Weekend Wrap Up and Festivities

Sunday is always a fun day but once it reaches 10 p.m. I become a little down because I know its back to the 5 a.m. alarm tomorrow. Luckily for me I only have two weeks left before winter break for my girls starts and I will be home with them. I opted to work from home for the two weeks. I can't wait because I have a lot of fun stuff planned with my girls along with some cool stuff for my blog and work. I recently was given a new account and I am super excited to be able to head up my first marketing and promotional gig for a local designer. We have been working on curating some beautiful stuff for her online shop along with some revamping of her Miami store front. It's going to be a lot of fun and great experience for my portfolio. 

I have finally finished decorating my home for the holidays. We got the outdoor decor complete and both trees are up with all the ornaments, stocking are hung by the fireplace and I have mostly all the rooms accessorized with some old decor we have had along with some fun new pieces from Target I highlighted in a previous post. I will be sure to take more photos this week of some of my favorites to share with everyone. 

It's funny because we got this tree new this year from Walmart on sale for $77. Our old tree had most of the lights burnt out and was getting to be a pain so we needed something new, I didn't want to spend a fortune since I would rather spend on gifts for the kids so we got this Black Friday deal without seeing it first. I am so pleased with the tree, it is full, has realistic branches and it can be colored or white LED lights. We love it. After decorating it with the family I kept thinking something was missing, sure enough when decorating the second tree for our family room I found my ribbon I have used the last few years in a box. I was going to add it but now I think it looks good the way it is. 

Above is our second tree in our family room. This tree has more of a Christmas winter theme with a snowman hat on top and lots of hand painted ornaments from Poland. I got all the decorations and tree on clearance nine years ago at Dillard's. I love the white garland with the white lights it looks like snow glistening on the tree. My stocking holder is from Kirkland's and I have had this for over a decade. Its perfect since we have a fake electric fire place my hubby got me awhile back because I have always wanted a real one but in Florida it's not really needed and it would be so hot. This fake one is perfect because it gives the warm feeling to the family room and effect it wanted for the holidays.

A family tradition for many and has been one for my family for many years is the Elf on the shelf. We have a plush one and an original one. They have lots of fun and get into a lot of craziness over the month leading to Christmas morning. 

As you can see even our Elf loves graphic tees. She has many different outfits but this year she has changed a couple of times already. Got these cute tees and a small suitcase for them at Target. 

Saturday planned to do a photo shoot I have been working on down in Miami for my blog but got rained out. Instead I spent the day at the salon, I had my new color touched up and tweaked a little. Wanted some meek dark red underneath with some bright red mixed in and to remove some of the color that runs into the blonde which looked magenta almost. My hair feels so amazing thanks to Olaplex and Pravana. 

This is all my own hair, I have been growing it out since I started using the Olaplex a little over a year ago when my stylist first told me about it. I have been so many colors and with lots of bleaching to remove colors it is still silky soft and has very little damage. I have gotten so many compliments on my new color. In was nervous because red has never been my favorite but I love this combo. My gorgeous necklace is by my Etsy fave FawninginLove link in my favorite shops and many prior posts.  Her work is unique and just fabulous she really keeps me looking well accessorized always.  

My Sunday was festive with shopping, a visit to Santa and his elves, Christmas crafts and of course some Christmas wrapping when I got home. Even had time for a nail appointment with my oldest daughter. My sweater above is from a company I came across on FB last fall called 2chicksandacause, love that they donate proceeds to different charities every month. My jeans are Vigoss tomboy jeans with distressed finish in black, boots are last season Freebird by Madden, necklace is from Precious Heart Shop and my bracelets are all Alex and Ani. My bag is my fringe tote from Bohemian Vibe Boutique. Since it is late I will be sure to add links for shopping and where to find my look or similar looks tomorrow.

