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New Years Eve Outfits

Now that the sockings are hung and the presents are wrapped, you can start thinking of New Year’s Eve plans.  This year I will be ringing in the new year with my family and the Piano Man in South Florida but I wish I was celebrating with all of you.  If we were going to a party together, I would love one of these chic looks.  There are so many cute flare pants out now.  I think they would look super fab with a sparkle or textured top.  Cheers!!!

New Years Eve Outfits

Rachel Zoe ivory dress
net-a-porter.com

River Island dress
riverisland.com

Tom Ford sequin top
$1,580 – net-a-porter.com

Burberry sequin top
$640 – theoutnet.com

Rachel Zoe cold shoulder top
lordandtaylor.com

MANGO sequin top
mango.com

Chicwish crochet top
chicwish.com

H Halston one shoulder top
lordandtaylor.com

H Halston knit top
lordandtaylor.com

Dolce Gabbana midi skirt
$1,140 – matchesfashion.com

See by Chloé cropped pants
neimanmarcus.com

Alo Yoga clothing
backcountry.com

Flared pants
frontrowshop.com

Christmas PJ’s

I have been getting a ton requests from readers as to where to find cute Christmas PJ’s.  I always buy my kids a festive pair to wear on Christmas Eve but they usually cannot wait for the comffyness so they start wearing them as soon as they come out of the shopping bag!!!!! This year,  I can’t resist those adorable reindeer slippers.  Sweet Dreams!!!!!

Christmas PJ's

A Vintage Christmas

I just love Vintage Christmas items.  Each year, I notice that there are less and less Christmas decorations out in stores.  When I volunteered at Twig Antiques, I was introduced to the beauty of decorations from the past.  Ebay and Etsy are amazing sources as well as your local Good Will or Salvation Army.  Here are some beautiful treasures.  How amazing would the ornaments look in a crystal bowl?

A Vintage Christmas

Mad For Plaid

Not sure what has gotten into me, but this Holiday season, I am Mad For Plaid.  I usually shy away from plaid, I think it has something to do with having to wear a plaid uniform skirt for too many years to count, but this year, I am finding it so chic.  Lucky for me, plaid is everywhere, clothing, accessories, home decor, EVERYWHERE.  I added a photo of my own little plaid stash.  My puppy is loving her plaid sweater.  Our Christmas cookies have looked much yummier on this plaid tray and everyone is getting a sweet plaid thank you note this christmastime!!!!  However, I have found even more plaid goodies for you!!!! 



Mad For Plaid

L Agence collar blouse
intermixonline.com

Hervé Léger cage skirt
herveleger.com

Hollister co
hollisterco.com

Cougar water proof boots
$97 – shoeme.ca

Casetify iphone case
casetify.com

J crew
factory.jcrew.com

Beige throw pillow
chairish.com

Mark Graham fire log rack
markandgraham.com

Plaid home decor
hobbylobby.com

Christmas cup
kirklands.com

Red home accessory
hobbylobby.com

C F plaid napkin
belk.com

European Christmas Markets

One thing on my bucket list is to visit the Christmas Markets in Europe.  I have heard this experience is truly magical.  Our travel sponsor Carrie Mandala put together this beautiful peek into the markets for our readers.  Carrie is a travel expert and can help with planning any trip, to contact Carrie, click HERE.




The Christmas season is such a special time to visit Europe. Not only are the crowds gone, but each city is alive with their own unique markets and celebtations. Wander the stalls of Europe’s most traditional and enchanting Christmas Markets, shopping for handcrafted toys and gifts, sipping hot mulled wine and inhaling the fragrance of gingerbread and roasted chestnuts. Another fabulous way to take in many of the different markets is a river cruise down the Danube or the Rhine during this magical time of year.

Berlin

Prague

Budapest

Munich

Salzburg

Vienna

Holiday Bar Cart

We all spend a lot of time planning our Holiday table but what about our Holiday Bar Cart?  Bar Carts have become so popular and a must have in entertaining settings.  Its such a great idea to include the bar cart in your holiday decor.  I have been working on mine for a while now.  I love the look of hanging a wreath or garland in front.  So far I have two white glittery trees adorning both levels of mine but I have a long way to go.  These photos have given me so much inspiration.  However, I might just end up changing gears and turn the whole cart into a coffee cart.  I think this is a fabulous idea.  I first saw this on Pinterest and immediately fell in love.  You decide for yourself.  Here’s a good place to start!

How Clever!!  A Coffee Bar Cart