Happy heart day! How sweet are these settings created by Vogue for all of your various Valentines? Each place setting is quirky, cute, and just plain lovely, with helpful hints like throwing a picnic when spending v-day with your little one or considering the three Cs when dining with your long-time love (candlelight, cocktails, and Casablanca, naturally). How will you be spending the evening?
images via Vogue
I hope you all had a magical holiday! As I sit here at my mom’s dining room table and watch the snow fall outside, I am holiday-ed out! It’s been such a whirlwind that right now I am craving normalcy, a schedule, and some vegetables (sans butter!). It’s pretty much perfect that the new year is right around the corner. I’m in the mood for a fresh start.
ps – Do you use Teuxdeux? Cuz you should. Basically, I am using today as an excuse to finally do all of the things that slip from today’s to do list to tomorrow’s…
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We are in the home stretch, folks. I’ve met my deadlines at work, I’m headed to my parents’ house in Maryland tonight for a week, and Dan is meeting me there tomorrow! Not quite sure how I got it all done, but I think it’s time to finally relax and enjoy a bit of vacation time, family time, and Dan time. Ahhhh, finally!
I plan to continue blogging {probably not as often?} while I’m holiday-ing, but I hope everyone has a magical holiday, full of surprises, home-cooked meals, and sweet, sweet love.
ps – Looking for a good laugh? Check out this amazing SNL sketch about Your Hometown over on A Cup of Jo.
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I’m sorry to say, but this is my last gift guide for this holiday season! I’ve had so much fun helping you guys shop for gift ideas, but hopefully by now you’re finished with your shopping… right??
One last reminder though… 2013 is right around the corner though, so why not ring in the new year with some of these great calendars?
We’ve all got that person in our lives — you know, the one with her head in the clouds, dreaming of her next creation. I knew I wanted to do a gift guide for the creative types, so who better to curate it than my dear friend and insanely talented illustrator, Katie Rodgers of Paperfashion!
A bit more about Katie…
Hello, I’m Katie! I’m a freelance fashion illustrator living in Boston. Some of my clients include: Kate Spade, Coach, Alicia Keys, Calypso St. Barth, Clé de Peau, Paul Mitchell, Target, Nabisco, and Lucky Magazine among others.
Thanks, Katie!
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from left to right, top to bottom: chili lime lollipops, bread & butter pickles {my personal favorite!}, chocolate covered graham cracker, blueberry bourbon jam, I heart NY candies, cold brew coffee, and caramel sauce.
Please note: This post is in partnership with New York Mouth. All opinions and thoughts are my own and I only feature products and companies that excite me!
I’m probably a poor example of settling into a new home… I moved to Philly about a year and a half ago and I have yet to unpack. However, my beloved friend, Anne Sage, recently moved and she is basically setting the example for me to follow. She moved to LA with only what fit into her car, see?? She’s found the perfect little jewelbox apartment and has strict rules about what she allows in — specific materials, neutral colors, good juju. I love it and I am massively envious. Here are her picks for the perfect gift for the recently relocated!
A bit more about Anne…
Anne Sage is a lifestyle writer, creative director, and social media consultant based in Los Angeles. Her daily interiors and fashion blog The City Sage was named a must-read by Martha Stewart Living, and she was featured in the New York Times for her co-founding of the online shelter publication Rue Magazine. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
Thanks, Anne!
Remember my post about these awesome letter press cards and how inspiring my friend Eva is? Well, here she is, guest-curating a gift guide for the yogi!
A bit more about Eva…
Eva Burns is a graphic designer and letterpress printer living in Washington, DC. In her spare time she teaches and practices yoga at a local studio.
Thanks, Eva!
Continuing our guest series… Today we have Adrianna Adarme, the genius over at A Cozy Kitchen! Let me put it this way, Adrianna is the person I turned to when I needed to make the perfect pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. She has a wicked sense of humor, droolworthy photography, and amazing recipes spanning desserts, entrés, and small bites. Here are some of her favorite, essential kitchen items for all the home-cooks out there:
A bit more about Adrianna…
Adrianna Adarme is a recipe blogger living in Los Angeles. She writes the blog A Cozy Kitchen, where she shares comforting, easy, everyday recipes from her kitchen.
Thanks, Adrianna!
Have you guys seen Maddie on Things? I know, I know, not the latest Internet sensation, but I really could not help myself when these holiday-specific shots surfaced. I’m totally not in a life phase where I can have a dog, but when I do, I want my dog to be awesome like Maddie. Oh, and I want to bundle my future-dog in twinkly lights. Just cuz.
images via Maddie on Things
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