the sweetest video...

If you don't already follow Dear Lizzy, head over to her blog and watch the beautiful video her husband Collin put together for the newest member of their family, Lola Marie.  Pure love and sweetness.

12 Days of Christmas Blog Challenge - Least Favorite...

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Day 8: Least Favorite Thing About the Holidays

I don't appreciate crowds, lines and just the rudeness that people can display during the holidays.  We're all busy and rushing about, so why not remember why we have these holidays to begin with...Just a little cheer would go a long way for some people!  :)

And don't forget to enter my giveaway here!

That should help lift the cheer for today's least favorites...

12 Days of Christmas Blog Challenge - Crafting

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Day 7:  Holiday Crafting

Here are holidays crafts I have made...

Some Do Not Open Til Christmas Tags

This tinsel wreath I saw at Creature Comforts and decided to make this.  Similar, right?

I also made this great garland...

I'd love to make these...
I'm not sure where these were from, but they're on my crafty to do list too :)

These adorable little tags all packaged up from Kendall.

What lovely things have you crafted this holiday season?

giveaway!

It's giveaway time!!  I've been wanting to do a giveaway for awhile now.  And with over 100 followers, I think it's time! 

So just a little thank you for reading...

You can win this boyfriend watch.  It's from Nordstrom.  Gold color with a large face.  I love it!

If you love it too, then just enter to win.  Let me know if you do the following, in separate comments...

1.  Follow my blog!  Comment with what you will be doing during the countdown to the new year.

2. Tweet this giveaway, include @plumstars

3. Blog about it on your blog

Giveaway ends Monday, December 6th at midnight pst. 

Giveaway open to US residents.

Beauty & the Beast

During the fall break I watched Disney's Beauty and the Beast.  It was just as wonderful as I remembered as a kid...

Singing along to all of the songs...

Falling in love with the beast too...

Wouldn't you love a Beauty dress too?

Or maybe a contemporary take on Beauty's dress?

I love this quote...

What's your favorite Disney cartoon?

I also love The Little Mermaid, Monsters Inc, Walle, Aladdin, and so many more...

12 Days of Christmas Blog Challenge - Gift Ideas

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Day 6:  Gift Ideas

I think any 20-something girl would love any of these...

Here's my wish list this holiday season:

Some DVDs... 

I'm also in need of 2 more Wii remotes...which will help to work off those holidays lbs gained this season.

I'd love these books...perfect for new projects in the new year!

And of course any of these pretties...

{Forever 21}

{Gap}

{Steve Madden}

What do you wish for this holiday season?

12 Days of Christmas Blog Challenge - Holiday Movies

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Day 5: Favorite Holiday Movies

I love holiday movies!!  Here are my favorites...

What movies put you in the mood for Christmas?

are you ready for some football!?!

My boyfriend and I are Chargers season ticket holders and last Monday we got to go to Monday Night Football! 

 It was so much fun...loved it!  Here's the OOTD for the game...

H&M Jacket, Old Navy Tank & Top, Steve Madden Boots, C&C Jeggings, Chargers Beads

Here's me dancing the "foam fing-er, foam fing-er" dance after winning a bet. 

 And here I am with the foam finger win :) 

It was a great game...we won!!  My throat was so sore from screaming all night.

 Who do you cheer for?

holiday garland & glittery wreath

I made this adorable little garland today.  You can find the tutorial here.

  I chose 4 different Christmas scrapbook papers all with purple colors.

And do you see the pink glittery tree topper?  I picked that up today at Michael's.

Can you see the vase filled with pinecones?  They're cinnamon scented...love it! 

I think it's adorable!  Could even be left up a little longer since it doesn't scream holiday decor.

And here is the glittery wreath I made too.  This was sooo simple!  I just picked up some glittery tinsel garland and a styrofoam wreath.  I wrapped and wrapped, added a ribbon to hang it up, then done!  All in all it took about 10 minutes. 

What do you think?

 What have you made for the holidays?

12 Days of Christmas Blog Challenge - Budget Friendly Holidays

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Day 4: Tips for a Bduget Friendly Holiday Season

It is hard to get through the holidays without breaking the bank.  I think that doing fun things with friends helps with the pressure of giving gifts.  Choosing a brunch spot and enjoying a holiday brunch is much more fun than stressing over gifts for each girlfriend.

Setting limits on gift giving helps too.  With my boyfriend we set a spending limit, or we decide on going somewhere together as a present to ourselves.  This helps too. 

{Snowboarding Trip!}

And of course remembering that you need to spend for others during the holidays and avoid the temptation of holiday sales...easier said than done!!

Just remember the spirit of the holidays is to celebrate with friends and family, not to spend a fortune on them! :)

What do you do to save during the holidays?

Style

I ordered these two books today.  Can't wait to see them, get inspired and get fashiony!

Have you read either one?

And don't worry...still sticking to my No-Shopping No-Vember.  I used a gift card!  Although I'm sure after they arrive I'll want to SHOP!!