Ugly Sweaters

I do love a ugly sweater -- who doesn't? But sometimes it's fun to wear one that's not too ugly. Here's a few of my favorite sweaters that fit in with the season, but still nice enough to wear otherwise.

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I couldn't resist adding a few cat sweaters! So cute and they match with everything. No kidding!

How to rock an ugly sweater:

- for a more chic look, layer it with a blazer!

- wear a simple outfit with your sweater; plain pants, shoes that match your sweater, minimal jewelry. It'll really help show off your beautiful sweater!

- wear it confidently with a smile

Happy Holidays!

xoxo, Nat

It's the best time of the year... a giveaway

It's a special time of year and I have a something exquisite to share with you all! In honor of the holidays, today there's a little treat for you all -- a giveaway! For all my lovely readers from my amazing sponsors. Take a look at the pretty items you could win:

Studio Mason
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Another etsy shop with lots of talent! Custom cowls, hats, scarves, and more are available. And today you could win a custom knit headband from the shop!

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How can you win all these amazing prizes?

Mandatory: Leave a comment below with your favorite holiday tradition! You must be a follower of Modern Buttercup to enter. Make sure to leave 1 comment per entry please! 

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This giveaway ends December 30th. Good luck!

xoxo, Nat

3 little ways you can enjoy the holiday season

The holiday season is truly my favorite time of the year, and with it, the chaos of the holidays. Here's a few simple tips I have to best enjoy the season:

 1. Appreciate the little things 
It's amazing what joy you can find in the smallest things! That warm cup of cocoa, decorating the tree, watching the lights twinkle outside. The little things are the ones that count and you remember most.

 2. Take your time and don't take on too much 
During the holidays, it's practically natural instinct to take on more than you can handle, all so it can be the best it can be. But that can hurt you in the long run if you can't complete it all! Only take on what you think matters most (making cookies, wrapping presents with paper made by you, etc.) Focus and put your time into what's top priority to you and don't rush from thing to thing. 

 3. Create new traditions
While I love old traditions, it can be just as fun to create new ones! Decorate gingerbread houses with friends and family? Do something a bit different this time around: have a decorating contest, decorate a gingerbread Christmas village, make the gingerbread house from scratch. Make sure to take photos of the new memories made!

xoxo, Nat