1 – TARGET GIFTS
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Happy Saturday! Time for Saturday 6 and it’s a long one so grab a snack! I’ll bring the drink. :)
I shared this cute tree beverage dispenser in my last post but wanted to show a couple ways I’m going to use it! Perfect for lemonade or punch for holiday parties.
I also shared this cute sleigh serving board.
So cute to use at a party holding cheese and crackers or some holiday cookies!
This is how I’m going to give them as gifts this year.. just wrap some crackers and cheese inside!
They also make cute holiday decor. Perfect to hold these fun
I fell hard for last year. I was so happy to see them back again this year!
A few other inexpensive items I picked up for gifts! The plaid potholders I might have to keep for myself and isn’t the tree rolling pin adorable!?
2 – CUTE WREATHS
My small wreaths are still in stock!
I want to share a couple of other options.. there are so many cute small wreaths in stock right now but they won’t be for long!
This is another cedar wreath from Amazon I’m loving! It’s so realistic and beautiful. I snapped this pic next to a lot of light.. it’s not actually this bright of a green! It matches all of my garland perfectly just like the small wreath above.
3 – ADVENT CALENDARS
Amazon Advent Calendars (Beauty Blast & Emotional Support Pals)
I shared so many fun Advent calendar options in this post and got several emails asking which 3 I bought for my kids so here you go. :) Ellie loves trying new make-up/beauty products, Kole loves stuff animals (we’re all fans of the emotional support pals!) and of course.. Gilmore Girls for Ad.
All things Stars Hollow..so much fun! I want my own Gilmore Girls Advent Calendar so I decided that I’ll just have Ad open hers when she’s FaceTiming me each day. Problem solved. Ha.
4 – THROW
This throw is heaven on earth! I bought the cream throw a few months ago and Kenny and I both want it every night (always a race to sit down first and take it!) so I finally bought the other color. Problem solved! It’s so warm and cozy and soft and would make a great holiday gift too!
5 – TREES
Vintage Tree Wall Art/11×14 Frame
I ordered this beautiful tree print and frame for shelf decor for the holidays. I love it so much!
This picture shows the size better. I got the 11×14 but it also comes in an 8×10.
Speaking of trees! I just set up these 3 trees on my stair landing today and couldn’t love them more! I still need to fix the cord situation and put a tree skirt/blanket around them, but I love them so much I wanted to share them before they sell out! I ordered one more of the largest size for Kole’s bedroom. Perfect for kids’ room because they are so slim and can fit in tight spaces! The flocked version are selling fast! You can find them here.
Faux Cedar Garland/Norfolk Pine Garland
I snapped this after I took the tree picture to show you the MESS I’m in right now! Yikes.. hoping to have all of my garland up by the end of this weekend. I have to keep reminding myself that Christmas decorating is a marathon.. not a sprint. :)
6 – DEER VALLEY
Wrapping things up with a photo dump from our quick trip to Deer Valley last weekend! We went with friends and the 4 of us were only there for 2 nights and check out our luggage! Husbands flew in from other places (work trips) so my friend Michelle and I had extra suitcases for them for the trip. That and the fact that I’m a chronic over packer resulted in a car that looked like we were staying for two weeks!
We were cracking up at how squished we were in the elevator with so much luggage. Ha.
But I was happy I packed ALL the things because soon after we arrived it snowed! The first legit Deer Valley snow of the season and I love that we were there for it. This was the view from our cabin and it was so beautiful!
Cozy inside.
Treat bowl is a must!
So is a hot tub. Even more fun when it’s so cold outside!
We stayed up so late talking the first night so we slept in Saturday and by the time we left to go on a little drive the snow had melted and it was the most beautiful fall day!
I feel so lucky that we got to experience both winter and fall in one trip!
We’re seasonally deprived at our house. ;)
We spent most of the day in downtown Park City enjoying the weather and the shops and food.
Nothing like a good book store in the fall.
Arhaus holiday inspo!
It was a beautiful day! Cold! But beautiful.
{aritzia super puff shorty in taupe/super puff bag}
I stayed so warm in my beloved Aritzia coat! If you need a good coat for the season their Super Puffs are the best. Stylish and so warm!
{aritzia puffers/super puff bag}
I went down a size. Love all of the styles and colors they have!
For dinner we went to Grappa of course.
I get too excited about this salad. Ha.
My favorite restaurant.. have I told you that before? ;) It looks so cute lit up at night! It was the perfect ending to such a fun day.
We had time for a morning hike Sunday before we had to head to the airport and the mountains were so beautiful! We were excited to show our friends this trail we love. Definitely our happy place. :)
Grateful for these 2. We always joke that it doesn’t matter where we go.. we know it will be a good time when the 4 of us are together!
Couple time, friend time, snow and fall leaves.. plus a hot tub and Grappa.
And a substantial treat bowl.
It was a good weekend indeed. :)
I so hope you enjoy yours!
Such beautiful ideas for Christmas! I always look forward to each and everyone of your blogs! In the picture with the red sled and crackers you have your gold tray styled in the background. Where did you get the small picture on the tray and are the bottlebrush trees from Target?
Oh so kind of you Katie! Thank you! That made my day. :) Yes! Bottlebrush trees are from Target and the picture is too! It’s the silver bells wall art I shared in this recent post:
https://www.thesunnysideupblog.com/2024/10/target-christmas-decor-gift-ideas/
(right under the picture of the green bowl!) The trees are also linked in that post. :)
Erin,
Love the photo dump. The best! Deer valley looks superb! The photos are so good! iPhone photos? My iPhone does not get photos like that! The cabin-adorable! That fireplace and the broken-in leather sofa! Log cabin walls!
I always enjoy your “slice of life” posts the most. I think THAT is what put you on the map!
BTW, I’m ordering the tree print in a frame. The smaller size to prop on one of my family room shelves!
Oh you are too kind Sherri! Thank you! So happy you like the “slice of life” pics! That makes me so happy to hear. And yes! All iPhone pics! I really think they look good just because Deer Valley is so beautiful right now! Every place you turn looks picture perfect there in the fall. I hope you love the tree print too! It’s so cute! The frame I ordered separately.. did you see that? I think the frame I ordered goes perfectly with it and was on sale (last I checked!). xo
Where would you recommend to stay there? We often go up for soccer tournaments and should stay on for a few extra days. Thank you!
Hi Jo! We just used VRBO to find the cabin we stayed at this time (same last summer.. we stayed at a larger cabin we found on-line for that trip). Usually we stay at the Mountainside Marriott in Park City. We’ve stayed at lots of different rentals and have loved every place we’ve stayed so I would just look for something with good reviews on VRBO or try the Marriott Mountainside.. we love it there! What a fun spot to head for soccer tournaments! Definitely take advantage and make a trip out of it next time. :)
Hi Erin! Love all you gift ideas and seeing all the photos from your vacation 🫶
I was wondering about the target faux fur throw, does it shed it all? It is exactly what I am looking for and the price can’t be beat!
Cheers!
Katrina
Thank you so much Katrina! So sweet of you. Oh my word.. that throw! I’m obsessed with it! It doesn’t shed at all and is seriously so comfy and soft! Feels like the throws at PB for over $100. I know you will love it! :)