My Favorite Holiday Movies

I'm one of those crazy people that watches nothing but Christmas movies for the whole month of December.  I usually try to watch them while my husband is working so I don't drive him too crazy, but we have a rule that the 2 weeks before Christmas are fair game.  ABC Family is THE BEST for this too because they have soo many great Christmas movies.  I also own a bunch because I am basically a 5 year old kid in a 30 year old's body. haha!

My absolute favorite will always be A Miser Brother's Christmas.  It reminds me of when I was really little and looking forward to Christmas and Santa.  I love the old claymation movies.

My BIG list of Christmas movies:
A Christmas Carol
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
Frosty the Snowman
A Year Without a Santa Claus
A Miser Brother's Christmas
Muppet's Christmas Carol
Mickey's Christmas Carol
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
Nightmare Before Christmas
Elf
Home Alone
Scrooged
The Santa Clause
The Polar Express
Miracle on 34th Street
It's a Wonderful Life
White Christmas
A Christmas Story
National Lampoon's Christmas
Prancer
Charlie Brown's Christmas
Jack Frost
Fred Claus
Jingle All the Way
Santa Paws
Arthur Christmas
Shrek the Halls
Deck the Halls
A Chipmunk Christmas
Love Actually
Four Christmas'
The Holiday
The Family Stone
The Family Man
Just Friends
Sleepless in Seattle
You've Got Mail
Eight Crazy Nights
Christmas With the Kranks
Serendipity
While You Were Sleeping
Home Alone
Die Hard
The Nutcracker
Rise of the Guardians
Unlikely Angel
Holiday in Handcuffs
The Mistle-Tones
Christmas Cupid
12 Dates of Christmas

What's your favorite Holiday movie?
What ones did I miss?  Let me know and I will add them...  and watch them because I'm a crazy person. lol!

My favorite Christmas songs

I am a firm believer that music can really effect your mood.  If I listen to sad songs I will be in a sulky mood for a while, but when I listen to happy songs, I can't help but smile and dance.  That's what Christmas songs do for me.  They really help get me into the Christmas spirit!  I definitely have my favorites, but I enjoy listening to just about all of them.  Although I must admit, there is one song I will change every single time it comes on.... "The Christmas Shoes".  It's a beautiful song, it really is but MAN, does it bum me out and kill the mood for me.

My ultimate favorite song is: "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree" - Brenda Lee

If that song doesn't get you in the mood than I don't know what will!

A close second to that one is "Baby, It's Cold Outside".  I just love how flirty and fun it is.

I will also listen to anything Christmas-y by Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Pentatonix, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin.  Don't judge me!  I'm all over the place!

What are some of your favorites??

DIY Keepsake ornament + more

This is another SUPER easy ornament idea.  If you've been around here for awhile you may remember me saying I'm a super sentimental person...and that I tend to save everything.  I kept my daughter's little hat and the bracelet from when we had her in the hospital and could never decide what I wanted to do with them.  I had them just sitting in a little shoe box for almost 2 years now.  So instead of leaving it in a box forever I decided that displaying it on our tree every year would be really cute!  Here's how I did it:

Step One: Take off the cap and start stuffing!

It really is just that easy.  Take off the little silver cap on the top and start pushing the hat through the open area at the top of the bulb.  I used the end of a paintbrush to push it all through.  It can get kind of tough at some points but just keep working with it.

Step Two: Add the bracelet

Once you have the hat all the way in the bulb, you can start feeding the bracelet through.  Cut it to the desired length or use the whole thing, up to you!  You can use tweezers to position it better if you don't like how it is laying inside of the bulb.

Step Three: Replace cap and add ribbon for hanging

After you get the bracelet in the the bulb you can replace the silver cap and cut a small piece of ribbon for hanging it on the tree.  Just knot it and you are all set!

AND THAT'S IT!!  Super easy, right?!  I loved the way it turned out, and it finally gives me a way to display just an adorable little keepsake.

I also did a few other super easy ornament tutorials if you want to check them out!!

DIY Wedding Invite Ornament  |  DIY Mickey Mouse Ornament

Don't tell my hubby, but I've been painting some surprise ornaments for him for the tree.  He is a HUGE Star Wars/Comic Book nerd so here is what I've painted so far....   What do you think??

from top left: Yoda, Iron Man, C-3PO, Spiderman

I have a bunch more that I would like to do, but we will see what I have time to finish.

Hope you're having a great weekend!!

My Christmas Wishlist

Clockwise from large photo: Herringbone Vest / Chloe + Isabel Necklace / Younique Fiber Lash Mascara / Express Gift Card / Naked Eye Shadow Palette / Scuba Leggings

Can I also add my dream home, a vacation with just my hubby and I, and a job that I love?!

Hey, a girl can dream, right?! What are you wishing for this year?

Winter Fashion

I am one of those people that make no sense at all.  I HATE being cold, but I love Fall and Winter fashion.  I love all of the layering.  And there's nothing better than being wrapped in a warm cozy sweater....except for maybe laying on the beach....with a tropical drink in my hand...  haha!  I told you, I'm a warm weather kind of girl.

My 5 favorite things about Winter Fashion are:

1. Fair Isle Print

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2. Adorable Coats

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3. Lots of Layers

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4. Tall Boots

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5. Puffer Vests

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Here are some of my Winter looks so far!

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Do you enjoy Winter fashion?  What are your favorite fashion trends right now?