hey all!

14 days till christmas

isn’t that crazy, like its exactly TWO WEEKS till christmas. that kinda scares me because i don’t really feel like i am in the christmas mood yet. how about you guys? are y’all as unready for christmas as i am?
well, to get to the actual post, today i wanted to post some things that would be great as stocking stuffers. i am not asking for any of this, but instead providing ideas for all of y’all!
lets get started why don’t we?

1. EMI-JAY ‘candy cane’ hair tie set
2. EMI-JAY ‘gum drop’ hair tie set
3. Christmas Gingerbread Elf Socks
4. Christmas Kitten Socks 
5. Deborah Lippmann Ice Princess Nail Color Duo

6. Deborah Lippmann Family Jewels Nail Color Set

7. Reindeer iPhone Case
8. Christmas Wreath iPhone Case
9. Holiday Winter Scene iPhone Case
10. Glitter Polar Bear iPhone Case
11. Tarte Triple Threat Mascara Trio
12. Bare Minerals Take A Peek 3 Pc Loose Eyecolor Trio
13. Soap and Glory Travel Size Hand Food
14. Philosophy Purity Made Simple Ornament
15. Burt’s Bees Hive Favorites Beeswax Kit
16. Lorac Pocket PRO 2 Palette

i hope you enjoy, and consider some of these stocking stuffers for your friends or family.
xoxo
(aka kate wins!)
 
 
 
 

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hey all!
17 days till christmas
yayy!! so i officially put together my winter bucket list, basically all of the things i would like to do during winter,
well what are we standing around for…
lets go!

1. put up & decorate my christmas tree
2. make gingerbread cookies
3. wrap presents (make them pretty)
4. get ready for new years eve
5. make peppermint bark
6. put together my clubs candy grams
7. make my bullet journal christmas-y
8. re-make my matcha green tea shortbreads – and add enough butter

hey, this is pretty much it right now, i may continue to add more over time but for right now this works for me!
xoxo
(aka kate wins!)
 
 
 

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hey all!

19 days till christmas

and today i am not ready for christmas yet…
but,
welcome back to another khat with kate! this is my monthly segment where i interview some of the blogs and the bloggers which i love to read!
today, on the blog i have…
 

 
meg from a sunny state of mind 
so lets get to the interview why don’t we!
 
-When did you start blogging?
I started blogging on a whim when I was 12 years old!
 

-How did you get into blogging?
I’m not one to wait around. When I put my mind to something, I get it done right away! When I started my blog, I had no idea what I was doing and there weren’t very many similar blogs out there. So, I basically went through trial and error until I found what worked for me.
-why do you enjoy blogging?
Blogging gives me a creative outlet, but more than anything the whole blogging industry calls my name. I mean, a new and exciting field filled to the brim with passionate young women? Sign me up!
 

-what do you like to do for fun?
I love running, especially on trails. I also have two big dogs, Auggie and Hero, who are my buddies and I love to play with them.
-what is your favorite social media platform for showing your blog off?
Definitely Instagram! I love the visual and text captions combined and I tend to find out about new blogs through Instagram.
 

–what would your advice be for other bloggers? what would your advice be for bloggers looking for getting into the game?
I make a point not to pay too much attention to what other people are doing. No one wants to see the same thing over and over from fashion bloggers. People are naturally attracted to something different and new. To grow my following, I love doing collaborations with other bloggers, because it’s a great way to get introduced to another audience!
well i hope you guys enjoyed my post with meg
you can see her blog here: a sunny state of mind
you can also see my other khat with kate posts here :

navy striped peonies / preptista / citrus and style / classy girl with curls / the blonde prep / the college prepster / a sprinkle of kate

have a great day!
xoxo
(aka kate wins!)
 
 
 
 

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hey all!
I had a mishap yesterday because all photos i inputted did not show up on the blog post, so it’s going up today (monday)
yay its christmas!

