Polka Dots

I got this shirt and cardigan combo for Christmas. I love polka dots and so naturally I have been wearing this a lot. Oh, and did I mention I love J Crew. This whole outfit may be from there. 

1. Shirt // 2. Cardigan // 3.Skirt

Happy 50th Mom!

My mom just had her 50th birthday, and let me just say she is the hardest person to shop for. Not only that, but this one was a bigger deal than normal since it was her 50th. My Dad turned 50 back in May, and she took us all to Florida to surprise him. So needless to say we had big shoes to fill.

Since I knew my mom didn't want a surprise party, and a trip wasn't possible either, I decided something sentimental would mean a lot to her. My mom has so many great qualities that my brother, his girlfriend, my husband, and I love and appreciate about her. We decided to come up with the top 50 that mean the most to us about her. We made a magnetic board displaying them for her.

Up North Adventures Day 1

Over the weekend Bill, my brother Geoffrey, his girlfriend Brittany, and I all went up north to Petoskey, MI. We drove up on Saturday and spent the day exploring Petoskey. On Sunday we headed to Boyne Highlands, where we hit the slopes. Brittany is from Petoskey, so she gave us the official tour.

After we checked into the hotel our first stop was Johan's.

According to Brittany they have the most truly ooly gourmet doughnuts. I have to say, I agree. Bill and I bought 3, with the idea of just taking a bite or two of each one, but probably not finishing all of them. Well, next thing you know, they were all gone.

Since we were all full on doughnuts we headed to downtown Petoskey to browse the shops and walk off the sugar high. The downtown strip ranged from cute boutiques full of clothing, tea, candy, jam, and winter wear.

Once we were feeling hungry again we headed over to City Park Grill.

We finished the night up with a few drinks at the Side Door, turning in early for our big day tomorrow on the slopes.

It's Almost Here

I can't believe how close we are to Christmas. For the first year ever, I think I can say I am fully prepared ALREADY! This might actually be a Christmas miracle. I am usually one of those crazies running around the 23rd maybe even Christmas Eve getting those last few gifts. Not this year! I am all done and fully wrapped.

Do you love the Holiday Season as much as me? Are you all ready?

Holiday Gift Ideas for Him

Guys are hard to shop for, plain and simple. I came up with a few ideas for any guys in you life that you are still struggling to find that perfect holiday gift for. Happy Shopping.

 

1. Bag // 2. Tie // 3. Scarf // 4. Watch // 5. Kindle // 6. Iphone Case

It's Friday!

TGIF! I can't believe it is Friday, but I especially can't believe it's only 11 days till Christmas. Thankfully I pretty much have all my Christmas shopping done and wrapped. Gasp!? I know, me actually being prepared this year, big surprise!

To start out our Christmas shopping, Bill and I knocked out a lot of gifts at the Holiday Markets in New York before I headed back to Michigan.

 

Etsy opened a Holiday Shop where you could view some shop owner's items and speak directly with them. Some of the shop owners were working right as you browsed. It was an awesome way to see the behind the scenes of Etsy and some of the shops.

After that we headed over to Bryant Park where we browsed the Holiday Shops set up there. The little glass kiosks transform the park into a great shopping experience. The variety of goodies sold make for great one of a kind gifts.

We shopped till we dropped literally and then headed back to Jersey.

Where do you do most of your shopping for the Holidays?