Christmas Gift Wrap

Happy Saturday! Just a few days until Christmas Eve! I hope you’re feeling calm and mostly ready vs. exhausted and scrambling. I’ve had both kinds of Decembers and newsflash.. the first is better. ;) I’m feeling better than some years just because I actually started my wrapping early! (Love this cute paper!) I just ordered a few last minute gifts from Amazon for the kids and I still have more to wrap, but I’m hoping to knock it out this weekend so that I’m not up all night on Christmas Eve.

If you still need a few gifts that ship fast check the links below for some ideas!

GIFTS WE HAVE & LOVE

GIFTS FOR TEENS

AMAZON DEALS

Planners

A planner makes a lovely gift! Especially for planner nerds like me. :) I’m ready for 2025 with my cute little to-do notebook I’m loving and this simple desk calendar. I’m so visual that even though we keep all of the day to day stuff on our phone calendar I like to see big picture things like trips and events laid out in front of me on paper.

Before we talk more about 2025 (and all things planning and organizing!) I’m sharing a few more pics of my Christmas decor this year! I’ve added spaces I’ve already shared also so that everything is here in this one big 2024 Christmas home tour post. Apologies in advance for so many pictures! This would be a good time to grab some popcorn. :)

Come on in! Happy to have you over. :)

Similar Wreath, Similar Urn Filler, Concrete Planter, Let it Snow Mat

dana console /similar option – black console rattan shelf / Santorini Urn / Willow Branches (similar here) / wooden book display / Wooden Dough Bowl /

Faux Cedar Stems / Pine Branches

A lot of the holiday items are on sale! Some are sold out.. I linked what I could! Still loving this console table so much.

Wooden Dough Bowl / Faux Cedar Stems / Pine Branches

roll arm sofa / similar velvet green pillow / payton floor lamp / woodhouse iron chandelier / cascade rug

I usually decorate my front living room whimsical with traditional red, but decided to mix it up and keep it simple this year with warm neutrals.

tree pillow / similar tree pillow here & here / similar velvet green pillow / brown sweater knit blanket

payton floor lamp

norway 9′ tree / clip on candles /gold bead garland / rizzo textured ball ornaments / gold tree topper

I used a lot of the same ornaments on this tree that I used in my family room last year. It’s hard to photograph against this window during the day but sparkles so pretty at night with the candles glowing!

Velvet Pillows / Pillow Insert

Velvet Pillows / Pillow Insert

arched metal floor mirror

I added garland to our hallway mirror this year too and love how it turned out! I just used small command hooks to hold it at the top. Next year I’ll try to do a better job showing how I attach everything. I was scrambling to get my decor up fast because I had my holiday party so early before Thanksgiving this year and ran out of time!

Love this view of the mirror and garland down the hall from my office door. :)

arched metal floor mirror

A few more pics with lights on..

The slim trees I put in pots are my favorite new addition this year! Perfect for tight corners.

Love the mini wreaths on the hall molding too!

wool jute rug / similar table / similar pendants

A few pics of our dining room..

sideboard table / sunken treasure art / stetson table lamps

{Faux Fur Table Runner,Green Napkins, Tree Plates, Green Plates, Woven Placemats, Similar Gold Flatware, Gold Trees, Medium Glass Tree, Large Glass Tree, Velvet Trees, 7 1/2″ Gold House, 8″ Gold House, Flameless Taper Candles (on sale!), Tea Lights}

Table decor.. I love just having this always set up and ready to go for dining with family or friends in December!

{Faux Fur Table Runner,Green Napkins, Tree Plates, Green Plates, Woven Placemats, Similar Gold Flatware, Gold Trees, Medium Glass Tree, Large Glass Tree, Velvet Trees, 7 1/2″ Gold House, 8″ Gold House, Flameless Candles, Tea Lights}

Christmas Kitchen

All kitchen sources are linked in this post!

{Faux Cedar Garland, Similar Cedar Garland, Norfolk Pine Garland, Jeweled Snowflake Ornaments, Waffle Dish Towel, Lit Birch Trees, Realistic Faux Snow, 7 1/2″ Gold House, 8″ Gold House, Brass Candle Holders, Flameless Taper Candles}

My favorite spot every December. :)

Christmas Family Room

Family room sources are linked above! Bring on the bows. :)

Christmas Family Room

Christmas Family Room

 Candle Lanterns / Christmas Wall Prints / Pre-Lit Tree, (Similar Tree HERE & HERE) / Planter Pot

Couldn’t love these candles on our stairs more! I know if I ever want to mix things up in future years they will be perfect in so many spots – inside or outside!

Candle Lanterns / Christmas Wall Art Prints / 11 x 14 Wood Picture Frames / 8 x 10 Wood Picture Frames /Picture Hanging Strips / Christmas Wall Prints / Similar Cedar Garland / Velvet Ribbon

Gallery wall is staying up through January and then I’ll just switch the pictures out for something that feels like spring!

Pre-Lit Tree, (Similar Tree HERE & HERE), Similar Planter Pot

A few office pics..

