When I feel like taking pictures the sunlight vanishes, it is been like that during the past few weeks, these are some pictures I managed to take before the monochrome sky ruined my intention of photographing. Besides cloudy days, the cold is unbearable but fortunately I have purchased a nice second hand faux coat and comfy gray sweater. But I still feel cold and will always feel (when outside, in winter)

Holiday Hairstyles: Gingerbread Man

So you may think that every hairstyle turns out well and that we never have any complete disasters... well, this post will prove otherwise!  I just had to share this one because I had an idea in my head for this darling gingerbread man and it ended up looking like a hot mess on my poor daughter's head!  :)

These are the supplies that we used - not that you will need to remember them because this hairstyle was a FAILURE.

I'm not even going to try to type instructions because it is apparent that what I was doing did not work.  ha ha!  Just enjoy the pictures and get a good laugh in for the day.

This is supposed to show the side of the head, an arm, and a leg but I would be amazed if you could pick that out!

You can see where I attempted to create a head on top but it looks nothing like a head! 

Another view of the disaster.

Maybe we'll attempt this again next year but I will have to have a seriously different approach to the whole thing because this one failed big time.  :)  Have a great day and remember *DO NOT ATTEMPT*  ha ha!

Holiday Hairstyles: Santa Hat

This is a hairstyle created from the original hairstyle called Half-Down French Braids.  We've just added some fun accessories to make it a Santa Hat.

These are the supplies that we used but you can find anything that works for you.  There is red ribbon, a plastic yarn needs. some extra large white wire-ribbon, and a white puff ball that we've glued to a hair pin. 

Create your Half-Down French Braid hairstyle first.  The directions can be found here.  Now grab your red ribbon and your yarn needle.  (You will want to make sure the ribbon is long enough to weave on both sides of your braids.)  Feed your ribbon through your top elastic so that the exact middle of the ribbon is folded at the band.  

Start with one side of your ribbon and weave it back and forth through both sets of braids - making sure to alternate your left and right sides.   When you get down to the bottom of the "French" part of your braid, secure that ribbon by tying it around the braid and then knotting it.  Cut off any excess ribbon.  (This part will be hidden later.) 

 Move over to your other side of ribbon and repeat the steps.  Be sure that this new side of ribbon is exactly mirroring your previous side. 

After both ends of ribbon have been tied off and the excess had been cut, you are ready to use your white wired-ribbon.  Wrap it behind both braids at the nape of the neck and then bring it around the front and tie it in a bow.  (Make sure the white ribbon is covering those ends from your red ribbon.)  Shape your bow until it looks the way you like.  (This is the reason for using wired-ribbon.)  Take a bobby pin on each braid and run it through the ribbon to secure it to the hair.  The final step is to insert your puffy white hair pin into the top elastic. 

 Now your princess is festive and ready for Christmas!  :)    

surfin bird

Holiday Hairstyles: Wreath

This is one of my favorite Holiday Hairstyles.  It can be formal or casual and it holds all day long.

These are the supplies you will need:  Green ribbon, a plastic yarn needle, flower hair pins, and a Christmas hair clip or two.

The basic hairstyle beneath this wreath is the Angel Halo and I have a instructional video for that here.  The only difference is that instead of ending it by the ear with a bun, I continued twisting the extra hair around the top of the head and pinned it underneath the original French twist on the side that I started.  That way I had a full circle to work with.

Thread your yarn needle with the green ribbon and insert it through your Angel Halo down at the bottom by the neck.  Begin wrapping the ribbon around your twists and follow your entire circle until you end up back at the bottom.  Tie your two ends of ribbon together to secure them and then cut off any excess. 

Now grab your Christmas hair clip and place it right over the ribbon ends.  We have used two here because we didn't have one that was quite big enough.  Now take your flower hair pins and insert them around the wreath wherever you think it looks good. 

 It makes a really festive updo for your princess this season!

Friday's Film: Holiday Hairstyle: Christmas Tree

This is a fun Christmas Tree hairstyle that is easy to complete.

These are the supplies you will need along with some bobby pins and elastics.  These are mini ornaments for small trees but you could also just place some small clips around your finished tree.  Also, make sure you have a "tree topper".  I've just used a wrapping bow glued to an alligator clip here.  You will also want to have your Topsy Tail handy.

You can see why I suggested that you have your Topsy Tail handy!  :)

Here is the finished product.

Make sure when you puff up your braid that you bobby pin it at the top.  The tree topper will hide the pins in the end.

You can see from the side how I tucked it up under.

Here's a view from the other side.

It also looks cute just hanging as a braid with fun little ornaments inserted.

My princess likes this hairstyle best so far but I think it's because of the ornament bling!  :)

Today I got up late, listening to voices from the kitchen. I watched TV and chatted with my parents. Then I dressed up and went to a get together. I had fun. Although I don't think I find things fun or funny anymore. The party was okay though. But there were kids and they wanted to play downstairs in the garden. Then a woman gently asked me if I could a watch the kids for a second. I wanted to say no but I said yes. The kids were running and asking me to play with them. I did and helped them climb trees. I am not that into kids. But then one of the kids called me Miss and I felt old, like I could be their teacher or something, I don't know, but the kids were nice. Some of them. Overall it was a good day at least I ate a nice apple pie and carrot cake. Now I plan to take care of my unfinished work .