DIY ~ RBG Dissent Collar ~ Banana Republic Inspired Crystal Bib Necklace

Hey lovelies!  Happy New Year's Eve! I've been meaning to post this for a while now, and it's probably not a great time to post (ie, everyone's busy and won't see it) but I really wanted to share it!  {More after the jump}

Birchbox vs. Glossybox ~ December Edition

Hey lovelies!  As many of you, I'm a huge lover of monthly beauty product boxes.  Since I know many of you love to see what's inside them (as I do too!) and also, you (and I too!) wonder how they stack up, different price points, different products, etc.  I thought I'd start showing you how the two I subscribe to stack up; I bring you Birchbox vs. Glossybox, December Edition.  {More after the jump}

December PopSugar Must Have Box Unwrapped

Hey lovelies!  I hope your holiday festivities have been fabulous, I know mine have!  I wanted to quickly share with you my newest PopSugar Must Have box, since I know you all love to see these!
From the adorable GoSwype smartphone cleansing cloth (that actually removes bacteria too!) to the absolutely delicious Peppermint Poles from Bogdon's, this was a box of sweet little treasures!  If you're a fan of Rent The Runway, there was even a code for $30 off a rental. {More after the jump}

Christmas DIYs From the Past

Hey lovelies!  We were welcomed with some much needed snow here in Denver today, so I thought I would share with you all some fun, easy, and beautiful Christmas DIYs for you to do!  These are all from last year, so they're oldies but goodies!  And if you didn't catch them last year, they're new to you!  These are great for some last minute decorations, or even better as gifts!  I love hanging an ornament on the ribbon of a gift, as an extra gift.  {More after the jump}

My Gift Guide

Hi lovelies!  Just a week left till Christmas, can you believe it?  Here's a few things on my list that I wouldn't mind Santa leaving under my tree.  I always try to keep things practical, everything is under $80 and nearly all the items are from Target!  {More after the jump}

Free Shipping on Smart n Snazzy's Etsy!

Hi lovelies and Happy Monday!  Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!  Today is free shipping day, and I wanted to offer you all the same!  Did you know I have an etsy shop?  Well I highly suggest you hop over and check out these beautiful handmade pieces!  Most pieces are under $10 and all are well under $50!  Order now, get free shipping, using code FREESHIP2012, and I'll send it today so you can get it in time for Christmas!

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xx

Lia

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 12 ~ DIY Decorated Gift Bags

Hey lovelies!  Can you believe this is it, Day 12 of 12 DIYs of Christmas?  It's been so fun and I hope I've inspired you to think outside the box and make some fabulous gifts (and save some of your hard earned $$ while you're at it!)  So for the last day, I thought I'd show you how to jazz up some plain gift bags!  It's a fun way to personalize your gift even more, and the supplies will cost next to nothing compared to expensive wrappings and trimmings.  {More after the jump}

Gift Guide for Men

Hey lovelies!  With the abundance of gift guides, I wanted to share with you exactly what I've bought/will be buying for the guy(s) in my life.  So here's my first, practical, gift guide for men!  {More after the jump}

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 11 ~ DIY Chalkboard Piggy Bank

Hi lovelies!  Can you believe it's already Day 11 in my annual 12 DIYs of Christmas series?  Today we're tackling this adorable chalkboard piggy bank, seen in numerous gift guides, with the inspiration piece coming in at $25. (spittake! I also found a cheaper version, but still it's $10)  I don't know about you, but I'd rather make my own for $1.  {Steps after the jump}

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 10 ~ Glittered Reindeer Picture

Happy Monday lovelies!  Today's Day 10 of my annual 12 DIYs of Christmas, and we're making a glittered reindeer picture.  This would make a great hostess gift, or just some fun decor for yourself!  {Steps after the jump}

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 9 ~ DIY Sparkly Napkin Rings

Lovelies, I am now caught up! I'm proud of myself :)  Here's Day 9 of 12 DIYs of Christmas... Sparkly Napkin Rings!  These are a great hostess gift, purchase (or DIY!) some cute cloth napkins, and you've got a great gift!  And you'll never guess what the base of the napkin ring is made of.... {Steps, after the jump}

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 8 ~ DIY Jeweled Mirror

Hey lovelies!  Here's another quick and easy DIY, this would make a perfect gift for a niece, cousin, friend's daughter, etc.  It's a DIY Jeweled Mirror!  Isn't it adorable?  {Steps after the jump}

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 7 ~ DIY Tile Coasters

Hi lovelies!  So, I've been slacking... well, it all started by my excitement on Friday of seeing NOFX that night.  I was like a kid on Christmas Eve all day long, so of course nothing was accomplished all day.  And then Bella's indoor soccer games yesterday... this mama just had a whirlwind last couple days.  That said, I owe you all Days 7 - 9 today of my 12 DIYs of Christmas.  First up, these tile coasters I made using materials from my WhimseyBox!  {Steps after the jump}

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 6 ~ DIY Tablet Case

Hey lovelies!  Happy Friday Eve, and happy Day 6 of 12 DIYs of Christmas!  Today we're making an insanely easy tablet case, which also is a great way of dressing up large envelopes when sending someone a little something special :)  {Steps after the break}

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 5 ~ DIY Chalkboard Votive Holders

Hey lovelies!  Day 5 here of 12 DIYs of Christmas, and today we're making some fun chalkboard votive holders!  These are great to use year round and cost almost nothing to make!  {Steps after the jump}

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 4 ~ DIY Mirrored Cube Container

Hey lovelies!  We're already at Day 4; 1/3 of the way done with 12 DIYs of Christmas!  Today's is a versatile mirrored cube container that I made from candle trivets from the dollar store.  That's right, it cost only $5 to make!  {Steps after the jump}

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 3 ~ DIY Kate Spade Inspired Gem Coasters

Happy Monday, lovelies!  Today's DIY is something that's on everyone's gift guide.  And although they come in at only $20, I'm still not about to drop $20 on paper coasters.  So without further ado, I give you my DIY Kate Spade Inspired Gem Coasters.  {Steps after the jump}

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 2 ~ DIY Chan Luu Inspired Sequin Bracelets

Hey lovelies!  Today's Day 2 of my 12 DIYs of Christmas, and we are crafting up a fun bracelet for your friends, sister, or even just for yourself!  Inspired by these Chan Luu Sequin Bracelets, these couldn't be easier to make.  {Steps after the jump}

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 1 ~ DIY Initial Coasters

Hi lovelies!  You may remember last year's 12 DIYs of Christmas series I did, in which I primarily focused on decor.  Well this year I decided to focus on affordable, easy to make gifts!  First up are these adorable initial coasters; I made a pair and gave them to my boyfriend for Thanksgiving, but these are such an easy gift to make and would be great as a last minute hostess gift or as a little special something for anyone!  {Steps after the break}