H and I just got back from a Christmasy trip in the city! It was fun to see all the sights, lights, and festive decorations. I am highlighting everything we did and saw below; it was a fabulous time. Stay We stayed at Motto, a newer Hilton hotel in Chelsea, and loved it. The rooms…
A Sustainable Way to Wrap Gifts
This year, instead of buying new wrapping supplies, I decided to use materials I already had. I saved paper grocery bags for a few weeks and wrapped all my Christmas gifts with them, along with some white-and-gold string and labels from seasons past. I wasn’t sure how it would go with the paper bags and…
Our Full Wedding Gallery Is Here, & the Photos Are Beautiful
H and I got married on a beautiful, warm day this fall – October 22, 2022. A few weeks ago, I shared the story of our dreamy October wedding weekend. At that time, I had the preview gallery, but yesterday, our photographer Sara Bill sent us the full gallery. I am so excited to share…
Beautiful, Simple Decorations for Our Christmas Tree and Front Porch
Before Thanksgiving, I decorated much of our home for the holidays, and this past week, I finished by putting lights and festive elements on our Christmas tree and front porch! I first hung the Christmas wreath I bought last year (still available and on sale). I then wrapped the new battery-operated lights I discovered around…
The 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
I hope this year’s guide helps make your holiday shopping a little easier! I’ve got gift ideas for mothers and mother figures, dads and husbands, sisters, your best girlfriends, hosts, and your coworkers. See last year’s gift guide as well for additional ideas. Enjoy! For Mothers and Mother Figures For Dads and Husbands For Sisters…
Classic and Colorful Decorations for Christmas
The holiday season is upon us, and in our home, it’s already begun. This year, I felt inspired to decorate earlier than I ever have, the second weekend of November. Maybe it’s because my friend Ellen and I went to the Giftery’s Holiday Open House last Friday night (although I do so every year). Or…