December 18th marked the half way point of “game-changing ” 27th year. Since then, I’ve done nothing but continue to change up the game….and I don’t plan on stopping. While the New Year brings that “fresh start” feel that you can’t help but love, I’ve been on the “New Year, New Me” high for 6 months now. This year, I’m not relying on the flip of a calendar to motivate me…I’ve already found my motivation. 2016 simply represents more opportunity, positive change, new adventures, and personal growth. 🙂
This year, I’ve taken my birthday as an opportunity to step back and kind of reevaluate my life. For the past few months, I’ve been thinking about where I am, where I thought I would be, and where I still want to go…
One of my favorite things about Christmas time is wrapping gifts. Seriously, I love it. I ALMOST got a part time job at the mall this year as a gift wrapper for the mere fact that I enjoy it so much.
I love picking out new paper & fabulous ribbon each year. There’s nothing better than a gorgeous patterned paper or a thick/metallic print. Ahh, I love it.
I loved my silver alligator paper & red bows a couple of years ago (found the paper at Marshalls!) 🙂
OK – point of this post… I haven’t picked out my wrapping material yet – I just haven’t come across THE paper. I’ve been browsing Pinterest and other sites to get some inspiration & wanted to share my wrapping vision for 2014 😉
If I could pull it off, THIS is pretty much exactly what I have in mind 🙂I do know how to do calligraphy, so something like this could be really fun!I love the wood grain paper & satin bow. It’s so pretty with or without the extra embellishment!SWOONING over every.single.one.of.these!I’m really loving polka dots paper this year. This is too cute for words.
Decisions, decisions! I’ve finished a *very* little bit of Christmas shopping – hoping to knock most of it out by next week, so I’ve got a little time to figure out my wrapping paper situation.
I’ll be sure to do a gift wrap post when I’m done! 🙂 Do you enjoy wrapping gifts?
What kind of paper are you using this year?
XOXO
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Let me start by acknowledging my little announcement last night that I was going to boycott the Grammys …
…myself, and the rest of New England have literally been snowed in for 3 days now. I cannot tell you how many movies, re-runs, and mindless television I’ve watched – talk about stir crazy/cabin fever.
Mid-blizzardPost-blizzard. So much snow!
However, I couldn’t help but watch the live red carpet on E! It’s not that easy to opt out of all that fashion! I had so much fun blogging about the stars’ outfits last year … and who could forget that Louboutin Manicure?!
So, without further ado – let’s get to it. Here are my picks for the best dressed at the 2013 Grammy Awards:
Shaun Robinson: (waiting for confirmation on designer) Looking fabulous in purple!
Nazanin Mandi (Miguels’ Girlfriend): (waiting for confirmation on designer) I love when the stars have a significant other who is a red carpet star in their own right! Last year at the ACM’s it was Lacey Buchanan, Jake Owens then girlfriend, this year it was Miguels lady! Cute LBD & fun hair. She makes her man look good – hot hot hot!
J.Lo: Anthony Vaccarello. The woman is rock solid & looked amazing in this black gown!
Faith Hill: J. Mendel. There’s a lot of chatter about this dress, but I think she looked great! It fits her like a glove and the beading was so fun! Side note: did anyone else see the serious rock on her pinky finger!?
Kelly Rowland: Georges Chakra. More often than not I find Kelly Rowland on my list of best dressed. This black geometric, cutout number looks incredible on her!
Rihanna: Custom Azzedine Alaia. Rihanna is usually a total hit or a total miss – I have to say, what a pleasant surprise to see her so cute & cleaned up tonight! LOVE!
Those were some of my red carpet highlights! Unfortunately, I was disappointed with Carrie Underwood & Beyonce – they both looked great, but I think that they could of done something a little more fun! Maybe next year.
I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve loved the addition of the mani-cam to these awards shows. It might be more exciting to me than the red carpet itself! My Mom is too funny – I think that being the person who gets to man the mani-cam may be on my list of dream jobs. 😉
Who were some of your favorites on the 2013 Grammy Red Carpet?
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