5 Last Minute DIY Gift Ideas

OK. If you're like me, every year you think you're going to be super on top of buying presents, but then you end up waiting till last minute. Am I right? Well.. I compiled 5 very last minute DIY gift ideas for you guys, each one should only take 30 minutes to make. Hopefully this will help :)

1 // scented coffee filter sachets

2 tbsps of baking soda and a touch of lavender, cinnamon, rosemary and mint can create cute sachets for your drawers and leave your clothes smelling fresh for months!

2 // sharpie mug

buy mugs from the 99 cent store and use a gold sharpie to personalize them for your friends!

3 // photo tile coasters

choose your favorite photos and create tile coasters for your family!

4 // quickbread in a bottle

these are pretty awesome gifts. my friend gave this to me once and it's unbelievable how much time you save when you don't have to measure out and buy ingredients! and it's super cute.

5 // dipped jewelry tray

every girl always needs a jewelry tray.. 

A Solitary Seat

When I was younger, I used to think it was strange to decorate a space with only a single chair. It seemed lonely and impractical; “If there’s only one chair, where will the other people sit?” I would wonder. Now I have realized that there is so much to love about sitting on my own and reflecting. Who knew all it would take is a beautiful single chair to find some peace and solitude?

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- Nat

The Black Trench

Recently, I've felt a slight change of taste in my clothes, photography and style. I'm kind of excited about it, and I hope that you guys will like it and grow with me. I'm taking a new approach to these styling fashion photos. I thought what better way than to start with this amazing Everlane wool trench! 

I've been kind of obsessed with this brand lately. I love their business model and their consistency in their branding and styling. They offer high quality clothes for a reasonable price. This trench is very comfortable. I chose a black one so that it matches everything and has longevity. I always need a black one for the holidays - going to events, black ties, girls night out, it's great for every occasion! I paired it with an all white outfit and a leather jacket to keep it minimal and elegant. Being in LA, I tend to make last minute decisions on where I want to go after work, so this look is definitely the "ready to go to any event" look.

photographer: JUSTFENG

art directing/styling: Courtney Yeh

Wool Trench - Everlane | Leather Jacket - Urban Outfitters | Top - Forever21 | Pants - Zara

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Sunshine Vibes

So I'm on week 3 of crutches and a sprained ankle. I have a major case of cabin fever, and feeling so antsy to walk, run, dance, jump and most importantly, DRIVE! I had to cancel my trip next week to Denver to ski with my family. I'm super bummed about it but like my dad says, "shit happens" right? While we were in Palm Springs last week for a wedding, Feng and I decided to stop for a few minutes to snap a few pictures. We saw these super cute scooters parked in the front of our hotel and asked the owner if we could borrow one for a quick shoot! Here's one of my favorite daytime outfits! You can easily change this into a winter look with some boots and a long coat. I'm so excited to wear turtlenecks again!

Photographer: JUSTFENG

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top - zara (similar here) | skirt - asos | flats - steve madden