Take Me To The Mountains

We've almost made it, almost made it to the holidays. Today is my last day of work and school before I am free for two weeks. I'll be making a quick pit stop in Phoenix before jetting up to Jackson Hole for Christmas and then to Vail for New Year's Eve. Let the mountain festivities begin! Eggnog and hot toddy sipping, It's A Wonderful Life watching, bundling up by fires, gift giving, and skiing... take me to the mountains!

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Christmas Gift Guide: Under $50

Perfect present picks for a secret santa, for stuffing stockings, or for keeping an eye on spending this holiday season. There's no need to break the bank!

1. Madewell Skinny Calf Hair Belt, $45:

2. Deborah Lippmann 'R&B' Mini Nail Lacquer Duet, $24:

3. Kate Spade Putting On The Ritz Stud Earrings, $48:

4. Kate Spade 2014 Desktop Spiral Calendar, $38:

5. J.Crew Stripe Painter Tee with Jeweled Brooch, $49.50:

6. Anthropologie Cheers Banner, $38:

7. Sugar Paper XOXO Noteset, $16:

8. The Fashion Insider's Guide: New York, $24.95:

9. Black Round Neck Deer Pattern Fairisle Sweater, $27.41:

10. SS Print Shop The Mantra art print, $35:

12 Days Of Christmas

The countdown to Christmas has been going on at my house since the 1st. Our tree is up, decorations are out, and hot cocoa has been made... it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. So for today, I have a countdown of 12 things that made their way onto my Christmas wish list this year (not in a particular order).

12. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze:

11. CRAP Eyewear 'The T.V. Eye' Sunglasses in Gloss Jungle Tortoise:

10. J.Crew Pajama Set in Bright Cerise Plaid Flannel:

9. Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita Coffee Table Book:

8. Rag & Bone Presley Pullover:

7. Kate Spade Beacon Court Jeanne bag in ballet slipper pink:

6. Zimmermann Verano Ric Rac Tri Bikini:

5. Stuart Weitzman 5050 Over the Knee Boots in black nappa leather:

4. Brooks Brothers Wool Navy and Green Tartan Scarf:

3. Banana Republic L'Wren Scott Collection Beaded Lip Clutch:

2. Pom Pom at Home Pom Pom Throw Blanket:

1. Julie Vos Milano 6-Stone Bangles:

Holiday Greeting Cards

If you know me then you know that I'm addicted to buying greeting cards. I have boxes of them organized by occasion in my desk. This holiday season, I'm loving all the glittery rhymes I've seen gracing festive holiday cards. In Los Angeles, I love to pop into Sugar Paper in Brentwood, Urbanic Paper Boutique in Venice, Limonaia in Santa Monica, and Gum Tree in Hermosa Beach to pick up new cards. Needless to say, I have too many holiday cards this year to actually give away. A few of my favorites below...

1. Floral Menorah Card, Urbanic Paper Boutique

2. Happy and Delightful Holiday Card, Sugar Paper

3. Merry and Bright Confetti Card, Sugar Paper

4. Countdown New Year Card, Sugar Paper

5. Mistletoe Green Card, SS Print Shop

6. All I Want For Christmas, SS Print Shop

7. Watercolor Mistletoe Card, Paper Source

8. Best Is Yet To Come Chevron New Year Card, Paper Source

9. Cozy Christmas Card, Furbish Studio

10. Rifle Paper 'Twas The Night Before Christmas Card, Waiting On Martha

Anthropologie December/Holiday Lookbook

Anthropologie's December lookbook is merry and bright and everything nice! I love the festive locations and scenes portrayed in the lookbook. Many of the pieces are getting me in the spirit to drink hot coco, secret santa shop, and decorate a Christmas tree (I'm getting ahead of myself!). Plus they are offering free shipping with code HOMEWARD. It's my favorite time of the year to shop, shop, SHOP!

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