Month: December 2014

Still pondering what to get your best friend, sister, or mother? I have a few great gift ideas here for you! For the monogrammed obsessed, these personalized gloves and clutch will be perfect for them. The holidays are all about spending time with your loved ones, and nothing says “Girls Night In” than this fun print and these cute polka dot glasses. Shower them with a little extra sparkle with these earrings,  necklace,  and bracelet.  Keep your girlfriends warm and your mother feeling fancy with this fur snood and chic coat. These flat are just about as adorable as your sister is! Whatever you give them this Christmas, nothing is as important as making sure your PJS match 🙂
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One of my favorite holiday traditions is picking out the perfect tree and spending the evening listening to Christmas music and decorating. When I was little we use to go to a farm that had what seemed like acres and acres of trees. My sister and I would run around trying to find the tallest and fullest one for my dad to chop down. Now that we are older, there is so much to do so little time, we get our tree from the Boy Scouts in a parking lot. We may not have the fun-filled festive day, but we are giving back and ’tis the season to do so. 
The weather lately has been relatively nice considering it is December—if I can still wear my Barbour Jacket, then I am more than a-okay with the weather! 
Santa gave me these boots last year for Christmas and I refuse to take them off. The color is stunning and I love how clean and classic they look. I wear them during the day or out at night. As much as I have worn them, they have kept in great shape (knock on wood). 
Nothing feels cozier and wintery than a huge chunky sweater. I am not lying when I say I wear this sweater almost every day.  It probably smells, but I do not care (I wash it regularly I swear!). It is comfy and cozy and oh so wonderful and I love the white cream color of it. I have mentioned before in past posts that I am not a fan of wearing hats, but I have been trying to get out of my clothing comfort zone lately and live a little. With this hat there is no fuss and the cashmere feels so comfortable on. I am so glad I purchased these leather gloves from J.Crew. I never worry about damaging them, as they have kept in great shape through all weather conditions and throwing them around everywhere.  They come in many beautiful colors, and I would love the snag a few more.
Top: J.Crew (similar) // Gloves: J.Crew // Scarf: Burberry // Pants: J.Crew (similar) //
Hat: J.Crew (similar) // Jacket: Barbour // Boots: Tory Burch
We had fun getting our tree and I can not wait to decorate it. All of our ornaments are memories from our past. Whether it is our school pictures on a star, places we have been to, or ornaments from my Grandmothers, each one brings a happy memory. After all of the ornaments are placed and the lights are on, my sister and I throw tinsel all over it. We always find ourselves laughing hysterically because I SUCK at it. I don’t know how one can suck at throwing tinsel on a tree, but somehow I have managed to do so. Oh well, makes for a story!
What are some of your holiday traditions? Do you chop down a tree or get a fake one?
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I know I have shared this video before, but it is too darn cute not to share it again!
No one does the holidays quite like Kate Spade! With their sparkly accessories and festive tops, I can always count on them for holiday-ready outfits. I am seriously dreaming of owning this little black dress. With the subtle embellishments and classic color, it is a timeless piece that I would own and re-wear for years. This fringe black dress would be fabulous for a New Year’s Eve party while dancing the night away in these bow heels. A perfect gift to give a friend or a sister would be these darling earrings or jewelry box. And just in time for your holiday shopping, Kate Spade is having a 25% off sale with code JACKPOT for today only!

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“I feel the same way about clothes as I do about food. I want everything”
Mindy Kaling
Lately I have been trying to step up my cooking game and learn healthier ways to make my meals. For a while I only knew how to cook salmon, I definitely have my fill of omega-3, but I love food and want more choices on my plate. I have lots of friends who are foodies and I love to pick their brains about food and recipes. While preparing meals use this fancy iPad cutting board. These mixing bowls and cookware set will make any amateur feel like a professional. Speaking of amateur, I am not sure if it would be safe for me to have this kitchen torch tool, but eh, carpe diem, what happens, happens. Since I should probably stick to what I know, this fish spatula is perfect for me! Everyone needs a great set of kitchen knifes and whisk set to prepare any meal. Oh, and wear this darling apron and  you can pretend as if you have your own show on the Food Network.

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A few cookbooks are a great gift to give any foodie or beginner cook.  I am starting the paleo whole 30 in January, so I have my eye on this cookbook from one of my favorite bloggers. 
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