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Sunday, November 30, 2014

Cyber Monday & Tuesday Sale


It's time to support the small online shoppes like ours!
We're celebrating cyber sales with 2 days of discounts!
Take 25% off your entire purchase with discount code
CYBER25
Monday and Tuesday!

Find accessories and gifts for under $20, and great skirts, dresses, tops and more for all your upcoming holiday gatherings!

Stay cosy with new sweaters and scarves! 

Stay tuned to our social media accounts HERE, HERE, and HERE for giveaways and other discounts this week! 

Start shopping now!


Tuesday, November 25, 2014

A Little Lotta...


I am so happy to be collaborating with my favorite shoe company LOTTA FROM STOCKHOLM. 
I first came across the charming clog shop about 3 years ago (probably on a blog) and when I saw them, I had to have them. I WANT ALL OF THEM. 

LOTTA FROM STOCKHOLM is based out of the UK, and miss Lotta herself is in fact, from Stockholm. (makes sense, right?)

These shoes have become my go-to-all-year-long-even-in-the-PNW-rain shoes. I layer them with tights and socks in the cooler months. They are as practical as they are cute. Comfortable and functional has become something I really appreciate in shoes, especially while pregnant (20 weeks!) and chasing a 2 year old around. I have literally walked up and down the (steep) streets of Seattle wearing Lotta's, and they've held up great. 

Lotta was kind enough to send me these gorgeous new DARK GREEN T-BAR CLOGS and I'm so in love. For Thanksgiving I'm wearing them with the LORRIE FLORAL MAXI DRESS from the shoppe.  I love this dress. The empire waist makes it easy to move and breathe in (even with a baby bump...or a food bump depending on how successful your holidays are) I love the bright reds and oranges in the pattern as well. It's got kind of a 70's bark cloth vibe, which happens to compliment the clogs to a T (bar). --see what I did there? 

The best part about the dress is it's just been marked down, and to top it off...
ALL SALE ITEMS ARE AN ADDITIONAL 20% OFF ALL WEEK + FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING!

Use discount code: THANKS20

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

XOXO Brittany


CARDIGAN - ANTHROPOLOGIE
FOX TIGHTS (similar) - ANTHROPOLOGIE
CLOGS (c/o) - LOTTA FROM STOCKHOLM 








Sunday, November 23, 2014

Black Friday (well...sort of)

SURPRISE! 


Well here comes a confession, from a self proclaimed shopaholic. 
I HATE BLACK FRIDAY.

I hate seeing lines or people lined outside big box stores on Thanksgiving nights. I hate hearing stories in the following days about people who were injured, or worse in the stampedes upon the opening doors. I hate the spirit it takes away and the greed it leaves behind. I REALLY HATE BLACK FRIDAY. 

I've been on both ends of black friday. I've been the employee working in the mall, I've been the shopper, waiting in line behind barricades at midnight, I've owned a small store, which held a "black friday sale" as well as the online black friday sales...

I hate the thought of any of our customers staring at a screen hoping to snag a treasure rather than looking into the faces of the people they love, cherishing the holiday. 

So, this year, GYPSY THREADS is calling it BLACK MONDAY!! 

Today & tomorrow only, take 30% off EVERYTHING on the site with discount code:

BLACKMONDAY

Plus, everyone who places an order today, will receive a gift card to use in the month of December. 

Enjoy your Thanksgiving, have a great week, and remember put down those smart phones long enough to celebrate with the people you love!

XOXO

Brittany

**discount cannot be applied to any purchase prior to sunday november 23rd**

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Super Dooper Easy Rice Pudding

 Sometimes you just really need a little dessert after dinner...but you didn't make one. (ok- I always want dessert) We seem to make a lot of rice in our house. It's pretty much a staple in our kitchen. I also always seem to make too much. There's always leftovers. 
Now when there's an ample supply of leftover cooked rice, I throw it in a pot with some milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon and it makes the yummiest, easiest rice pudding. You can eat it warm or chill it in the refrigerator, and the best part is you probably already have all the ingredients you need. 

WHAT YOU NEED:

2 CUPS LEFT OVER RICE
3 CUPS MILK (whole milk will taste the creamiest)
3/4 CUP SUGAR
PINCH OF SALT
1 TSP. VANILLA EXTRACT
1/2 TSP. CINNAMON (OPTIONAL)
DASH OF NUTMEG (OPTIONAL)
RAISONS/FRUIT (FOR TOPPING) 

WHAT YOU DO:

Combine cooked rice, milk, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer and stir in the vanilla (and raisins if you want them - or you can top the pudding with raisons instead). Cook until just about all the milk is absorbed (20-30 minutes).
Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg, if using. 
Divide rice pudding into individual serving dishes. Chill for a few hours, or serve warm. 
Top with raisins, fruit, whip cream etc..
Makes 4 - 6 servings


ENJOY!