Woven Counter Stools

Paper Garland, Snowflake Garland, Oak & Linen Memo Board

Jute Rope Tree / Similar HERE & HERE / Green Velvet Pillow

It wouldn’t be December without our Santa pics. :)

Pre-Lit Tree, (Similar Tree HERE & HERE), Similar Planter Pot

Bead Garland

Our past Christmas cards are hanging on this side of the door and I’m going to hang friend and family cards on the other side in the mudroom. I’ll share that soon. I need to snap pics of the mudroom still and I didn’t add the bathroom and bedrooms! Never enough time. :) I hope you enjoyed the Christmas home tour this year! Have the best weekend! I know there are always so many last minute to-do’s. This season flies by so quickly.. I hope you are finding moments to just enjoy and soak it all in too!

I can’t wait to watch Rudolph this weekend. :)

1 – NIGHT KITCHEN WINDOW

{Faux Cedar Garland, Similar Cedar Garland, Norfolk Pine Garland, Jeweled Snowflake Ornaments, Waffle Dish Towel, Lit Birch Trees, Realistic Faux Snow, 7 1/2″ Gold House, 8″ Gold House, Brass Candle Holders, Flameless Taper Candles}

Happy Saturday! Can you believe we are 10 days away from Christmas Eve!? Is it just me or is December flying by way too quickly? I really need this month to be 3 months long. At least! It just feels like too much to cram into such a short time period! Here’s to making the most of the next 10 days!

I’m sharing a fun round-up today and kicking things off with my beloved kitchen window at night!

I kept it pretty simple this year with just my birch trees, the cutest little mercury houses and candles. Always a favorite spot during the holidays and the only time of year I don’t dread washing the pots and pans. :)

{Faux Cedar Garland, Norfolk Pine Garland, Jeweled Snowflake Ornaments, Waffle Dish Towel, Lit Birch Trees, Realistic Faux Snow, 7 1/2″ Gold House, 8″ Gold House, Brass Candle Holders, Flameless Taper Candles}

My cedar garland sold out but the norfolk garland is over 60% off and just $20 a strand! Smart time to pick some up for next year. Candles and snowflakes are also on sale!

2 – GIFT IDEAS

{Green Socks, Clean Skin Towels, Faux Fur Blanket}

A few fun gifts I’ve shared before that are favorites around here.. coziest sock slippers!

{Green Socks, Clean Skin Towels, Faux Fur Blanket, Lip Balm, Flameless Lighter, Olaplex No. 7, Sleep Mask, Lip Oil Duo}

Olaplex bonding oil is a staple for me and my girls and makes a perfect stocking stuffer!

Faux Fur Blanket

I picked up another blanket for a gift. It’s our family favorite at the moment!

Here is a better shot of it.. the coziest!

I was wrapped up in the white one while we were watching Die Hard the other night. Is it or is it not a Christmas movie? Kenny says no and I say yes.. ha.

{Color Wow, Eyeshadow Palette, Lip Balm, Flameless Lighter, Olaplex No. 7, Sleep Mask, Lip Oil Duo}

Mac eyeshadow palettes always make a fun gift for girls!

Teen Gift Ideas

These are a few more of the cute Target pillows I mentioned last week. I got Kole the taco.. his favorite food! So cute for tween/teen gifts.

Tree Night Light

Kole has been loving his tree night light in the upstairs hallway. He is at that age that he acts like he isn’t into things like this but he still totally is. Ha.

Tape Dispenser

I ordered this to help with gift wrapping this year. Excited to try it! It looks like certain colors will get here before Christmas if you want to try it this year too. I’ll let you know if I love it!

Layla Sneaker

New sneakers for my crew this year and this is the pair Addison and I will be seeing under the tree! LOVE them.

3 – AMAZON TEEN GIFTS/MONEY TREE

Artificial Tree

Ok.. if time is short and you still need teen gifts I updated my teen gift idea Amazon folder with so many fun ideas! Lots of things we have and love along with items I just ordered for this year. :)

You can also go with a gift card/money tree.. always a hit with teens! This tree above is a cute size. I think the flocked version is still in stock. I added a couple of good money tree options in my teen gift folder too! You can check it out here: AMAZON TEEN GIFT IDEAS

Red Clothespins

My cute nieces and nephews with trees from Aunt Erin a while back. I added gift cards and money this time around because I’m tricky like that. :) Love this crew.

4 – TARGET WRAP/SPRING FAVS

I just picked up the cutest gift wrap at Target! This collection from Sugar Paper is adorable. You can see everything I bought in a collection I put together here – Christmas Gift Wrap. I especially love the Night Before Christmas and Fa La La wrapping paper. Too cute! I’m determined to start my gift wrapping early this year so that I’m not up all night on Christmas Eve! I’ll keep you posted on progress. :) 

This flat rattan tray will be perfect for organizing in January (thinking bathroom drawers!) and I love the brass book holder. I use book holders to hold family pictures and art too!  The accent rug is beautiful and will be perfect for my porch when Christmas does finally come down.

This Glaze Ceramic Bowl with handles is so beautiful in person! (Doesn’t look as good on-line but trust me on this one!) I love the texture and size. I might toss some greenery and Christmas ornaments in it just so I can use it now! Perfect for a coffee table.

5 – OFFICE PARTY

We had a party or event every night but Thursday this last week so I’m feeling a little socially drained.. and I’m more of an extrovert.. ha. Hats off to all of the introverts out there during December. I hope you’re hanging in there! ;) My pearl bow purse has been with me every night and was a perfect accessory for Kenny’s office party.

