Merry Everything

Well I am off to Ohio to celebrate Christmas with my family. I hope you all have an amazing holiday! 

I will be back in a week with some festive recaps of my holiday.

xo,

A Thought for Thursday

xo,

Wednesday Wish List for Him

This week I have decided to share some of my holiday gift ideas for the man in your life....

Take a look...

Brooks Brothers cotton sweater / Tag Heuer watch / Baccarat crystal jewelry / Ray-Ban ray ban / Woolrich beanie hat / BEATS BY DRE Studio Headphones / Burberry perfume, $91

What do you think? Any other ideas for that special someone?

xo,

Swing Life Away

I want a swing...who wants to get me one for Christmas? (and then give me an addition to my tiny apt so I can have some place to put it?) 

I mean seriously...how can you not want something like this...

I honestly think I would be very happy curling up with a book and a blanket in one of these bad boys.

Who's with me?

xo,

Weekend Recap

This weekend was a blast! I had so much fun hosting a festive holiday shindig Friday night. It was great having all of our friends over to celebrate the holidays! Here is a little glimpse into the party:

fun napkins:

green solo cups with adorable red bows on them:

fun drink stirrers:

berries and candles made for some great decor:

someone special to celebrate the night with:

best friends:

a relaxing Saturday night after Friday fun:

I hope you all had a great weekend! 

Happy Monday!

xo,

Friday (Festive) Favorites

Tonight I am having some friends over for a little holiday celebration! I can't wait! I love Christmas and I love throwing parties and spending time with my lovely friends and when  I can do all three of those things together I am like a kid on Christmas morning. I love spending the day decorating and cooking and I can't wait for tonight! 

Here are some of my holiday favorites that serve as inspiration for tonight's little shindig:

Favorite Holiday Snack:

"Puppy Chow" aka "Muddy Buddies"

Favorite Food to Decorate:

Cookies!

Favorite Appetizer (for any occasion):

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Favorite Floraly Decor:

Berries!

Favorite Inspirational Interior:

All White, duh

Favorite Cocktail:

Rock Candy and Champagne...tip, the rock candy can work in mixed drinks as well. It is a great stirrer! 

Favorite Hostess Outfit:

Something I can dance in:)

I hope you all have an amazing weekend! I will be sure to take lots of pictures and update you on Monday.

xo,

A Thought for Thursday

xo,

Wednesday Wish List: Mom

This Wednesday I wanted to share some of my holiday gifting ideas for my mom with you all! 

Take a look...

Love knot jewelry / Round Scalloped Bone Picture Frame / Kate Spade New York 'larabee Dot Fête - Mini' Champagne Saucer (Set Of... / Diptyque Baies Scented Candle / Barneys New York Python-Embossed 2013 Pocket Day Planner / Diptyque Olene (EDT, 100ml), $115

What do you think I should go with? I love all of these ideas and am not totally sure what I should go with for my mom this year...thoughts?

xo,

A Little Touch of White

It comes as no shock to any of you that I love white interior spaces. Below are some of my favorite white accents that I have recently found on Pinterest:

white couch= amazing, white mirror= beautiful, white side table + lamp= gorgeous

loving this white venetian mirror

white marble is a favorite

white clock, marble + candle= perfection

white flowers

What's your favorite white accent?

xo,

Manic Monday

I have had a lot of changes going on in my life the past few weeks. I am trying to make some decision as to which direction my life is going to go now and at times it's all a little stressful. So today I plan on wrapping myself up in a big blanket, watching some episodes of revenge and drinking some hot cocoa. It is finally feeling a little colder here in Chicago, which hopefully means some snow is soon approaching. 

I hope you all had a lovely weekend. No recap here. Just some down town with some special people. 

xo,

Friday Favorites

 Favorite Outfit: Comfy, Giant Sweater

Favorite Interior: All White Office...I'm in love....

Favorite Jewelry Inspiration:

Going to have to make these this weekend....I'll post later:)

Favorite Holiday Dress Inspiration:

well, everything Brooklyn Decker wears is amazing...

Favorite Day Dream:

...on the beach with someone special...

Favorite Holiday Party Idea:

Where can I get these??

What's your favorite this week??

Have a lovely weekend everyone!!

xo,

A Thought for Thursday

xo,

Wednesday Wish List

With the holidays right around the corner I have been doing a little gift shopping here and there for everyone special in my life. I have quite a few people in my life that I need to get gifts for this year and most of them are ladies. With five sisters, a mom, stepmom and a few friends it isn't always easy to find individually perfect gifts for everyone. 

Here are a few ideas that I have come up with over the past few weeks....

Loose top / Oasis glitter handbag, $48 / Dogeared cross pendant necklace / Kate Spade studded jewelry / Topshop knit beanie / Stella McCartney sunglasses / Burberry belt / Michael Kors , $77

What would you love to get as a gift?

xo,

Natural Pieces

I have been loving these natural interior pieces. I love the the way these interiors incorporate wood pieces into their spaces in such a beautiful way!

Which piece would you add to your home?

xo,

Catching Up

I am sorry for falling off the face of the earth for the past week and a half. I have had a lot going on and had to put the blog on the back burner. Here are some highlights that have been going on in my life the past week or so....

A lovely Thanksgiving with my family:

Some fun moments with my sister:

Laughs with my mom and sister:

An amazing feast:

Fun holiday/ housewarming parties:

Good times with great friends:) 

 Relaxing moments watching revenge and catching up on Pinterest:

How has your past week been?

 I can't believe it's December already! Where has the time gone?

xo,