{TGIF Peeps}

Check out some of the DIY links that I've been lovin' on this week:

- Make your own starburst urchin - don't think for a second that I won't be making a few of these...

- The best cake recipe ever (so they say) - I think I want to try it...

- DIY glitter labels - think perfect packaging!

- DIY tinsel stirrers - perfect for the upcoming holiday parties

- DIY Tory Burch Eddy Bow Flats - genius?

- DIY sweater wine wrap - great Christmas present idea!

Ok that's all I've got...for now - -enjoy your weekend Peeps!

{Recent Purchase Report}

I recently received a magazine in the mail from Fossil - and when I saw it I thought "Fossil?? How did I get on the mailing list for Fossil? They sell watches, right?" WRONG! I started flipping through the pages and after several ooohs and ahhhs,  I landed on these boots {shown below}, and I said "oh I'm so getting those" and went online to purchase them. It was literally love at first sight, and yesterday when I received them, I love them just as much {if not more} in person. They are the perfect height, sooo comfortable, and let's just say, for those that see me often - I apologize in advance because I will be wearing these all the time - so I don't want to hear you say "dang, she's wearing those again?" - k? If you also thought that Fossil only sold watches - click here and look through their site - I think you'll be pleasantly surprised! (OH! - and check out the holiday lookbook that Kendi Everday did for Fossil - love her!!!)

{Sweet Paul Magazine: Divine Chocolate}

The online holiday issue of Sweet Paul Magazine went live yesterday, and it's filled with all sorts of festive goodies and amazing photography. One thing that I haven't had in months, is chocolate, so right away this recipe jumped out at me. Doesn't it look so m-word* and delicious?

{*moist is on a list of unspeakable words, so I refuse to allow it to come out of my mouth - lol}
PS - how do you like the new blog format?

{For My Raleigh Peeps: Fave Restaurants}

The question "where should we go to eat" is a question I have to answer at least once a week, and while I’m sure I have talked about almost all of these places, I have decided to start doing little food guides of my go-to spots and what I like to order there. And for those of you that don't live in Raleigh, use this as a guide for when you come to visit {hint hint - you know who you are}...

These are just four of my many favorite restaurants here in Raleigh - stay tuned for several more. For those that live here {or visited} what are some of your favorite breakfast restaurants?

{Preparing for the Holidays}

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week? Although as I was strolling through the mall this weekend, they would like to make you think that Christmas is actually next week. I love Nordstrom's stance on decorating for the holidays - "At Nordstrom, we won’t be decking our halls until Friday, November 28. Why? Well, we just like the idea of celebrating one holiday at a time" - don't you wish all stores would do this? I usually start decorating my house the Monday after Thanksgiving (once I get back into town) and below are a few ideas I have for this year:

{garland | starry lights}