Todays post is one of those times where I didn't quite have something specific scheduled to write about in the editorial calendar, so when in doubt I share a few cute Disney things I found online. I am sure a few of you can relate to this, but I often go into deep online shopping holes involving disneystore.com where a few hours go by and my cart *magically* fills up with things I may or may not need. 

So on todays edition of "Natalies Endless Shopping Cart" I give you, 10 adorable Disney mugs that you probably need. 

Life Size Chip Mug

Pictured above is a mug I use all the time, for decoration mostly! If you are a Beauty and The Beast fan you *need* this one. It is so cute on a shelf, filled with pens, or used in the kitchen. Just be careful with washing him, his gold nose can rub off in the dishwasher.

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Happy March!

This month involves a little green, some signs of spring, the beginning of allergies and sunshine, but most importantly....The live action premiere of Beauty and The Beast!!!

Editors notes this month focus on the film and some of my favorite BATB characters, with a little bit of St. Patricks Day green mixed in! As always I have linked to all these things in the widget below the post! March, I am so ready for ya!

Beauty and The Beast Book Purse/ Jord Wooden Watch/ Belle Ear Headband

Green Nail Color (used here!)/ Rose Notebook/ Enchanted Button Earrings

BATB Book Purse: Every Disney bag that Danielle Nicole comes out with is better than the last and when I saw this book one I knew I needed to include it for March. Don't get me wrong, I love the bags that are in the shape of characters faces (tinkerbell, cinderella, etc..) but this one is slightly more wearable and subtle. Plus, the brown color is much easier to match with. Check out the itty bitty nod to Lumiere in the lower right corner, so cute!

Jord Wooden Watch: I was a little hesitant when initially hearing about a watch made up entirely of wood, but after receiving this watch from Jord its so light and comfortable! I unboxed the watch on snapchat and it comes in this crazy elaborate wooden box complete with oil conditioner and a drawer.  I was so impressed with not only the packaging but how much I ended up wearing it! I picked this watch in a neutral color, and I have been wearing it with everything. 

Want to win one of your own? Jord offered to give one away to one of you guys to wear for Spring, just enter to win here.

Belle Ear Headband: Disney Parks released these last year and I thought it was such a cute idea to make princess specific ears. These golden belle ones are so beautiful (the mini roses, ugh!) and would go with a lot of different outfits since they are somewhat neutral. Before you laugh at me for saying that just know that park ears can get quite elaborate, colorful, and complicated! I think the single color palette of these makes them simple.

Green Nail Color: I tested out this nail color in a Peter Pan nail tutorial last month and I love the formula! I went with another color for the tutorial that was more "lime" and less "grassy" but with eater season and spring approaching this color is perfect! It also happens to be perfect for March just because it is green.

Rose Notebook: I saw this notebook in Nordstrom and just had to include it in my notes for March! Such a fun way to add some Beauty and The Beast subtlety to your office or school supplies. Probably my favorite item on this list!

Enchanted Button Earrings: FemmeDeBloom who I love makes these cute little button earrings and she made a bunch of BATB ones in celebration of the live action release. The green Cogsworth/Lumiere set is pictured above but she made a Mrs. Potts/ Chip set as well in purple. These would look so cute with any Beauty & The Beast inspired outfit or just as a subtle disney accessory for spring! The best part is the inexpensive price point, she prices her items to be so affordable!

Not on my "official" notes but something I wanted you guys to be aware of is this brand new Thomas Kinkade art print in Celebration of Beauty and The Beast! What I love most about this piece is that pretty much every character from the original film is included in it. Belle, Beast, Gaston, The Enchantress, Maurice, The Wardrobe, Mrs Potts & Chip. If you look right in the middle even the enchanted ottoman is included, love! This would look so beautiful in any BATB lovers home. 

I just needed to share it :)

What are you looking forward to most in March?

xo, 

Natalie

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Happy Friday guys!

Todays post may seem short, but its because the "bulk" is on another site. I recently worked on a DIY luxo ball craft with Disney Family and I had so much fun making it. 

