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Every year when the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book comes out, I like to look through the offerings. Not because I could ever afford any of them, but mostly just to see how outrageous some of them are. (Because no, I can not afford yours & mine Rolls-Royces in blue for the low price of $439,625.)
But this year, I was pleasantly surprised to see another article come up about the Christmas Book. At the kickoff party this year were sisters Katherine and Isabelle, 11 and 14, who were selling their handmade origami ornaments as one of the fantasy gifts this year!
The two sisters started their nonprofit Paper for Water six years ago as just a fun arts and crafts project to raise money for hospitals and other causes. It’s quickly grown though and now helps to fund clean water projects around the world. This year they’re selling their selling single ornaments for $50 and a collection of 250 more intricately designed ornaments for $50,000. That alone will be enough to pay for two water wells.
Its amazing to see the impact that these two girls have made at such a young age and the recognition that they’re getting at these large events! Head over to the article to learn more about Paper for Water and their involvement in the Christmas Book this year!
On Something Good
- First things first, I’m doing a giveaway, but you can only enter if you’re on my mailing list, so sign up now!
- I’ve given up on DC weather and I’m breaking out the plaid anyways.
- I can’t get enough of aerie and their partnership with Bright Pink!
PS My photography page is up and running! Did you know that I take pictures for bloggers?
This Week’s Reads
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Around the web
- Is this sweater worth breaking a shopping ban for?
- Boo to all of the women who were hating on this mom who decided to get her workout on in Target. (What better excuse to go to Target??)
- I have a J.Crew rewards card that is literally burning a hole in my pocket.
- I’m not actually surprised that Martha Stewart doesn’t travel light.
- Yes, you need these.
- Old news, but want to know exactly what’s in a jar of nutella? (Trust me, you don’t.)
- First the tomato debate, now the pumpkin debate. Apparently it’s a fruit, not a vegetable.
Weekend Sales
- Abercrombie and Fitch: Take 25% off your entire purchase. Use code 11130.
- Banana Republic:40% off your purchase of $200+ at bananarepublic.com. Use code BRTREAT. No Banana Republic Merchandise Exclusions. Restrictions apply. Online only. Ends 10/23.
- Gap: The Great Big Fall Sale. New markdowns, deeper discounts, thousands of styles. Get up to 75% off at gap.com. Online and in store. Restrictions apply. Ends 10/23.
- J.Crew: 25% off coats,* plus 20% off full-price styles.** Use code DAY04.
- J.Crew Factory: Up to 60% off everything (prices as marked online). Plus, take an extra 25% off when you spend $125 or more online. Use code EXTRA.
- Loft:Friends + Family Event: 40% Off Everything with code: FRIENDS. Offer valid 10/18 at 3am – 10/22 at 5pm
- Old Navy:30% Off your Old Navy purchase. 35% off your Old Navy purchase of $75 or more. Use code ENJOY at oldnavy.com. No code needed. Online only. Restrictions apply. Ends 10/20.
