Lovely Links Friday: V-Day Inspiration

TGIF! Phew, I couldn't be happier that this week is over. I had a few pleasant surprises including a visit from a good friend. What a great way to end the week:) I have another full weekend ahead including a birthday, party planning for another birthday and some V-day themed fun! In preparation, here are a few fun links from around the web...

1. DIY Elbow Patch via Honestly WTF - Mix up the V-Day outfit with this fun DIY.

2. DIY "love-struck" place cards via fellow fellow - An adorable and easy DIY for last minute place settings.

3. DIY bokeh filter via Liz of Late Afternoon - Easy and cheap alternative for your camera lens to get these effects above.

{DIY Inspiration} Dollar Store Planter

Image: Craftberry Bush

I have a penchant for succulents and have been meaning to pick up a few to add as decor. Craftberry Bush came up with this brlliant DIY utilizing bowls from the dollar store! Check it out here. Such a versatile piece that can work for both indoors and outdoors!

Hope you all had a great weekend!

{DIY} Last Minute Gifts

So how crazy are the crowds & lines out there?? Wowza! We're working on some last minute preps, but just wanted to share a few fun DIYs from around the web:) Hope you're all enjoying the holiday season and finding some time to relax, as well!

1. German Pepper Cookies via Sweet Paul
2. Artisan Earrings via Interestosity
3. DIY Candle Holder via Fossil Life Style Blog

Alternative Trees

Hi everyone! If you celebrated Thanksgiving, did you have a good one? I had a wonderful (way too short) time with my family & over ate, as usual haha! Black Friday shopping started at midnight this year and yes, it was INSANE. We were dead tired by 9 AM, but so worth it! Lol More on that later.

Switching back to work mode is always difficult following a holiday and even more challenging when you're ill. Really tried to fight it during work since I'm avoiding taking sick days. I was planning to share pictures of my weekend on this post, but I just don't have the energy to edit the pics.

Instead, how fabulous are these DIYs from CB2's inspiring blog?? Have you guys started your holiday decorating?:)

Images: CB2

Nail Art DIYs via Refinery 29

Image: Refinery 29

Just saw these beautiful nail art on Refinery 29 last night and just had to share! They're quite simple to do with pictorial step by step instructions. I'm quite taken by the ombre nails above!