Western items in my closet, I know that the one thing that I couldn't live without are my Frye Boots, and all of my maxi skirts, like this one. I bought this amazing Ralph Lauren Skirt from the editorial and will wear it with a cool plaid shirt like she has on (Photo 2). (okay, couldn't live without is a bit extreme, but trust me, you won't regret buying Frye's. Ever.)

If you want more items to choose from, look at the Lookbook below. I linked some of the best beauty and fashion items below for you to click! 

*all images are pulled from Women's Health Magazine.

1. Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner  //  2. Levi's Long Sleeve Western Dress  //  3. Linea Belt  //  4. Rag & Bone Tee  //  5. How To Bronze  //  6. Ash Bag  //  

1. Ramy Brook Bag $425  //  2. OPI Nail Lacquer: Going My Way or Norway $9.50  //  3. Sbicca Vintage boots $120  //  4. Calleen Cordero Bag $815  //  5. Hudson Jeans $235  //  6. Scosha Necklace $575  //  7. Heather Gardner Cuffs $90/one  // 8. Endless Rose Top $58  //

1. Pamela Love Necklace $725  //  2. Streets Ahead belt $214  // 3. Me & Kashmiere Scarf $249  //  4. CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 4-kit Shadow: mirror mirror $5.61  //  5. Make Up For Ever AquaMatic Eye Shadow Pencil: Iridescent Turquoise $21  // 6. Maybelline New York Color Show Nail Lacquer Jewels: Platinum Adorn $4 at Drugstores  //  7. San Diego Hat Company Hat $70  //  8. Sally Hansen Gel Nail Polish: Combustealble, $10 at drugstores

xo