20 days till christmas day

so basically i have my wishlist set, of stuff i would like, i don’t personally think i will get some of these, but hey, it doesn’t hurt to ask
here we go!!
well starting off, i have a pinterest list :

this includes all of the things that i have ever thought were cute, so i could  find them again if i ever needed to, but now i am making an official list with all different catergories and stuff that i absolutely love.
lets go!!
beauty :

1. Kylie Pouch – $17
2. Kate Spade small glitter annabella cosmetics case -$78
3. Deborah Lippman Family Jewels Nail Color Set (Limited Edition) – $24
4. EmaxDesign Makeup Brushes 8 Pieces Oval Makeup Brush Set – $15
5. SmashBox Light It Up On-the-Go Primers Duo – $12
6. Sigma Spa^® Express Brush Cleaning Mat – $25
7. Gel Manicure Kit – $35
8. Foreo ‘LUNA^™ mini 2′ Compact Facial Cleansing Device – $140

shoes:

1. ‘Christey’ Wraparound Ankle Tie Sandal – $110
2. Kate Spade ‘ilemi’ block heel sandal – $130
3. Chapanima Sneaker – $98
4. Nike Roshe Two Sneaker – $90
5. NIKE ROSHE ONE – $75

accessories :

1. Surf / iPhone Marble Case – $35
2.  ‘Classic Clubmaster’ 51mm Sunglasses -$152
3. ‘Clean’ Small Hoop Earrings – $19
4. Leather Transport Satchel – $188

5.  kate spade new york mix it up guitar bag strap & tassel – $98

6. kate spade cameron street lane leather satchel -$228
7. le specs ‘Drop Top’ 60mm Aviator Sunglasses -$80
8. BP Solid Baseball Cap – $19
9. BP ‘Heritage’ Plaid Infinity Scarf -$25
10. J. Crew ‘Signet’ Leather Crossbody Bag -$128

clothes:

1. Popplin Off the Shoulder Top – $29

2. AERIE KEYHOLE BACK SUNNIE BRALETTE -$15

3.  PLAID WOOL-BLEND WRAP SKIRT -$25

    

4. Topshop Ruffle Off the Shoulder Bodysuit – $22

5. Calvin Klein Performance Women’s Large Cut Off Logo Full Length Legging – $49

6. Vineyard Vines Shep Quilted Panel Vest – $98
7. Plaid Off the Shoulder Top – $68
8. J. Crew Built-In Cuff Stripe Tee – $45

christmas themed:

1. Crew Socks Holiday Pups Gray One Size -$5

2. AERIE FLANNEL BOXER – $12

3. MERI MERI POLAR BEAR ORNAMENT – $5

4. Polar Bear Lid Mug -$12

5. Handblown Glass Macaron Clip Ornaments (Set of 3) – $36
6. Legale Holiday Crew Sock – Snowman Face  – $6

7. AERIE REAL SOFT® FLANNEL SLEEP PANT – $15

stationary fun:

1.  French Macaron Washi Tape – $2.25
2. Lincoln Penny Rubber Stamp – $6
3.  100 Percent Rubber Stamp – $6 
4. BANNER GARLAND WASHI TAPE – $3
5. SCHOOL COLLEGE STICKER • ME & MY BIG IDEAS CREATE 365 STICKERS – $5

technology:

1. ‘Alta’ Wireless Fitness Tracker (Special Edition) -$160
   
2. UrBeats Earbuds – $99
3. Gold Brick Phone Chargers – $30

4. PopSockets Phone Grip And Stand – Aluminum Silver – $16

5.  Scalloped Cord Keepers – $9

6. Tech Kit – $14

i hope you enjoyed!
xoxo
Kate Winsc

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hey all!
i cannot believe that november is coming to an end, its so weird because after november means december which means christmas OBVIOUSLY  i mean thats great but it means that its the end of the year, which is crazy i mean 11/12 completed!!!
so lets go on with the favorites

1. too faced mascara
2. moon and lola custom hotel keychain
3. kate spade 2017 desktop calendar
4. kate spade pink idiom bangle 
5. kate spade small stud earrings
6. mulberry round coin purse in black
7. micheal kors green ‘jet set travel’ wallet
8. essie nail polish in ‘bordeux’
9. essie nail polish in ‘revival’
10. hunter ‘original refined’ rain boots 
11. glossier haloscope

i hope y’all enjoy!
xoxo
(aka kate wins!)

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hey all!
and happy thanksgiving.
i personally want to thank all of you, all of my friends, family and all of my other blog readers for coming back to read my blog.
i would honestly love writing, but now that i have people to write to, its really something that i have as a learning curve.
other than that, of course i am thankful for all of the gifts that i have been given. my metaphorical gifts & talents and the literal gifts i have been given from food on my table & in my pantry to see that i will not go hungry and my physical posessions i have in my life.
what are you thankful for this season?
xoxo 
kate wins

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