All I Want for Christmas is You {Clothing Edition}

I don't want a lot for Christmas.

There is just one thing I need.

I don't care about the presents...

...underneath the Christmas tree.

I don't need to hang my stockings... 

...there upon the fireplace.

Santa Claus won't make me happy...

...with a toy on Christmas day.

I just want you for my own.

More than you could ever know.

Make my wish come true.

All I want for Christmas...

...is you.

♥, 

Heather

All I Want for Christmas is You {Fictional Character Edition}

I don't want a lot for Christmas.

Tobias Eaton

There is just one thing I need. 

Steve Rogers/Captain America

 I don't care about the presents...

Peter Pevensie

 ...underneath the Christmas tree.

Eugene Fitzherbert

I just want you for my own.

Finnick Odair

 More than you could ever know.

Kristoff (I don't know his last name .-. )

Make my wish come true.

Augustus Waters

 All I want for Christmas...

Percy Jackson (Those eyes just kill me.)

...is you.

I think I would die of happiness if any one of these characters showed up under my tree on Christmas morning.

I have a major crush on Fix-It Felix. Don't you judge me.

♥,

Heather

Buried in the Snow ~ A reflection on Disney's Frozen

For those of you who know me, I am absolutely obsessed with anything related to Disney. It was for this reason that when I heard a new Disney movie was going to be released Thanksgiving weekend, I was already prepared to trade my ticket to Catching Fire to go see the masterpiece that is Disney.

To say the least...Frozen did not disappoint.

It may be as a result of having sisters of my own, but this movie really hit home with me. The love between Anna and Elsa is absolutely astounding. It demonstrates that not all love has to derive from someone of the opposite gender (even if Kristoff is positively swoonworthy).

I could go on and on about how wonderful it was, but I do not wish to spoil anyone's enjoyment so I shall instead attempt to limit my fangirling only to pictures.

Let It Go is in the running for one of my favorite Disney songs ever.

She is so clumsy and awkward that it's adorable. Despite this, she is never embarrassed about who she is. That kind of self confidence is beautiful.

SQUEEEEE!!! 

I really do feel that Anna and Rapunzel would have the best friendship.

Isn't she just gorgeous? 

All in all, this was an amazing movie. I could probably ramble on about it forever if I was allowed to. It is the perfect movie to watch while snuggled up on the couch with a fluffy blanket and a mug full of hot chocolate. I know that is exactly what I will be doing once I can purchase my own copy of the film.

♥, 

Heather

Ups & Downs {3}

Thumbs Up

- I received my package from Tessa Emily Hall last week. Needless to say, I just about screamed when I saw a parcel at the mailbox.

(The book smells like heaven. O.O )

- 100% on my chemistry exam. Woo!
- Cold weather = times to break out the winter scarves.
- Camping this past weekend with the 4-H club was exactly what the doctor ordered.
- Christmas is officially in less than 30 days. 

Thumbs Down
- College finals are next week.
- My Thanksgiving this year consists of applesauce, pudding, and ice cream thanks to having my wisdom teeth removed tomorrow morning.

- John Green books aren't near as magnificent as I first believed they would be.

- I don't have Hunter Hayes' CD. And it's driving me insane. That boy is just so GAHHH. *swoon*

- Adulthood is officially in less than 4 months. o.O Excuse me while I go sob into my penguin pillow pet while clutching my Toy Story blanket. 

♥,

Heather

Blog Design Review

I haven't hosted a product review on my blog in a while so I thought it was time to get to work (or, if you are a Disney nerd, get down to business.).

To accompany her duct tape wallets, hairbows, phone cases, jewelry (click here for that review), and many other crafty items, Meena has began a new creative adventure: blog designs! Instead of just posting pictures, I had fun conducting a short interview.

 

 

When did you decide you wanted to try your hand at blog designing?

 I really wanted an amazing design for my blog, but didn't want to pay $20 for one! So I decided to learn. I took (and am still taking) baby steps.

  

Where did you receive the inspiration for your designs?

I have seen a bunch of designs and just used a color from one, and decided on a color scheme, and added little touches to it to make it perfect and complete. :)
 

If you could pick a favorite out of the designs you have created so far, which one would it be and why?

I really really really really REALLY like Mint Chocolate Chip, because I love the color scheme, and think it came out really well.
 

Approximately how long does it take for you to complete a design?

About 2-3 hours. Which is where I get the charge of them. How many hours I've worked on them. So, each design is $2. :)
 

QUICK: Which Disney princess do you think you are most like and why?

Um... #random Jasmine. She just stands up for what she believes in and works hard for everything.

You can find little Miss Meena over at her blog here.

Oh, and to all who understood that reference in the beginning of the post...I love you. We need to be friends in real life.
 

♥,

Heather

Trusting Him.

 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 

 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 

 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

(Inspiration for post)

 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 

Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 

If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 

So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 

For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

Matthew 6:25-34

Sometimes, it is all I can do to let go. I worry and fret about so many minor details in my life that it often comes close to the border of becoming unhealthy.

How am I going to be able to study for all of these exams?

What am I going to do with my life?

How do I juggle friendships, school, and my walk with the Lord and still be able to offer enough time to everything?

Where am I going to find the time to apply for all of these scholarships for college?

What am I going to eat for lunch today? (Okay, maybe not that much worry.)

Every day, my mind whispers to me, "You can do this by yourself. Quit being weak. Handle it on your own."

Every day, I strive to reply, "Shut up. I can't do this by myself anymore."

Sometimes I am just too stubborn to release my cares. But when I do, the weight of the world is lifted from my shoulders when I pass my fret onto the One who I know is much stronger than I am and will be able to endure anything I toss His way. 

♥, 

Heather

Darling, you are beautiful.

I will be the first to admit that I am not satisfied with my body. I never have been. There is no worse critic than I am on myself. It is for that reason that I can relate to every single girl who believes that they are ugly, under-par, or worthless. It is also for that reason that I am qualified to say that every one of you who are under the influence that you are "not good enough" are magnificent in your own way.

Whether you are a size 0 or a size 14.

Despite who sends hateful words your way to break you down.

Although you may be without the coveted "thigh gap."

You are gorgeous.

Even though guys may be damaging to your self esteem.

Whether you are strong enough to ignore the hypnotizing weight-loss advertisements that prance across our television screens.

Although you may overlook the beauty of Marilyn Monroe for a Victoria Secrets model.

You are treasured.

Even though you have those days where you feel like you should place a bag over your head.

Despite being able to chow down on an entire $5 Subway footlong sub (which is a noteworthy accomplishment in my eyes).

Even though your body lacks plastic.

You are perfect.

Even though you may despise everything you witness in the mirror.

Despite your yoga pants and sweatshirt days.

Although you may have once wished you could look like the Barbie dolls you played with in your youth.

You are loved.

If there was a way that I could hug each one of you and explain to you just how gorgeous you are, I would do it in a heart beat. We have all heard the cliche "beYOUtiful," but it is entirely accurate. 

No one can be a better you than you.

No one can be a better me than me.

 ♥,

Heather