Comparison Alert

Have you shopped Vineyard Vines lately?? I simply adore them, however I can't always afford their styles. Below is one such find, that I happen to have gotten from Land's end for a 1/3 of the price Check it out:
Below is the Vineyard Vines Cripple Creek Cardigan for $125
Vineyard Vines Cardigan

Here is the Land's End Women's Regular Original Fine Gauge Ruffle 
Crew Cardigan Sweater for $49.99
Land's End Cardigan

 

I gave a few of these out over the Holiday as gifts. They're super cute, and very comfortable.

Additionally, I was wondering if you guys had any cool ideas of what to do with old ties? My mom and I came across a TON when cleaning. I saw this idea on the news the other day, but I'm no where near as crafty without a pattern. It's a tree skirt:

Any help or input you have is greatly appreciated!

I am not sure how much I'll get to blog over the holiday weekend, so I wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR!