Nordstrom Sale

It’s my FAVORITE sale of the year! Every year we all buy something new for winter so why not buy it on sale? New boots? Sweater? Bag? The Nordstrom sale has it all. The reason this sale beats the rest is because everything that is on sale now is brand new for the upcoming season. Now that the sale is open to the public I thought I would share my favorite pieces. Almost everything is under $100 with a few exceptions. Happy Shopping!

Cashmere Turtleneck – It is hard to find cashmere that is under $100 and super super soft!

Fringe Scarf – This is not a must but I am loving fringe these days and for $13 I’m not sure I can pass it up.

Fur Vest – I have two on my list… But they are different colors. So, totally necessary…right?

White Ripped Jeans – I don’t follow the rule “no white after labor day”. Who even made that rule? $48 for these ripped jeans that are perfect for fall.

Striped NightShirt – Another “just because”.

Fur Vest #2 – This one is less expensive than the other one but I love them just the same.

Tan Booties – The booties I currently have are begging to be replaced and these are the perfect pair.

Fringe Sandals – Yes, more fringe.

Layered Sweater / Plaid Shirt – This gives the effect of layering without being bulky. This might be my Number 1 pick out of everything I have posted here

Tab Blouse – I am loving this in white and army green!

Crossbody Bag – Truthfully, I haven’t worn a purse besides my diaper bag since Addisyn was born. But if I do this fall, it will be something this size.

Calf D’orsay Pump – I am not huge on cheetah prints unless they come in small pops like this.

Riding Boots – This brand will last forever so these are investment boots. I highly recommend them!

Holiday Wreath

This past weekend I attended a “Wreath Making Party” in Ashburn, VA. I had never heard of these Wine & Design parties but it turned out to be so much fun!

 

The owner of Country Shabby Chic came over to my friends house with all of the supplies we needed to make our wreath and led us through the steps.

What you will need:

• Box Wire Wreath
• 1 roll of Deco Mesh
• Thick Wired Ribbon
• Wooden Initial
• Twist Tie (in wire form)
• Twine
• Optional: Jingle Bells, JOY sign, Reindeers, Cinnamon sticks etc

What you will do:

• Fold your Deco Mesh in half and tie the end on with one of  your wire twist ties
• Bunch the Deco Mesh in your hand and stuff through the bottom wire of your wreath, then the middle, then the top. You will do this two times in each section until you get to the end

• With your remaining Deco Mesh (there shouldn’t be much) you will tie that onto the top rack with a wire twist tie as well
• Fluff your mesh
• Make your bow (or pre-buy a bow!) tutorial here
• Attach your bow with wire twists that go directly into the Deco Mesh
• Tie the twine onto your wooden monogram letter and attach it to the bottom wire of the wreath
• Hot glue gun any extras to your wreath

If you live in the DC/MD/VA area contact Country Shabby Chic for your Wine and Design party — They do much more than wreath making. If you live somewhere else I’m sure there are Wine and Design consultants in your area.

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