We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

I wish you all a wonderful start to your Christmas and holiday celebrations.  

Justin and I are traveling around Washington and Oregon to spend
some quality time with our families. 

I am looking forward to lounging in my new fleece tunic and
eating my mom's sugar cookies and sipping on wine.

I hope you get to do the same!
 

Merry Christmas xo

{photo and styling by me}

Holiday Gift Wrap

I love wrapping gifts!  They sit in my living room under the tree for almost a month 

so I think its important to make them look pretty.  Below are some 

of my top picks for wrapping gifts this Christmas.  

Let me know if you have any gift wrap tricks

xo

1. Gift Wrap from Rifle Paper Co. (I'm obsessed with their stuff!)

2. Red glitter tree gift trim from Paperchase

3. Sparkly gold gift tags from Paperchase

4. My favorite Christmas wrapping paper from Target

5. My go-to curling ribbon also from Target

6. Another Rifle Paper Co. favorite

7. ...and another from Rifle Paper Co.

8. Who doesn't love a big red bow?! This one is from Paperchase

Wreaths, Garland, and a Tree

I love my little apartment a lot.

So decorating it for the holidays is something I look forward to all year long.

This weekend Justin and I are going to pick out a wreath, garland, and a small tree.

The photo above is not my apartment but it looks a little similar.  

My favorite piece of Christmas decor is the fresh garland 

I hang over the doorway into our breakfast nook just like the photo.

I hope to post some photos of festive apartment soon.

xo

{photo from Libby Brittain}

Christmas Wish List

This year my wish list is a little practical.  

Things that I can't justify splurging on myself but I could actually use.  

Below are the links to everything on my wish list but more than anything 

I want a joyous holiday season with my family and friends.  

Its what matters most to me.  

I hope you enjoy!

1. This watch is so pretty.  

I'm not usually a watch person but this one is gorgeous!

2. This coral sweater is sure to brighten up a grey winter day

3. Slippers.  My feet get cold and these would be sure to keep them toasty.

4. A new hairdryer that won't dry my hair out.  

I love my mom's and look forward to using it each time I visit home.

5. This colorful necklace is definitely on the top of my list.  

I love everything about it!

6. A camel colored coat.  With a belt.  

This one fits the exact description of what I've been searching for... 

at a price I can totally get behind.

7. A monogrammed pajama shirt.

8. This pretty candle.  

Wouldn't this just glow in a dim room?!

9. This amazing perfume.

xo

Holiday Sparkle

With a couple weddings and few holiday parties

I am in the market for something sweet and sparkly to wear. 

Below are some of my favorite holiday picks from ModCloth.

Do you  have any favorite holiday dresses?

Dresses found here: 1   2   3   4    5   6

{photo above from Patterson Maker}