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Brit + Co Holiday House (& giveaway!)

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Ya know I got something good to tell you (hint, a giveaway at the end) when I’m blogging on a weekend!

Brit + Co have a gorgeous popup Holiday House on Union Street in San Francisco.

brit-co-x-method-holiday-houseLauren and I recently dropped by their Holiday party which was in collaboration with method. The whole place was decked out with method products, including a Christmas tree made completely of method hand soap. It was adorable with twinkle lights for added effect. And for those that didn’t already know method is a cruelty-free brand! Which I just found out as I was doing my research for this post hehe!

making-christmas-baublesWe even made DIY Christmas baubles at this station.

carla-and-spiffykermsAlthough unsure what to expect from a creative company and a hand soap/cleaning company, it was such a fun event. I saw my blogger friends who I haven’t seen in over a year (Hi Carla!), and there were so many cute DIYs to do and bring home.

spread-of-food-at-Brit-CoThe walls were completely covered in gorgeous signage. I mean. Dipped dyed mops?! Genius, especially with a collab with method. Both marketing teams are just unreal and so creative. Can I work with you? :) Not only that, our bellies were filled up with all sorts of yummy finger foods, sandwiches, treats and drinks. Mmm!

Watch the vlog from the Holiday House here (fast forward to 11:02):

We each went home with a goodie bag which was filled to the brim! Lauren had the perfect idea to ask our Brit + Co pals for an extra swag bag so that we could both host a giveaway for those who either missed out on the event, or those who live too far to attend/drop by their Holiday House. So, this is your chance to win one of the bags, too! I swear this month has been full of fun giveaways, moreso than any other year. I’m feelin’ generous! Ha!

If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, pop by the Brit + Co x method Holiday House on 2120 Union Street from now until December 22 to make your own free DIYs to carry home with you!

And if you want to see Santa — be sure to pop by this Sunday, December 11 from 11a — 2p to get a photo with him!Brit-Co-meet-santa
Brit + Co x method Holiday House
2120 Union Street from December 1st – 22nd.

If you couldn’t make it out to the Brit + Co x method Holiday House party last week, I have an extra goodie bag for you to win! Open to USA only (it’s a heavy gift bag and I’m not made of money lol), and closes in a week so I can ship it out ASAP in hopes it will arrive before the year turns over :)

What’s inside this #FearNoMess Brit + Co x method bag?

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  • a super sturdy-heavy-duty tote bag (perf for groceries, am I right?)
  • method hand soap
  • baggu bag (I love these, and I keep buying them for my friends. I reviewed them back in 2010!)
  • tombow marker
  • fancy instagram-worthy scissors
  • Brit + Co homemakers book
  • watercolour paints
  • Brit + Co mug
  • coupon for a free Brit + Co class
  • holiday card to gift to someone
  • Brit + Co x Cheeky paper plates & to-go cups

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Burberry Kisses Lips (swatches)

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3 Burberry Kisses Hydrating lip colours, and 3 Burberry Kisses Moisture Shine lip colours — each and every one of them (that I have) are easy to wear, comfortable on, and hydrating on those winter-lips of yours. The lip colours aren’t long lasting on your lips, but I do have to say, after wearing a vibrant matte lip out to my husband’s Christmas party last weekend and having it wear off in weird patches, I think I’d rather a product that fades off beautifully and effortless to reapply without walking in those steep high heels of mine to find a mirror in a restroom to reapply.

The hydrating lip colours were more glossier on the lips than the moisture shine, but both formulas were equally as nice to wear in their soft neutral everyday wearable shades. Both formulas feel lightweight, and applies so silky smooth to the lips. However I’m sure you can find other brands that feel the same on the lips. But you have to admit, Burberry’s packaging on their lipsticks are so fun with the Burberry plaid silver squared tube that snaps magnetically together. Pure luxury! Oh I seek the joy out of the simplest things. I think that’s a good trait, don’t you?

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Nude-Beige-No201Burberry Kisses Moisture Shine Lip Colour › Nude Beige No. 201

Nude-Pink-No205Burberry Kisses Moisture Shine Lip Colour › Nude Pink No. 205

Sweet-Pea-No245Burberry Kisses Moisture Shine Lip Colour › Sweet Pea No. 245

Tulip-Pink-No9Burberry Kisses Hydrating Lip Colour › Tulip Pink No. 9

Golden-Peach-No69Burberry Kisses Hydrating Lip Colour › Golden Peach No. 69

Light-Crimson-No49Burberry Kisses Hydrating Lip Colour › Light Crimson No. 49

Burberry Kisses Moisture Shine Lip Colours| $33
› Nude Beige No. 201
› Nude Pink No. 205
› Sweet Pea No. 245

Burberry Kisses Hydrating Lip Colours| $33
› Tulip Pink No. 9
› Golden Peach No. 69
› Light Crimson No. 49

Watch the video below to see them in action!

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Balsam Hill Event

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Balsam-Hill-headerI probably sound like a broken record at this point. But I keep repeating it to prepare myself. At first, I wanted to cancel Christmas, but when would I start celebrating it again? Christmas is my favourite time of year. FAVOURITE. And my Dad isn’t around this year to celebrate it. A year of firsts without him. Tough but it’s gotta be done.

Ya can’t dwell on sadness b’ys.

And I’m in the mood for Christmas! Gimmie a spiked eggnog and blast those Christmas tunes so I can rock around the Christmas tree.

In November Lauren invited me as her +1 to a Balsam Hill Insiders Showcase event in Burlingame where we decorated large 26″ artificial Christmas wreathes. You know we’re going to have a good time when the two of us are stoked for an event. Neither ended up winning the wreath making contest. But we did come away with door prizes and a goodie bag at the end of the night, which was so unexpected and absolutely phenomenal! I won a huge stand-up white Christmas bear with a little bow tie, that’s actually hanging out in our front porch right now. And inside the goodie bag was a coupon for Balsam Hill along with delicate and so intricate glass ornaments for our Christmas tree. Lauren-Nancy

It was my first time at Balsam Hill and was it ever gorgeous inside, and behind the scenes of the showroom there’s a Christmas Tree + Ornament Lane. Why can’t it be Christmas season for longer? It really does bring me tons of joy with the warm glow of Christmas twinkly lights. Christmas-at-Balsam-Hill

Oh, and it was a contest! And definitely super fun with tons of laughs and memories. I hadn’t decorated a wreath before. To be honest wasn’t entirely sure what I was doing, but many handed me compliments and praises of what I had created. It was a nice feeling :) Serious faces hard at work. Christmas-wreath-making

Here’s my finished product hung up on the wall with care (for profesh pics!). I wasn’t sure what type of look I was going for, but I knew immediately as soon as I saw the velvet ribbon it had to be the star of my wreath. I just went with whatever worked, and for the most part I think it worked out well, don’t you? I mean… I think it’s really well done. Just patting myself on the ol’ back here!Nancys-wreath

If you’re not subscribed to my YouTube channel you might’ve missed what video I posted right after the event (watch it here!).

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Huge thanks to Balsam Hill for allowing me to be Laurens +1 to the event! Hope to attend again next year :)

Balsam Hill
1561 Adrian Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
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