Just a few of the little things making me quite happy lately….
Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea
Finally burning the last of the discontinued Pacifica Cinnamon candle, because there’s no time like the present, right? Luckily Pacifica Mexican Cocoa, a very close second favorite, is still available.
Lulu Frost Tortoise Deco Bangles (limited colors available)
Paris Faux Fur Throw c/o Soft Surroundings
The lovely people at Soft Surroundings must have noticed my recent faux fur obsession and generously gifted me with the Paris Faux Fur Throw, and it really hasn’t left my side since its arrival ( if it isn’t on my lap it is being cuddled and napped on by our little terrier). It is cozy, amazingly warm, and super soft, and the ripple stitching looks really gorgeous draped over the arm of our white sofa. You really must take a peek at the Soft Surroundings site, you won’t be disappointed, every time I browse another item ends up on my wish list!
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
The only way to truly reach the level of holiday decor that I would prefer is to have a little cabin dedicated just to Christmastime. I want everything to be woodsy and warm and if at all possible entirely draped in red, green, and tartan. That just isn’t feasible for the rest of the year (I don’t think I could convince the husband to have holiday only furniture, although maybe I’ll float the idea just to see how far his eyes pop out of his head), not to mention the fact that the day after Christmas I want to take everything down and bury the whole house in seven layers of glitter in preparation for New Year’s Eve.
That is why this little cabin, the family gathering spot of Amanda Brooks in the Adirondacks, has been in my fantasy photo folder forever. Isn’t it a total dream? Someday I will find a little place like this to rent for a few weeks and bring the whole family to my little Christmas oasis. What a holiday that will be! And just think, once the holidays are over we would just go home, no clean up necessary. Perfect.
Every Thanksgiving I struggle with opposing tastes. On the one hand I crave a rustic, woodsy, fall mood, but on the other as soon as Santa comes out the at the end of the Macy’s parade my brain signals the start of the holidays and I get an immediate urge to throw on some sequins! Here’s hoping a mix of glitzy gold and nature inspired leather and feathers will satisfy both sides this year. Have you planned out your Thanksgiving decor yet?
1. Isabel Marant Feather Cuff / 2. Twig Twinkle Globe / 3. Rondo Gold Cutlery / 4. Serefina Mini Feather Earrings / 5. DMK Coffee Cup / 6. Vince Sequin Top / 7. Cantwell Decanter / 8. Eugenia Kim Felt Fedora / 9. B&B Italia Candelabras / 10. David Stark Wood Slice Dinnerware / 11. Dolce & Gabbana Plaid and Leather Lace-up Boots
A little taste of snow last week has put me in a winter wonderland mood, and in my snowy daydreams I look exactly like Aerin Lauder above! How fantastic does she look? A long skirt in the snow would be crazy but you have to admit it looks amazing. Almost as amazing is her gorgeous Aspen home. That breathtaking view and hot cocoa on the deck would be enough to convert anyone into an instant winter lover!
I love that she has fur throws everywhere, we bought a faux fur version for our sofa this weekend and I am absolutely in love with it! It is truly the most luxurious way to keep warm and cozy in icy weather. Our throw is from Restoration Hardware, they have faux mink, coyote, fox, and lynx versions (we chose mink) and they are all on sale right now so run over and wrap yourself up in the softness.
Photos via Vogue Magazine, edited by Hip Hip Gin Gin
