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For the interior designers, lovers of decorating, or newly home owners, here are 10 gift ideas! A coffee table book, I think, is always the best gift to receive. I personally own this one and it has become my bible. A new vase or bowl can be used for so many different decorating ideas–fresh flowers, fruit, center piece. I fell in love immediately when I stumbled upon this brass decorative accent. It would look lovely on a shelf right next to this print. And since it is the holidays, you can’t go wrong with this joyful scented candle.

Here are more Gift Ideas:

for the gentlemen

for the hostess

for the foodie

for your puppy

for the fitness freak

for your mom, sister or best friend

stocking stuffers

my christmas wish list


Originally I had no intention of blogging about the meal I made last night for dinner (hince only one picture), but it was way too good to not share!  Like really good, if someone was not with me, I would probably have eaten most of it myself. I got this recipe off of my favorite cookbook, Pinterest, but it was originally posted by Our Paleo Life. It is a great, healthy (Paleo) dish to eat, especially during the holidays when we tend to over-indulge in sweets.  In Our Paleo Life, they suggest you can switch out the broccoli for cauliflower or brussels sprouts. And you know I am all for the BS. 
What You Need:
*this recipe serves 4-6 people
  • 2 heads of broccoli–I just bought a bag of florets
  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 oregano
  • Sea salt
  • Ground black pepper
How To Prepare:
10 min prep time / 45 cook time
  • Preheat over to 375 degrees
  • Peel and cut sweet potato into small cubes
  • In a 9x 13 baking dish, place the chicken, broccoli, and sweet potato cubes. 
  • Drizzle olive oil all over them and stir evenly. I suggest taking the chicken out, coat the broccoli and sweet potato first, then place the chicken in and drizzle some more.
  • Sprinkle  garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, uncovered.
  • Remove from oven, let dish rest for a few minutes before serving.
 Although it serves 4-6 people, we refrigerated the left over chicken for leftovers. Next time I make this meal I would put more sweet potato and broccoli in, also put more seasoning on. Usually when making a new dish I go a little light on the seasoning, because I do not want to over do it.  It really is a simple and easy dish to make–and so yummy!

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Stocking stuffers are the first thing we open up Christmas morning! The stockings are in another room of where the tree is located, so it’s a great build up to what is to come—that would be eating pancakes and bacon. We always get one little gift, a candy-cane full of M&Ms, socks, a gift certificate somewhere, and gum–god I love gum. Anyway, stocking stuffer gifts can also be a great idea to give to a friend or to a Secret Santa at work.  Some lip stick and a compact mirror are a girls best friend. In fact I think compact mirrors could save lives, as well as this phone charger--god-send. I always love getting new lotion products and am a big fan of Fresh. No matter what scent, it always leaves my skin feeling moisturized and smells divine. To get the house smelling wonderfully fresh, I love to spray this or light this candle. Other house hold needs would be these mugs, they are so darling (and an Instagram favorite!).  I am a “dear diary” type of gal, always journaling and writing down ideas/thoughts, so a journal, I think, is a great gift to give someone. And who wouldn’t love a new pair of socks? It’s the gift of all gifts!

What are some of your stocking stuffer traditions? Do you too get excited for packs of gum?

P.S. I just noticed that there are 12 gift ideas, cue “On The 12th day of Christmas….”


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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