The party was at Petco Park this year and I’m so bummed I didn’t take more pics! It was a really cool venue with a beautiful view. So much fun to catch up with everyone.

Kenny gave his annual speech/toast to all the partners and associates. I haven’t shared a lot about his childhood/background/story.. (maybe someday!) but he has worked incredibly hard to get to where he’s at in his life/career and I’m so proud of him. I always have a proud wife moment when I see him doing his thing at work. Especially knowing how much he cares about his firm and loves his clients and the people he works with.

I was 15 when I met him and we started hanging out (17 in this pic I think?) so I’ve had a front row seat to it all. I still feel like we are this age and deep down about this mature just pretending to be adults. Ha. Us then..

and now. :)

6 – FAVORITE THINGS PARTY

Another fun Favorite Things Party this week and my friend Megan’s house was decked so cute I have to share! How creative is the tree skirt on her porch!?

Everything was red and pink and this was such a gorgeous spread!

Fun wreaths with bows on her cabinet doors!

I also loved this idea for shelves. Pink and red paper in frames really pop and kept the color scheme going throughout her home!

A fun way to display holiday cards!

Her home was beautiful and it was such a fun night! We talked and laughed for hours. Below are the gifts everyone brought. All SO GOOD! I got lots of ideas for my girls and a few things I’m excited to try! Happy shopping and wrapping and partying and enjoying all the December festivities this weekend! And if you’re cozy next to the fire with a good Christmas movie on enjoy that too! My girls come home next week and then that’s exactly what I’m planning to do for the rest of the month! The best. :) I’ll be back soon with some decor I haven’t shared yet. Did I mention December is never long enough?

Maybe next year I’ll start decorating in August.

Kidding! Kind of. ;)

FAVORITE THINGS PARTY GIFT IDEAS:

Happy Sunday! Sharing a fun round-up today and I’m kicking things off with your favorites from the week! If you’re looking for last minute holiday party outfits or something fun to wear for New Year’s Eve I put together some cute options. I’m also sharing recent Amazon orders and deals along with my recent Mcgee & Co order. Yea for a new striped runner coming for my kitchen! So many fun things on sale.. those items are a lot of my Christmas. :) Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Bow Purse

Bow Heels

1 – TWEEN/TEEN GIFT IDEAS

Happy Saturday! How are we doing? December is in full swing and I hope you’re enjoying it even though it’s always such a busy time of year! This week got away from me and I’m definitely feeling a little overwhelmed. I’m going to use today to catch up on house work and random to-do’s so that I can go into next week feeling a little more on top of things. Fingers crossed right? If nothing else I’m at least going to catch up on our laundry!

I’m excited to share some really fun gift ideas with you today! I went to a friend’s Favorite Things party this week and the gifts were so good! More on that at the end of this post. :) First I’m sharing another fun gift basket for a teen! I took this cute bin and used my hot glue gun to glue a red bow on it. The bow is actually a hair clip! I used such a tiny amount of glue on the clip in the back that it will be easy to pull off and use the bow. A cute and easy way to make a bin look a little more festive for gifting!

*{Target Partner/Ad/Affiliate links used}

Teen Gift Ideas

I decided to go with a red theme for this gift basket. Target has the cutest pillows out right now for kids/tweens/teens! Food pillows like a taco, avocado, hot dog and donut (my favorites are all linked here!). I fell hard for the lip pillow and matching notebook and candle so I started with those and then found other red items that I know girls would love. (The cute slipper socks also come in a green and I couldn’t resist picking me up a pair too! They are the coziest.)

Teen Gift Ideas

I put everything in this cute coiled rope basket and love how it turned out! Isn’t the bow cute!? I love giving gifts in bins and baskets that can be used for organizing. Double the gift! You could use this cute bin and bow to hold all sorts of fun Christmas gifts. A wrapping idea for you that isn’t wrapping. I’m clearly a fan. Ha.

2 – TEEN CHRISTMAS BEDROOM

Teen Christmas Bedroom Sources

Speaking of teens.. I had some fun Christmas decor ideas for Addison’s bedroom this year but ran out of time! I’m saving them for next year and ended up decorating her room pretty similar to how I decorated it last year. She loved it so much! I didn’t take new pictures because it’s so similar but I went through my blog post from last year for this space and updated all of the links so you can check out this post if you want to know where things are from. She loves traditional red for Christmas!

Clip On Candles

Remember these fun clip on candles I bought last year? I was so excited to use them again and put them on our living room tree too. (Still need to share that! Next week!)

My kids love them in their bedrooms because they have a remote and you can set them to change colors. They turn red, green, purple, blue..so much fun. I always keep my candles on the warm white setting for my main trees but my kids love the colors. :)

Teen Christmas Bedroom Sources

Target brought back this cute village stocking holder from last year. It lights up so cute! Ellie just wanted a tree in her bedroom (she doesn’t like any extra clutter!) so I kept her room really simple. My girls are so different and I love that about them. They both take after me in different ways. Ellie’s room will stay nice and tidy while Ad is a mess (ha) but Addison wants ALL the decor and loves to do the same activities I do. I’m so excited to get them both back home again! :)

3 – TRIVET TREE

Tree Shaped Trivet Set

Ok.. this tree shaped trivet set is too much fun! Cute decor on its own..

