Hoop-La! Magazine

Uh, guys? I have something really exciting to share with you: one of my embroidery projects has been published in a magazine! Hoop-La! magazine to be precise, which is an adorable new embroidery magazine out of the UK.

It was just released yesterday, so I haven't gotten my hands on a copy quite yet, but I have checked out the preview of it and it looks AMAZING! I can't wait to read Hoop-La! from cover to cover and try out all the pretty projects in this gorgeous publication. Also, real talk? My heart skipped a beat when I saw my name in the table of contents!

If you're interested in getting your hands on a copy, it sounds like you can order one here. It's also available in stores in the UK and should make its way to the US soon! For updates, you can follow Hoop-La! on Facebook, here, and on Twitter, here!

I hope you get a chance to check out this gorgeous publication!

XOXO

Becca

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Weekly Wishlist: A Cozy, Casual Winter Look

Leather Boots: Gipsy Dharma

Truly Trustworthy Tights: ModCloth

Camarillo Braied Belt: Anthropologie

Midday Dress: Anthropologie

Gold Arrowhead Necklace: Moorea Seal

Hi guys! Today I'm sharing a wishlist for a cozy, casual winter look!

This whole list was inspired by these gorgeous boots, which were handmade by one of my lovely sponsors, Gipsy Dharma. Not only are these boots pretty as can be, but they're also supposed to be incredibly comfortable! I particularly love the color of this khaki beige pair since it goes with just about everything!

Because these boots are a bit of a statement in their own right, I love the idea of pairing them with a simple dress, like this pretty frock from Anthropologie. I can see myself totally living in this dress and styling it a billion different ways.

By now you may have noticed that belts are kind of my secret weapon when it comes to styling my outfits. A good belt can seriously make any outfit look put-together! I love this braided belt from Anthropologie and think the color and style really complement the Gipsy Dharma boots.

Of course, tights are key to any winter look when dresses are involved, and I'm dying to cozy up with these sweater tights from ModCloth. The color is awesome and they really do look super comfy! 

Last, but certainly not least, a gorgeous gold arrowhead necklace from Moorea Seal ties together the whole look. I'm kind of completely in love with it.

If this whole outfit were to just magically appear in my closet, I'm prettttttttttty sure I'd live in it for the rest of winter.

What are you guys wishing for this week?

XOXO

Becca

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Weekly Wardrobe: Sequins!!!!!

 Glasses: BonLook

Dress: Vintage/Similar

Belt: Vintage

Tights: Nordstrom

Shoes: J. Crew/Similar

Uh, guys? This weekend was AWESOME! Was it productive? No. Was it restful? No. But was it so much fun? YES!

Saturday night was my work's holiday party, and ya'll, it was amazing. We're so busy at the holidays that we choose to hold our holiday party after everything has calmed down, so there has been a lot of anticipation leading up to this event. And let me tell ya, the hype wasn't for nothing! We all got dressed up and headed down to our warehouse space for food, drinks, a secret speakeasy, a performance by the company band, and then a super fun dance party that went until the wee hours of the morning.

Now, if you weren't aware already, I have sort of a love affair with sequins and cannot get enough of them. I have a small collection of sequined dresses that I legitimately prize over nearly all of my other possessions. Since there aren't a ton of day-to-day opportunities to get all decked out in sparkles, I always make a point of wearing one of my sequined dresses to our holiday party.

This year, I chose one of my favorites, which is this little black number from the 60s. Not only is it sequined, but it also has a gorgeous beaded pattern, AND beaded tassels. Be still my sequin loving heart! I paired it up with a vintage lavender lace belt, my favorite polka dot tights, and some lavender flats. I also donned a dark purple sweater at the party so I could stay a bit warmer. Anyway, I had a total blast at the party, and I think my get-up helped that along!

Sunday was the Super Bowl, as I'm sure you all know, and while I don't always tune in, this year I was riding the wave of team spirit in Seattle and was sure I didn't want to miss it! I headed to a party with a friend of mine and proceeded to have a blast. The Seahawks totally killed it and the joy in the room when we realized they would win was palpable.

Following the game, I headed to the bus stop, and let me tell you, the people of Seattle were ECSTATIC. There were honking horns, cheers, and high fives all around. This continued on the bus ride home, making it, hands down, the most entertaining bus ride I've ever had.

All in all, it was a pretty killer weekend. So killer, that I think I'll be spending the next couple of days curling up with good movies after work and heading to bed real early.

How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun?

XOXO
Becca

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DIY Heart Garland

Hi guys! Can you believe it's February tomorrow? Where did January even go??????? Well, with the arrival of February, it's probably due time to start thinking about Valentine's Day, huh. Today I'm here to share a super easy, super adorable DIY heart garland!

To get started, you'll need:

- A selection of cute paper
- A pencil
- Scissors
- A sewing machine that's threaded up and ready to go

Begin by cutting out 2 heart shapes. You'll want a big one and a small one! I had one that was about 2" tall and one that was about 1 1/2" tall. These will be your templates.

Next, trace an even amount of big and small hearts on to the back of your cute paper. You can vary the colors and patterns as much you like. Once they're traced, cut 'em out!

Voila! A lovely array of pretty hearts. Now, the number you need will vary based on how big you'd like your garland to be, but for reference, I had about 20 of each size.

Once you've got your hearts, make your life a little easier by pre-arranging them. I found it easiest to stack them up alternating between the big and little ones and was sure to have the patterns and papers alternate so I wouldn't end up with two in a row.

Now, bring your stack of hearts over to your sewing machine. To start, just run your machine so you can get a chain of stitches a few inches long. Then, start sewing through your hearts. I found it easiest to try to stitch through them just below the top point, and left 3-5 stitches between each heart so it would have nice spacing. If you're lucky, your cat might help you.

Since these can get tangled, I kept a jar next to my sewing machine that I could wind the garland onto as I sewed it. This made it super easy to get everything hung up when I was done!

Once you've sewn through your last heart, keep sewing so you can make another chain of a few inches.

All you have to do now is hang up your garland and admire your handiwork! I created this specifically as a Valentine's Day project, but I love it so much I think I might keep it up year round!

Have you guys been working on any fun Valentine's Day projects?

Til next time!

-Becca

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Tomatillo Pork Stew

Hi guys! Today you can find me over at Kristina's blog, Eccentric Owl, sharing my recipe for Tomatillo Pork Stew. It's super flavorful and really simple to make, so it's a good one to add to your recipe box. Be sure to stop by Eccentric Owl to check out the recipe!

XOXO

Becca

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