tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54511397851745833862024-02-20T22:32:18.626-08:00hyperboreaninsanityAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04234369852533070586noreply@blogger.comBlogger1000125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-47258109741812484372013-12-05T04:00:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.861-08:00Gifts for HomeSo far, I've bought Christmas gifts for my son, nieces, and one for a sassy girlfriend of mine, and that's it. If you're looking for a gift for the home decor lover or hostess, here are my picks. Enjoy!Linen Monogram Napkins (on sale)Stag Jewelry HolderAgate Green Glass BoxLe Creuset 2.75-Quart Dutch Oven, DijonMade With Love Wooden Cutting BoardMercury Glass VasesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-8101013706036138052013-12-05T02:56:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.884-08:00Autumn Statement 2013Today is Autumn Statement day, when the Chancellor of the Exchequer (George Osborne) outlines spending plans and related matters for the coming years.By happenstance, Iain Duncan Smith has slipped out a statement that the Universal Credit programme may not meet its 2017 deadline. Ironically, in September, IDS had told MPs that the 2017 deadline remained in place.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-47491038268026139172013-12-04T02:54:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.862-08:00Eight Banks Fined For Rate RiggingAs per the BBC, the European Commission has fined eight banks a total of 1.7bn euros for forming illegal cartels to rig interest rates.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-39433180197727319212013-12-03T20:02:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.857-08:00Christmas Decor in the KitchenYou can easily spread Christmas cheer throughout your home, into the kitchen, by adding just a few decorative items, things you probably already own. When I finally invested in a Le Cruset dutch oven a few years ago, I purposely bought red because I thought it would look so good during the holidays. And it does! :) Even if you don't have any red pots or pans, you might have some Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-86872655274498949102013-12-01T15:52:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.890-08:00Snowy Aqua & Mint MantelBeing December and all, I think it's time to officially welcome Christmas into my home! I'm doing different colors schemes in different areas of our house this year, and the dining room is getting decked out in aqua, mint, white, silver and gold. The mint inspiration came from a new snowflake pillow that I paired with a white faux fur pillow inside our HomeGoods basket.Since IAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-59910622372373882432013-11-29T08:49:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.877-08:00BLACK FRIDAY Shopping Deals with Coupon Codes & My FavesLet's get right to it people! Putting this post together could get me in some serious trouble, as in, "One for you, one for me!" There are some major sales happening right now if you want to take advantage. These sales make gift giving a little easier on your wallet, but also make stocking up on your wardrobe almost impossible to pass up. Happy shopping- I'd love to hear Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-23787148337693102472013-11-28T02:00:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.837-08:00Silhouette Sale with Promo Code HONEY & Easy Snowflake DecorHappy Thanksgiving friends! I hope you are enjoying your friends and family, good food and drink, and some extra relaxation time. Later tonight, when you've had your fill, if you feel like doing some online shopping, I've got a coupon code for the electronic cutting machine, Silhouette. I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out snowflakes quickly, then hung them above my son's bed Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-37254231232183199992013-11-27T09:37:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.855-08:00Giving Thanks Silhouette Art Hi everyone! Are y'all getting ready for Thanksgiving? I'm looking forward to visiting my sis-n-law and her feisty family (2 lovable rowdy kids that James loves to play with and 3 dogs!) and then my parents, brothers, and niece on Thursday. I'll be making some desserts tonight to contribute, but other than that, there's not much to do. :) What are your plans? In Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-42313245359866163312013-11-26T20:04:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.858-08:00Holiday Cheer Link Parties Coming Soon!Hi friends! The Christmas season is almost here and my girls and I are hosting another round of festive Holiday Cheer link parties! We definitely get excited about all things Christmasy and want to see what y'all are up to also. :) Mark your calendars because this year, beginning Wednesday, December 4th, you can link up to two parties on a single day in 4 categories:Merry Mantle :: Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-34157296036807983142013-11-24T09:51:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.854-08:00How I Get My Hardwood Floors Clean Of all the decisions we made when we built our house, whenever I was asked, "If you had to do it over again, what would you do differently?" My answer used to be, "I would choose different wood floors." Ours are so pretty, bamboo, and I love them when they are clean, but because they are super dark without much variation in the wood tone, and also very smooth, they show dirt, dust and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-22685219626788412812013-11-21T21:20:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.834-08:00Welcoming GuestsHi friends and happy Friday! The last couple of days I've been busy preparing our home (and kitchen) for family that will be staying with us through the Thanksgiving holiday. Whenever you invite people to your home, whether it's for an evening or an extended stay, I believe you can show you care for them by taking pride in your home and creating a welcoming, relaxing environment for Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-26344505226140089222013-11-21T05:46:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.843-08:00UK Grows Whilst Eurozone StagnatesAccording to a survey of 350 manufacturers carried out by the CBI, Britain's manufacturing sector is growing at its fastest rate for nearly two decades. The Telegraph reports that total order books relative to normal levels were at their strongest since March 1995.The CBI survey's total order book balance rose to +11 this month to from -4 in October, well above expectations of 0 and the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-84519741247838614312013-11-19T04:00:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.888-08:00Holiday Gifts For HerYesterday I announced a $400 shopping spree giveaway, and I was thinking how that cash could be spent on that favorite