In My Life

» Blog Better Boston has a new and improved website! And if you’re a Boston blogger - make sure to submit your links for their new {hub}LINKS newsletter. 

» Have you all seen the video going around of the Airline that surprised a flight of passengers with Christmas gifts? I’m not gonna lie… I cried. So beautiful (and such crazy amazing PR). 

» I know it won’t happen this year, but I wanna make these balloon ornaments next Christmas. So awesome.  

» Boo and I have a wintery couples shoot coming up soon. And of course I couldn’t decide on anything to wear….. so I decided to make something instead. I’m using this pattern and this fabric, and I’m really stoked about how it is coming out so far! (sneak peak above). 

» A few favorite Etsy treasuries featuring shopHollyDolly items - one, two, three.

» Speaking of shopHollyDolly, there is a few more days left to order any Christmas gifts! Don’t forget to use coupon code FREESHIP13 at checkout to receive free domestic shipping. 

» More wish list wants - this jumpsuit and this dress. 

» This just in : cats in sweaters are hilarious. 

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» After posting the hand warmer DIY yesterday, I realized that it has been forever since I’ve done a DIY post. I think I need to remedy that :). Heres a few past favorites : necklace stand, mason jar pin cushion, burlap envelopes, yarn lanterns, passport cover, faux fur snood. 

» I love me some The Seam Designs for cold weather accessories. But another new favorite - check out Salem Style. I met Lianna at Tuesday’s Boston Blogger event, and she is a sweetheart!

» The Black Friday / Cyber Monday craze may be over, but I’m still offering a deal for anyone that is looking for a special handmade holiday gift! Use the coupon code FREESHIP13 for free domestic shipping on your order from shopHollyDolly. 

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» I hope everyone had a super fantastic Thanksgiving! We kept it really really low key this year. It was just me and Boo (and Henry, too, of course). We dressed Henry up in some hoodies (which he didn’t really appreciate), and opted for duck instead of turkey. 

» Don’t forget - use the code HAPPYHOLLYDAYS13 between now and monday to get 20% off your shopHollyDolly order! There are some shiny holiday bows in stock, and I also just added a few more Five and Mixer necklaces as well!

» A few other noteworthy deals:

     - at InfinEight you can get free shipping until Dec. 1st with the coupon code HOLIDAYSHIP (shop small!)

     - Bonlook is offering 20 - 50% select frames.

     - LOFT is offering 40% off everything with code ENJOY (ends Sunday)

     - at Madewell you can get 25% off entire purchase + free shipping with code FEAST25 (ends monday)

     - LeBunny Bleu has a whole bunch of different deals going on this weekend. check them all out here.

     - ASOS : get 20% off site wide! Use code: GIMME20

     - Ruche is offering 20% off site wide for black friday

     - And for all you sewers, Mood Fabrics is also offering 20% site wide today only!

» Don’t forget that tomorrow is Small Business Saturday! For those of you in the Boston / Worcester area, head on over to Crompton Collective to shop shopHollyDolly and so many other amazing handmade and vintage sellers!

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» Apparently, according to Instagram, my life consists of a sleepy cat and a lot of fall leaves. 

» I have a coat addiction. I’m loving this yellow one, this grey cape, and this puffy one. 

» I just went through my makeup bag, replacing some old items with some new. I’m a huge fan of Stila and Benefit products, but I’m a also a huge believer in Dior mascara. 

» Hey Boston Bloggers - will I be seeing you at the next Boston Blogger Holdiay Meet-Up? December 3rd. Mark you calendars!

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» I had the honor of being a part of A Clover and A Bee’s new feature - “These Hands”. Head on over to check out my post!

» What I’m watching : Holy crap have I become addicted to HGTV. No really. Like, serious addiction. I don’t watch anything else anymore. I don’t even look at any other channels. And I don’t know how it has taken me sooo long to discover it. 

» What I’m listening to : JT… all.the.time. 

»What I’m reading : Allegiant. The 3rd and final book in the Divergent series. I’m actually just finishing up re-reading the second book, and I’m so excited to dive into it!

»What I’m eating : A lot of soup. Boo makes a killer homemade tomato soup. 

» Cold weather is on my brain. I want this coat, these socks, and this cardigan. 

» Speaking of cold weather again, How ridiculously cozy do the new items in Lyndsay’s shop, The Seam Designs, look?! I received a couple things in the mail from her the other day (picture above!) and they’re going to be perfect for winter. 

» I won’t have a shopHollyDolly update for this upcoming week. That’s my bad. I’m a procrastinator, and I procrastinated too long this time (I blame the recent HGTV addiction). Whoops. But I’ll have some more coming your way in a couple of weeks! Meanwhile, check out everything that has been added up to this point here. 

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» If you missed it, I slowly started making updates to shopHollyDolly! I’ll be adding more bows and tassels today, but I’ll be sharing more new items next week. So stay tuned!

» Boo and I decided to take a little road trip up through New Hampshire and Maine this weekend to take in the fall foliage. We’re kinda just winging it. So, New England friends - any suggestions?

» I can’t stop thinking about this jacket, this skirt, and this sweater. Pleeeeease get in my closet. 

» Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin ravioli - I love it all. My newest discovery? Pumpkin fro-yo. Delicious. 

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» For Boo’s birthday, I made him these birthday cake blondie bars. They are sooo delicious, and he always requests them instead of cake or cupcakes. SO.YUM. 

» If you own a cat and haven’t seen sad cat diary yet, watch it here. I think its hilarious. 

» I want : this dress, these boots, and this dress

» The winner of the Uncommon Goods giveaway has been announced here. 

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» Please welcome InfiniEight as HollyDolly’s newest sponsor! Check out her Etsy shop - it’s filled with some pretty adorable jewelry. I especially love this and this. 

» In preparations of new items being added to the shop (soon, I promise!), I’ve placed a bunch of things on sale to make room. Check them out here. 

» Things I want : this dress, this dress, and these pants

» They winner of the Trust giveaway has been announced here! And don’t forget to enter the Uncommon Goods giveaway here. 

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» Last week/weekend, Boo and I traveled to Cleveland again. This time - for my little Ferdy’s wedding! It was an honor to stand up there and be a part of their day. And let me say - it was a gorgeous wedding. A museum setting, butterfly bouquets, and an ice cream bar. What more could you ask for? :)

» This dress just arrived in the mail the other day, and I am in love.

» I have a dilemma. I am sooooo ready for boots, layers, and a fall wardrobe.  But I never want the warm weather to end. Can’t I have both? Pretty please?

» Henry has been an absolute devil lately. 6 months - is that the terrible twos age of the kitten world? Quick, somebody remind me how adorable he is. Annnnnnnd go….

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» You guys, guess what?! I was featured in the Boston Globe style section! How awesome is that?! I was pretty excited to be listed among some of Boston’s most stylish peeps. Check out my top 5 must-haves for fall. 

» Through the power of twitter, I also found out my photo was featured in Stylecaster’s 15 Hipster Fashion Trends, alongside Julie of Orchid Grey and others. 

» On my wishlist : these pants, these overalls, and this vest. 

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