Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide | Blogger Version

I love finding little perfect things that are great for every one on my list (especially the ladies!). These are some products I highly recommend that I have been using for a while now, and am in LOVE with. I often get asked what I use on a daily basis, so here are some of my favorites, and some ideas for stocking stuffers for the upcoming holiday next week!

Got2B Smooth Operator- Perfect for those fly aways, and great as a shield before applying a curling iron/flat iron or blow drying. I have dry ends, so this really helps before I style my hair. 

Got2b kinkier gloss ‘n define curling mousse - When I decide to wear my hair curly, this is the stuff I love to use. It's not crunchy, and is made with nectar oil and mineral salt to help boost those curls! I also love the way this smells!

jimmyCASE *His&Hers*- These cases have been a HUGE lifesaver for Ryan and I. Ryan is always running around, and also hates carrying a bulky wallet, so this really comes in handy for him. We use them at the gym, at work, and even when we go out. For me personally, I love not needing a purse, and having exactly what I need all in one! I love my iPhone 6s wallet case, and Ryan(being more conservative) went with the custom iPhone 6s case. We haven't looked back since, they're so convenient, and perfect as a stocking stuffer or gift for your significant other! 

No Nonsense Opaque Tights-  I love tights, especially in the winter, and this is the perfect stocking stuffer! Any fashionable lady would love a pair of these, and they're opaque so the color is really  vibrant!

Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Combing Creme and Monai Dry Shampoo - These products are also two of my favorites! I am in love with the scent of this black vanilla combing creme, and it's perfect when my hair is feeling dull, and needs a pick-me-up. The dry shampoo is made with conditioning Monoi, an ancient Tahitian beauty secret, which smells amazing, and lasts all day! 

Goldwell Dry Shampoo- I love the smell and feel of this dry shampoo. There are a lot of dry shampoos out there that will turn your hair white, or make it flaky, this doesn't do either of those. All it takes is a few sprays, and a brush through your hair, and it looks as good as new. This is great for in between washes, and it's perfect for those unplanned nights when you need to head out- but don't feel 100% ready.

Nars Brushes (Contour Brush, Kabuki Ita Brush , Botan Kabuki Brush)- I just picked up both of these beautiful brushes at a warehouse sale, and I am so happy I did. I love experimenting with makeup, and these two brushes are perfect for contouring, and applying blush. I love both brushes because they're made with quality bristles, and they last forever! Again, a perfect stocking stuffer for any lady who loves beauty!

Starbucks Ornament & Travel Mug-I love coffee, and so does most of the population. Getting someone something coffee related, is guaranteed to make them happy. I love this little ornament, and ceramic cup. I carry multiple travel cups a day, and this one is perfect for my morning tea or coffee when I am leaving for work.

First Home Must-Haves -- The Best Vacuum You'll Ever Need

When moving into a new place, one of the most important things  to have, is something that is going to help clean up all the messes. Prior to moving into the house we live in now, I grew up in a home with hardwood floors. I never really understood how to deal with carpet, or how dirty it can get. Between us, Oliver, and everyone coming in and out when they visit, I always try to make sure that our home is as clean as it can be. 

I am so excited to be teaming up with Hoover today to talk about their Air cordless vacuum. Before going cordless, it never even crossed my mind that there would be such a lightweight vacuum that got the job done, and did it all so quickly! I can clean my house in half the time, I can pick up every piece of dust and fuzz in the carpet, all while doing so- cord free! You don't realize how convenient it is to go cordless, until you try it. Once you go cordless- you can't go back!

What I really love about it is how easy it is to push around the carpet, how it slides easily around turns, and how it fits under places like the couch, and tables! The battery charges, and last long, and there is a light that shines from the bottom of the vacuum so you can see exactly what you're doing- day or night. This line has 4 cordless cleaners—3 vacuums and a hard floor wet cleaner.

I truly feel like this vacuum is a game changer in the home. I've never felt so confident about my clean carpet, and overall clean feeling in the house.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

The Perfect Rainy Day

I love rainy days. I know that sounds strange, but there's something nice about being forced to stay inside and enjoy your home/family. This past weekend was a very special one for Ryan and I. We just got engaged and I couldn't be happier! The night before all of this took place, we did some shopping at Marshalls for some relaxing goodies for the weekend. 

I wanted some delicious snacks, and some new candles for the house, but of course I found tons of other things while I was there. I got the cutest pair of rain boots, and the comfiest sweater I ended up wearing when we got engaged. Marshalls played a huge role in our engagement weekend, so this is one rainy weekend that I will NEVER forget. 

Sometimes the universe gives us time to unwind, and even though the sun is shining really brightly this week, I really enjoyed my special rainy weekend in. It couldn't have been any more perfect.

3 *Free* Ways To Spruce Up Your Home For Spring!

