How did this happen? We are only ten days away from Christmas and less than a week away from spending the holidays in Scottsdale with my family. Our holiday schedule is packed full of birthdays and holiday parties, but I am looking forward to some down time with the fam and watching all the Christmas movies. I’m not going to lie, my tv has been on an endless loop of the Hallmark channel the last few weeks.
I made it back last night after a wonderful nine days away (mostly from my computer) and my pups––oh, I missed them so much. Last week we went skiing in Vail, Colorado with some of our best friends and then I flew to Scottsdale for a quick weekend to celebrate one of my besties baby to be. It is always so good to be back with my gals and the fam bam.
1.Jo Malone Candle | 2. RMS Luminizer Quad | 3. Gold Hair Tie ( 50 % off today) | 4. Slippers | 5. Waffle Knit Sweatpants | 6. Slip Eye Mask | 7. Glass Straws | 8. Vintner’s Daughter Serum | 9. Fleece Pullover | 10. Ice Roller (what I got all my gals this year) | 11. Statement Earrings | 12. Ornament
Every year my best gals get together for a little holiday party and gift exchange. It’s one of my favorite things about the holidays because I always love finding fun, unique gifts I know my gals will love. Whether it’s a cute hair tie or hair accessories, glass straws, or an ice roller (this year’s gift), I try to surprise them with something they will use all year long.
If you need more gift ideas…ADOD HOLIDAY
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A couple weeks ago I asked y’all what you wanted to see this holiday season and the most requested was a curated list of my personal favorite cyber week sales. This time of the year can be so overwhelming (especially with all of the amazing sales!), so going into Thanksgiving week having game plan, check list, and budget is essential for staying on track.
Oh boy, get ready the sales are soo good this year…
*I will be updating this list as the sales come in, but these early sales are too good not to share ;)
We were supposed to be hopping on a plane tomorrow, but a last minute change of plans and we will be staying here for Thanksgiving. I am looking forward to spending some quality time with my little family and some good friends this year (we will miss our Kansas City crew). We are headed up to the mountains in a few weeks and then again for Christmas, so I will be packing all of the items above for our upcoming travels. These are my must-have items for the jet-setter.
1. Cuyana Suede Tote | 2. Jo Malone Travel Perfume | 3. Goop Glow Packets | 4. White and Warren Travel Wrap | 5. Cuyana Cosmetic Cases | 6. Rahua Jet Setter Kit | 7. Mini Mason Pearson Brush | 8. Everlane Travel Wallet | 9. Smythson Notebook | 10. Truffle Pouch | 11. Slip Silk Eye Mask | 12. Ostrich Travel Pillow
Grab your coffee and computer because this sale is too good to be missed. I’m kind of blown away by how much goodness is packed into the last sale of the year. With up to 25% off full price items and up to 75% off sale items, I am going to try to check off most of my holiday shopping from Shopbop and East Dane.
Sweater / Mother Denim (on sale!)
The number one requested gift guide this year was my top picks from Amazon. I totally get it, if I could order all of my gifts from Amazon with two-day free shipping this year I would be one happy gal.
1. White and Warren Cashmere Travel Wrap | 2. Candle | 3. FujiFilm XT 100 | 4. The Bette Davis Club Book | 5. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid | 6. Dyson Hair Dryer | 7. Cabana Coffee Table Book | 8. Dry Brush | 9. Beats Wireless Headphones | 10. Bling Brush | 11. Hypervolt Massage Device | 12. Breville Juicer
Throughout the year I keep a running wish list of items that I dream of owning (some big, some small). Around the holidays I treat myself to one thing on my list that I had been lusting over all year long.
1. Heart Earrings | 2. Gucci Princeton Mules | 3. Glow Serum | 4. Cozy Sweater (under $100) | 5. Essential Oil Diffuser | 6. Blanket | 7. Silk PJs | 8. Dyson Hair Dryer | 9. Watch | 10. Sweater | 11. Golden Goose Sneakers | 12. Hunting Season Bag
I thought it would be fun to share my wish list to hopefully give you some ideas to add to list for Santa this year.
STATEMENT EARRINGS: I have had heart eyes on Rebecca de Ravenel earrings since she launched her famous le bons bons a few years ago. These statement hearts would be perfect for holiday parties.
ALL ABOUT OILS: I have to admit ever since Liz started posting about how essential oils changed her and her families lives, I have been completely hooked! I really want to get my own set and start playing around with the different mixtures! This diffuser would look pretty good in our kitchen if you ask me :)
IF YOU’VE BEEN REALLY GOOD: So I haven’t been this good this year, but I think you deserve a Cartier ;)
TIME SAVERS: So I really do love my T3 hair dryer, but this Dyson is really compelling. The fact that it dries your hair in about three minutes is super enticing.
xox- a dash of details
*If you are in need of a hostess gift, be sure to check out last week’s gift guide.
This year has been filled with lots of laughs and joy. Most of you know from this post, but I was so lucky to spend all summer with my bestie, Mackenzie in Nantucket. She moved back to Connecticut last year, but we found ways to see each other and catch up throughout this year. This past weekend she came to visit, so I though it would be fun to take a moment out of the crazy holiday season to bring her a little joy with a gift from LOFT and a coffee date.
On Ali: Sweater / Scarf / Jeans / Boots
On Mackenzie: Long sleeve tee / Scarf / Pants / Flats
Still looking for presents to add to your list, for your bestie, sister, or mom? Today is all about those gifts under $150 (mostly under $100) that will make any gal in your life swoon.
No. 1 Cream Sweater
No. 2 Nike Free Running Shoes
No. 3 Lily Earrings
No. 4 Neulash
No. 5 Le Labo Discovery Set
No. 6 Cashmere Gloves
No. 7 Travel Case
No. 8 Veuve Clicquot Book
No. 9 Eberjey Loungeware
No. 10 Necklace
No. 11 Throw Blanket
Happy December 1st! If you have been following along, you may already know we have been in Vail, Colorado this past week with our friends, Elyse and James. It was their first time to Vail and we had the best time showing them around our favorite little ski town. Minus the fact there is only one ski run open and hardly any snow, I just love this place. Plus, it’s hard to complain about cozy sweaters, sitting by the fire, and spending the week with your best friends!
