Christmas Wish List

{Slippers}

{Wii Zumba 2}

 {DSLR Camera}

{Cognac Leather Gloves}

{Scrabble Magnet Set}

This year I wasn't really sure what I wanted for Christmas which is probably a good thing.  But I managed to come up with a few things to ask for, and granted some of these items (like the camera) are unlikely to be gifted to me, a girl can dream right?  What's on your holiday wish list this year?

Society Social Bar Cart

{The Sedgewick}

{The Double}

My boyfriend and I have been wanting a bar cart for our apartment for awhile.  So when I saw that Society Social had some great options, I immediately started picturing one in my home.  There are about six different options to choose from, but the two above are my favorite.  It'll be awhile until I can purchase one of them, but they're fun to imagine hosting parties!

Outfit Crush (a day late)

{I am Khatu}

Not sure if I was the only person having Blogger trouble yesterday, but I got a scary warning about malware when I logged in yesterday.  I'm glad it's back to normal today, and now I can share this cute outfit with everyone.  

Khatu's outfit is perfect for the suprising dry weather we have had in Portland the past few days.  The number of layers make it more appropriate for the colder weather, and still super cute.  I love the idea of wearing two coordinating plaid button-ups together, and of course a cargo jacket is lovely too! 

Rue :: Anniversary Issue

{Rue Magazine}

After a busy weekend, and start to the week, I'm excited to dig into the latest issue of Rue Magazine tonight.  I also can't wait to see the rest of Bri's loft, because from the preview on her blog it looks like it's amazingly decorated!

Happy Tuesday!

Blazer Re-Do

{Rit Dye}

Has anyone ever used Rit Clothing Dye? I have a khaki cloth blazer that I never wear because I don't like the color close to my face, but everything else about the blazer is cute.  I was considering dying it red or something darker, but am a little hesitant to try it out.  Any encouraging words/advice you can send my way would be greatly appreciated!

Fill in the Blank Friday

{The Little Things We Do}

1.   The holiday season is my favorite. It's a time to surround yourself with your friends and family, and drive around looking at Christmas lights. 

2.   Snow makes me happy if I don't have anywhere to go.  I really don't like driving in the snow, and Portland has too many hills to go anywhere.  If I was at a cabin in the snow, I would love it so much more!

3.  The best comfort food to eat when it's cold out is soup and spaghetti and meatballs.  This week I have had some type of soup everyday, and I'm happy to say that all but one have been homemade. 

4. Winter is the best time for eating all of the food that I never want to eat during the warmer months.  I love any excuse to use the oven, since I live in a drafty apartment so the extra warmth is great! 

5.  I can hardly wait for the first (hopefully annual) friend Christmas party that's next weekend! Miss you pals!

6.  When it comes to holiday gifts I prefer to give presents that I know someone will get a lot of use.  This year I'm making a few more DIY gifts too which I'm excited about.  

7.  If I were to rate my excitement about the holiday season on a scale from 1-10, I would say I am at about a 10.  I absolutely love everything about it,  right now I have two Christmas trees that I'll be decorating and maybe a third.  It's one of my most favorite things every year! 

Happy Weekend!!

Tree Accessories

{Double Glass Sphere}

{Glitter Glass Snowflake}

{Striped Jolly}

This probably isn't the first time, and most likely not the last time that I'll talk about how much I love decorating for Christmas on the blog.  Each year, for as long as I can remember, my brother and I have been able to pick out a new ornament from our parents.  It's something that I look forward to every year, and I choose carefully. In the beginning, I'm sure I wasn't as thoughtful with my choices, but now I think about how long I want the ornament, and want it to be timeless.  I hope that you enjoy a few of my picks!