Color Me {Glistening Gold}

All that glitters can be gold! Happy Monday. I hope everyone had a super relaxing weekend. We had the best time this weekend. Dinner with friends on Friday, a trip to Sweet Grass Dairy on Saturday, and a lazy day at home on Sunday. It may have been perfect. I also spent some time brainstorming about my next photo shoot for LPF Mag. I'm dreaming of a super girly party dripping in glitter, gold, and all things indulgent. Think champagne and dessert soiree full of happy girls and clinking glasses. It's sounds like the perfect party to me that all stemmed from a perfect weekend.

Have a great day!

Party DIY {DIY Valentines}

Valentine's D'ay is right around the corner and its time to start thinking about how we are going to show the special people in our lives how much we care. You can always send flowers or boxes of chocolate. You can even enjoy a romantic dinner. But, if you ask me the way to really show someone you care is with a handmade valentine. By making a Valentines card yourself, you give off big impact at half the price. Plus they are so fun to customize! Here's what you need to make your own heartfelt note.

:: Supplies ::
White 4 x 6 Card and Envelope
Washi Tape
Pink Marker
Ruler
Elmer's Glue
Glitter
Pencil

:: Directions ::
1. Begin by taping off the edges of your envelope with washi tape forming a border.
2. Place your ruler against the outside edge of the card to help form a straight line. Trace the front edges of the card with your pink marker.
3. On the front of the card, trace the word you wish to adorn with glitter in pencil.
4. Trace the word with glue and sprinkle with glitter. Shake off excess.
5. Let dry, write a sweet little message, and send!

Party DIY {Glittered Mason Jars}

I'm sure your New Year's plans are slowly coming together like mine. If you're hosting the big countdown this year, I bet you are thinking of all the ways you can make your party stand out from all the rest. Well, like I always say, the best way to take your soiree to the next level is with a few handmade touches. I'll be sharing some fun DIY party hats and a delicious champagne cocktail next week on La Petite Fashionista, but for now I want to show you a glitzy yet down home DIY. These glitter dipped mason jars are perfect as vases, drinking glasses, or even candle holders. Here's how to make your own!

:: Supplies ::
Mason Jars
Elmer's Glue
Painter's Tape
Glitter
Sponge Brush

:: Directions ::
1. Using the painter's tape, wrap a piece of tape around the center of the mason jar.
2. Paint the glue onto the bottom half of the glass with your sponge brush.
3. Roll in glitter. Remove tape and let dry.
4. Once jar is dry, brush off excess glitter. Fill as you please and decorate!

*Image courtesy of Lauren Conrad

A Gilded New Year

I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday yesterday celebrating with friends and family. But with Christmas behind us, it's time to look to the new year. With New Year's Eve a short week away, it's time to start planning how you are going to ring in the new year. Whether you choose to stay home and celebrate with a close group or head out for a huge blowout, one thing is a must, sparkle. In my opinion, New Year's is the ultimate holiday for all things glitz. From glitter to sequins, champagne and more, be sure to include a since of glam into your celebration. For our get together, I'm thinking a color scheme of silver and gold, bottles of champagne, and a few fireworks will make for the perfect celebration.

How do you plan on ringing in the new year?

Color Me {Gold}

All that glitters isn't always gold. But, sometimes it is! Lately I've been giving in to the girly side of me. Glitter and gold and everything in between has been screaming my name. Usually the one to opt for an all black casual ensemble, I like to let the events take center stage. And, what screams center stage more than a metallic soiree filled with enough gold detailing to suit a king. While some may call it gaudy, I think a gilded color scheme with neutrals like ivory and soft petal pink make for a pretty classic combination. If you love the color combo but are a bit scared of all the glitter, all you really need is a bottle of metallic gold spray paint. Take the bottle to all you can get your hands on from chipboard letters to glass vases and more. You get the gilded effect without the mess and over the top feeling of glitter. 

