Runs on Coffee and Cream

After spending the last two days racking my brain on coming up with a cheap and easy Halloween costume and also searching through numerous stores, I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. I did decide on a super easy and cute costume for the last minute Halloween party we're attending this upcoming weekend (it's only last-minute because of our work schedule changes, not because we were invited last minute).

Searching online for costume ideas has left me wanting more geeky clothing and pretty clothing that's My Little Pony-inspired. And the baking and DIY ideas make me want to throw my own Halloween party! Here are a few things I'm loving for Halloween parties.



Once my costume is on and finished on Saturday, I'll snap some pictures to share. It's nothing too difficult, but it's very me!

We have plans to carve our pumpkin tomorrow evening and I bought a few last minute Halloween decorations over the weekend so even though we won't be having any company this week, our place will be decorated for the holiday!

xo Jen

A while back I received some amazing vintage flower beads from No Snow Supplies. I knew that I wanted to make some magnets out of them so they could be on display all the time. They are way too pretty to be hidden inside my jewellery box. But I had to get my hands on a glue gun (yes, I'm a crafter that doesn't own a glue gun. I plan on changing that sooner than later).




Anyways, after borrowing a friend's glue gun I pulled out some crafts supplies... magnets and pin backs.



It didn't take very long to glue everything together. I think the longest part was figuring out which beads and colours I wanted to put together. I ended up making 4 magnets and 2 pins.



Finished magnets:


Back of pins: 


While I had the glue gun out I decided to stick a couple of magnets on the back of LSP that I received recently in the post. Now she gets to hang out on my fridge too!



I still have a lot of flower beads left. I think I might make some magnet sets to put with future gifts.

Check out No Snow Supplies for an amazing selection of vintage beads!

xo Jen

It's been a super productive day for me. The IGGPPC staff had our first live Google Hangout. I went on a 2 hour hike and I'm already feeling sore from it but it's a good hurt. And I have been staring at spreadsheets for hours working on IGGPPC things. It's nice having a little Internet break...

We are watching Mad Men Season 2 currently and once again, I'm infatuated with Joan and her beauty. 



I'm obsessed with all the Spring dresses on Modcloth... I want all the dresses!!




I completely fell in love with Lara and her DIY on IGGPPC!



This <3



I'm excited to wrap up some things online so I can go lay down with the kitties and read a bit before bed.

xo Jen

I have been seeing so many great, colourful crafts on Pinterest lately. It's only January but these crafts make me excited for Spring because of all the colour.






I'm excited to work on some Valentine's Day crafts soon!

xo Jen

I've been finding so many Christmas DIY crafts online lately. I cannot wait to have a night free to sit and do some crafts while watching some Christmas movies.


I want to decorate a few gifts like this with holiday cupcake liners!


I have leftover felt from my leaf garland so I want to try making some of these too.


I thought these would be cute attached to some gifts.

I have so many empty jars so I think I need to hit up Michael's for some craft supplies and try making a couple of these displays. With a lid on, at least the kitties won't be able to get at them!

Do you have any Christmas crafts you want to make this season?

xo Jen