Tree Shaped Trivet Set

and also so handy! Set it on your coffee table to use the trivets as coasters.

Tree Shaped Trivet Set

Or set it in your kitchen for pots and pans or hot plates! It comes in a darker color too. I’ve been using it and loving it the past couple of weeks. I also picked up an extra for a hostess gift this year!

4 – TREE BOARDS

 Large Wood Tree Board / Nesting Tree Trays / Tree Set Board & Spreader / Solid Wood Tree Board / Tree Board & Knife Set / Acacia Wood Board

Speaking of hostess gifts.. my go-to has been a tree board with a dish towel and I’m laughing at the collection I have going on at the moment! Several of these will be gone after parties next week but clearly I have a favorite gift to give this time of year! I’m only slightly predictable. ;)

Geometry Tree Kitchen Towel

This is the cute dish towel I’ve been giving with a tree board. I might have shared this already? I have December brain at the moment so if I did.. I’m sorry. However I’m guessing that you have December brain at the moment too which means you also can’t remember what I’ve already shared (or what you went into the kitchen to get when you walked that way) so I’m guessing we’re good. Ha.

5 – FAVORITE THINGS PARTY

Tobie Pleated Dress Shirt / Similar Over the Knee Boots / Beaded Pearl Bow Purse

Kenny snapped this pic last night on my way to a friend’s Favorite Things party. I bought this dress for the Reward Style Conference in September and I have loved it so much! I wear it every chance I get because aside from my stripe obsession, it’s so comfortable and a perfect combo of dressy and casual. I recently bought this beaded pearl bow purse and couldn’t love it more! I wore some pearl bow earrings and the purse was a perfect accessory.

Clean Skin Towels / Wash and Prep Headband / Unbrush Detangler / Unbrush Detangling Set

This is what I took for my favorite thing this year! The skin towels (that I’ve shared so many times!) were my favorite discovery this year. The unbrush is a great detangler I’ve been using (I bought my girls one for Christmas!) and the wash and prep headband I took to go with the skin towels. :)

My friend’s cute house! It was such a fun party.. I loved catching up with everyone.

The gifts were crazy good this year! I linked them all at the end of this post and got so many fun ideas.

Beaded Pearl Bow Purse

But guess what gift so many people wanted? My purse! Ha ha.. I wished I would have taken 3 of them for my favorite thing! Everyone kept saying how cute it was and asking if I attached the bow myself (nope!) and where did I get it and was it expensive (nope!). When I told them all the price several of my friends got on their phones and ordered one immediately. Some friends ordered one for them and more for daughters. It was a hit! It’s see through (there isn’t a liner) and it’s actually a little heavy! The handle under the bow is larger pearls and so cute. It’s not huge but fit my make-up pouch and keys and phone. Not really an every day purse but a perfect date/party night purse!

Tobie Pleated Dress Shirt / Similar Over the Knee Boots / Beaded Pearl Bow Purse

I love her red front doors! And fun nights with good friends. And boots that make me actually look tall for a change. ;)

6 – PARTY GIFT IDEAS

Like I said.. the gifts were so good! I’m ordering several things for gifts and few things I want to try. I linked everything friends brought below!

Bow Taper Candles

Bow Drop Earrings  (Sugarfix by Baublebar Earring Collection – cutest Christmas earrings!)

Yeti 10 oz Tumbler

Happy Cyber Monday! Ok.. I did a little on-line shopping and A LOT of on-line scouring and I’ve rounded up so many fun things on sale if you are looking for holiday gift ideas! I’m so excited about the items I ordered! I’m determined to knock out my shopping early this year so that I can wrap everything early! The last few years I have been up way too late on Christmas Eve wrapping and then I’m so tired Christmas Day. Which is fine because I can just fall asleep during our annual Christmas day viewing of It’s a Wonderful Life BUT I love It’s a Wonderful Life and don’t want to sleep through it this year! Anyway.. all this to say.. I’m shopping/wrapping early and sharing what I’m loving and ordering!

*{Target Partner/Ad/Affiliate links used}

Target Gift Sets

First up.. Target Beauty Gift Sets! I love them and they are so good this year! I always buy my girls a few for Christmas and then pick up extras for their friends or for my friends. They are on sale today!

Target Gift Sets

I put together a fun gift basket that would make an amazing gift for any tween/teen girl! Or young adult since Ellie is 20 and I know she would love this too! I love this bin with gold handles (perfect for storage in a bedroom or dorm). I filled it with a few of the fun gift sets and then added a Stanley, charm phone strap, makeup case, detangle  brush and this makeup headband. Just some fun ideas!

Holiday Sweaters

These holiday sweaters are also so much fun! I bought the red bow sweater and it was so comfy and cute and warm that I picked up another one for me and a couple for each of my girls for Christmas.

Clean Skin Towels/Cyber Monday Amazon Picks

One of my favorite new finds this year are these Clean Skin Towels. I love using them at night when I wash my face! I dry my face with them after I use my cleanser and they pick up anything I missed and make my skin feel so smooth! Then I use the back side of the same towel to wipe off my bathroom counter. I can’t imagine my night time routine without them! I ordered a pack of 3 so I can give each of my girls a box too.