woman in your life (or yourself!:) I compiled a few of my favorite gift ideas for women- gifts I've given in the past that have been well-received or things I have and love. Truth be told, my girlfriends are my favorite people to shop for during the holidays! &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-30027491450690595982013-11-18T06:54:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.847-08:00Shopping Spree // $400 VISA GIVEAWAY!To celebrate the upcoming holidays and as a way to say THANK YOU for reading and supporting my blog, I'm teaming up with some wonderful bloggers to give away a $400 Black Friday shopping spree! The winner will be announced this Friday.Kelly's KornerFour Fit SistersMix and Match MamaThe Larson LingoGet Your Pretty OnPinterest Told Me ToHi SugarplumFancy AshleyBlue Eyed BrideOne Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-24762387408898849082013-11-15T04:00:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.841-08:00Popular Pins // November Winter Edition Happy Friday friends! I rounded up a few of my favorite and most popular pins for the winter/holiday season and they are fun! If you want to follow me on Pinterest, you can do so HERE. I'm nearing 10,000 pins. Clearly, I spend too much time on Pinterest. Have a great weekend!Navy with Silver Sparkles Manicure via Deb Shops- 101 repinsAn accent nail is about as Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-6687019207533988102013-11-14T04:00:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.881-08:00Thankful TreeCreating a "thankful tree" this time of year is really popular because it's such a good visual reminder of how blessed we all are and so simple to do.For ours, I created hand-written blessings with chalk label tags and a gold marker. I asked everyone what they were thankful for and recorded the responses. My 3-year-old is thankful for, "Darth Maul lightsaber, Christmas trees, and friends." Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-83436758802161473932013-11-13T04:00:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.887-08:00Cork + Washi Bookshelf My goal of keeping things neat and organized in my home isn't only for the adult spaces, but also for my toddler's things too. In his room, we've got a great Pottery Barn Kids bookshelf that is very well built and the perfect size for his room. (I just checked and it's on sale right now too). We use it to store books and toys, and some decorative frames and photos on top.ToAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-5964823595863409672013-11-12T04:00:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.873-08:00$100 Gilded Mint Art Giveaway I was introduced to Jennifer Latimer's original art Etsy shop, Gilded Mint, when I was looking for art for my home office. I have her gold foil lips print framed and love it. After seeing the art I purchased on my blog, Jennifer has generously offered a $100 giveaway and a 20% discount using code GILDED20. Here is a peek at some of the Gilded Mint original abstract art.&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-28989419799376136272013-11-11T04:00:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.846-08:00Home Office Update // Ikea Doksta TableHi friends and happy Monday! I'm particularly happy today to share with you an update to my home office that has made my life much easier. I added the Ikea Doksta table to my office and I love it! Isn't she pretty?! I was worried about the sturdiness of the table and whether it would wobble, but I haven't had any problems with it. It's not getting high-traffic use Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-58931160198242726382013-11-09T15:22:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.872-08:00Perfect White Coat The search for the perfect white coat is over! Because Houston isn't generally very cold, I always talk myself out of buying a warm coat, but inevitably there are those cold days or I go out of town and don't have a proper jacket to wear. I showed you a white coat I was looking at on Nordstom's website, but then I found this one on Amazon for $122! (A few weeks ago, I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-24854235909774018492013-11-06T09:11:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.842-08:00Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale // Women & KidsSome women wait half a year for this awesome Women & Kids sale at Nordstrom, and I can understand why! :) So many great deals to be had, picking up a few things for yourself and also getting some gift buying out of the way early. It feels so good to have found that perfect gift and to have done so before the madness of the shopping season really gets started. Will you be shopping Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-31842625252216616292013-11-05T04:53:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.851-08:00Britain Is Booming?The Telegraph reports that the Markit/CIPS UK Services Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 62.5 in October from 60.3 in September. This was the highest level since May 1997.As I noted the other week, it is the service sector that is driving the growth. Now if the government could only bring itself to simplify the tax system, and indeed lower taxes, we might be assured that this growth can be Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-59679812561481310502013-11-05T04:00:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.874-08:00Minted Giveaway // 100 Holiday CardsMy word for this holiday season is COZY. I'm feeling like hibernating inside my house with a warm blanket, cuddled up on the couch with a hot cocoa and just relaxing and enjoying this time of year. My son is at that glorious age where he likes to get close and snuggle up and will actually sit still for the better part of an entire movie. Good times to cherish. I'm looking forward to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-5782401240733275662013-11-04T04:00:00.000-08:002013-12-05T13:36:14.870-08:00Organized ShoesOver the last year or so, I've been slowly editing the contents of my closet and rearranging things. I've gotten rid of clothes I never wear and items that no longer fit. It always helps me to let go of things when I know I'm giving them to someone who will get more use out of them. And now that our weather has changed to cooler temps, it was the perfect time to take aAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451139785174583386.post-51743076163424350502013-11-01T04:00:00.000-07:002013-12-05T13:36:14.866-08:002014 CalendarsHi all! Did you have a great Halloween night?! We did! Our neighborhood doesn't get many trick-or-treaters and we considered taking our son to another, more lively area, but ended up staying close to home. It was a mellower Halloween, but I think just fine for a 3 year-old. I need to start writing down the things that come out of my son's mouth, he's super funny and so Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142979276597180090noreply@blogger.com