Black Friday Deals

Hi everyone! 

I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving! I know some of you may be out and about hitting up shops for Black Friday deals, but I for one get a bit overwhelmed by the crowds, and prefer to have a lazy day at home after Thanksgiving.

Just because I love a lazy day, though, it doesn't mean I don't love some great deals! And let me tell you, there are some great deals this weekend! Here's a round up of some of my favorites to get you started on your holiday shopping:

Uh, first up, today only, Anthropologie is offering 20% off of EVERYTHING. Pretty ridiculously awesome, right? Stock up on cute clothes and housewares while the getting's good, am I right?

Boden is offering 30% off of EVERYTHING, which is equally awesome. It's a great time to stock up on some amazing quality clothing and fill your closet with timeless pieces.

Modcloth is offering 100’s of items 50% off for Black Friday (through Sunday). With my ever-growing ModCloth wish list and the new items they're adding daily, this one is a must! They're also offering free international shipping for a limited time, so if you're outside the US, now is a great time to order!

Today only, BonLook.com is also offering 50% off on select eyewear, plus free shipping! If you are looking for some new frames for the holiday season, it's definitely worth checking out!

If you're after some beauty products, Nordstrom is offering over 80 different free gifts with purchase today.

J. Crew is offering 30% off your purchase with the code HOLIDAY, through Sunday.

And their sister company, Madewell, is offering 25% off your entire purchase wight the code FEAST25, through Monday.

ASOS is also offering 20% off today, with the code GIMME20.

I hope these help you get a jump on your holiday shopping or just help you add some pretty things to your life!

And hey, if store bought gifts aren't your speed, I'm going to be sharing some great handmade and homemade gift ideas in December, so check back soon.

Til next time!

-Becca

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Giving Thanks

Hi Everyone!

Today is one of my favorite days of the year- it's Thanksgiving! It's a lovely day full of delicious food, family, friends, and tradition. On top of all that, it's a great reminder to take a moment to step back and think about all of the things you are thankful for. In fact, one of the reasons I love the holiday season in general is that I feel like it's a time of year to really show the people in your life how much you appreciate them.

Today, I'm giving thanks for quite a few things:

I'm thankful for my family, who I love so so much. Not only are they amazing support group, but a smart, hilarious group of people that I love spending time with. I'm particularly thankful for my parents, who have done right by me in more ways than I can possibly express. I'm a really lucky lady to be a part of such a loving, wonderful family.

I'm thankful for my friends, near and far, who are always willing to lend an ear, have an adventure, or just have a lazy day together.

I'm thankful for Buddy the Cat and Hank the Cat for being the sweetest, goofiest furballs a girl could have. There isn't a day that passes where these little critters don't make me laugh, smile my face off, or feel loved.

I'm also thankful for this blog for rekindling my creativity and for introducing me to so many amazing people from all over the world that I may have otherwise never met!

All in all, I've got a lot to be thankful for.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and even if you don't celebrate it, I hope you can take a few moments today to think about what you are thankful for.

XOXO
-Becca

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Sponsorship: December

Hey friends!

I don't know about you, but I sure am looking forward to December! With Thanksgiving wrapping up tomorrow, I'm looking forward to getting fully immersed in the holiday spirit. December will be all about festive decorations, delicious treats, and homemade and handmade gifts here on Ladyface Blog.

If you have a handmade business or a lovely blog that you are looking to promote, I'd love to help! Feel free to visit my Sponsor Page for more information on rates and options. And of course, if you have any questions, feel free to email me at ladyfaceblog@gmail.com.

XOXO

-Becca

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange

Cranberry sauce: it's a staple for a holiday feast, mandatory for a Thanksgiving spread, and frankly, an under appreciated gem of a dish. Having been raised eating homemade cranberry sauce, I could never understand why I knew so many people who didn't care for cranberry sauce. Then, when I was 20 or so, I tried canned cranberry sauce for the first time and it all started to make sense.

