I ended November in a pile of to-do lists, but now that December is here? All I’m planning on checking off are the activities on my Holiday list. There’s just 23 days until Christmas (and less if you’re counting down to Hanukkah), so I’m cramming it all in. Find the perfect mini tree for our little apartment, ice skating, gift shopping (shop all the picks from my gift guides here), playing this record on repeat.. you get the drift. Another type of checking I don’t mind? These mixed plaid check prints. Because, well, the more the merrier this time of year.
New York is where I live now (and where I plan to stay for years to come) – but home will always be a tiny rural corner of Pennsylvania. This past holiday weekend, Adam and I took a walk along some of our favorite back roads leading us to where this red covered bridge sits strong after all these years. December has me excited about cozy winter layers (talk to me in March and I’m sure I’ll feel differently), and so I was more than happy to break out this camel coat plus a new hat and mittens. Since I’m sure I’ll be hidden under lots of layers for the next few months, I’ve been trying to think of creative ways to spruce up my same old neutral coat – here a peek of this graphic sweater, plaid blanket scarf, bright tote and leopard booties provided a fun shot of contrast.
After a lovely, long weekend it’s back to reality today. Well, almost. If you skipped the crowds and spent the weekend relaxing then you should definitely be using today to make the most of Cyber Monday mania. I’ve shared lots of ideas from my Gift Guides (NYC, Austin, Los Angeles, London and Paris), and if you still need help thinking of the perfect gift – give me a shot on Twitter or Instagram and I’ll be happy to help!
After stops in NYC, Austin, Los Angeles and London – we’ve finally made it to the final destination of my city-themed Holiday gift guides – Paris! A city both classic and refined, yet wildly rich and romantic there’s nowhere quite like the City of Light. Undoubtedly you have someone on your shopping list that has that certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ – so for your favorite hostess (and ultra-luxe candle and leopard matches), for your best friend who dreams of that left bank girl cool (a book on how to nail Parisienne perfectly), your Dad who mixes a mean French 75 (a marble and gold deco bar set), and for yourself (an end of year splurge – over the knee suede boots that will make every outfit infinitely more chic).p.s. So many of the items featured here (and in my other 4 Holiday Gift Guides) are on sale through Cyber Monday – so to make it easy you can shop them ALL here!
We’re in the thick of the biggest shopping weekend of the year (p.s. my Black Friday guide has tons of deals that are still going on!), so it felt only appropriate to share what I’m typically wearing around town running errands and shopping on a Saturday. Now that winter feels here to stay, I’ve been trying to up my coat game and this cobalt cocoon coat from Missguided is my favorite new addition. It’s simple enough in shape, but the color stands out in a crowded sidewalk sea of black puffer coats. Sneakers, jeans, and a warm hat and I’m good to be out and about all day. Meanwhile, everything feels like Christmas on the streets and in the shops and I’m feeling so excited to be back in New York for this holiday season. Hope you’re all having a wonderful long weekend!
