She Leaves a Little Sparkle…

I did a little online shopping on Black Friday and my orders are starting to arrive in the mail and it's like Christmas every time a new package comes!

One thing I ordered was a new makeup bag. I've been needing a new one for awhile now and finally found one I love! It is the perfect size & cute. 

Isn't it adorable?!

Black & white stripes + some sparkle = LOVE! 

Another little recent purchase I made (not on Black Friday) from Target was a desk organizer to keep my makeup in! They do sell organizers made for makeup, but they are like 5x the price! I think the desk organizer cost me $5 and it is such a perfect way to keep my everyday makeup organized and displayed on my vanity.

And speaking of makeup.. here are a few of my all time favorite lipstick shades I can't get enough of!

I love shades of pink & red. I am currently wanting to find a stunning coral shade!

I would have to say Candy Yum-Yum is still my all time fav... I love how bold & bright it is!

MAC lipstick shades from left to right:

Candy Yum-Yum // Angel // Snob // Damn Glamorous // Up The Amp // Pink Plaid

You just can't have too many lipsticks…

xo Ashley

Makeup Bag: Etsy // Fancy It Pretty

Christmas Home Decor

I didn't take pictures of EVERYTHING around the house that is Christmasy, but here are a few pics! I love adding to my Christmas decor collection every year and I have definitely realized it'll take awhile to build the collection and I love having new meaning pieces in our home every year!

(Yes, we need to shovel. The snow just keeps coming!) I would have loved to added lights outside the house, but maybe next year.

Hanging Christmas bulbs from the ceiling is my absolute favorite! My mom always did it when 

growing up and makes me think of her house during the holiday season.

My favorite would have to be decorating the fireplace. A new piece this year is the tissue garland and I am obsessed! I have been wanting one for so long and it seemed like the perfect time to get a Christmas colored one! Now I think I need to buy a million different ones!

My mom gave us these adorable Christmas ornaments last year ...

I bought these ones from the Minnesota State Fair this past summer...

A few things on the wall…

It is just so much fun to decorate the house with festive Christmas pieces from the tree to Christmas pillows & soap pumps :) 

Happy decorating!

xo Ashley 

Tulle, Lipstick & Heels

Tis the season of Christmas parties! I absolutely love attending and hosting Christmas parties. My husband and I attended the Fort St John City Christmas Party this weekend and had a great time! There was a yummy buffet dinner, silent auction, 50/50 draw, raffle draws, photo booth & a live band. We had a fun group along with us from the firehall and we sure had a good night! 

I instantly knew in my mind what I was going to wear to this Christmas party… 

tulle, lipstick & heels

 

Who doesn't love a photo booth?! So fun...

I am obsessed with tulle skirts! It instantly gives a girly, sweet & fun look! 

I hope everyone is having a wonderful time attending Christmas parties & enjoying all the festive holiday activities! 

xo Ashley

Tulle Skirt: AshleyKae Boutique // Lipstick: SNOB by MAC // Heels & Tee: Target // Necklace: Stacey from AshleyKae Boutique

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Christmas Tree Tradition

My brother-in-law (Ian, Sean's youngest brother) came to FSJ to visit us this past week and it was so nice to have him! Ian lives in Calgary so it was quite a drive up for him, but we really appreciate it and were excited for him to stay with us! The first night he got into town Sean was working night shift so Ian and I opened a bottle of wine, sat on the couch and caught up. Ooh ya know 1 bottle turned into 3 bottles, but we had such a fun night with Christmas music playing and catching up on life!

Ian joined me for a class at the gym I go to on Wednesdays called Butts & Guts. It's one of my favorite classes. It was nice to have a workout partner that day!

Sean and I have started a little family tradition for getting our Christmas tree. We drive up the Alaska Highway and cut down our tree! I always grew up with a fake Christmas tree, but Sean always grew up with a real one. I love getting a real one and I look forward to continuing the tradition with our kids one day. It's so fun stopping at Tim Hortons to get coffee, drive up the highway while listening to Christmas music and all bundled up! We drove to the same spot we went last year to cut down a tree and there was so much snow. It was really fun to have Ian with us this year!

{ Wide Bow Headband : AshleyKae Boutique }

Sean always says you have to shake the tree first so all of the snow falls off and you can really see what the tree looks like…

We walked around a bit saying "What about that one?!" and then we would say "Nooo. Not that one." After walking around a bit through the snow that was up to our knees we finally saw a tree that we all agreed on!

Sean starts sawing the tree and then we take turns at it…

Then we drag the tree back to the truck! 

(this part always makes me feel like in the movies haha)

On our way back to Fort St John we stop at this little hole in the wall restaurant called "The Shepard's Inn" off the Alaska Highway and warm up with a yummy slice of homemade pie and hot coco!

This is what the holiday season is all about.. making new memories, family traditions & enjoy being together!

xo Ashley