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I am off to bed. I wanted to thank you for coming by. If you missed my previous post I have teamed up with Smile Sciences, link in the next post and my favorite shops in side bar. I will add a link below also. If you use my exclusive promo code GYPSYSTYLE you can save 90% off the retail price of $299 and get your own kit for $29. I am excited for my kit to arrive and share my whiter smile with everyone. I have sensitive teeth and my dentist told me that this product would work great. You can chose between bubblegum and peppermint, kit includes everything you need and the LED light which is magic. If you have used this product I would love to hear what you think or about your own results.

Have a fabulous week and again thank you for the support. I really have loved all the kind words from everyone and emails. I got a few touching emails this week after some saw some comments left and my migraine post. I really do love how kind everyone is and I am so grateful. Thanks to all of you I am able to share my love for fashion, decor, bargain shopping and photography. You all really rock and you should be proud of your kindness. Kisses and hugs xoxo ❤️😘✌️

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Christmas decor from Target

Rustic, Nature & Plaid, Fur Holiday Accents

From Target.com and Pinterest.com



Below are a few of my favorite items from Target.com and Target stores for the holidays. I am using a lot of items I own already then some of my Fall decor will stay for Christmas. I got some amazing plaid and cable knit pillows and throws which I plan to add a few of the new holiday accents with for a more Christmas feel. 

To me the easiest way to decorate your home and keep it simple but warm and inviting at the same time is using textures, patterns and colors in your decor theme choice. I am going with metallics, then some rooms I like a little red and green while other rooms I like to stick to gold and silver with some burlap or white accents. I have two trees so one is a winter theme and the other is more of a natural woodsy theme with antlers, deers, and owls or outdoor style nature items. Our family tree with ornaments for our family and from our travels is the more nature themed tree. This year I am looking for a new fake tree, we use to always get a real fresh tree but due to my daughter whom is asthmatic and has allergies then our cat that enjoys eating the tree we have since gotten fake trees over the years and I love them. You can find full fake trees that you cannot tell are fake, everyone who visits my home has always thought my tree in my living room was real and this year I plan to retire that tree to the family room and purchase a new led lit tree that is a little taller but same fullness. A few things will change this year. I found some antlers on sticks at Cracker Barrel along with a deer style tree topper similar to the one below from target which is meant to be wall decor I believe but the one I got is a tree topper. 

Target Indoor Christmas Decor

I am keeping it simple with clear and white lights, gold and silver, mercury glass, burlap, a lot or nature. White Birch wood and then knits, plaid and faux fur. I want everything to feel like a warm cozy Christmas cabin feel. I already have my scents slowly transitioning from fall to winter this week and working on making a few pieces for my mantle. I was tempted to order cute burlap personalized stockings but my kids like their old ones, a lot of memories connected to them. 

Enjoy my collages all items from Target.com and keep an eye out this week I am working on a styles shoot for the holidays and we will be pulling a lot of props earlier in the week for the shoot to style the back drop and I will for sure be keeping some items for my home, I will share my favorites in an upcoming post. Hope everyone had a great weekend and have a fab week. Xoxo. ✌️❤️

We have recently lost our pet bearded dragon so now I have space for a bar cart but for the time being will being using the wood buffet console I had his tank on for decor. I love these deer decor accents and trees. Hoping to do something similar in my entry way with a Merry Christmas banner and some garland on the mirror with a boxwood or berry wreath. 

I love white birch, we are from Maine and my family sends us fresh cut white birch logs for by the fireplace every year. My box should arrive next week. I also love these small Charlie Brown style trees and the red boxwood style rose wreaths and mini trees. I have a few from passed years similar. 

I adore these deer accents. They have a large and small in silver, gold and copper. I would like to get a small gold and large copper for my mantle or entry. I also love the white deer and they have a standing one same style. Deer and moose are favorites of mine being from Maine and NH we have always loved using them along with antlers for decor. My mom also is a fan and has been for many years after moving from up north to Florida. We enjoy the cabin northern feel during the holidays. 

I love little trees in all different natural style elements. I also love mercury glass and metallics. Last year I made a few trees using styrofoam and pine cones, burlap and we also used some small glass ornaments. I like to arrange them in different colors and material or textures then of course multiple heights on tables, consoles or counter tops for a little accent.

