Olympic Weekend + Cozy Couture Giveaway!

Happy Friday, y'all! Congrats, we made it through the week.
But I don't have anything to complain about with having Monday off and two snow days, but yesterday was a doozy (ha!).

So excited to be home for a weekend for the first time in a long time, and it's full of fun plans!

Friday //

We are heading to our dear friend Lauren's awesome Olympic themed birthday bash tonight! Everyone is dressing up in their best creative Olympic costumes, she made a bracket to host her own "Olympic Games" (darts, shuffleboard, etc.), and Moscow Mules are the drink of the evening. Isn't she clever?

Saturday // 

I am planning on getting a nice little a.m. workout in, and then sipping my coffee while enjoying you of the delicious whole grain low sugar banana bread mini loaves I made last night (Thanks, SkinnyTaste!). Maybe I should finally take down  our Christmas tree (judge away, my friends, I probably deserve public shaming)!

Hubs and I are thrilled to spend the afternoon with my sister-in-law and brother-in-law who will be visiting from Boston, and we are pumper for a Fab Four reunion. I foresee lots of games, hot tub time, and catching up on life.

Sunday //

I can't wait to see my little 4th grade girly girls while teaching Sunday School. They are a huge blessing and I'm thankful for their innocent hearts and cute little personalities. The rest of the day will probably be spent over at my in-laws just relaxing and loving life.

...it should be a great weekend!

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And in honor of the Olympic Winter Games (and the copious amount of snow days this week), I am thrilled to giveaway one of my handmade Cozy Couture headwraps to a lucky one of you! I thought a pretty red one would be fitting as you cheer on our Team USA.

Check out the Rafflecopter below to enter! The grand prize winner will be announced next Thursday, and there are several ways you can gain points every single day drastically increasing your odds.

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Can't wait to create this special headwrap for one of you! For more on Cozy Couture Headwraps, please check out my Etsy shop!

Good luck and GO USA!

Cozy Weekend Outlook

Happy Friday, you sassy things!

I am sure you will join me in complete celebration now that the weekend is here!

I have so many fun plans for this weekend, and snow is on the horizon for Sunday/Monday. I am secretly hoping I get snowed in with Hubs and Bella Beast, so that I can crochet the day while watching Christmas movies.

A roaring fire, hot cocoa, and gingerbread cookies wouldn't hurt either! 

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// Weekend Outlook //

+ watch Carrie Underwood in Sound of Music (thank you, DVR!)

+ hang with my bestie who will be in town to Christmas shop with me

+ wrap Christmas gifts for the fam

+ hit up the local Bottoms Up small business weekend

+ brunch, brunch, brunch

+ continue my ever-growing Scandal addiction

+ make crockpot spiked apple cider

+ hang with my Sunday school 4th grade girlies

+ relax and unwind with my little fam

+ work on crochet headwrap orders for my Etsy shop

...yup, it's going to be a good one, folks!

In case you missed it...

// week long blog link-up

// inside look at my Cozy Couture etsy shop

// our christmas card options

// if you don't read anything else, read this

Wishing you a cozy weekend!

Snow Day + Annual Christmas Date

Greetings from my cozy couch!
Santa granted my wish of a beautiful white Christmas snow last night, so I am one happy girl. I am currently sitting by the window watching the snow fall, sipping on homemade hot cocoa while Bella Beast and I are all snuggled up.

It's highly doubtful that I will change out of my pajamas today, and I have a slew of movies to keep me entertained.

I absolutely love today.

             Source: twighutchinson.com via Tawni on Pinterest

.:: My Snow Day Agenda ::.

+ infinity scarf crochet project

+ hot green tea

+ bake this cinnamon coffee cake

+ wrap Christmas presents

+ the grinch (jim carey style)

+ finish packing
+ oh and ah over my new wedding shoes

+ napping, lots of napping

+ paint my nails

+ more hot cocoa

Even better? 

This evening, the future hubs and I are heading out for our annual Christmas date. Every year we dress up, pick a quaint/romantic restaurant, enjoy gourmet food and order dessert to share (a must!). 

This year we chose the lovely Cafe Europa in Brookside. It's hidden away in a cute little neighborhood and is quite little, only seating around 20 people in the whole restaurant.

The gorgeous stone fire place in the middle of the restaurant has unique old world charm, and makes the whole room glow. The food is spectacular, but did I mention their famous lemon cake is absolutely how we based our decision this year? Yum.

After dinner, we head over to the Country Club Plaza (I love living in Kansas City!) to see the gorgeous Christmas lights and do a little window browsing as we stroll hand in hand. 

It just feels so Christmasy and magical... the way Christmas should always feel.

At the end of the evening, we exchange presents, and then curl up on the couch with the pup to watch a favorite Christmas movie.

I can't wait 'til 6 p.m.!

Did any of you get a snow day today?
If so, make it a magical one!

Cozy Wishes

With daylight savings time in full blown effect, we know that winter and the holidays are quickly approaching. For those of you who are ultra proactive with your holiday shopping, I know I need to take a hint from you and get my rear in gear.

That being said, I wanted to introduce all of you to my Etsy shop, Cozy Couture - Custom Crochet Headwraps!

I opened my humble little store last fall, and I've loved creating dozens and dozens of warm, cozy gifts for people! Everything I make is custom made to order, so that you can choose your style and color(s).

It's always fun to make headwraps in your favorite team's colors (I am working on a KU headwrap for my favorite little jayhawk... my sissy!), so keep that in mind so you can be styling for your tailgating! I can make any other style you prefer, so send me a message on Etsy if you want to brainstorm ideas!

"Charlotte" Bow Headwrap

"Bella" Button Headwrap

{rustic wood button double enclosure and wide body}

"Minnie" Tiny Bow Headwrap

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I'm very happy to offer 10% off all styles this week exclusively for all of you with coupon code: COZYMEG

There are several new styles coming to my Etsy store, and I will also start making pre-made ready to order headwraps to prepare for the holiday rush!

I encourage you to stop by for a visit! Feel free to "favorite" my store or any items to save for later if you're not quite ready to Christmas shop now! :)

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Helpful Holiday Tip:

If you think a Cozy Couture headwrap in any fun color would be a great gift for a friend or family member, please feel free to place your order soon! Orders will start picking up in the next few weeks, so I'd love to get your order to you ASAP before the wait time hits!

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Cozy Wishes, friends!

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PS - Don't miss this week's link-up!
Drop by the Mingle Monday Blog Hop and pick up some new blog followers!

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