Hair Tutorial

    Merry Early Christmas!  Since I started my blog about 9 months ago, the number one request I receive from people is a hair tutorial. It kind of makes me laugh because I've never considered myself great at doing my hair by any means. I always joke that I'm going to go to cosmetology school just so I can learn how to style my hair. Well thanks to all the love and support you all have given me, I finally decided to take the plunge. This is my first video and to be honest I had no idea how to make one but I gave it a shot. I hope you enjoy and if you did, please let me know! I love to hear feedback either here or on Instagram (@themeganwhite).

Hair Tutorial Tips:
(1) Turn the barrel in vertical position for longer lasting curls.
(2) If your curls are too tight, run your hands through your hair or use the wet brush to loosen.
(3) Sleep on a silk pillow for longer lasting hair (also prevents aging).
(4) If your curls don't last, spray each individual piece of hair after curling.
(5) Remember that barrel size is very important depending on the length of your hair and the look you want. Generally, smaller barrels give a tighter curl and bigger barrel gives a large curl or wave.

Styling Items:

• 1. 25" T3 Curling Iron (not pictured) 
• Wet Brush
• Big Sexy Hair
• Tease Brush
• Joico Volumizing Hairspray 
• Hair Clip

** Song: Closer by The Chainsmokers (feat. Halsey)

Cozy Christmas

(laying with his favorite toy in the world)

(Our first christmas card, circa 2012)

(my little elves this year)

     Only 16 more days until Christmas!? Can you believe it? Today I'm sharing a peek into our home and how I've made it cozy for the Christmas season. I've always decorated our living area in red and green simply because I love the festive colors. It screams Christmas to me and I love the traditional look.  This year I went for a more rustic vibe including old trucks, cloth trimmings, and bells. I based the decorations off of the large truck I found at Target. I kind of have an obsession with these really old trucks. Maybe because I grew up in the country and a country Christmas is hard to beat. These adorable trucks are everywhere this year... so I'm guessing other people love them too! Many of the little "extras" are from what I call the "dollar" section of Target. They have the cutest little decorations to add to your home or apartment. I seriously spent like $20 on lights, garland, trees, and two trucks.
     Many of the items needed to create this look are inexpensive. For example, our tree topper is actually just ribbon and wire pieced together (1/2 on each side). The simple garland makes an incredible difference by making our mantel look more cozy. Another great tip, if you have a counter-top corner that is just missing something... simply add a string of lights (which you can probably get for $2 or have laying around your house somewhere), a Christmas coffee mug, and a Christmas book (like The Night Before Christmas). It looks absolutely gorgeous especially at night when you are curled up watching Elf.  I kind of wished I would have taken a picture of my little kitchen corner now (maybe I'll share on twitter soon). These simple tricks of adding lighting and small items make your home look so cozy without breaking the bank. Even Evan commented on how cozy our home looks this year!
    I hope I gave you a little inspiration for making your home cozy and traditional during this  Christmas season.

[Tree Ornaments]: Cracker Barrel and Lowes, [Tree Skirt]: Lowes, [Old Truck Decorations]: Target, [Small Trucks]: Lowes, [Bell Lights]: Target's Dollar Section, [Cloth Garland]: Target's Dollar Section, [Snow Trees]: Target, [Light-up Boxes and Sled]: Kirklands, [Leggings]: Nordstrom, [Slippers]: Target, [Blanket]: Pottery Barn, [Mug]: Pier One