Lange Blow Drying Brush/Cyber Monday Amazon Picks

I recently ordered this blow drying brush (Christmas gift to me and my girls) and it’s on sale today! I thought we could try it and order another one or two if we each need one! My hair is usually too thick for blow drying brushes but my girls love them and this one looks a little more heavy duty than options we’ve tried in the past. I’ll keep you posted!

complete eye cream / tinted eye cream / vitamin C brightening serum / sheer renewal cream / extreme recovery cream /quench and shine restorative hair mask

Colleen Rothschild is my go-to for skin care and after trying pretty much ALL of her products these are my absolute favorites that I use every day (all 30% off today!). The top two for me are the eye creams. I use this complete eye cream at night and then put on the tinted eye cream in the morning before my make-up. I can’t believe the different these two products make! I’ve run out of both before and always notice a difference when I’m not using them. They are game changers for eye darkness, lines and puffiness. I also love her vitamin C brightening serum and I put on the sheer renewal cream every morning. The extreme recovery cream is such a good moisturizer too! I especially love it in the winter when my skin is even more dry than normal. Also I forgot to take a picture but you know her quench and shine restorative hair mask is another staple for me! All great gift ideas!

{Krissan Vase, Norfolk Pine Branches, Tondo Serving Board, Large Glass Tree, Gold Trees, 7 1/2″ Gold House}

So many favorites in my home are on sale including every item on my kitchen island. This beloved vase is 50% off! The pine branches are also such a good deal for the day.

Bauble Ornaments / Christmas Family Room & Kitchen / Amazon Christmas Favorites

While we’re talking Christmas decor the ornaments on my tree are on sale! I ordered one more box for next year. They are so beautiful in person! A lot of my favorite Christmas decor is on sale so I added the link to my family room/kitchen post and my favorites on Amazon!

All of my Amazon Cyber Monday Round-ups are in this folder! I ordered heated blankets for the girls for winter and some hair/make-up products. I included Kenny’s favorite heater for his office and he is obsessed with the Oura ring! Also Kole’s Rosetta Star Projector.. he tells me it’s the best gift I’ve ever given him. All fun gift ideas in that folder!

Round-ups from a few other favorite stores are below! I ordered a lot of these items for my family (and a couple things for me.. guilty) and I hope they give you some good ideas! Such a good feeling getting shopping done early while things are on sale. Happy Cyber Monday!

PB CYBER MONDAY SALE FAVORITES

NORDSTROM CYBER MONDAY SALE FAVORITES

MCGEE AND CO CYBER MONDAY SALE FAVORITES

ANTHRO CYBER MONDAY SALE FAVORITES

Candle Lanterns

Happy Saturday! My stairs have a new addition that I’m so excited about!

Candle Lanterns / Christmas Wall Art Prints / 11 x 14 Wood Picture Frames / 8 x 10 Wood Picture Frames /Picture Hanging Strips

Aren’t these lanterns dreamy!? No glass and they are lightweight. I love how simple and elegant they are.

 Candle Lanterns / Christmas Wall Prints / Pre-Lit Tree, (Similar Tree HERE & HERE) / Planter Pot

I bought one set of 3 to try on the first few steps and loved them so much I ordered enough for the whole bottom half of the stairs. They are 3 different sizes so I put the small lanterns on the bottom steps, medium in the middle and then the largest lanterns at the top. The lanterns come with the candles and the candles flicker and look so realistic! They are just BEAUTIFUL.

They have a timer feature so I have them set to click on around 5:00 every evening and then they turn off 6 hours later. I’m in love with them!

Candle Lanterns / Christmas Wall Prints / Similar Cedar Garland / Velvet Ribbon

I’ve never had anything lighting my stair case like this and just can’t get over how gorgeous it looks. This whole section of my house glows and makes me so happy at night. Very excited about this new holiday addition! (These lanterns would also look beautiful on a porch or mantel or anywhere in your home!)

I’m sharing some fun Black Friday Deals below! I was going to share what I ordered but I didn’t have as much time to shop the sales today (just added a few things to my on-line cart!) so I’ll share what I ordered soon. LOTS of my personal favorites are on sale and you can check them all out in the categories below. Happy sale shopping and enjoy the rest of your weekend! :)

AMAZON SALE FAVORITES:

CHRISTMAS FAVORITES

ITEMS WE HAVE AND LOVE (GIFT IDEAS)

TRAVEL FAVORITES

GIFTS FOR HIM

ORGANIZATION FAVORITES 

{Olive Tree, Blanket, Touch Screen Monitor, Notebook, Lanterns, Candle Warmer Lamp, Tree Charcuterie Board, Black Vase, Vintage Wall Art, Sleigh Bells}

I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving! We had such a nice chill day together. I didn’t want it to end! Ad flies back Saturday so the party is winding down. I’m so happy that the girls are back in a couple of weeks or I would be majorly depressed! It has been the best having them home and the family together again. I wore the same pjs on Thanksgiving that I wore to my holiday party last week. Sharing holiday party pics and details along with the gifts we all brought below!

