Easy Homemade Dog Treats

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Have you ever ate your dog’s treats? No? Just me? What can I say, if they’re labeled human grade, I’ll try them. I never expected to enjoy eating any dog treats… but all that has changed.

I recently popped into one of my favorite pet shops only to notice a staggering increase in the price of dog treats. (And it’s not just this shop, I noticed the same thing at the big box stores too!) I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to dog treats, so a small-ish bag of dog cookies will set me back anywhere from $6-8. Let’s be real – I can’t leave without more than one, so $20 later… you get my drift. It’s pretty spendy.

Easy Homemade Dog Treats & Holiday Gift Idea // hellorigby.com seattle lifestyle blog

With the holidays upon us, what could make a more perfect gift to a pet owner than some easy homemade dog treats? And wouldn’t it be even cuter if they were packaged in a treat jar or dog bowl? When Waggo offered to send me a couple to try (as well as an amazing dog bed, which you can win in my holiday gift guide giveaway!), I knew these would make a fabulous gift.

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Boucle, Lace, & Giveaway

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There’s nothing quite like a little wild and crazy storm to get you in the holiday spirit. As I’m typing this, it sounds like there’s a monsoon going on outside. I’m just grateful I don’t have to go out in it… at least not for a couple of hours! While some are getting snow, we’re over here getting flooded by rain. I’m not sure which is the better option, honestly. The last time it snowed here in Seattle, we barricaded ourselves in the house until it was gone so we didn’t have to deal with the unfortunate drivers on the road. #SeattleLife

Holiday Party Outfit Ideas: Boucle Dress & Vintage Coat Holiday Outfit // hellorigby.com seattle fashion blog

What I’m Wearing
Dress: Yellow and Black Lace Trim Dress c/o Lattori
Coat: Tulle via ThredUp (similar)
Shoes: Corso Como “Del” Pumps via Nordstrom
Necklace: Givenchy via Nordstrom (but this one is similar and less expensive)
Bag: Carly Convertible Clutch via Gigi New York

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Burberry Beauty Mulberry Smokey Eye & Giveaway

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Is there anything more pampering then going and getting your makeup done? Honestly, I think not. There’s something really nice about not being the one in control of your face, and I absolutely love getting my makeup done at Nordstrom because I always learn something new.

Mulberry Smokey Eye with Burberry Beauty at Nordstrom Seattle // hellorigby.com seattle beauty blog

Last Monday, I stopped by after work to check out the new Burberry Beauty Counter at Nordstrom’s Flagship store in Seattle. Adam, a local makeup artist and beauty manager at Nordstrom, let me know about the new line and invited me to check it out. Being the beauty fanatic I am, I said of course!

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Day to Night

Sponsored Post: Thanks to Victoria Emerson for providing a bracelet and for partnering on today’s post. Some links in this post are affiliate links

The holidays are just getting started and I’m already exhausted. These days it’s been a lot of really late nights early mornings, then work, then straight to an event or activity post work, then back home to go back to work, of the blog variety. Unlike some, I seem to thrive and work best under pressure. I may not have all of my you-know-what together 100% of the time, but that’s okay. We all do what we can, especially when schedules are crazy.

Everyday Office Look with Blanket Scarf & Ankle Booties // hellorigby.com seattle fashion blog

What I’m Wearing
Dress: Audrey 3+1 Dress via Isabelle’s Cabinet
Coat: City Coat via J. Crew Factory
Printed Scarf (Day): Michael Stars (similar)
Fur Scarf (Night): Cold Weather Faux Fur Scarf via Target
Bracelet: Zebra Jasper and Crystals on Natural Wrap Bracelet c/o Victoria Emerson
Tights:  Opaque Tights c/o Kushyfoot
Booties (Day): The Frye Company, Vintage (similar)
Heels (Night): Corso Como “Del” Pump via Nordstrom
Bag: Carly Convertible Clutch via Gigi New York

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Holiday Gift Guide 2015

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Happy Holidays! I’m officially kicking off the holiday season here on the blog now that we’ve passed Thanksgiving. I’m not about jumping the gun on things. Now that Thanksgiving and the mayhem of shopping that follows on Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, it’s time to get into shopping for those we love (and maybe ourselves).

My family has always been very into Christmas. Tree farms, lights, indoor and outdoor decorations, Christmas music… you name it, we did it. Now that I’m a little bit older, I don’t go so crazy over Christmas, but it’s still my favorite time of year. The thing I don’t like? The crowds at the mall. Venturing out to the malls and stores has already been terrible this year… which is why I almost always do the majority of my shopping online. I prefer to give unique gifts, so often I avoid the Target and Amazons of the world (for the most part, they’re still helpful for some things!).

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2015 Holiday Gift Guide

Today I want to share with you my first holiday gift guide of 2015 featuring a ton of things for various people on your list. I’ll have some more specific gift ideas (and giveaways!) in the coming weeks, but this is a general one-stop holiday shopping guide for everyone on your list. And, in the spirit of full disclosure, some of the great brands below reached out to me and offered items for both myself and for you. As always, if I didn’t love it, I wouldn’t include it.

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