Chelsea Bird

Hey ya’ll! I’m not gonna even lie, the only thing that got me out of bed this morning was the fact that a giant hot coffee was waiting for me downstairs! While we had a lovely weekend full of lots of R&R and getting our home cleaned up and ready for the holidays – I am still very much looking to the four day weekend that is already in our very near future! It’s seriously so hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just days away and that the holidays are basically here. Per usual, I’ve held off putting up the majority of our Christmas decorations, but come Black Friday the tree is going up! 

I’ve got a crazy busy week at work trying to get projects and tasks finished up before the holiday break. Scott and I are also getting ready for Small Business Saturday – more info on that soon! Other than that, we just plan to spend some quality time with our family and friends this week and also do a little holiday shopping – I can’t resist Black Friday! Speaking of shopping, Scott is also now selling his darling state ornaments in his shop and they’re going quick – so get ’em while they’re hot! Don’t forget that you can make a request for a favorite state or country and he’ll get it whipped up quick!

Have a lovely day, friends!

-Chelsea xo

Happy Friday Eve! This week I’ve found myself bundling up in the early mornings and chilly evenings, with a layer strip in-between to prevent myself from overheating (the heater in my office works so well). I’ve also been reaching for this cozy blanket scarf just about every morning – it’s seriously so soft and cozy (even if it does shed lots of fuzzys on everything, ha). Anyways, Scott and I have been relaxing at home every evening this week (although, we did make a Target run last night and came home with way too many cute Christmas decorations). With school and work being so busy and amplified by the holiday season, we’ve really wanted to focus on relaxing when we can. Even though I admitted in my most recent video (watch it here) that we’ve never really been a couple that binge watches tv shows on Netflix, last night we did start the Gilmore Girls series together (my third or fourth time and Scott’s first). The pilot for that show is so witty and contains everything I love about GG – Stars Hallow, coffee and Luke – sigh! Haha! Anyways, I have a feeling that watching an episode every night of GG will be our late fall/winter tradition.  

Outfit details:

Zara Blanket Scarf

Madewell Jacket

Madewell Top

Gap Jeans

Seychelle Booties

I know it’s a tad early, but with Thanksgiving exactly one week away and the holiday shopping season beginning, I wanted to let ya’ll know that Scott and I will be back again this year for the 9th Annual Crafeteria on Friday, December 5th from 6-10 p.m. at Medlock Plaza in Phoenix. We had such a great time last year selling Scott’s handmade items from Citizen Home Decor and look forward to another evening of Christmas shopping and holiday cheer once again! Will we be seeing you there?

-Chelsea xo

It’s Friday and my brain is already set to weekend mode! The chilly mornings have made it even harder to get out of our cozy, Pendelton wool blanket lined bed lately, and this morning was no exception. Truthfully, only the promise of a hot cup of coffee is about the only thing that gets me out of my cozy spot nowadays. Well, that and maybe a cozy outfit to wear, like this wool and ruffles look I whipped up the other morning. Trapeze slips from Free People have to be one of my favorite layering pieces of all, and since I recently added this tea color gem to my closet, I figure it was time to wear it out. I’m not usually one for ruffles, but there’s something about this slip that just does it for me.

Outfit details:

Madewell cardigan

Free People Trapeze slip: c/o  Zappos

Gap jeans

Corrine boots c/o CAT Footwear and AMP3 PR 

Scott and I are starting out the weekend with a bang by attending an ASU basketball game tonight with some sweet friends. In all honesty, this is my first ASU sporting event I’ve ever been too — WHAT! Yeah, I may have gone there for four years between my two programs, but I never once went to a game. We’ll just say that school spirit was never my forte. Anyways, tomorrow one of my besties is coming into town and we’re going on a coffee date – the best kind of bestie dates. It’s been way too long since we’ve seen one another so I’m way stoked to get to spend some time with her during her short trip home – love ya, Court! We don’t really have any other plans throughout the weekend, but I’ll definitely be filming another video for ya’ll! If you have any suggestions of what you would like to see in my next video, please leave me a comment and let me know! 

Have a great weekend, friends!

-Chelsea xo

Oh, hello! Thank ya’ll so much for your very sweet words regarding my first Youtube video yesterday! I’m so happy to hear that so many of you enjoyed my first video and that you’re looking forward to more videos to come. I’m not gonna lie, it did feel a little strange to be chatting to a camera alone in my living room, but if ya’ll are on the other side of the video and don’t mind my occasional wordy mess-ups here and there (I was nervous, guys!), I think we’re going to be just fine! I plan on filming my next video this weekend, so keep your eyes peeled for a new video early next week!

Outfit details

Dress: from Selective Potential’s closet

We Love Colors tights

Sam Edelman booties

This comfy dress, that I scored from Tieka’s closet, has been my go-to lately, especially when I want to layer up. The mornings and evenings around here have been extra chilly, so I’ve been reaching for cozy socks, lots of layers and all the hot coffee. November in Arizona is alway so, so beautiful and this year has been no exception. Anyways, it’s Wednesday and I’m tending to a very numb face after this morning’s dentist appointment. Drinking my iced coffee has also been quite a funny challenge. If only ya’ll could see me trying to slip the coffee up the straw and stay in my mouth – yikes – maybe that’s not such a good idea, haha. 😉

-Chelsea xo