If you’re Black Friday shopping I started a fun Amazon folder you can check out with items we have and love that would make great Christmas gifts! You’ll recognize a lot of these items I’ve shared through the years. I’ll have a post up Saturday with more sales I’m excited about. :)

ITEMS WE HAVE AND LOVE THAT WOULD MAKE FUN GIFTS

Velour Tree Pajamas/ T shirt & Joggers Set/ Butterfly Necklace/ Ugg Slippers

On to Christmas party details! I snapped this pic fast in our hallway mirror before I answered the door. Loving these cute Uggs!

Soup Chafer Station

So fun when my friends start arriving!

Counter Stools

Just love them all so much.

Dress code was pjs of course. We were the green girls.

Print Flannel PJ’s / Similar Bow PJ’s

Two of my friends arrived in the bow pjs I shared earlier after seeing them on my blog.. I almost went in my bedroom to change so that I could match them! So cute. I think the bow print sold out but there are lots of other cute options in this style on sale and I found some similar bow PJ’s that just came in that are also cute!

Dinner was so good! I did my usual and had some things catered and then my friend Katy cooked the rest. :)

{Faux Fur Table Runner,Green Napkins, Tree Plates, Green Plates, Woven Placemats, Similar Gold Flatware, Gold Trees, Medium Glass Tree, Large Glass Tree, Velvet Trees, 7 1/2″ Gold House, 8″ Gold House, Flameless Taper Candles (on sale!), Tea Lights}

Table sources if you missed them in my last post!

Beverage Dispenser

These cute tree drink dispensers were so fun with some lemonade and cranberries. Of course my fridge was stocked with Coke Zero and Diet Coke too. :)

I didn’t do a very good job snapping pics of the food but I caught this moment when Kole came downstairs and was sneaking some food quick which showed the party spread! He was hiding out upstairs to avoid all of the commotion.. ha. Maybe he thought the blanket would disguise him more and he wouldn’t have to chat with us all? Nice try bud.

Adjustable Marble Top Servers / Kitchen Decor Sources

I had a red velvet cake and a pumpkin cheesecake for dessert and put them on these marble servers I love. They are on sale and perfect for entertaining! Kole loves them too. Ha.

I always have a theme for my parties and this year it was “Home for the Holidays” since my girls were both coming home and we are staying home for both holidays this year. I told everyone to bring a gift to share that is something they love using in their home!

Sleigh Serving Board / Scallop Marble Board / Tree Candle Snuffer

This is what I brought! You know I love a good serving board. :) This sleigh board was a favorite this year and I love this scallop marble board for a fun gift. I paired them with this cute tree candle snuffer! When I bought one for my kitchen I picked up a few for gifts. It’s too cute and also on sale!

Wood Tree Board / Scallop Marble Board / Tree Candle Snuffer

This is another cute gift idea where I used the scallop marble board and candle snuffer with this fun tree board. The tree board is also on sale so I picked up a couple more for Kole’s teachers. :)

Meyer’s Iowa Pine Spray

I also gave some friends this Pine Spray.. smells so good! I love using it on my counters this time of year! A pack of 3 is on sale this weekend and would be a fun holiday gift paired with this cute tree dish towel. :)

Fresh Balsam Cedarwood Hand Soap

For a party favor I sent all of my friends home with my favorite hand soap. Talk about Christmas in a jar! Long time favorite in my home every holiday season as most of you know. :) It’s 30% off this weekend and another holiday gift idea!

Pantry door is currently holding favorite Christmas art from when the kids were little. :)

I snapped this pic of my pantry after the party.. serving boards and hostess gifts everywhere!

This just made me laugh. My friend Katy left me a lovely little gift. Personal joke because the first time I thew this holiday party I had Katy make her Potato Soup (my personal favorite!) and she was getting it ready to serve and asked me if I had chicken stock. I gave her a blank stare so she asked for chicken broth which was followed by another blank stare. Apparently EVERY pantry has chicken broth in it.. other than mine. Ha! So now every year she leaves me a little gift in my pantry after the party. What would I do without her? Live on pretzels, popcorn and Coke Zero no doubt. Which sounds a little too familiar. ;)

Below are the HOME favorites (or similar items) my friends brought for our gift exchange! All fun gift ideas and many are on sale. I’m excited to get my shopping started.. all online this weekend! I’m all about Black Friday shopping in Christmas pjs from my couch and hitting the mall when it’s not so busy. But if you’re facing the crowds – may the force be with you! :) I’ll share what I ordered tomorrow and let me know if you see any sales you’re excited about!

Delicate Wash Laundry Detergent 

Oxy Clean White Revive

Paris Champagne Boxed Candle – perfect gift for someone who loves Paris or travel!

Voluspa Noble Fir Garland Candle (I need to try this one!)

Laneige Icons To Go (I love this lip mask.. excited to try the rest!)

Bow Throw Blanket – Cutest options HERE (I ordered this one!), HERE and HERE

Silk Pilowcase

Geometry Christmas Dish Towels (my favorite too!)

William Sonoma Towels

Herringbone Serving Board (on sale and I’m ordering this!)

Rosemary & Peppermint Hand Soap & Lotion

Ribbed Modern Flower Vase (I have this and love it too!)

Quick Drying Hair Towels

Balsamic Oil with Homemade bread!