What I love about this DIY is it is so darn easy, you can do this in a shorter amount of time than the usual embroidery project. This is the first DIY I have done with Disney that is made with little hands in mind, but for ages 10 and under some parental supervision might be necessary because of needles. 

Here are some helpful tips if you are making this with a little artist:

1.  For really little ones (ages 2-5) the safest method for this project would be to cut out the shapes ahead of time and forgo the needle and thread. Instead adhere the felt with some fabric glue!

2. Dull tapestry needles are available at mainstream craft stores if your kiddo wants to work on this solo. That way there is less chance of the needle breaking the skin if they miss or push too hard into the fabric.

Get the full instructions on Disney Family. 

Here are two other projects if you missed them: 

DIY Toy Story Trio / DIY Its a Small World Ornament

Have fun, and happy crafting! If you or your family try this on the weekend, make sure to tag me and @disneyfamily :)

xo,

Natalie

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Happy Monday! 

With Beauty and The Beast being anywhere and everywhere lately, the enchanted outfit inspiration is very real! Femme De Bloom makes the cutest disney inspired jewelry and brooches (I have talked about her shop here, here, and here) and the pricing is so affordable. 

If you are a frequent Disneybound-er her stuff is perfect for finishing off a great character inspired outfit that you might only wear once or twice. On the other hand, I have this classic Mickey cameo brooch of hers that I wear every time I throw on my overalls. She has stuff for any type of Disney fan. For the subtle but also the full-blown-loud-and-proud.

Lets take a look at some of her BATB collection shall we?

Ok first of all, this brooch is amazing!!! I love the stained glass motif from the film and one of my favorite things in Magic Kingdom is the full scale version in Be Our Guest Restaurant.

Here are my other favorites from this collection.

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TGIF people! 

I am so excited that the weekend is here, my house isn't a total wreck, and the weather has been bearable enough to take Baloo out on the weekends! Looking forward to a morning at the park with her tomorrow. 

As a few of you know, we are moving back to Portland in a few months and some of you have been asking about our experience with apartment hunting. I will make sure to answer those questions and talk about it in a post soon but for now we have to keep it somewhat private until we have our plans set in stone. Just know that I am holding onto them to answer at a later date, now on to todays news!

One of my favorite small shops Happily Ever Tees has a Beauty And The Beast collection coming out on Tuesday February 28th and Nicole was nice enough to let me share my favorite tee from the collection a little early in celebration of the launch. The BATB hype is so real right now! Belle was obviously a childhood favorite and brunette princess icon. There was a solid month of my childhood where all I would wear was off the shoulder gowns that were way too big for me. I know I will be wearing this tee at the theater come March 17th ;)

I chose the "If it's not baroque dont fix it" v-neck in yellow (duh!) and ordered a size up so that it would be extra comfy for park visits in the summer heat. Seriously nothing worse than clothes that are to tight in the California sunshine or Florida humidity.


Outfit Details: BATB Tee/ Denim (size down!)/ Necktie/ Belle Coffee Pin

Part of what I loved about this tee was how subtle the reference was! Cogsworth and Lumiere are some of the best characters and their witty quotes from the original film don't get nearly enough credit. I also loved the font and the little clock face reference within the "O" of the word don't.

I have seen so many cute ways to wear a bandana lately on Pinterest and wanted to give the trend a try so I paired this red one (they are so cheap!) with the tee and added my favorite Belle pin to finish it off. I have SO many disney pins and this was such an easy way to wear one, I think I will be trying it out in the parks for sure! My favorite method to showcase pins it still on overalls, but this way is definitely a little less heavy. 

Details: BATB Tee/ Necktie/ Belle Coffee Pin

Here are all the details on the stock!

Where to shop: happilyevertees.com

What time: 7pm EST (west coasters, thats 4pm)

My tips: This stock is large so don't panic but do be swift about what tee designs you want and know your size ahead of time. Tees ordered in the US will arrive to your house in time for you to wear it at the film premiere. Also, set an alarm to remind you to shop on time, haha!

Have a magical weekend dreaming of far off places! I have linked some fun BATB things below to get you in the BATB spirit.

xo,

Natalie

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