Happy Sunday everyone and happy first night of Hanukkah! We’re in the process of wrapping up the year before heading out for the last part of the month and enjoying the holidays as much as we can. Hope you are too 🙂 With that being said, let’s jump straight to this week’s links.
This week’s home tour That’s one we may have linked to before, but we didn’t realize that Emily had actually seen this house before the shoot! She sent the link just last week and said, “Each room was so strange and exciting.” reeth One of our favorite design firms, and we highly suggest you check it out, even if it’s a second time.
From Emily: I’m making a hot chocolate bar for three of our holiday parties (a big request from the kids and a new tradition). I already had a few mugs from Anthro and Target, but then I spent more to make sure we had enough (14 kids). If this is interesting to you, I have found these mint spoon For stirring, it is considered best hot chocolate, This huge hot dispenser (It’s $100, but fixed for a party of three and a tradition it will be worth it, plus I can control the temperature so it doesn’t get too hot and the kids can do it themselves, unlike pitcher thermoses). If you can support a local baker, get all your toppings from there. Obviously, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, caramel sauce, Crushed Mint Puffsand even These Sweet Little Gingerbread Men Toppings Could be cute. I’m so excited (and hoping that means I don’t need sweets?).
From Arlene: If you’re like me, you’ve bought fewer gifts than the fingers on your hand so far this year. I’m definitely lagging behind, but I got a gift for under $20, it’s the kind of thing no one knows they need until they have it and don’t know what they did before they got it. If you have a practical person in your life, or a friend who already has everything, or who has a few white elephants or office parties to attend, you may want to pick one up. open itI wrote about it a year ago when I bought it for my husband—our house, and we love this thing, We use it for everything, Tearing apart boxes, opening packages, cutting heavy objects, changing kids’ toy batteries with that little screw,,, it’s like a Swiss Army knife for your kitchen drawer,
From Jess: I have found my perfect sweaterThere’s this slightly loose rollneck that I wore and knew it had to be mine. I got the tea color, but they come in many other options. I wore this on my friend’s and my annual Christmas Tree Day, and she immediately said “Oh, I love your sweater,,” Very valid 🙂 I bought my normal size, but if you want to layer anything underneath that isn’t too thin, I can size up.
From Mallory: I practically live in black ankle boots during the colder months – but I’ve never had a pair that really lasted that long (mainly because boots are expensive!) so this year, my booties were looking a little worn out and the faux leather was coming off – so I just took These are incredibly high quality From CĂ©zanne. They’re simple, classic and go with virtually everything. Plus, they’re extremely comfortable – I haven’t had any blisters pop up on them, which isn’t always the case.
Also from Mallory: The incredible upholstery company that made my dining nook pillows in my last apartment, sewing roomOpened a pillow shop so that the remains of their fancy designer clothes don’t go to waste (talent). they are doing A pop up in NYC It will be gone soon, but if you’re in the area check it out!
From Gretchen: Em recently shared about her family’s Christmas traditions, and it made me think about my own. Truth be told, there aren’t many people in my family, especially now that I’m not a child. But every year we love to make a puzzle! It’s an easy, relaxing activity that gets us all around a table and away from our phones for a few hours. My mom is very good at solving puzzles every year, but I also like to have some fun puzzles at my house. The only problem is, I’m a little more particular about how they look when laid out on my shelf. That’s why i love these puzzles From Cloudberries. They have a ton of fun variety when it comes to puzzle designs, but their box designs are very modern and streamlined, and look nice and simple laid out on the shelf. Sounds silly, but I really appreciate how cool these look from the outside, yet how fun and colorful they are once inside. I recently designed Fauna with a friend, and we loved it! I think I’ll bring it with me for Christmas this year.
From Marli: Sharing some makeup items I’m loving: This Merit Highlighter in Champagne Gives such a nice glow without being too shiny. I love using it on my cheekbones and inner corners and it sticks to my cheeks very well favorite sai blushedI’ve been really into color analysis, and after determining that I’m a soft summer, I decided to try a blush in a “cool” color, which is a more cool undertone rather than a warm one,pink” I’ve been using. Both are beautiful, but the cool undertones look more harmonious! Also, one of the products I use the most is the Psi Glowy Super Gel – I’ve shared it before, I usually use it “brightness of stars“More in winter”sunlight“In summer… but I just tried it”warm glow” color, and it’s really nice in the middle.
Thanks for spending a little part of your day with us, see you tomorrow. xx
Opening Image Credit: Styled by emily bowser And Eric Kenneth Stalberg photo by sarah ligoria-trump From: How Sarah made her first traditional but youthful Christmas