Transitioning from Winter to Spring is my favorite! We get to put away all the blankets and heavy boots, and we can take out bits of color and brightness to bring everything together. Today I want to share my 3 tips on sprucing up your home for Spring! My style is very vintage/antique inspired, so keeping that feel all year long is very important to me. Along with keeping my theme consistent, I also love a clean house. 

I am the type of person who considers herself very neat and organized. I think that keeping your home the same way, maintains a level of organization in other parts of your life as well. That's where Pledge Lemon Clean comes into play. It helps me keep my house feeling clean, refreshed and revitalized. When I think of the Spring, I think of Spring cleaning in every way. Making the house feel that warmth of the air coming in from the breeze. Wiping everything down in the house and giving it life again, Spring is such a great season isn't it?

Without further adieu, here are my three *free* tips for sprucing up your house this Spring:

1. *Move plants around to liven up the room!*

I love my indoor plants. I have successfully kept them alive for a few years now, and I am truly happy about that. Once Spring rolls around I like to move my plants around to give them a new space, and a new light. I love placing plants on bookshelves, in the kitchen, and even in the bedroom. The kitchen is where we keep our succulents & cacti, and I love moving them around when the weather gets warmer. It's also fun to re-pot them and use different household items for vases!

2. *Use baskets or bins to organize household items* 

(both of the bins above open up and hold other items inside!)

I love baskets! I love storing things, and organizing them by container. (I know-it's the teacher in me!) Keeping things in baskets tidies up any clutter. When you look at an empty counter top, and everything is in its own bin- it makes you feel accomplished and carefree.

3. *Paint old items, and give them a new life*

Last but not least, add some paint to old items to give them a new life. Sometimes we don't want to let go of certain household items, or sometimes we just simply don't have the money to purchase new ones. I am a huge believer in re-purposing and refinishing different items to give them a new life. With a little bit of paint, you can pretty much transform anything! My sister and I repainted this old globe because it was chipping and falling apart and with a little love- it looks brand new! 

So where does Pledge Lemon Clean come in? It helps me keep my home looking vibrant! It helps keep everything clean, and it helps keep my stainless steel appliances, looking shiny. I love the fragrance, and more importantly I love how easy it is to use on multiple surfaces.

How do you spruce your house up for Spring? 

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Spring Touches In Home Decor

Don't you just love Spring? I love decorating my home and changing the things I buy with the transitioning seasons. I have been focusing a lot more on color lately, but still incorporating my vintage style. I'm also getting more plants and succulents which is super exciting because I love watching everything grow. Ryan makes sure that I keep fresh flowers around to brighten up some of the rooms in the house (and I love him for it).

I found these two milk glass vases at the thrift store near my house and fell in love! I love the way it makes my kitchen really come together with all of my vintage and thrifted pieces. Since I love vintage inspired art as well, I found this little number at Marshalls and knew I had to snatch it up. I love vintage typography signs and old bottles as well.

I find myself buying a lot more knick-knacks lately. I love having little jars and containers to store my jewelry and things. These two cute little guys were found at marshalls for under $5! I love the little hedgehog- he's my newest purchase.

How are you guys sprucing up your home for spring?

Adding A Pop Of Color To My Kitchen With Ace Hardware!

Ace Hardware has provided free paint samples. I was also compensated for my time and this blog post. All opinions and positions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of Ace Hardware.

When I tell people that I have a green kitchen, usually they look at me like I am crazy! It wasn't always planned to be that color, but like most things in my life, I take the plunge and act impulsively. Let me start off by saying I LOVE COLOR. I don't always experiment with color in my wardrobe, but as far as decorating, I am a huge fan of it. Most of the rooms in my house are different colors, and I have different colors of furniture to accentuate the walls as well. 

I want to start off by saying that I have wanted to do something to my kitchen door for about a year now. The door was untouched with a light wood shade and frankly, it was pretty boring. How do you have the coolest green kitchen and clementine accent wall, followed by a boring wooden door with an old doorknob that was starting to rust?

I started doing some research on cool colors to make a kitchen really stand out, and I finally decided on a shade of yellow. I made this inspiration board below to help guide me.


And here's the finished product!

I am so excited about the new door reveal! I am obsessed with this new color from OPI by Clark & Kensington.  It's called "Need Sunglasses" and it's perfect for another pop of color in my kitchen! I know you're probably thinking that it's super bright and crazy, but that's what's fun about it. I love my colorful kitchen, so I feel like this is the perfect final touch! I also really love that it matches the first letter in my EAT sign. I kept the white border the same and also changed the doorknob, which I think made a huge difference. So what do you guys think? Do you love pops of color in your home? And if so, how do you incorporate it into your style? 

Ace Hardware is running this awesome chance to win a $10,000 PAINT MAKEOVER!! You can also win $50 gift cards every day for the next 31 days! #31Daysofcolor 

Here is some more info from the experts on this color: 

This color is unexpected when used on your front door (or kitchen door in our case!)

