Category: Holidays

We are two weeks out from Christmas, and I have to admit I’m drowning. Between a December birthday (Eva turns 14 on the 12th), wrapping up a semester, and all the usual shenanigans in a house with two teen girls, I’m not feeling at the top of my game. That’s one of the reasons I […]

I adore gift-giving, the whole art and anticipation and drama of it, but let’s face it, some people make going to the store a bore. And yes, I’m talking about dads and husbands and the other impossible-to-shop-for people on your list. Sure, pajamas and ties are standbys, but what if you want something with a […]

As a stylist, finding new items for my wardrobe while shopping for others is an occupational hazard. I mean, if I’m shopping for a client, and happen to come across an item or twelve for myself, that’s just God’s way of telling me I need something new. I have the same philosophy when it comes […]

There are two extremes when it comes to holiday style. The SnowGlobe and the Scrooge. (I’m working on better names… suggestions welcome!). The Scrooge glides through the holidays in their regular clothes, without even a hint of holiday headband or festive scarf, while the Snowglobe dons Christmas sweaters in October and stops just short of […]

September 24 is my husband’s birthday, a date that has unofficially been the start of fall, in my mind. Even the Florida weather is catching on. Yesterday morning, I thought I felt a breeze, but by the time I noticed it, it was gone. That’s how fall in Florida is. One 75-degree morning, followed by […]

“Be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead.” 1 Peter 1:6 This holiday season may be different, but it’s still a season of celebration. And I can’t wait to start the festivities. We’ll be putting up our tree a little early this year (pre rather than post-Thanksgiving, if we can fit it in), and have […]

It’s the little things, you know, especially this time of year. Whether it’s a carefully chosen hostess gift or a specially selected stocking stuffer, these thoughtful surprises are my favorite kind of gift to give, and to receive. Lola and I enjoy putting together several small items to create one larger gift, because nothing is […]

So will someone just do me a favor and go ahead and send this entire list directly to Santa for me? I want allll the beauty gifts! The lotions and potions, the palettes and perfumes, the scents and the soaps. But you don’t have to be beauty-obsessed like I am to enjoy a few new […]

I am already bored. I’ll admit it. I hate shopping for men. And I don’t mean to sound all negative or anything, but I stink at it. Or maybe, my husband stinks at gift-receiving because he is impossible. To shop for, I mean. Otherwise he’s cute and thoughtful and stuff. I love him, so I […]

I don’t know about you, but I consider myself pretty easy to shop for. After all, I like allllll the things. I like clothes and shoes and jewelry and books and home stuff and yummy stuff and shoes and jewelry and bags and gift baskets and chocolate and shoes. Also, jewelry. Easy, right? It’s only […]