Purple, Pink, & Red

 dress: ross (similar) // cardigan: gap (similar) // clutch: enit deisgn (here) // 

booties: lane bryant (similar) //necklace: oNecklace // headband: shop of worldly delights

  

A few days early for Valentine's Day, but what can I say... I love the color scheme, hate the holiday.  I'm actually working this February 14th, but once I get off I will be kicking back with some vino, a delicious, cheesy supreme pizza and House of Cards season 2 on Netflix with all the happiness and drugstore candy that strikes my fancy.  This is definitely my got-to dress that I wear around this time of year, check out last year.  A different variation a year later, but still the same indifference for the holiday.  What are your Valentine's weekend plans?  What do you like on your pizza?

Xo

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Merrymaking Gift Guide 2013

Tis the season, y'all!

Gift giving time is right around the corner.  If you're like me, as soon as Halloween passes, I start getting very excited to buy Christmas gifts for everyone on my list.  This year I decided to do something different and I started perusing Etsy for handmade gifts.  The possibilities are endless and there are options for everyone.  I partnered with a handful of Etsy shops to share some great gifts (and discount deals!!!) with my little chickens.

Coffee Before Talkie mug from 

WHOLEWIDEWORLD

Can you imagine a cuter mug for your morning cup of caffeinated gold?

I'm in love with all of the cups in Megan's shop, but this one was my super favorite because it is often my morning mantra.

Check out her other fab items here.

Matters of Merrymaking readers get 15% off with code: WILDWORLD

Sergeant Pepper Wooden Spoons from 

TREEHOUSE ILLUSTRATOR

Some of the most unique and whimsical gifts perfect for the fabulous person in your life who loves to cook!  Preparing holiday meals would be way more fun with John, Paul, George, and Ringo.  Kristin even has the Duck Dynasty boys for the duck call lovin' friends on your list.

Matters of Merrymaking readers get 10% off with code: MAKINGMERRY

Lit Handmade Recycled Wine Bottle Natural Soy Candle from LITSOYCANDLES

I love every single item in this shop! The packaging, the recycled bottle, and the AMAZING scent of this candle is everything!  Jordan and Taylor have many delicious spirited scents to choose from (I picked Chardonnay) including Riesling, Merlot, and Mimosa.  Perfect for the sommelier in your life or just for the girl who loves yummy candles!!!!

Matters of Merrymaking readers get free shipping-

Tell them Bekah sent you!

Latitude & Longitude Bracelet from

SHOPTHECOPPERFOX

One of my dearest and best friends moved away from Memphis to Atlanta, and this is the PERFECT gift to give her a little bit of home to see when she looks down on her wrist.  The coordinates of our favorite little city on a skinny brass cuff is personable AND fashionable. WIN WIN! Sarah also has necklaces & keychains available for personalization! Oh, and she can ship in gift packaging right to your gift reciepient! Faboosh!

Matters of Merrymaking readers get 10% off with code MERRYMAKING10!

Orange Amp Flask from 

RKGRACE

In Rebecca's shop, I found possible gift ideas for the hardest person to please on my list! There are tons of flask ideas in her shop.  From wedding parties and customized engraved options, the possibilities are endless.  My guitar loving father will adore this orange amp flask, I can't wait!  SO FUN!

Matters of Merrymaking readers get 10% off with HOLIDAY.

Paper Garland from 

ARTSDELIGHT

The off white paper garland really inspired me to get in the holiday spirit! I love the delicate look of the garland, I need to get my hands on some more of them.  Linsey has tons of colors to choose from and hand makes the sweet garlands with a variety of different sizes of circles and shapes!

Do What You Love print from

PEARLS AND PASTRIES

I want to plaster my walls with every single print from this shop.  Lauren has so many beautiful items, quotes, and SO MANY SEQUINS!  The quality is great and the prices are so affordable.  If prints aren't what you are looking for, make the seasons bright with these hangers!!!

Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2013

I've never been a fan of Valentine's day...  for the conventional reasons.  While I think bouquets of red roses are beautiful, I get really sad when they die & you have to empty out the murky, weird water.  I would rather be gifted a bag of sweet 'n sour Twizzlers than a box of chocolates filled with unidentifiable liquids inside. But alas-  I'm a sucker for all things heart-shaped in the delectable color scheme that is pink, purple, and red... so even though Ryan Gosling did not (yet) accept my rose this year, all is not lost.  Here are some gifts safe to gift any gal on February 14th- whether it be mother, sister, wife, BFF, teacher, coworker, post woman, etc, etc. You don't have to be pro-Valentine's day to enjoy some pink pampering and a some ruby bling, ladies!

One: Flora by Gucci (Gift Set) | Check out the newest fragrance that this merrymaker is super obsessed with.  It's described as sensual and intense on the website... so what screams Valentine's Day more than that?!  Top notes of peonies are a plus.  
Two: Stila Valentine's Day Palette: | I'm a sucker for Stila products right now, and this gorgeous powder blush with gold shimmery LOVE on top is tugging on my heart strings.  Perfect gift for your big (or little) sister. Hint hint ; )
Three: West Mama Designs: You're Neat Card: |Etsy is full of handmade cards that I want to buy, put in cute frames, and add to a gallery wall!  Why not find a cutesy one (whiskey lovers, hello!?) to gift to someone you love! Keep it as a card, or frame it to keep it forever.
Four: Lipstick Queen Look Of Love Set:  | Three great shades of pink, designed by Poppy King, that can be used alone or paired together to create a custom look of love!  
Five: Ruby and Garnet Heart Stacking Rings: | Another Etsy score brings the happiness and lovely spirit of Valentine's Day that can be enjoyed 365 days a year!  Stacked rings are huge right now, and I love love love garnets!