Now, there is certainly nothing wrong with canned cranberry sauce, but the homemade version can really be something special. You can adjust the sugar to your liking, you can add spices or other flavors to jazz it up, and the color and texture are just lovely.

With the exception of one Thanksgiving where my mom made some sort of cranberry jell-o that had celery in it (she maintains it was delicious, I maintain it was gross. I think I was 3, and I think I cried when I ate it), I've been a devoted cranberry sauce fan since a young age. And this recipe, well, this one is my family's tried and true. It's got a perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the additions of orange juice, orange zest, and brown sugar make it really something special. Here's how to make it!

Cranberry Sauce with Orange- Makes about 2 1/2 cups worth

Ingredients:
- 3/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (from about half an orange)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1/2 tsp orange zest

1. Begin by combining the water, orange juice, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a medium sized sauce pan.

2. Bring to a boil over medium to medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved.

3. Add the cranberries to the pot, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened and most of the cranberries have popped. (Did you know cranberries are hollow? It's pretty cool! They actually bounce, which my cats couldn't get enough of when I dropped a few!)

4. Remove the cranberry sauce from the stove, add the orange zest, and stir to combine.

5. Let cool, then serve!

It may not be as simple as opening a can, but this homemade cranberry sauce with orange is worth the extra bit of effort. In less than 20 minutes, you can make a delicious, memorable cranberry sauce worthy of any feast!

I hope you enjoy it!

Til next time!

-Becca

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Weekly Wardrobe- Cozy On Up!

 Glasses: BonLook

Coat: Trove Vintage/Similar

Top: Anthropologie/Similar

Belt: Anthropologie/Similar

Skirt: Anthropologie/Similar

Tights: Nordstrom

Shoes: Rocket Dog from ModCloth

The last week has been absolutely gorgeous! Unlike the last few weeks of grey days, this week has been cold, crisp, and sunny. Since it hasn't been grey, there have been GORGEOUS sunrises (which you may have seen if you follow me on Instagram!), the mountains are all out, and the skies are blue as can be! It's been really, really amazing. If the rest of fall and winter could be like this, I would be more thrilled than I could possibly say!

Well, you may recall that I've been on the hunt for a new winter coat. After searching and searching, I happened upon my dream coat last Sunday! On my usual Sunday errand running outing, I walked into Trove Vintage in Ballard (obviously I was avoiding the errands) and found this gem of a coat you can see me wearing above. 1960s vintage, baby blue wool, faux fur collar and cuffs, and MY SIZE! I was so thrilled. The best part was it cost about a quarter of what I had been prepared to spend on a winter coat, so I was SUPER pumped.

Needless to say, since the weather has been so gorgeous, but so chilly, I've been wearing this baby everywhere. Everywhere, including out and about with Katie on Saturday! Initially Katie and I headed to Carkeek Park to walk around and check out some of the salmon swimming back to their home creeks. If you are not aware, when salmon swim back from the ocean, they return to the creeks in which they were born, but since it's such  long journey, they usually die within 2-4 weeks of returning, generally after they've mated and laid eggs. This is legitimately stuff we learn about in school in Washington. 

Well, Katie, a fellow Washington native, had somehow blocked this from her memory. Turns out we visited this creek a bit late in the season, and there were tons of dead salmon around. Needless to say, Katie was a bit traumatized. Sorry Katie! Between that and the crowds at the park, we decided to go to a different park. We were both glad we did because we found this lovely little trail where these photos were taken!

Now that the weekend has wrapped up, I'm totally excited about Thanksgiving this week! Not only is it a short week followed by a nice long weekend, but I adore Thanksgiving and can't wait to cook and eat a bunch of tasty food and spend time with my lovely family. My mom's birthday is on Friday, too, so there will be lots of family time this week. I can't wait!

Do you guys have any fun plans for your week? If you're in the US do you have any fun Thanksgiving plans?

Til next time!

-Becca

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