i hope you all have a wonderful holiday with your families and friends...
be back next week with loads to share.
xoxo
Thursday, December 23, 2010
merry, merry!
i hope you all have a wonderful holiday with your families and friends...
be back next week with loads to share.
xoxo
home for the holidays
... a snap a day, through the season, of a festive corner of our home...
one of my MOST favorite
family traditions
is that every year on christmas eve
while eating fondue by the fire
we open one gift.
an ornament
that has to do with something we have done that year...
this was from the year i learned to surf.
(and no, i couldn't hang ten that first year. i still can't... someday?)
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
home for the holidays
... a snap a day, throughout the season, of a festive corner of our home...
(i know, i owe a couple pictures... more to come today!)
let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
is there anything better than a white christmas?!
i really don't think so...
and here in new england, it looks like we will have just that!
the first true blanketing of the season is here
inspiring me to pull on the chunky knits
and cuddle up in bed
while visions of sugarplums
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
nellie's favorite treats
my mom always jokes that nellie has more friends than most humans.
it's true... she is one social dog!
she wanted to do something special for all her besties
so this weekend we baked up a batch of treats made from all her favorite things...
organic peanut butter, apples, carrots and cranberries are added to the mix
(nellie begs to lick the bowl, just like a kid!)
(nellie begs to lick the bowl, just like a kid!)
they smell goodso best to cut with a bone cookie cutter just for clarification!
here is our recipe:
i picked up these martha stewart gift boxes on sale at jo-ann's
and they are the perfect size for a dozen or so treats
martha makes it so easy- labels, ribbon and parchment squares included!
and they are the perfect size for a dozen or so treats
martha makes it so easy- labels, ribbon and parchment squares included!
boxed and ready to be delivered!
make up a batch and let me know what your pooch thinks!
holiday greens
while in little compton for my birthday weekend
we stopped into peckham's during their annual holiday party
peckham's green house is always loaded with the most gorgeous plants and garden goods...
during the holiday season it is one of the most inspiring places
bursting with poinsettias
house-made wreaths
festive pots, tree ornaments and paperwhites
i love filling my home with greens and forced bulbs
especially in winter
when the view out your window seems bare, gray and frozen!
Friday, December 17, 2010
home for the holidays
... a snap a day, throughout the season, of a festive corner of our home...
waiting for the mailman's daily visit
to bring a new batch of cards
from family and friends
during the holidays!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
home for the holidays
... a snap a day, through the season, of a festive corner of our home...
(yes, the reindeer's antler was mauled by the cat)
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
eye candy
just a little something to get you through the week...
wow.
yes, i will be seeing blue valentine. you?
home for the holidays
i am getting so into holiday decorating this year...
SUCH a thrill with our own home to spice up!
i am going to try and post a little snapshot everyday
throughout the season
from a corner of our house...
this is my most favorite holiday decoration
a tiny little carved wood creche
every year when i unwrap it, childhood christmas memories flood right back
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
girl crush: reese
love. love. love. her
(though, personally, i would have stuck with jake)
and her personal style is SO good-
the chambray, rolled boyfriend jeans, aviators, hats
cowboy boots with skirts, accessories that pop...
nails it every.time.
Monday, December 13, 2010
early december
the beginning of this month
has been an amazing whirlwind
of birthday celebrations
holiday preparations
gatherings with friends
and travel...
my birthday seemed to go on and on this year...
my friends and family have made me feel incredibly loved
and i really don't think i have enjoyed turning another year older since i was twelve!
it all started in little compton...
my parents joined us for a few relaxing nights at my in-law's gorgeous home.
we got right into the spirit by creating swags and wreaths- this has become an annual tradition!
my mom-in-law had all the cuttings ready to go!
i had found a fun wall pocket at christmas tree shop
daddio creating a simple, stunning juniper wreath
my festive creation hangs next to our front door!
what a wonderful way to start the month and get in the holiday spirit...
Thursday, December 9, 2010
quick gift guide
we've decided to do a good-old yankee swap this year for family gift giving
(each person brings a $50 gift)
which has been a fun shopping challenge
and should make for an even funnier christmas morning!
i put together this collection
of what i would have, could have gifted to my loved ones...
****
craft books for my sister
the better sweater for daddio
nellie will get her favorite toy
mom loves bling
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
oh! happy day!
cake
"For her birthday she wanted two things: a raspberry cake and a string of pearls."
ooooh, golly!
"Her vision of heaven involved copious amounts of buttercream frosting."
...
"The other guests had long since left but there they were, slowly savoring another piece of cake until the last crumb was gone."
love love love!
Monday, November 29, 2010
words for the week
starting a new series today...
a weekly quote.
so, in honor of my last weekend of waitressing for the season:
i am excited to dig into my "quote book" started in high school
and rediscover some old faves!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
rikshaw's gift guide
catherine from rikshaw design
invited me back this year for her annual gift-guide round up...
for sprucing up our home for the holidays!
giving thanks
what a wonderful, joyful weekend
stuffed full of
...
family
food
laughter
beach walks
friends
projects
and
love
...
so VERY much to be thankful for
and
thanks to YOU
i do so love sharing in this space.
xoxo
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
29 wishes
i cannot believe my 29th birthday is a little more than a week away...
i little scary to be entering my last year of my twenties, i have to say.
here is my list of wishes, needs and dreams.
many, not so glamourous, but as a new homeowner
with a to-do list a mile long
this is what is on my mind!
others are truly "in my dreams"
but that's allowed, right!?!
...
canon 5d * my signature nude: sandy beach * kate's favorites * a couch!
organic king size mattress * gold toms * polka dot love * letterpress for 2011
a pantry full of glass jars * a perfect collection of classics * nellie for my charm bracelet * stylish hoodie
new contessa * no, not glamourous but needed! * king cases * riding boots
wallpaper for our entryway (3 rolls) * two sconces * yoga tank * first home charm
roller shades for the kitchen * easy eco ambiance * garbage disposal, installed
cashmere leggings * eyelash curler
Monday, November 22, 2010
what a tangled web we weave
OH, my...
hilarious!
reid and i thoroughly enjoyed this.
i so often crave the simplicity of a life
before the world wide web and social networking sites...
found on the english muse
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
beautiful little fool
i was thrilled to hear that
was chosen to portray daisy
in baz luhrmann's
without a doubt
my most favorite book
of my most favorite class
the memories are still
SO rich-
junior year of boarding school
ms. hannay's english
i would literally run down the walkways and into
the school building
in anticipation of our discussions
of the assigned reading...
what book made you fall deep in love with reading?
girl crush: gwyneth
i am the first to admit
i've totally had a girl crush on gwyneth since the early days
and i know, at times she come across as a total snob in interviews
and some films have been less than stellar...
but last night
on glee...
she nailed it.
and my heart sang a little.
did you watch?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
