thanksgiving prep

a happy early thanksgiving to all!

if you;re like me and hardly cook, you would have already finalized your menu and ordered everything. i'm notorious for ordering take out but the thanksgiving tablescape and presentation is everything so i try to makeup for what i lack in the kitchen. ha! 

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THANKSGIVING PREP starts here : 

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goodbye 2014, hello 2015

it is hard to believe that 2014 is almost over. it was indeed a great year and we are looking forward to a promising 2015!

our christmas celebration was so wonderful and i didn't want it to end. it was nice to relax with family and friends and reflect the true meaning of the season. with the new year upon us, i can only hope and pray for another bright and blessed year for all of us. 

so with only a few days left of holidays and as we ring in the new year, i would like to thank you all for all the support through the years. i am grateful for old and new friends met through blogging whether via instagram, twitter or facebook. i am amazed of this generous community of encouragement and inspiration that i am proudly a part of and i can truly say i am blessed in so many ways. 

i am excited and thrilled to see what's in store for us this coming 2015! 

all is bright

it is going to be an exciting holiday week! 

we have family and relatives arriving all week to celebrate the holidays with us. it is a special time of the year to gather loved ones and enjoy the true meaning of christmas! 

i am signing off early for a much deserved holiday break and i hope you all have a fantastic time being with friends and family as well. i may tune in back here the day after christmas to round up the best boxing day shopping deals. so stay tuned for that! 

from our family to your's, merry merry christmas! 

cards by minted 

last minute shopping : stocking stuffers

ear buds / lip shine / nail lacquer / compact mirror

notebook / washi tape / bow earrings / lip lacquer

fur key fob / thermal mug / hair ties / coin purse



enjoy the weekend!

holiday pjs

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we just received an invitation to a fun christmas eve pajama party. such a great idea! our little family is excited to show up in our festive holiday pjs! 

here are a few favorites for the whole family : 

P.S. do come back tomorrow for a pretty exciting giveaway happening here! don't you miss it!

enjoy the week! 

december favorites

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HO HO HO! 

christmas is almost here and i can feel the holiday cheer in the air! oh what fun! 

i've got some favorite links to share and i hope you'l have a kick at some amazing things i will be sharing. i hope you'll have a few laughs this friday and the weekend or whenever you have the time to read these links. enjoy! 

~ GIFT GIVING with a gift card need not be in a simple envelope. try this magical presentation my friend albertina  created! 

~ HOSTING a holiday favorite things party sounds daunting but so much fun and worth it! 

~ CHRISTMAS CARDS that are either hilarious or inappropriately funny. can't say i'd be disappointed if i receive one. 

~ MOST ADORABLE UPS delivery boy. melts your heart. 

~ INSTAGRAM funny account you need to follow. can't stop laughing!

~ LISTEN to the new nikki minaj and bey collab here. 

~ 31 DAYS/31 GIFTS in december! the best gift guide ever. 

i hope you are busy crossing off your holiday list. that's my goal for the weekend and i am sticking to it! 

ENJOY THE WEEKEND! 

i'm dreaming of a .......

.......WHITE CHRISTMAS! 

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christmas ornaments galore

christmas ornaments are some of my favorite things to collect. through the years i have collected some dearly personal ornaments like the ones we got when aston  was born, little souvenir ornaments we got through our travels and vacations, those gifted by friends and family and most especially, ornaments creatively and imperfectly handmade by aston  over the years. those are the most precious ones that we treasure and proudly display year after year.

if you're starting a collection or just simply adding to what you have, here are a few ones that i am loving!

shop for the them here :

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GIFT GUIDE : $ 100 and under

shop the gift guide here :

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GIFT GUIDE : $ 75 and under

candle // picture frame // gloves // clutch // bangle
lipgloss set // bracelet // body cream // sweater // nailpolish set
ankle rain boots // passport case // pillow // ipad case // rainboots 

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GIFT GUIDE under $ 50

my annual gift guide starts today and i am happy to share some amazing gift finds. last year, i did gift guides by color and this time i am doing it by price. here's my GIFT GUIDE under $ 50! scroll down for more.  

more under $50 gifts here :

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christmas in october

the third installment of oh joy's target collaboration is available in stores and online now. this holiday collection of tabletop and entertainment accessories don't disappoint! 

it is pretty festive all right! 

shop for them here. 

 

 

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christmas album

CHRISTMAS 2013

merriest, happiest christmas to all

wishing everyone a very merry christmas!

i will be taking a much needed holiday break this week and will leave you with some fantastic videos to get you into the spirit (you don't want to miss the one with the cutie joseph gordon-levitt)!

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!

not-so-ugly christmas sweaters

so fun to wear the holiday spirit on your chest!

scroll for more christmas sweaters that's fun to wear this season :

home for the holidays

what i look forward to the most during the holidays is being able to quietly spend off-work days at home with the family. getting cozy and comfy in the house during cold freezing temps, enjoying the warmth of our home. sipping hot chocolate or egg nog, listening to christmas carols. it's such a wonderful time to just enjoy and soak up the season with loved ones.

i've compiled a few must-haves to get all cozy at home with a touch of the holiday spirit :

last minute stocking stuffers

don't be like me scrambling around for last minute gifts. no matter how prepared and organized i am, i still end up doing crunchtime shopping. here's a quick last minute guide for stocking stuffers under $30! 

shop for them here :

christmas buzz

is your monday just as busy as mine? didn't even had a monday blog post planned! 

i've got up to my neck with work and last minute shopping and with one weekend left before christmas, it's crunchtime folks! 

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i just popped in to say hello and hope your monday is as crazy swell as mine! 

let's party

it's holiday party dressing guide here today. i'm bringing you a little red number, a bit of leather, a jewel-colored gem, a sparkly sheath, a flirty black dress and a sheer back drama. all holiday season appropriate, these dresses can take you from one party to another!

shop for more dresses here :

yummy holiday treats

for the one that has everything ~ the gift of food is the way to go!

from foie gras to tea gift baskets, i love gifting these yummy treats especially during the holidays. a lot of these are seasonal, so they may not even be available the rest of the year. it is then the perfect gift for someone who has everything! 

this post is making my stomach growl!