XOXO BRITTANY


Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Wild and Precious

You know we love bloggers!! Check out Blair from WILD & PRECIOUS wearing our MADELYN FLORAL KIMONO and LINDEN RANCH HAT!


You look amazing Blair! Thanks for the post! 

XOXO



Monday, November 17, 2014

All Time Ever // Giveaway!

We've teamed up with our very charming, witty, fun friends over at ALL TIME EVER for a $50 GYPSY THREADS giveaway!

ALL TIME EVER is a website for women, full of great advice, recipes, how-to's, and just good clean fun. They keep it real...and I love that I always feel inspired after I read it, rather than discouraged. (You know those blogs that make you feel like you'll never be as cool, stylish, or put together as the blogger?) -This is not one of those. It's like a little boost of fun for your day that will make you want to try their delicious soup recipe, dare to travel with a 2 year old, and find great beauty products that won't break your bank and cause you a divorce. 

Enter the $50 giveaway on their Instagram feed - you'll find all the details there! Plus- there's a GT discount code on their blog today!  

Andrea, Brittany & Megan are fantastic. Check them out!



XOXO Brittany

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Oh Sweet Joy // Gift Guide

We're so thrilled to be featured on Kim's Holiday Gift Guide over at OH SWEET JOY! Check it out! ((there's a great discount code))


Sunday, November 9, 2014

Britt's Picks :: Portland Plaid

 In the Pacific Northwest, you never take a sunny day for granted. Especially when a sunny day comes along in November. You get outside, squint your eyes and let those rays in. 
After a long stretch of rain, the sun made an appearance over the weekend, so we headed out to our neighborhood beach. If you live in the Seattle area, or if you ever visit, head north to Mukilteo. It's not a tropical beach experience by any means. It's cold and rocky and sometimes you are required to climb over giant drift wood to make your down the shore. You won't find palm trees and coconuts, but it's the perfect place to take in the beautiful PNW scenery and Puget Sound, and a great opportunity to let Miles get his wiggles out. (Toddlers can get a little restless here, in the winter months) 
He loves to watch the ferry and fishing boats, throw rocks into the icy cold water, collect sticks and seashells, and there's the occasional harbor seals that pop up to say hello. It's a petty magical place to live, and I feel pretty lucky to be a part of it.
My PNW fall/winter must-haves are flannel, thick black leggings, and good rain boots. They are staples in my wardrobe, and wear all 3 things more than I probably should.  Gypsy Threads just added new plaid flannel pieces to the shoppe, my favorite style is the PORTLAND PLAID TOP in Green. 
It's soft and warm with and can easily be layered up with jackets, cardigans, leggings, skinny jeans or  you could even wear it as a mini dress with tights. The full length roll up/button sleeve makes it versatile depending on what your day entails. (My days are usually filled with chasing a 2 year old and packing orders- so I love rolling the sleeves!) The elastic waist and belt give it a polished, feminine look. I like pieces that cinch at the natural waist. It's always flattering look, especially if you are high waisted like me. 

My favorite thing about the PORTLAND PLAID TOP it the fact that there's some room to expand. It makes a great fall top for the early stages of baby bump growing...and these days that's exactly what I'm doing! We are expecting baby #2 this spring and we are thrilled! I've been extra sick with this pregnancy, so orders have shipped late, emails have gone unanswered, and I've been a little behind on work. Thank you for your patience!! I am back on my feet and in the studio, ready to get on it! To thank you for your understanding, I'd like to offer a discount this week. 
Use discount code: GYPSYBABY and get 20% off your entire order.
Thank you so much for your support!

XOXO Brittany


SHOP THESE LOOKS:

Brittany

PORTLAND PLAID TOP :: GREEN  (also available in RED)
HUNTER BOOTS (these are my favorite rain boots-they are great for wide calves)


Miles








Saturday, November 1, 2014

Weekly Pins :: Autumn Charm

 My favorite pins over the weekend! Click for details.
XOXO Brittany

dying over these mugs. i'm quite positive everything would taste better in them.
hip chick in a cafe. 
i am in love with this manicure. i need it on my hands right now.
drooling over these wedges from anthro. get on my feet. 
always a sucker for a great wide leg trouser. classic. 
such a pretty way to add pink to fall. better get my gold spray paint out...