Merry Christmas To All

{Blouse // Pixie Pant // Quilted Barbour Coat // Riding Boots: (Similar) // Pearls}

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope y'all had a fantastic day with your families and friends! I spent my day in Virginia with family and it was great; filled with lots of laughs, great food and great memories! I am so grateful for all of my family and friends, and all of the gifts I received! We woke up very early this morning to open presents and eat our traditional Christmas morning breakfast before heading to see the family. I hope to share some of my favorite gifts in a future post! I definitely had a wonderful Christmas!

Christmas Eve: What I Wore

Merry Christmas Eve! I hope y'all have had a wonderful day! I spent the day with my Mom's family, exchanging gifts and just spending time with one another. I will probably spend the rest of the night watching Christmas movies and opening a few more gifts! I am excited for Christmas day tomorrow and all that it may bring!

{Cable Knit // Oxford // Matchstick Jeans // Statement Necklace // Driving Moccasins: C. Wonder (Out of Stock) // Bow c/o Bows & Kites: Similar}

Christmas Baking

{Apron: Anthropologie}

Baking Christmas cookies and candies is always one of my favorite times of the holiday season. This past Sunday was my designated Christmas baking day, and it was definitely a successful one! By the time we were finished (we baked from about 2pm to about 7pm), our kitchen was overflowing with sweets! One of my absolute favorite recipes of the season is a gingerbread man recipe that has been passed down through my family! Yum! 

Here are a few of my favorite Holiday recipes:

{Peanut Blossom Cookies // "Belly Button" Chocolate Pretzels // Sugar Cookies // Snowball Cookies}

What have you been doing to prepare for the holidays?

Oh Christmas Tree

Last weekend I spent a day picking out the perfect Christmas tree with my family. We always go to a local tree farm to cut our own tree down. It is definitely a tradition that we have had since I was little, and since this is my last year living at home I decided I wanted to capture it! I wore my favorite Christmas bow from Bows & Kites for the occasion. I just love Christmas and the holiday spirit, and now that we have our tree, it really feels like Christmas is just around the corner. Our tree looks beautiful all lit up in the family room.

Holiday Gift Guide: Part Two

Here are some gift ideas on the pricier side. These would be great for family members and close friends! 

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1. Sequined top- Sequins are definitely a trend this winter. They are perfect for the holidays!

2. Vest- As y'all know, I love my J. Crew vests. They are the perfect addition to any outfit; I wish I could have one in every color!

3. Fancy coat- Every girl needs a coat that can be dressed up or down.

4. Tory Burch Handbags- Tory Burch is my favorite designer. I lust over all of her purses, and I especially love the Thea crossbody.

5. Monograms- Monogrammed jewelry and accessories are the perfect gift for any preppy girl.

6. KJP bracelets- These look absolutely gorgeous paired with a watch!

7. Statement necklaces- Big necklaces go great with oxfords, and definitely add a dressy tone to an outfit.

Check out Gift Guide: Part One if you haven't already!

What are you lusting after this holiday season?

My Christmas List

I don't know about y'all, but I have been compiling my Christmas wish list since the summer. The holiday season is my absolute favorite time of the year.  Pinterest makes it so easy to gather ideas and share them with others! Here are some of the items I am lusting over this holiday season...

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What's at the top of your Christmas list?