Holiday Glitter & Gold

Holidays, friends, and shiny things go hand in hand. 

I held a somewhat impromptu holiday party (2 week notice..eek). Immediately after sending out the invite I realized there was absolutely nothing festive about my home. I had a few days to get it in gear...and I didn't want to spend much money.  As a kid I used to make ornaments, wreaths, etc. so why not now? I surfed Pinterest and found a few good ideas that I tweaked, once combined with string lights the mood was set. Full on holiday festivities!

Gold folded paper trees, lights, and ol' school fold & cut gold painted snowflakes that were hung from metallic foil ribbon for a shimmery winter wonderland feel.

I had a lonely cakestand that I filled with ornaments and placed on the serving table.

Neon Gone??

Say It Ain't So!
I was slow to get on board with neon colors, but then I saw how much they make an outfit pop, call me convinced! I always thought of neon as something for the kids like Bubble Yum & glitter,  but well tailored pieces or classy neon adornments are quite grown up. Let's keep it real, clothes should not just last one season, nor should they arrive with triumph and fade out quickly. It is my goal to drag my few pieces of neon well into Autumn!










































This Friday I went to a friend's screening at a film festival (and the film won!!!), so I was going for after-work casual, but sexy-cool. I had to work that morning, so I made a few adjustments such as switching from corporate-comfortable flats before heading to the event. 



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