Bright colors like this will help you feel alive, invigorated and energized.

Balance this color with plenty of white, light gray and other neutrals.

Going to The Paint Studio at Ace is like going to your neighbor. 

Compensation was provided by Aces via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Ace. Thank you for supporting companies that support Little Tree! 

Scent Décor With P & G Unstopables

Thank you P&G Unstopables for sponsoring this post. With Unstopables you can create your own luxurious scent décor by styling your environment and your wardrobe with sophisticated fragrances reflective of your signature style.

Hey guys! Happy Monday! Today I am going to be talking about home decor, but also incorporating my new found love for P & G Unstopables products! Since moving into my place I have been obsessed with making it my own. From the painting, to the furniture, and everything in between, I am very particular about how I want my house to look. One thing that has always been really important to me, is keeping my home clean and smelling great.

The P&G Unstopables products provide a way to create your own signature scent for your home. "Unstopables is a new, crave-worthy collection of air, home and fabric care products that delivers rich, long-lasting and enveloping sensorial experiences for scent styling and upscaling one’s environment and wardrobe."

Not only do these products smell amazing, they also look amazing. The packaging is exquisite and it fits in perfectly with styling the rest of your home. It adds a fragrant touch that also provides long lasting scents for your home and linens. I know sometimes we like to hide our fragrance bottles because they don't look nice, but these products don't need to be hidden. They look beautiful and will fit into your stylish home just perfectly. A few days ago the house smelled like everything I had cooked the night before (broccoli, brussels sprouts etc.) so I used the Unstopables Scented Oil Warmer. I plugged it into our bathroom and when I got home a few hours later the whole house had this fresh aroma. It wasn't overpowering, but it got rid of the smell that was left over in the air. I couldn't believe it!

I also love their fabric refresher products. If you need a little extra boost of fragrance, you've met your match. Right now I am using their "fresh scent" which is super light and vibrant. Our clothes smell really good, and even Ollie's blankets smell fresh!  It's hard to keep a home & your linens smelling fresh when you have a puppy sometimes, but this stuff has truly helped.

"Personal fragrance is a way of communicating to the world who you are. It tells a story without saying a word. Within your home, scent acts as a thread that weaves your furniture, artwork and décor elements into a personal narrative. Be bold and experiment with the different long-lasting Unstopables scents, to present the story you want your home to tell. Your home should be your sanctuary, filled with the décor that brings you joy but also the fragrances that stir your emotions." ~ Carlos Huber

Unstopables fabric refresher and air refresher are infused with a proprietary long-lasting fragrance technology that slowly releases freshness over time to continually give the air and your fabrics a fragrant boost enhancement. The Unstopables line of candles and scented oil warmers are comprised of alluring perfume oils to deliver a rich and enveloping experience. In-wash scent booster beads allow you to enjoy a fresh scent experience infused on linens, towels, clothes and other fabrics with sophisticated scents. The line lets you scent style and upscale your environment and wardrobe so you can smell like the lifestyle you deserve.

"Your space needs to be as bold as you are. It should represent who you are and what you love. For the living room, try a bold paint color or a textured rug to add character – an end table lacquered in black or a chevron throw for the sofa will all make a space feel designed to. Think of scent the same way. Layer scent throughout your home with the new Unstopables collection. It will add so much elegance. " ~ Nate Burkus

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. Thank you for supporting companies that support Little Tree!

A Very Special Valentine's Day & Giveaway With Marshalls

I have decided that this week is going to be a big week for celebrating love and Valentine's Day on the blog. I have recipes lined up, and some fun outfit posts that I can't wait to share. To kick off this week of love I have an awesome giveaway for a $25 gift card from Marshalls!Because who doesn't love shopping, and who doesn't love Marshalls? Am I right?

I also wanted to share a little Valentine's Day gift I got for my Mom. Her birthday falls right before Valentine's Day so I love to use this week to shower her with her favorite things. She loves Marshalls as much as I do, so it's always a win-win when I shop there for her. I picked out some things that remind me of her style, but also some things she uses daily. I put together this basket full of some of her favorite things.

This includes her favorite chocolate, a pair of Italian leather booties, soap, cozy socks, note cards, a beautiful scarf, and an equestrian vest (Isn't it adorable?)  Included in here are some other snapshots of her birthday presents, that are also from Marshalls. I found this gorgeous wallet, and knew she'd love it. I also got a big photo album to fill with photos from our summer vacation.

I think Valentine's Day can be about anyone in your life. A lot of my single girlfriends dread at the thought of the day being a lonely-singles-awareness day. I think of it as a chance to love those that mean the most to you. That can be a friend, a pet, a family member, etc. The great thing about a place like Marshalls is you can get anything for anyone in your life. There's no limits to the gift giving. I can shop for anyone at the same time-while getting the best prices possible.

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