Have You Started Shopping Yet?

Goodness gracious you guys...it feels like we just did the holidays. Like...yesterday. But here we are again. Not that I'm complaining, this is my favorite time of the year. Cold weather, boots, twinkly lights, mashed potatoes. By March I will be completely over it and dreaming of a day at the pool, but for now I am loving it.

Because Thanksgiving is super late this year (only 3 1/2 weeks until Christmas after you stuff yourself silly on Thursday), I am getting a jump on all my shopping. Which means I also put together my annual "I would't hate it if one of these showed up under the tree" list.

What's on it? All kinds of goodies. First of all, after getting a facial in Vegas, I decided I have got to get a Clarisonic. For real.

And yes, those are LV Mini Almas. Do I think Santa will throw one my way? Doubtful. The hubs thinks I need a new purse like a fat kid needs cake. But you never know, Christmas is a time for miracles.

Unfortunately that Sephora Superstars kit is sold out online. Sad face. Maybe there are a few lurking around our store here....

Cosmetic case / Boots / Book I / Book II / Clarisonic / Parka / Necklace / Sunnies / LV Mini Alma

Happenings....

We were in Vegas last week. I am always floored by the decor in the casinos and hotel. No expense spared.

Like this Fornasetti wallpaper in our closet for goodness sakes...

Or this amazing marble floor in the bathroom at the Venetian...

 

 

This pink chandelier in the elevator lobby was bananas...

As was all the art throughout our hotel, The Cosmopolitan...

We had a fantastic time. Lots of shopping, eating, and gambling, naturally.

Also...big things happening at the parents'.....

Like new chairs being delivered...

New lamps finding a home...

Blue and white garden stools are showing up...

Shelves getting styled...

 

We can see the finish line! Sofa and chairs are being delivered after thanksgiving! 

Holiday Inspiration: Place Settings

With the holidays really quickly approaching, I have had place settings and tablescapes on the brain. My family decided to have Thanksgiving at my house because my parent's house just isn't suitable with all the decorating chaos. Not that I'm complaining...I love to throw a party. Instead of doing things like....I don't know....laundry....I have been playing around on my favorite site for all things table. Zara Home. They always have such a fantastic selection and the prices are crazy reasonable.

I'm not a "themed" holiday table setting person. I just like things to look interesting and out of the ordinary for a special occasion. The good thing about these place settings is that you could use them all year. No reindeer or turkey plates here.

I'm crazy for those bamboo plates, which is why i used them twice.

Look 1

Tablecloth / Dinner / Salad / Flatware / Tumbler / Wine

Look 2

Tablecloth / Dinner / Salad / Flatware / Tumbler / Wine

Look 3

Tablecloth / Charger / Dinner / Salad / Flatware / Tumbler / Wine

Paint!

Is going on the walls at my parent's house! 

You can see the new cabinets and console.  

And this, my friends, is the beginning of the high gloss dining room ceiling.

Dying.

You can see the old paint color in this photo...that tan color underneath the trimmed out white. That is going away and everything is going white and bright!

Wheeeeeeeeee!!! I love progress.