A Halloween Freebie from Me to You

I made these place card decorations for the house and thought I would share them with you! I've always loved downloading a freebie design here and there, so I thought what better way to kick off the holiday season than making a little something for everyone!

To download the cards, click here.

(Heavier paper/card stock works best, but regular office paper should be fine)

I just ask that you please do not share or sell the actual file (in digital or paper form), or distribute as a digital file. If you would like to share these on your blog (please feel free to!) please do not link the pdf file to your post, rather send them to this post to download it. Thank you :)

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! xoxo

PS. A few people emailed me asking where I got the votives. They are from Z Gallerie and were on sale for $1.99 each. They still had them last time I was there, so check your local store!

Dare to dare...

I've always loved playing around with makeup, and what better time do so than around Halloween? I found these stunning photographs by Angelika Buettner and couldn't resist pairing them with some MAC makeup.

Loved this dramatic eye as well:


I don't think I could ever be this bold with my makeup, although it is stunning!

[photos here, makeup here]

Autumn Inspired

Sorry to double up on the fall themed posts this week, but I eagerly await this season all year, so I can't get enough when it finally arrives. I was on a serious hunt for some autumn tablescape inspirations last night, but easily got sidetracked on Etsy and a few other sites looking at fall inspired jewelry and home decor. Here are some of my favorites:

[Autumn Leaf Necklace, Dainty Gold Rings, Double Ring]

[White Birch Cardholder, Twig Pencils, Birch Votive]

And I couldn't resist posting this:

[The Jane Cardi]

I am in love with this cardigan! Perfect for the cooler nights.

PS. Let's go GIANTS! No matter how long I've been in LA, I'm always a Northern California girl at heart :)

Chic & Simple DIY Projects

I loved reading all of your fall traditions- thank you for sharing. Some of them I have tried; others I have noted and will be trying to incorporate them in the weeks to come.

I am also loving these beautiful DIY projects that seem simple enough and produce great results.

Chiffon & Tulle Flower:

Fabric Flower:

Crepe Paper Lanterns:

Fabric Lined Envelopes:

I think the chiffon flower is my favorite, but it's hard to choose!

[all projects via]

Favorite Fall Traditions

Fall is in full swing here in LA, and I could not be any happier! For the past 6 years that I've lived here, never once has any weather remotely close to resembling fall come until November, and even then it would go from 100 degrees to winter-like temps immediately. I've been reveling in the crisper days by wearing layers upon layers, firing up the oven and roasting veggies for nearly everything, and reading as many books as I can get my hands on.

[photos: I am in love with these images from Rachel Whiting]

I think my favorite fall tradition has to be carving pumpkins and roasting the pumpkin seeds! We are headed out to the pumpkin patch this week (I hope they have some left!) and I cannot wait.

What are some of your favorite fall traditions with family and friends? I love to hear how everyone celebrates this time of year!

Olivia Palermo

This girl can do no wrong in my book!

I love her shorter hair!

[photos via]

Minted Holiday Cards: It's beginning to look a lot like...

The only thing I love more than the holiday season itself is receiving the holiday greeting cards from all of our family and friends. Whether a family photo is attached, a small letter inside updates us on yearly happenings, or it's just a quick "hiya.long.time.no.talk.be.merry"; holiday cards are so much fun to get in the mail!

Recently, the lovely and talented team at Minted contacted me about a compensated review and sent over some samples of their exceptional Christmas cards. I was blown away at the amount of detail and design that was put into each of their holiday cards. They have everything from photocards to holiday minibook cards, and so much more. Here are just a few of my favorites that would make a great addition to any holiday season:

In addition to holiday cards, their brand new photo calendar's will be available just in time to stuff some stockings or to give to your special someone!

So gorgeous!