You guys, I gotta be honest. Every year, I grow more and more in awe of the bloggers who are able to get their gift guides published in time, show off their holiday party outfits and share a few cute holiday DIYs, too. I have good intentions, I really do. But those intentions rarely make the journey from idea to action. I just don't have it in me. Between my 9 to 5 and freelance work and just trying to have some semblance of a normal life outside of those things, I'm left scrambling to even get our Christmas cards sent out on time. Last year they didn't even make it out. This year ,I've finally admitted to myself that the holidays are hard on me. I just can't do it all! And I don't even have children - parents... I gotta hand it to ya. This weekend is it for me, time to get my act together and at least try to get some shopping and baking done. Chris and I are staying put this year, and I'm so thankful for that. As much as I miss home and would love to see my family, I really can't wait for our first real Christmas together after 13 years. We always go home, always hop from one house to another, running ourselves ragged and returning home feeling the opposite of rested. This year, we actually got a full-size tree, we made dinner reservations for Christmas Eve and are looking forward to just spending some time together after a really stressful past couple of months.
Anyways, after a little unintended hiatus, I'm back this week with some of my favorite link from around the web.
The perfect holiday party dress - found!
Never shopped on Etsy? Now's the perfect time! Get $10 towards your first order! I'd get this cute pourover set or this dopp kit.
A Love Actually drinking game!
This sweater looks like the coziest thing ever. This one too. Oh, and these comfy knits.
YUMMMMMM these look good
Pretty botanical gifts (for moms? For sisters? ...for you!)
30% off gifts from Asos! I'd gift myself these :)
An (irrational) history of hating stretch marks
Love this gorgeous celestial wall hanging
Why warm water with lemon is good for you
Pretty gifts for your home
Free People is having the coziest sale ever! 50% off new cozy styles like this lace up top
How to keep exercising when it's miserably cold
Lots of sale happening over on ModCloth! Including 30% off home items... like this insanely gorgeous rug
Would love to see these on my coffee table
The perfect handmade gift
Loving everything in this Etsy shop - especially these earrings
Save 60% off almost everything at J.Crew factory - loving this sweater
Obsessed with these beautiful hand-printed totes and bags
