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Over the past year I have looked at this New Year’s Eve party photo countless times. It has given me an endless amount of inspiration. It gracefully exclaims “party here!” without a giant, flashing neon-lit sign pointing to it. Fun and elegance are perfectly mixed together. It might serve as a terrific creative spark for your own New Year Eve’s bash. Super easy […]

My annual scramble to find the right outfit for New Year’s Eve seems to kick in the day after Christmas. I love the thought of going to a party dressed to the nines and dancing the night away. Skipping the traditional LBD and finding something to make a statement in a crowd would be a lot of fun. Having the right coat to keep me warm […]

“Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind.” – Kris Kringle, Miracle on 34th Street {image}  

There’s something magical about seeing your corner of the world lit in those tiny lights during the holidays. They have a warm glow like no other that makes you smile. They seem all the more wonderful when there’s a blanket of snow – they illuminate an entire street with so little effort. Seeing Christmas lights is something the young and old can enjoy together whether on […]

I needed a little inspiration in what to wear for Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas morning. Usually my Eve wear includes a warm cardigan sweater, jean and boots. So comfortable yet predictable. I think it’s time to step it up a notch this year by dressing up a little (and that dress is on sale!). The tights will keep my […]

“Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion’s starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don’t see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often, it’s not particularly dignified or newsworthy, […]

In lieu of what I had planned to post today and the events in Newtown, Connecticut, I decided write a brief personal note. My heart is broken for those affected at Sandy Hook Elementary. As a parent of two young boys I cannot begin to imagine what the families are going through today. My prayers are for the families and their […]

Need some ideas for doing good this holiday season through your gifts? Check out these non-profits and partnerships to help jumpstart your charity giving this holiday season. Want to take it step further? Make a contribution to the receiver’s favorite cause in their name and tuck a card in the stocking letting them know of the love shared. Hoodie for […]

“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” – Maya Angelou {image}

1. Jersey Cadet Hat, The Gap // 2. Bourbon & Rye, Woodinville Whiskey Company // 3. Kuhl Spy Jacket, REI // 4. Lorenzo Uomo Strip Socks, Nordstrom Want to see all the gift guides in one place? Check out our Pinterest Gift Guide.