It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Gift wrap, decor and baking ideas for the holidays

I know,I know, it's the start of November... WTF am I doing talking about Christmas.  Today I saw our local markets Christmas catalog and I lost my sh*t.  It is by far the greatest time of your and I am most definitely very excited to start my annual crafting and DIYing frenzie with glitter, a glue gun and many a glacier cherry.  My go to guru for all things stylish for Christmas is always Donna Hay.  Here is some inspiration to get you excited:

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Colour, sparkle and black and white palettes to DIY your home decor style

I am currently re-decorating my entire house.  And as I am a bit light on for the cash (due to just starting a career and obsessive compulsive fashion shopping disorder) I have three very simple rules: make it, refurb it or thrift it.  As I pour over decor blogs I am constantly inspired.  Here is what is getting me excited today:

I love these colours and textures for my bedroom:

ERIC HUGHES for ELLE DECOR / SPACE CURTAIN

And this:

INTERIORS MAGAZINE / LYNNE SCALO

For my living area:

ADORE HOME MAGAZINE / NICHOLE LOIACONO

HAPPY MONDAY LOVERS xx