Monthly Archives: December 2011

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all a wonderful day filled with joy, love, laughter, and eggnog! I hope Santa has brought you everything on your list , Merry Christmas!!

A Thousand Words

ONE  /  TWO  /  THREE  /  FOUR  /  FIVE (source unknown)

Be Our Guest

As the days fly by and the holidays are thisclose, it is time to welcome holiday visitors! Of course you’re already providing them with cozy bed spreads and piles of fluffy towels, but with just a few extra accoutrements you can make them feel like kings of the castle. Not to mention securing the title of best hostess ever!

1. Every time we visit my parents there is a vase of fresh flowers by the bedside, and now every time we have guests flowers are at the top of the shopping list (these gorgeous blooms will last forever!)  //  2. A cheeky sleep mask to make sure they are well rested even in unfamiliar surroundings  //  3. Nobile Fir scented candle to make everything romantic and cozy  //  4. Piles of reading materials, I especially like to leave international editions of magazines by the bed, they’re always a huge hit  //  5. A gorgeous pen for the crossword puzzle  //  6. Water carafes are essential for the bedside  //  7. Lots of extra blankets (a few around the house as well)  //  8. Travel size  Kiehl’s bath and body essentials  //  9. Save them from hunting for outlets with this amazing charging station  //  10. A cute alarm clock to make sure they don’t miss breakfast  //  11. Velvet hot water bottle to cozy up to

Happy Hanukkah!

To all of my family, friends, and dearest readers who are starting the celebration tonight, may your days and nights be filled with joy, laughter, love, and light! Sending each and every one of you all my love and good wishes, Happy Hanukkah!

Simply Lovely

 

In the midst of buying every kind of card for every sort of winter holiday I stumbled upon this Christmas note by Jackie O. Isn’t it lovely? So simple. A red border, a tiny heart sketch, and her love. I’m thinking maybe next year I will follow her example and send a holiday wish on my regular stationery, I’ll even draw a little doodle (perhaps a different symbol depending on the holiday? I can draw a mean dreidel, and who can resist a stick figure reindeer!).

 ”Don’t listen to anyone. Trust what gives you pleasure. Trust the emotions. If you love something but can’t explain why, that’s enough.“ 

~ Calice Becker