Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Holiday Cheer:



      I know the holidays can fill some with dread and terror. Long lines, having someone else take the last cream cheese danish at Starbucks ( and having it toasted so everyone can smell the rich creamy pastry deliciousness), and the angry drivers can make anyone hate the season of giving. I have tried to curb this Christmas insanity by honoring some of my favorite traditions and stocking up on winter essentials. Sometimes all it takes is some festive wrapping paper, sparkling tree lights, and a little bit of chocolate to turn my mood around: 


Mini bar is all set up for impromptu house guests:


Home made truffles are chillin' 
in my fridge (literally).


All of the wrapping below (plus scissors and tape!) were purchased at Dollar Tree, saved me a bunch:


This is Gracie's gingerbread house, I'm looking forward to decorating my own on Christmas day.
(Even more excited about eating it!)




How do you savor the holidays?



Yours,
Nico

16 comments:

  1. I love to bake and create things on the holidays!! Keeps me away from crazy shoppers!! All of this looks fantastic..love the gingerbread house!! The dollar tree is awesome, I would shop there all the time when I lived in the states!! Hope you are having a wonderful week so far!! Thanks for following and I'm following back, my pleasure, I enjoy your page!! I hope you have a wonderful day doll. xx

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  2. Thanks for your comment! I bake for home and office and parties when i have time :)
    These look amazing! I will also be doing my gingerbred house so looking forward to that!


    http://fashion-gourmet.blogspot.com/

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  3. ps. to answer you question my name is Emmy (M.E) ;)

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  4. I love the wine sweaters - those are awesome! I look forward to the day after Christmas when things slow down a bit :)

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  5. Ahhh those little wine bottle covers are TOO cute :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  6. I love this post. It's so festive. LOL @ the Starbucks comment. Can I love that place any more than I do. Cute items.

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  7. LOTS of hot chocolate! LOL I love your wrapping paper and that gingerbread house is too cute! :D
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  8. lol those wine sweaters!!! haha amazing!!

    xo
    Jinna
    http://greaseandglamour.com

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  9. I LOVE the alcoholic sweaters... Where can I buy these!?? I love your bright sweater from last post, too! Anyways, just found your blog and i love it. Just started following, too. Stop by 4scarlet.com, let me know what you think and follow back if you feel compelled:) XO

    real budget, real busy, real body fashion:
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  10. Hi Nico!

    I couldn't figure out how to respond to your comment in my blog (I'm sure it's user error!) - I think a red scarf would be awesome - or even a bright pink or purple :)

    Have a great day dear :)
    Heather
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  11. HI MY LOVE!!!
    Thanks for your sweet comment and for following me!!!

    NICE PICTURES!!

    NOW I'M YOUR NEW FOLLOWER...HOPE YOU CONTINUE VISITING MY BLOG...THERE IS A NEW NICE POST <3 <3

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    KISSES FROM ITALY!!!

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  12. I feel like this was my least festive year ever! I was hoping to see you in a holiday sweater..so maybe I'll wait a few more days! Your tree and gifts all look great and I love the minibar set up. I am really glad the bootcut/flare jeans are returning, they're my favorite over anything else.

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  13. I love the mini bar! It's super cute and welcoming.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  14. Oh my, your gingerbread house is so cute! I LOVE it!

    xx Ivana

    Stop by sometimes :)
    Macarons and Pearls

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  15. Those truffles are super cute, you should post the recipe :))

    Hope you'll visit my blog and follow if you like it, I promise to do the same :)

    xoxo Ingrid

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  16. You lost me after home made truffles....WOW. Those look amazing!!!

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