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Lovable Friday!

1. DigiDudes Pocket Tripod

I may have verbally squealed when I saw this on a friend’s pinterest board. It’s just all sorts of adorable and…it’s pink! If you are a camwhore like myself (hey, I’m honest), a handy dandy tripod that can be carried with you on your bag or purse is a must-have. I can especially see its benefits now that I am doing this 30-day fashion challenge, so I can see it being extremely useful for a fashion blogger. Needless to say, I sent it over to the hubs as a possible Valentine’s Day “stocking stuffer” so to speak, and he replied with, “bought.” Isn’t he the greatest? Want your own? Buy it here!

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She’s Crafty: DIY Holiday Wreath

Well, I did say my wreath adventure was to be continued, and thankfully, I can say that the saga is done. Despite how tedious the process was, after a couple of days it became therapeutic. I would play one of my favorite iTunes playlists (lately it’s been Queen) and zone out in the art of yarn and glue guns.

And I’d like to share that experience with all of you in hopes that you can make your own wreath as well – even if it is not for the holidays, a nice wreath to hang at your front door or as interior decor never goes out of fashion. In fact, I plan on making a smaller one to hang year round!

So without further ado, here is Melificent’s very first tutorial:

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Weekend Highlights

Saturday was a highly anticipated day in the world of Melificent. I was finally going to see The Deathly Hallows with some of my closest friends at Cinebistro, a 21+ theater that serves you dinner and drinks as you enjoy the movie. Without giving away any spoilers (I know a lot of people have yet to see the film), the movie was nothing short of incredible. It stayed true to the book and really did a great job evoking all the intense feelings that are swimming all throughout the series closer. I’ve always complained that watching the movies does not compare to reading the books, but while watching Part 1, all the same emotions I felt while reading the book came right back up to the surface. In other words, I was a big heaping pile of loser. I don’t even know how I’m going to handle the second chapter, perhaps with an industrial size tissue box.

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Lovable Friday!

1. Ban.do Sequin Shoe Clips

Could these get any cuter? Ban.do never fails to produce the most fun accessories on the planet. These sequin heart shoe clips instantly make a boring pair of shoes turn into a party on your feet! I love all things glittery and sparkly so these immediately called to me. They have most definitely been added to my Christmas wish list (listening husband?) and should be added to yours too! FYI, there are plenty of other shoe clip styles to choose from on the site if these are not for you (but seriously, how could they not?).

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DIY Holiday Wreaths

OK, so I know I like to say that I am a big, fat Grinch during the holidays, but I feel like something may change this year. Maybe it’s the fact that we have our own house to call home and I can actually put up lights, and really enjoy the festive decor. Or maybe I’m just changing (for the best?). Either way, I’ve wanted to take on a new crafty project (I itch for one if it’s been too long) and I think now is definitely the time! Modern, quirky holiday wreaths are my favorite way to dress up a home for the season, but unfortunately, they tend to go for big bucks and with the state of things, we definitely have to find alternatives. Cue DIY!

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