Blonder Ambitions

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How To: Decorate a Christmas Tree

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I know that "designer" style Christmas trees are a big thing right now... And I always have people asking me how I put together my (very girly) Christmas tree each year.  So here's a little "How To" to help you get that fabulous Christmas tree that you deserve...  And, go way over the top.  It is the holidays, after all. ♥ First, lay out all of your ornaments so you know exactly what you're ... Read the Post

Want a professional looking Christmas tree? Here's how to get one...

Sweet Potato Cider Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting

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My obsession with baking continues.  I decided to get a little more ambitious than usual and make the perfect holiday cupcake.  The cupcake is dense and delicious... Filled with sugar, sweet potatoes, apple cider and cinnamon.  Find the recipe here. ♥ The smell of these cupcakes made my home really feel like the holidays ♥ ♥ Gold cupcake foils make the cupcakes feel extra festive ♥ ♥ The ... Read the Post

The perfect holiday cupcake.

Happy Hour with Mom

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Fur, ruffles, pearls, and red lipstick.  Mom appropriate... yet still mildly fabulous. ... Read the Post

Mom appropriate... with a happy hour twist.

Lust List – Holiday Edition

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1. Love Potion Dress $119.99 ModCloth 2. Antique Rose Gold and Opal Ring $98 Juicy Couture 3. Range Rover Supercharged $101,465 Land Rover 4. Vain and Glorious Lip Bag $36 MAC Cosmetics 5. Poppy Tartan Overnight Satchel $378 Coach 6. Lux Velour Robe $85 Betsey Johnson 7. Fendi ‘Deco’ Bow Trim Pump $685 Nordstrom 8. Layered Rosette Sheen Dress $32.80 Forever 21 9. Mirrored Vanity/Desk $2,110 Neiman ... Read the Post

Santa baby... Here's my wish list. Hey, a girl can dream.

Fabulous Four

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♥ The Juicy Couture tuberose candle. Gorgeous, romantic, posh. ♥ ♥ Using the packaging from a Chanel splurge as room decor. ♥ ♥ A new sequined cami and leopard print dress just in time for the holidays. ♥ ♥ Frames with personality and filled with memories to spruce up a desk space. ♥ ... Read the Post

It's important to appreciate the little things... here are four of my favorites this week.

Room Lust – Office

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Mind you, my office is in a nook… So I need high impact and lots of organization in a small space.  Currently, the nook is in a state of flux and in desperate need of being redesigned. I have what I need at this point (a million zebra print pens, my 27" iMac, a vintage chalkboard, and always always always a crystal vase with pink roses from the local Farmer's Market)... But I want it to be ... Read the Post

I am constantly designing and redesigning my place. These are some of the things that I am desperately lusting for…