All Wrapped Up {Glistening Gift Tag}

A couple of weeks ago, I showed you a chic little wrapping with a lovely paper peony on top. Well, today I'm showing you a matching gift tag. Gift tags seem to be so seldom used these days. But, here's what I love about gift tags. They are easy to keep on hand and use in a flash. With a few simple touches, a white gift tag can go from boring to fab. I love using them when I forget to get a card for a gift but still want to include a personal message. For this gift tag, I wanted something a little flashy and fun. Glitter was the perfect touch it needed. First things first. Grab a pen and write your message. You will find it is much easier to do this before glittering. Next, pour some silver glitter out onto a paper plate or a sheet of paper. Take your hot glue gun and cover the bottom fourth of the tag, immediately putting in the glitter before the glue dries. To add a little extra touch, I glued a left over silver washer from a project a few weeks ago at the top by the string hole. Lastly, put the string through and tie to your package! 

This Week I Feel {Celebratory}

Hi there! How was everyone's holiday? I hope it was relaxing and enjoyable. I certainly know mine was. And now that the festivities are over, it's time to start prepping for the next bash. They always say how you ring in the new year is a prediction of the year to come, thus why not ring it in in style. With glitter, drinks, friends, and fun how can you go wrong? I love using tinsel to write out the year. I'm even going to take this idea and use it to decorate my bike for our annual bike decorating competition. Don't worry I'll show you pictures of that later. Leave up the Christmas lights to sparkle off the glitter for a little extra bling. As long as you keep a neutral pallet of silver and gold glitter, you can't go wrong! 

How are you ringing in the new year?

This Week I Feel {Bright}

When in doubt add glitter. One of my favorite sights is the glow of Christmas lights off the sparkle of glistening ornament. But what I love so much about metallic decor for the holidays is how it can carry though to New Years. Metallics act as a neutral so decorating pieces can be used year round as an accent for birthdays, weddings, or any other occasion worth throwing a party! Gold accents are the perfect compliment to the more traditional red and green and add that little necessary splash of glitz.

This Party Inspired By {Holiday Sparkle}

Tis the season for holiday parties! During this time everybody's social calendar seems to fill with holiday parties galore. Whether you are hosting one or simply a doting guest, the focus is always on the decor. And with so many on the calendar, it is bound to get a little repetitive. So maybe you should be the one to mix it up. I love the idea of doing holiday sparkle. Fill the room with golds, silvers, pinks and glitter! If the things people associate with the holidays are there, it really doesn't matter the color. Roll branches from the yard with glitter to make an eye catching centerpiece or fill clear ornaments with confetti. Add vases of ornaments and brightly colored tassel to mix it up. I love the idea of hanging ornaments at various lengths in front of the window. Looking for a little interaction? Have clear ornaments, bowls of glitter, and ribbon and let guests make their own ornament for their tree! Frankly, with glitter involved, the possibilities are endless!

What are your holiday party plans this year? Hosting or attending?

Happy 100th!

Woo! Today marks my 100th post! Nothing has made me happier these last couple months than blogging for y'all. Naturally, with any big milestone, I would plan on celebrating with a party. But given my lack of free time, it's simply out of the question right now. So instead, I'm celebrating with a post inspired by what this amazing party would be if I had the time to throw it. I'm imagining all things that sparkle and shine. Sparklers, shiny pom poms, glittery cupcakes, and bottles of champagne adorned with rock candy. Of course, there would be touches of corks everywhere seeing as it is an Uncorked party! 

Thank you all for reading over the past few months and I can't wait to see what the future brings! xo

Party Inspired {Sparklers}

Yes, the fireworks are great. But, my favorite part of the Fourth has always been the sparklers! I love how you can spell out words and dance around with them. I'm especially intrigued at how these people spelled out "love"! So cute right? When it comes to parties, I figure there is always a little room for some glitz and glam inspired by my favorite...the sparkler! I'm not suggesting you go over the top here! Just a little splash here and there. On the vases for the flowers, your shoes, or a lovely hanging sign are perfect areas to add little touches!