Large Serving Platter

Acrylic Flower Vases (pictured below with beautiful flowers.. I’ve shared these before and love them too!)

{Faux Tree, Velvet Baubles, Similar Velvet Baubles, Gold Bow Topper, Metal Bow Ornaments, Large Velvet Bows, Small Velvet Bows, Beaded Garland, Faux Fur Tree Skirt, Faux Fur Blanket, Linen Pillow Cover, Pillow Inserts, Chenille Throw pillow, Pine Branches, Round Metal Tray, Mercury Votives, Similar Wood Trees, Wicker Storage Bins, Eileen Coffee Table, The Gingerbread Book, Call it Home Book}

Happy Monday! Sharing my family room and kitchen and tables ready for the holidays! Let’s get this party started. :)

{Faux Tree, Velvet Baubles, Similar Velvet Baubles, Gold Bow Topper, Metal Bow Ornaments, Large Velvet Bows, Small Velvet Bows, Beaded Garland, Faux Fur Tree Skirt, Faux Fur Blanket

I went with a bow theme for my main family room tree in browns and golds and rich fall colors. It’s simple and warm and makes me happy.

Faux Fur Blanket, Linen Pillow Cover, Pillow Inserts, Chenille Throw pillow

This cozy throw is a favorite this season and I picked up a few for gifts! It looks and feels more expensive than it is. We have it in cream too! The linen pillow covers I bought from Amazon compliment the tree so beautifully and also look high end. I’m a fan. :)

{Faux Tree, Velvet Baubles, Similar Velvet Baubles, Gold Bow Topper, Metal Bow Ornaments, Large Velvet Bows, Small Velvet Bows, Beaded Garland}

Tree details! Everyone has a personal preference with Christmas trees and I personally love seeing a lot of the actual tree so I always keep my decor simple. There’s no right or wrong. Just do what you love. :)

{Pine Branches, Round Metal Tray, Mercury Votives, Similar Wood Trees, Wicker Storage Bins, Eileen Coffee Table, The Gingerbread Book, Call it Home Book}

{Velvet Chair, Velvet Pillow (Hunter), Floor Lamp, Jute Rug, Rope Black Basket, Pom Pom Sherpa Throw, Similar Green Blanket, Similar Brown Blanket, Accent Ladder, Ivory Leather Boxes, Brown Knit Stockings, 4 Piece Bells}

{Brown Knit Stockings, 4 Piece Bells, Faux Cedar Garland, Norfolk Pine Garland (lowest price I’ve seen it!), Lit Birch Trees, Norfolk Pine Branches, Gold Trees, Metal Bow Ornaments, Brass Tree Topper, Arched Mantel Mirror, Linen Pillow Cover, Pillow Inserts, Velvet Sherpa Tree Pillow}

I kept my mantel decor simple too and just combined and layered two different garlands (the same two I used in my kitchen!). Then I added my long time favorite birch trees and pine branches in a vase and put some of the same bow ornaments from my tree over my mirror. I just used simple command hooks to hold them on my shiplap! I might lower them a little closer to my mirror if I can summon up the energy to get my big ladder out again.. ha.

{Pine Branches, Round Metal Tray, Mercury Votives, Similar Wood Trees, Wicker Storage Bins, Eileen Coffee Table, The Gingerbread Book, Call it Home Book}

A few fun details on my coffee table. These wicker storage bins have saved my marriage! My husband likes the remote and computer chargers out and easy to find/use but it drives me crazy when they are out so I was always putting them in different spots and drawers and sending him on a fun little treasure hunt each night. He wasn’t loving the hunt and I wasn’t loving the mess of having things out so I finally moved these bins to the coffee table to keep everything tucked away in and easy for him to find each evening. Peace! Issue is solved and we lived happily ever after. ;)

{Brown Knit Stockings, 4 Piece Bells}

These bells are so pretty and are on sale!

{Faux Cedar Garland, Holiday Decor (similar wreath and large art), Landscape Art, Candle Warmer, AD at 100, The Art of Home, Capri Blue Glam Pumpkin Candle, Similar Lamp}

{Similar forest green throw/Brown Linen Pillow/Floral Linen Pillow}

Arhaus Kipton Wide Arm Sectional/Rustic Forest Lumbar Pillow

We got this new couch over the summer and have really enjoyed it. It’s larger than our last sectional so I’m excited to use it through the holidays with kids home and more people over! I’m definitely still in that new couch phase where I watch food around it and try to be careful but the few times we have spilled everything has come right off (its a great performance fabric!) so I think we are safe to lounge and not worry.

I usually use linen napkins for my holiday party but decided to order some on Amazon and save myself another load of laundry this year.

I don’t regret that decision. :)

I decorated my dining room table the same other than I used my flameless candles in this space. I love clicking them all on with a little remote! I’m leaving these tables set for the next month so that we can easily host our friends and my kids’ friends. Tis the season for family and friends!

We are here for it. :)

Happy Thanksgiving week!

Happy Sunday! Sharing a few airport pics.. we’re pretty excited at our house. :)

Kole is taller than the last time Ad saw him. He has officially passed both of us up in height! Which isn’t saying much. Ha. But Ad informed us that his voice is deeper too so there’s that.

SO good to have her home again!

