I don’t know about you, but as much as I love the New Year, I always struggle with a bit of post-holiday blues every January. I’ve talked to so many of you who told me you have the same issue once the holiday decorations start coming down, so I decided to offer a few tips on getting past the post-holiday slump. Prioritize Self-Care Whenever I’m feeling in a rut, I…
Hi, friends! It’s been a bit since I’ve posted on the blog. I decided to take some time off for the holidays to really enjoy Christmas with my family. You may have seen on Instagram that Duncan and I are in California at the San Ysidro Ranch. It’s been the perfect way to cap off 2021 and get ourselves ready for the year ahead. Duncan and I will get to…
Hello from Dallas! Although I am seriously missing those mountain views and fluffy white snow, it feels good to be home. We are FINALLY starting to get back into the routine of things after a week in Aspen… and I’m scrambling to get all the things done before Christmas. I think I’m in shock that Christmas Eve is THIS FRIDAY. (insert panic attack here) Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are two…
There are few things greater than Christmas morning, am I right? Between showering your loved ones with special surprises and spending the whole morning lounging in your PJs, it is definitely one of my favorite days of the year. We also love to enjoy a big breakfast mid-morning that will hold us over until our early Christmas dinner. We don’t have a specific breakfast that we make every Christmas. Instead,…
One of my most popular gift guides every year is for stocking stuffers. It cracks me up! Y’all love your stocking stuffers and I can’t argue with it — it’s so much fun to open up a stocking full of little treats that you might not think to buy for yourself. I personally love filling up stockings for Duncan (and now Four!), and I even bring stocking stuffers for everyone when…
You may have seen on Instagram that Duncan and I had a holiday party last week. It was such a fun way to kick off the Christmas season with our closest friends. I also love any excuse to host a get-together! After the party, I started thinking about how it might be helpful to share with y’all the things I must have when throwing a holiday party. There is so…
Doesn’t it feel like just yesterday I was sharing my first Thanksgiving table and now we’re already onto my Christmas table? Where did the time go!? I’ve gotten SO into creating tablescapes for holidays, birthdays, random Tuesdays… you name it, I’ll put together a table for it. ;) I think it’s a blast to try out different combinations of plates, napkins, glassware, etc. It blows my mind how changing up…
Is there anything cozier than cuddling up on the couch with a cup of hot cocoa and your favorite blanket to watch a holiday movie in December? It is truly one of my favorite holiday traditions that we do every year. I feel like it’s a pretty highly debated topic what the best holiday movies are. It seems like everyone has their favorites. There are several that we must watch each year…
There’s something so fun and festive about making cocktails this time of year. I love finding creative recipes online and doing my best to recreate them for holiday parties, date nights in, or even just a random Tuesday. ;) I actually concocted my own holiday cocktail this year that turned out AMAZING — you may have seen me sharing it on my Instagram Reels. I had a blast coming up with…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There are few things I love more than a house full of holiday decor. It’s SO cozy and festive. I’ve always loved decorating for Christmas, but there’s something even more special about doing it now that I have my own family. I want Four (and Duncan!) to look forward to this time every year growing up, and I think having a fun and…
Tomorrow is the first day of December and do you know what that means?!? There are only 25 more days until Christmas! Before I met Duncan, I never really made a big deal about Christmas. November and December are my busiest work months of the year, so most days I was too tired and unmotivated to celebrate the Christmas season. That all changed when I met Duncan. It’s definitely his…
Growing up, my family was never really rigid when it came to traditions, but there are a few things I remember from growing up that were special. Now that Duncan and I have started our own family, we’ve been thinking about what traditions we want to start with Four. I imagine it might take us a few years to really get into a groove and figure out the traditions we…
Wrapping Details: Gingham Wrapping Paper // Gold Wrapping Paper // Ribbon I’ve been so excited about the holidays this year. I’ve actually gotten a headstart on my gift lists (thanks, shipping delays!) which is probably a big reason I’m in full-on holiday mode — if you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen I already have my tree up. NO SHAME! Whether you’re Team Early Holiday or you’re more of a…
It’s 100% no secret that I’m not the best cook or baker, but I still wanted to give you guys some holiday recipe inspo so I turned to Pinterest! I’ve got all kinds of yummy and easy recipes saved over on my “recipes” board on Pinterest, so head there for more, but in the meantime, I picked 10 easy recipes that I think are perfect to bring to any holiday…
Happy Holidays! There are SO many different events during the holiday season – which means SO many different outfits, YAY! I pulled together a few of my current favorites. The looks include a few dressy options for church or a holiday party with friends, a few everyday looks and even a comfy outfit to watch ALL the hallmark movies in. These looks are great for the holidays, but also work…
