Christmas Card

I wanted to do Christmas cards this year. But we didn't have time with school and trying to graduate and all. So today I made a Christmas card of what we've been doing for Christmas. Just to make all of you in the snow jealous :)

Actually, I made two. You can pick your favorite.

Ok, sorry to rub it in. But we are really having a wonderful time in sunny Florida. It's been a blast so far and feels like exactly what we've needed. I feel so blessed that we were able to pull this trip off. The memories we've made are so much more precious than any gifts we could have received.

I hope you all have a wonderful time this season, and spend as much time with your loved ones as possible. 

*amber*

Dear Santa...

For Christmas I want:

1. Long luscious locks.

I miss the feel of my hair whipping in the wind. Like this.

Or this. Actually, if you could just insert my into this picture, I wouldn't mind. The hair, the dress, the cardigan, the scenery... take me there.

Or, if you can't just give me the hair, can you at least make mine grow faster? It takes FOREVER!

2. Cozy sweaters and boots. To keep me warm. 

Like this.

And these.

3. And finally, could you please just slow time down? Or maybe stop it altogether?

I need a good long vacation in Italy. So I can pass my Italian final tomorrow morning! Really, it's not a want, it's a need!

And so I can have time to work on all the projects I have planned in my head. Like making amazing reversible sweater stockings, inspired by these.

And do this to our bedroom wall.

That's all, ok? Simple requests, really. Ready... Go!

*amber*

Thrifty Gift Guide 2010: Anthro Lookalikes

Did any of you get the December Anthropologie catalog recently? If not, I highly suggest you look at it here. I got mine in the mail a few days ago, and the whole thing made me swoon! The main spread was shot in a forest in Sweden. The scenery was all trees and moss and fog... mother nature at her prime. The ethereally beautiful model was lucky enough to wander around this breathtaking landscape, clothed in the most perfect and cozy sweaters, dresses, and tights. In case you wanted to know how I wish I could dress every day, just look through the catalog :)

Although I can honestly say I loved nearly every single item in this issue, there was one thing that caught my eye. Remember these little booties from page 18?

I can't quite decide how I feel about them. They are darling and simple and outdoorsy, all at the same time, but I'm not sure if I'm daring enough to wear something so outside my personal style comfort zone. Maybe. Someday. Either way though, I think they're fantastic.

Anyway, today I stumbled upon their lookalike at Forever 21!

 

Rasmus Booties from Anthro: $148

Lace Up Suedette Boots from F21: $25.80

So if you are one of those who DID recieve the Anthro catalog, and decided you can't live without these cuties, you're welcome. My Chrismas present to you is $122.20 that gets to stay in your wallet.

Happy Holidays!

*amber*