friendship bracelets are BACK

the other night i was feeling crafty, and whipped up a homemade friendship bracelet. inspired by a past post, i incorporated some rhinestone gems and a charm. they need a little perfecting, but a fun old-school treat to give a friend!

utility + style

hunter now makes rain wellies with a wedge! the cool, yet functional, wellie brand has stepped it up this season. they're a bit more expensive than the original boot, they retail for $195. i wish it rained more in denver :)

keep it personal

i've read about sarah chloe jewelry in a few magazines and am really digging her monogramed bangles. you can get a single initial or select from an array of monogram styles. if you want to get all fancy, she has a version that incorporates diamonds!

view here: http://www.sarahchloe.com/store/index.php/personalized-jewelry.html

pssst...

recently i've been trying to do my hair a favor by washing every other day. on 2nd hair days, i keep it lookin fresh with some spritzes of dry shampoo. there are several brands on the market these days, and i have tried a few. my favorite thus far is called "pssst" my friend erin and roomate sara are also pssst lovers.

it's sold at places like cvs, walgreens, and wal-mart. for a whopping $4.

sweater tights

these "sweater" tights are thicker than the average tight, keeping you warmer during this cold winter weather. i wore them the other day and was extremely comfortable, all day long. plus the cool geometric pattern adds a little somethin' to your outfit. they're mostly brown, with a hint of black.

and for $8, i give them a double thumbs up.

rosemary cashews

these rosemary cashews are super easy to make, and i have yet to meet someone who doesn't like them. plus, these would make a great host or holiday gift. just package in a glass jar (the kind using for jarring foods, you can get a dozen at the store for $6) and tie with a festive bow! ta-da!

ingredients:
1 1/4 pounds cashew nuts
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon melted butter

directions:
preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

place the nuts on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until they are warmed through. meanwhile, combine the rosemary, pepper, sugar, salt and butter in a large bowl. toss the warm nuts with the rosemary mixture until the nuts are completely coated.