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10 Things I Love: Handmade Gift Edition

Hi there! This week's 10 Things I Love list is all about gifts you can make for people you love. I hope you get a little inspiration to add some handmade to your Holiday list! 1. I love this wreath DIY by Smile and Wave. Absolutely adorable! 

2. I would love a painted pot like this one (from Elise from Enjoy It) made under my tree! It's so pretty. I love black and white patterns. 

3. I am crazy for these teeny tiny instagram prints! These are an adorable gift idea. Pugly Pixels explains how to make them. 

4. This glitter banner DIY by Katie's Pencil Box is so sweet. I would love to hang one of these in our home!

5. This birds nest necklace by Sincerely, Kinsey is a great handmade gift for any girl on your list! It's so pretty. 

6. I love this Calendar Journal made with vintage postcards by Ashley Campbell for Design Sponge. This would make a great gift for a newlywed couple or new mother. What a lovely way to record memories and events. 

7. Oh my goodness... This DIY Fox Lamp is so perfect for little ones. What a lovely gift idea! (full tutorial here)

8. I love this dreamcatcher by Lune. This would make a great whimsical gift! 

9. I love this DIY phone case by SwellMayde. 

10. Last, but not least, I just love this cat quilt by MerMag. See instructions here. 

Have a lovely Sunday! Elsie

10 Things I Love Sunday

1. This week I am loving these gorgeous collages by Beth Hoeckel. They're pretty sublime, no? (via The House That Lars Built)

2. The Holiday Collection from J.Crew is pretty much perfect to me. It's colorful, full of patterns and has plenty of RED. in love!

3. While I'm on the topic of fashion, I've fallen hard for this collection by Charlotte Taylor. The prints are incredible. I think I love the second look most of all. Magic!

4. I love this photo of Doe Deere. This is the hair color Emma tried to get for our wedding. It's the perfect shade of blue... Dontcha think? 

5. When I saw this Paper-Chain Treasure-Hunt Advent Calender idea I was in love! What a perfectly special way to celebrate the Holiday month with family! 

 6. I'm loving this photo! The vibe is perfect. I have little fantasies about having a camper in my backyard someday with bonfires, smores and a clothes line to dry all my projects on. (image from Emporium magazine)

7. Have you seen Ruche's Homemade Holiday Guide yet? It's incredibly beautiful and filled with Holiday inspiration! We contributed our Red Velvet Cupcake recipe! There are ornaments, gift wrap ideas, decoration DIYs and more. Take a peek! 

8. I'm crazy in love with this photo! I really want to do a pug photo shoot with my sister someday. Pugs make life wonderful! (Photo via Marie Claire Australia)

9. I haven't been crazy for a pair of Toms shoes in a couple years. When I saw these, all that changed. They're on my must have list for 2012. 

10. I was inspired by the idea of a shiny alphabet by Aesthetic Outbust and I immediately ran out to buy some silver pipe cleaners for gift wrapping this season. So sweet! 

Well, that's a little dose of pretty that's been inspiring me this week! For more things I love on a daily basis, follow me on Pinterest! Hope your Sunday is lovelyyyy. elsie

10 Things I Love: Birthday Edition

Hi friends! November is my birthday month, so I thought it would be fun to do a 10 Things I Love list of things on my b-day wishlist! 1.This sweater is pretty adorable. Especially since Sunday is my family time day and I never ever dress up. It's perfect!

2. I LOVE this D.I.Y. picnic box via Design Sponge. If someone were to make me one, I would love it forever! So adorable.

3. I love this leather satchel from Golden Ponies on Etsy. 

4. What kind of b-day list would it be without a pair of mint green shoes? I have a weakness for Hasbeens.

5. You can never have too many cozy scarves! (via ModCloth)

6. I love both these blazers very much. Emma is constantly making fun of my obsession with stripes. It's bad. (via Ruche + Anthro)

7. I love this raw stone ring (via Etsy).

8. This handmade cape is magical! (via Etsy)

9. These 1970s roller skates. OMG!

10. And just like every other year... I wish for one of these! 

And some other birthday wishes.... I wish for a peaches + cream crepe, a night with friends and maybe some cocktails, and most of all... some birthday candles to blow out! Because I love that part. xo. elsie 

10 Things I Love: Black + White Edition

This week, it's time to celebrate one of my favorite color combinations ever... black and white! First up, I loved these photos that Jen Loves Kev posted wearing our new chevron clutch from Red Velvet. Pretty!

2. This dress by Mrs. Pomeranz on Etsy is incredible. Two changeable collars, yes please!

3. Loving these velvet leggings by Norwegian Wood on Etsy. I love an unexpected statement piece!

4. I love this Steve Jobs quote and the gorgeous design too (by Peter Roth).

5. That dress..........♥ Little known fact, black and white was my second choice for wedding colors!

6. I love both these pieces from ModCloth. I'm such a sucker for polka dots!

7. Love this iPhone cover by Kate Spade.

8. Ok, I'm mentally adding this pair of Sweedish Hasbeens to my birthday list! wowwweee.

9. Can't forget black and white movies! Magical...

10. Love this so much! Found here.

Have a happy Sunday! xo. elsie