A bit of Scotch

Everything about Scotch and Soda makes me happy. Their collections (Maison Scotch in particular).

Their models, photography, lighting. Simply gorgeous.

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DIY: Mason Jar Snow Globes

When browsing Antropologie's new Christmas decorations, I stumbled upon something that had a lot of DIY potential; water-less snow globes. Each mason jar had a tiny Christmas tree inside surrounded with plenty of glitter snow. Here's the instructions to make some little snow scenes to scatter throughout your home:

Tools/Materials:

• Miniature Trees (can be found in the model building section of the craft store)
• Clean jars in various sizes with lids
• White glitter (and some silver if you please)
• Cotton batting
• Strong glue (I used Weldbond brand)
• Aluminum foil (optional)
• White paint (optional)

Steps:

1. If you would like to elevate your tree, form an aluminum foil ball and flatten it on its sides. This piece will be glued beneath the little trees base to make it stand higher in the jar.
2. Glue the base of the tree down to the inside of the lid. If you did step 1, first glue in the aluminum foil ball and then press the tree's base down on top of the ball with glue.
3. If you bought frosted trees, to add some sparkle to them, use a paintbrush to apply glue lightly to their pines, then roll or sprinkle with glitter. If you did not buy frosted, you could do the same thing, but to create a snowier effect, use white paint instead of glue.
4. Take the cotton batting and pull it apart into thinner wisps. Use this cotton to surround the tree's base, and look like a fresh new layer of fallen snow!
5. Once the glue has dried, fill your jar with a good amount of glitter. Screw the lid on (the trees and its base should be upside down). Flip the jar over and watch it snow!

** Note: If you have children or devious friends, glue the lid so it cannot be removed from the jar. This will reduce the risk of someone opening up the jar and spilling glitter everywhere.

Fashion update

I kind of enjoy late fall/winter fashion. Its an easy color palette of neutrals and toned down colors. To create various looks all ya' need is new layers. Pile on long sleeves, thick sweaters, fuzzy vests, wrap around scarves, chunky jewels... it's limitless. Top of your look with a felt wide brim hat or a knit beanie. Try out the dark, delicious shades of nail polish and lip stick. Slip on riding boots, driving shoes, or oxford flats.

Shown is a beautiful sweater for those cozy-up-with-a-book days.

Also a picture from the Rag and Bone Fall catalog. Deep in color and texture.