My Favorite Things 2013 {giveaway!}

One of my best friends does a "Favorite Things" blog post every November. I love it! I've always wanted to copy her idea and do one, too. Well, this year is the year of doing things I've always wanted to do, so I am officially doing it. It will be a fall tradition here at Put A Bird On It. I can't wait to look back in 5 years and see all the different things that were my favorite at the time. What are a few of your favorite things??

Sonia Kashuk lip balm in hint of coral
Goes on like butter. Sold at Target. Love!

Parenthood
Cry. Cry. Cry. Every episode. Start at the beginning. This is the best show on TV! I often text my sister-in-law that watches it and I vent how the storylines make me mad or I wish so-and-so did this...but I love it, because it's real life. And the soundtrack is amazing!

Forever 21 Polka Dot Sweater
I wear it every day. Ok, not every day. Some days I wear my Star Wars sweater. But basically every day. I'm wearing it now.

Toasted Marshmallow Hot Cocoa
This girl can't eat dairy {boo!} which 9 times out of 10 means NO hot cocoa. And what is wintertime without hot cocoa?! I found this hot cocoa mix at {of course} Target only. It is dairy free! And if it's not and I'm wrong -- don't tell me -- I can't handle the truth.

West Elm Throw
I love me a snuggly blanket. Ask my husband. We have one comforter on our bed that we share -- then my side of the bed has THREE other blankets. I love the comfort that blankets bring. I have this striped throw in RUST and it is my FAVORITE!! {keep reading -- you could enjoy the comfort of one, too!}

Starbust Studio Jewelry
This lady is my new best friend! Ok - maybe not in real life - but I love her jewelry. I just ordered a bunch during her Instagram flash sale last week! It is all quality handmade by Katie Stilwater. Plus, I love her blog for cute crafty tutorials {like this cute DIY washi tape bracelet}. If you're not following Starburst Studio on Instagram, you are missing out!


Well, there you have it! A few of my favorite things. I probably should seem grown up and put a book or a recipe I love, but reading and cooking come after the hot cocoa drinking and blankie snuggling.

Here is the best part!!!

TWO PEOPLE WILL WIN ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS!!

I am giving away a West Elm striped throw {in gray! swoon} and the necklace pictured above from Starburst Studio! Enter using Rafflecopter widget below. There will be TWO winners. One for each prize.

Good luck! Enjoy my favorite things!

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CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS!

1) West Elm Throw -- Nikki

2) Starburst Studio Necklace -- Dresden

**Email me at {danieladavis17@gmail.com} to claim your prize!**

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Pom Pom Necklace {minty fresh!}

Several months ago, some friends and I got together for a jewelry making craft night. I'd never made jewelry before, but was excited to give it a try. I was determined to make a charms necklace that was super fab and in style. What I ended up with was a dent in my wallet (I spent wAy too much on materials) and an ugly piece of neck wear I'm pretty sure is now living at the local D.I.!! But that failed attempt didn't stop me from trying to make another necklace this month.

I saw this on Pinterest and thought it would be a great beginners project, since it involved NO sewing and few materials. The tutorial I followed is from little miss momma:
http://www.littlemissmomma.com/2010/12/pom-pom-bib-necklace-tutorial-lmm.html

I found some great fabric at Joanns in my oh so fave MINT color! Perfect for summer. I had leftover fabric and found an old hair clip sitting next to me after I finished the necklace. I made one more pom pom and adhered that to the hair clip for a matching barrette.

Super easy! Super cute!