My Right Brain

HOW TO: Holiday Bark, Bark!

This year for the holiday's I channeled my inner Martha and decided to bake.  We had a few parties to attend and I wanted to extend some love to our neighbors (who doesn't love a food gift bag) so I researched holiday bark and struck gold with this recipe. 

TOP REASON FOR LOVING: The ingredients are basic (cheap and not fancy), they take about 15 minutes to make (although I refrigerated for about 30 min to set), and OMG - OMG - OMG - OMG are they divine (see picture for visual proof).

WARNING: these treats are highly addictive, so if you make them I encourage to give them away as soon as possible otherwise you might gain five pounds in two days - oops

25 Ways to Wear a Scarf

This is so useful (especially since it's so chilly) and she is so cute - 100% bookmark worthy!
Via Fashion Gal Fireman

THE SEARCH: Gift Wrapping Holiday Inspiration

Any holiday that revolves around food is automatically a favorite of mine, but Thanksgiving is extra special because it kicks off the winter holiday season.  Even in sunny Los Angeles I adore the (hypothetical) cold weather, holiday shopping sales, warm festive drinks, decorations, and spirit of community. 

For those of us feeling motivated below is a little holiday gift wrapping inspiration to spice up your gingerbread latte.  It's wrong to judge a book by it's cover, but it's perfectly acceptable to judge a gift by it's wrapping (unless it's in a garbage bag of course :).  Follow my Pretty Packaging board for more.

Honestly...WTF

Honestly...WTF is a site that I have been currently coveting of late and their DIY section is absolutely worth a mention.  Great inspiration, clean photos, and easy tutorials keep me coming back for more (especially their jewelry - it's SO great).  Below are some of my favorites, click on the individual photos to be taken to the different projects, cause Honestly...WTF not?

Flower Power

I would have never think to arrange flowers this way but I absolutely I LOVE IT (so smart and pretty in a rainbow connection type of way).  If you would like to re-create this bouquet here is a mini tutorial. Considerate it my gift to you, on my special day (happy birthday to me :).

Via One Charming Party