What She Wore: Christmas Edition

HER

 I always feel like I don't know what to wear and during this time of year I feel like the pressure is on.  Between Christmas and New Years I could lose it.  They are so close together you have to plan for both at the same time.  And if you are like me, I get tired of my clothes every once in a while.  Well this year I made sure to have options!

So what did I decided to wear for Christmas?  

When shopping on Black Friday I found the perfect top at J.Crew. I knew right then and there I was going to wear it for Christmas. Check that off the list!

Here is what I wore. 

  This top was perfect for the day.  J.Crew saves the day once again.

My family and I had a wonderful Christmas. I hope you all did as well. 

Now all I have to worry about is New Years because lets face it, I still am not sure what I'm going to do or wear this year.

What He Wore: Christmas Edition

HIM

Well Christmas is the time of year for cords with embroidered trees, or Santa hats, or even candy canes.  It is that time of year for plaids and bow ties. It is the time of year to go all out on your outfit because it is the holidays.

You can't go wrong with the simple sweater, cords, tie and button down.  And for this year that is what I decided to go with for Christmas.

 Classic green cords for the holiday festive side, followed up with a crisp white button down and plaid tie, topped off with a Polo sweater.

 It all comes together with a Makers and Ginger.

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday.

Christmas Time

 

 

 

 

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Ribbon Tree Decoration

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Are you looking for a wonderful Christmas craft for your home during these colder nights?  I have found an easy, cute, fun craft that doesn't need many supplies.  This ribbon tree is great for the holidays and looks cute.

What you will need:

Styrofoam Cone

Pins

Ribbons

Scissors

First figure out the length of the ribbon you would like to use for the tree.  I made these on the smaller size.  It would be fun to make a set of three trees with all different lengths.

After you cut your ribbons to the desired length you can start to apply to the cone.

Wrap the ribbon to make a loop and stick the pin through the top and place on the cone.  For the first row, make sure the ribbons match up with the bottom of the cone.

After the first row continue up overlapping the ribbon not to see the pins.

Once completed you will have a ribbon tree!

I added a star to the top of this one and used glue for the top row so there would be no pins showing.  I had so much fun putting this together.  I may make more with the different ribbon lengths.

Enjoy! Have fun crafting. 

Gift Wrapping

HER

It is that time of year when wrapping presents is a must.  I love to wrap and like I have said before I love paper products, so wrapping paper is a weakness for me.  I love to buy cute wrapping paper.  Is that a bad thing?

I usually keep my wrapping basic.  Wrapped, bow, and tag.  That is all I really do.  Take a look at some of my favorite paper for this year.

I am a big fan of brown kraft paper.  I love that you can use it for anything and make it your own.  You can write messages on the gift itself or add fun bows when using the basic brown kraft paper.  Just let the creativity flow!

Plaid! Perfection tied with twine.

 

This is my first gift wrapped.  So exciting!!  I can't wait to have them all together to give out.

Just love this time of year!

Wist List

HER
 Now that Thanksgiving is over, we can move on to Christmas.  I love this time of year!  The lights, gifts, family, and friends all make this time of year something special.  Even though I hate the cold, this time of year is something I look forward to.  I just love to see the looks on people's faces when they open gifts.  The happiness is everywhere.

I figured I would share some of the items on my wish list.

1. Tory Burch Thea Tote

2. Some more of Alex and Ani Charm Bracelets

3. Tassel Bracelets

4.  Haute Blow Dry Bar Gift Card

5.  Monogrammed paper cocktail napkins

There are a few other items I have my eye on, but to be honest, I really like running around trying to find the best gifts for other people in my family.  I have already checked some of the harder people off my list! 

But they will have to wait and see!

I usually have a list of everyone I need to buy for and a list of ideas.  I can't wait to see what else I find for people during this time of year.

 Have fun shopping around! 

Train Garden Tradition

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The trains are up and running at The Shops at Kenilworth Mall.  Every year a team of men put together an amazingly detailed train garden that draws a crowd during the holidays.  These men start before Thanksgiving in order to get everything together in time for the little ones to enjoy while visiting Santa.

I believe this is one of the best times at Kenilworth.  Having the trains and Santa at the mall just make that Italian Gardens pizza taste even better!  

This time of year is so magical for the little ones.  I remember my times at Kenilworth and looking at the trains.  All their hard work and details really do pay off because of the joy it brings to the people.

If you have never been to see these trains you have to stop into the mall.  Every year they add new and exciting things to the garden.  You never know what you are going to see!

You can look at the trains a couple times because you will see something new each time.

From one end to another you will enjoy the trains.  There are interactive buttons for the little ones to push making trains moves or helicopters fly.

The details are perfect.  These men truly pay attention.  Each figure is placed in a certain spot bringing together the whole garden.  They want everyone to have a great experience.

  

Just love the little downtown area with the stadiums and the row houses.  How cute! 

If you have little ones it is a perfect outing.  Trains and pizza, you can't go wrong.  Then, you can go up stairs and visit with Santa.

Have fun planning your holiday activities or taking part in the traditions.

 

Christmas Shopping

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With Christmas right around the corner I feel the pressure of getting ready for the holidays.  I have already started my Christmas list (more to come on that) and I have already started my Christmas shopping.  So far I have something for my mom, mother-in-law, and a good friend of mine.  I think that is a pretty good start.  

All the Christmas items in every store have distracted me.  Target is the worst for me.  I mean Target is hard enough for me to walk through without buying something I don't really need, but now with the Christmas stuff, forget it.  Just the other day I was buying wrapping paper, tags, lights, and a fox with a hat and a scarf!  What is going on?  I have to get through Thanksgiving first!

But how cute are these things?

 Can't wait to put this little fox out for the holidays!

These Can-O-Tags are great during this busy time of year.  I get them every year because they are so practical.  

Saved the best for last.  I am in love with these lantern lights.  They are so cute!

I had to have these and I can't wait to put them up.  I guess you could say I am in the holiday mood.

All of these items where picked up at Target.  Holiday decorations are so fun to look at and in my case purchase. 

Do you have some favorite holiday items?  Are you excited for the holidays?