I adore marquee lights and purchased two last year one that says Christmas and another that says Noel. I also have some metal stars. I love these marquee lights and the deer head on top right is similar to my cool wood deer head I got at Cracker Barrel (mentioned above) to use as a tree topper. I love the count down to Christmas sign also with blocks, I have an old one we have used for years the can be hung but has seen better days thinking about maybe replacing with this cute one from target. 

I love banners and garland for the entry table and mirror, my mantle and the kitchen window. Love the snow ball garland and the one with red snow flakes. Tempted to make my own I have snow balls I got a few years ago from Joann's for wreaths and tree filler. 

My favorite and I think a lot of ladies favorites are textiles, like blankets, pillows and rugs. I love to again mix prints, patterns, textures and colors. Love the faux fur stool looking for something similar for under my new long table and this is perfection. 

You can never have enough throw blankets unless you ask my hubby. Lol. I have baskets filled and then throw them over the back or arm or sofa and chairs. Again love mixing patterns and textures. 

While looking online tonight I ordered the gold deer head pillow because it said online only and hoping to find the red antler then top left Christmas mixed metallic pillow for my living and family room sofas and chairs. Love that deer head pillow. It will go so good with my plaid and knit pillows I got for fall. 

That wraps up some of my favorite Christmas and winter items from Target.com. Be sure to check out your local flyers and the cartwheel app for sales this week. I will add links to my fave home decor tab this week along with other items from other stores I love for the upcoming Christmas holiday season. Can't believe how close it is. Sleep right and happy decor dreams. Xoxo ✌️❤️🎄

I love rustic style decor but simple with a touch of glam with using metallics and white. Below some Pinterest inspiring photos I loved to share. 

Quick note or addition to post, after the below comment was left I wanted to clear up a statement I made in a post about faux fur, I did not like the Target clearance faux fur vest but had stated I was tempted on clearance to buy it but knew I wouldn't get much wear with the warmer weather here.  I love the style on many models and other bloggers just not so much on me and I can't imagine spending the money when I know I wouldn't wear it much, it is so hot here.  I love faux fur for decorating and I even love the look of some of the fashion styles or trends that I was excited to find some of those looks made of a lighter weight material that is more of a fringe or shaggy material not fur.  Sorry if that comment offended anyone or led to any confusion when I posted this piece using some faux fur items.  I own a few blankets that have a faux sherpa feel or some may feel like or look like fur but aren't really.  I love the texture and warmth.  Also it feels so soft, I have never worn real fur I don't even own any items except an old jacket that has a removable fur collar which I wore once when it was cold in NC and then threw on for a photo once, other then that I was not trying to discriminate against faux fur, I would not ever wear real fur or use it to decorate my home but I do like faux fur, one of my favorite decor looks is rustic with deer heads and antlers that calls for some faux fur y'all.   Happy Monday ;)

Zoya Storm and Jade

Decided to break down and grab some of the new ornate colors from Zoya this am. I was at Joann's buying decor for my home since I am starting to decorate for Christmas tomorrow, got side tracked and ended up getting these two polishes.  Two of the colors I really wanted from the ornate collection, Blaze and Aurora were not in stock so I went with Storm cause I love dark and black.  Then I have Ivanka green glitter so got the Zoya Jade red glitter to use for the holidays.

I have a gorgeous sparkly green and already have a lot of silver and gold so didn't get involved in buying the other colors. I haven't swatched them yet just got home and going thru my garland, lights, decor and more to check off what I need. Grabbed some great clear 3m mess free clips to use to hang the garland and lights so I don't have to use thumb tacks and put holes in my walls since we repaintes since last Christmas. I am so excited to start decorating. Going to put together the trees and rearrange furniture that way while turkey is in the oven on Thanksgiving me and my girls can start decorating the trees and house! Yee can't wait.

I will post photos of the polishes on my nails later I need a manicure so may do a candy cane red and white manicure with the new Zoya jade:).

Melissa

Christmas is coming