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?)

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

dance in my head!


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home for the holidays

... a snap a day, through the season, of a festive corner of our home...

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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!)

they smell good
so 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!

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!

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

is truly one of my very favorite things

during the holidays!

friday faves

check out my winter favorites

featured today

on my favorite things!

thanks for having me, molly + danyelle!

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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)

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

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.

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from my fortune cookie....

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...

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!

but when putting together my guide for rikshaw

i put together this collection

of what i would have, could have gifted to my loved ones...

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craft books for my sister

the better sweater for daddio

nellie will get her favorite toy

inspiration in a mug for a great friend

a kindle cover for reid

mom loves bling

cozy slipper socks for the kiddos

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determined to make this last year of my twenties count.

via here + here

trash tv

ooooh! baby......

bring. it. on.

(yes, i watch the bachelor. and i'm proud.)

oh! happy day!

our wedding photos are being featured on the vera wang blog today!

what a fun birthday surprise...

thanks amanda! xoxo

cake

"For her birthday she wanted two things: a raspberry cake and a string of pearls."

ooooh, golly!

paul ferney's let them eat cake paintings

are now available as prints!

"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!