Ellie came over for most of the day too! She has class Monday and Tuesday and then we’ll get her back again for the rest of the week. It was the best day spending time with all 3 of them together! I’m a happy mom. :)

Below are some fun round ups from the week! The bow collage at the end is too cute. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

{Bangle, Double Knot Earrings, Wing Earrings, Custom Bracelet, Custom Ring, Heart Necklace, Heart Earrings, Watch} {Sweater, Bow Taper Candles, Bow Earrings, Bow Necklace, Bow Pillowcases, Bow Toothbrush Holder, Bow Candle, Bow Blanket, Bow Makeup Bag, Grey Bow Sweater}

1 – CHRISTMAS PORCH

Light-Up Demi Village Wreath Decor

This cute wreath is another holiday favorite I’ve had for years and it just went on sale! The little house lights up. I adore it.

Let it Snow Mat

Thought this Let it Snow Somewhere Else mat was pretty appropriate for San Diego. :)

2 – WOOD TREE

Jute Rope Tree / Similar HERE & HERE

Last week I shared this cute wood rope tree.

I’m using it to display our Santa pics this year. So fun.

Jute Rope Tree / Similar HERE & HERE / Green Velvet Pillow

I was going to hang the pictures from the wood but it worked better to just tape them directly on the board with my go-to painter’s tape.

I love seeing my kids grow up in these pictures though the years! My kids asked last year how long they need to keep up this tradition and Kenny’s response was “until you’re all financially independent” so I’m thinking we still have lots of good Santa pics to come.. ha. ;)

3 – SLIM TREES IN POTS

Pre-Lit Tree, (Similar Tree HERE & HERE), Similar Planter Pot

One of the things I’m so excited about in my home this year are these fun slim trees I added!

They are so beautiful! Really slim which I love because they are perfect for tight corners! The lights are stunning and the are such pretty trees I didn’t even want to decorate them. Instead of using the stands they came with I just put them in large black pots. Love the look!

Pre-Lit Tree, (Similar Tree HERE & HERE), Planter Pot

I had my 3 slim Target trees here but they just took up too much room in this stair landing so I moved them to Kole’s bedroom (made him happy!) and I put another slim tree here. Perfect solution!

Pre-Lit Tree, (Similar Tree HERE & HERE), Planter Pot

Outlet Concealer

I can’t hide the cord here so I used an outlet concealer to disguise it as much as possible! This is a great solution when you want your plug/cord to look better OR to use when you have a console or nightstand table up next to a wall and don’t want a plug/cord pushing it out! It comes in different sizes.

Pre-Lit Flocked Tree, Planter Pot

One last tree in my dining room! I have the flocked version in this corner.. it’s magical! These black pots come in a set of 3 (this is the largest size) and they are on sale at the moment! You’ve seen them before on my porch. They move all over my house and always come in handy!

4 – CHRISTMAS OFFICE

Woven Counter Stools

I added a few fun things to my office to make it feel festive too. Isn’t holiday decor fun!? It makes me so happy.

Paper Garland, Snowflake Garland, Oak & Linen Memo Board

Paper Garland, Snowflake Garland, Oak & Linen Memo Board

I’ve had this pretty linen board for a while and just added some favorite Christmas photos and art.

Paper Garland, Snowflake Garland, Oak & Linen Memo Board

Then I hung wreaths on the chairs and these two cute banners over my board. :)

5 – UGGS/CANDLE LIGHTER

Adore me T-shirt & Joggers/Velour Tree PJs/Ugg Slippers

I hosted my annual Christmas party this week! I love having it early because December is nuts and gets booked so quickly! Plus I always have my house decorated early so why not!? It’s a fun way to kick off the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with my friends each year. I snapped this so quick right before my friends started arriving and then had to answer the door.. loving this pj combo and these comfy Uggs!

 Electronic Candle Lighter, Charcoal Terracotta Jug, Acacia Cutting Board

The theme was Home for the Holidays (since we’re staying home and my girls are coming home!) and everyone brought fun home related things for their gifts. I’ll share more pics and what everyone brought soon! But the item everyone wanted a link to was my electronic candle lighter! Ha. So funny. I had it out lighting candles and it was a hit! I thought I’d share it again because it would make a great stocking stuffer or gift with a candle this holiday season. :)

6 – BLACK FRIDAY SALES

Black Friday sales are starting already and I’ll be sharing favorites/gift ideas along with my holiday decor this week! You can see a few things I’m loving already below along with a link to fun sales I’ve been rounding up on Amazon. Happy shopping and happy decorating and happy traveling and happy family time and happy eating this week! I’ll be back soon! :)

AMAZON BLACK FRIDAY SALES HERE (favorites I have/love!)

Other favorites on sale I’m excited about..

Happy Sunday! Popping in quick with a few gift ideas and cute things I’m seeing on-line! I’m setting a goal for tomorrow to actually finish something. I have so many spots in my home that are mostly decorated and so many projects that are mostly finished but it feels like nothing is DONE.. ha. Can anyone relate? A little scattered over here but that’s half of the fun right? :) I’ll be back with something done soon! Or at least some progress. ;) Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

{Garland Ties, Cutting Board, Vintage Wall Art, Velvet Ribbon, Dutch Oven, Salad Bowl, Cookbook Stand}

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