Happy Friday...

I hope you all have a great weekend! I kicked off the holidays last night with our company holiday party in NYC. It was a perfect way to begin the season. I found the best little gallery of Christmas decor that will inspire ideas for the home and here is my cozy winter playlist to get you in the mood;) Next week there will be gift guides for guys + girls. x

Holiday Guide for NYC...

New York City is one of the most festive places to deck the halls with holiday spirit. A few things you might want to put on the list:


Go see The Nutcracker
Visit Pop-Up gift shops open for the holidays
Dine at Rolf's among the kitschy Christmas decor
Head uptown to the Annual Park Avenue Christmas Tree Lighting
Put on your skates and visit NYC's seasonal rinks 
Tour the cities famous holiday department store window displays

Walking Around Holiday Gift Guide: For Baby...

Many of my friends are having winter babies! Here are a few things on the list for baby gifts this holiday season. 
Organic hooded baby towel
Fern + Feather Elephant 
Striped wool jersey pants
Sophie the Giraffe
Paris Tee
Harmony Baby Rattle
Wee People Mittens + Hat
Penguin One-piece
Jack + Lily Boots

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups...

It's a treat to bake for the holidays and even better, to receive;) I plan on whipping up a few of these peanut butter cups and wrap them up as gifts for friends. 

Decked out in December...

Don't you just love the holidays?!! Kicking off tomorrow, I will have a gift guides, city sights, holiday recipes and style tips through Christmas;) It's time to decorate the tree, put on some sequins, wrap presents and toast champagne. Cheers!

I'm Here...

I've gotten the funniest reactions when I tell people I've left New York City for Chicago. "You are moving at the coldest time of year!" Well, yes, I must be a little mad, but change is wonderful and sometimes you just have to take a chance;) I hope everyone had the most fantastic Thanksgiving weekend, thanks to all my friends in NYC who hosted. I'm settled in my new place and couldn't be more excited for things to come. {image via bits of beauty}

Rustic Dream...

With high wooden beam ceilings and a cozy dining space for eight, this is one of my all-time favorite rooms. Each detail of dear horns and floral pieces makes it cozy and country. {image via blue pool road}

Royal Blues...

Hints of royal blue are so classic in the home. {images via unknown, flourish design + style, space for inspiration}

Net-a-Porter Picks...

I love Net-a-Porter's style guides, these two looks spice up the basics.

Lovely Living Room Style...

This reminds me the color palette I'm using for my new apt. Neutrals mixed with pops of color in pillows. It's simple + lovely. {image via Ill Seen, Ill Said}

Cinammon + Sugar Biscotti...

I'd like to whip up some homemade biscotti with espresso this weekend. I found this sweet and delicious recipe.

Thanksgiving Table Inspiration...

I'm not having the traditional Thanksgiving this year. I'll be missing family, cooking and table setting. Instead I'll be hopping around to friends' celebrations and parade watching in NYC because I head to Chicago first thing Friday morning to move. I saw these lovely settings and wanted to share inspiration for making the table beautiful! {images via lonny, jose villa, style me pretty, morning t}

Duck Boots...

Olivia's style inspires the high-heel duck boot for those who want to tread city streets fashionably. Or you can go the outdoorsy country route and stick to the old school flats. {image via dustjacket attic}

High-heel by Tommy Hilfiger, Flats by LL Bean

Outdoor Scene...

This outdoor settings look cozy enough for a winter huddle with warm blankets. {images via Rue}

Wintery Scented Candles...

I love holiday scents for the season. Here are a few for the home, that also make great hostess gifts!

Mistletoe Candle

Fireside Candle

Frosted Cedar Candle

Hot Toddy Candle

Happy Friday...

All of my stuff is on a truck on it's way to Chicago! I'm looking forward to my last weekend in NYC as a resident. Have a wonderful weekend. xo {image via erin ever after}

Perfect Kitchen...

The blue tones mixed with dark tile and grayish farm table. {image via delight by design}

Creamy Cable Knits...

 

Yummy cable knits for the winter season. Calypso Dress, Old Navy Sweater, Topshop Angora Snood.

Books Galore...

I am looking for a bookcase and found these reading corners that look cozy. {images via a merry mishap, i suwanee, my notting hill}

Apartment Wishlist - Series I: Hints of Gold...

As I move to my new home in Chicago (a week from tomorrow - ahhh!) I have been searching for a few unique items to make it stylish. Here are a few gold accents on my wishlist. 

Scotch + Gin Decanters from Etsy (I'm now the proud owner of these vintage decanters)

Stormy Nut Bowls from Anthropologie 

Screen Prints by Workshop UK

A Few Things...

Lovely rustic living room with cow hide rug. {via what takes my breath away}

Insightful thinking about risk taking and change;)

Morning latte and waffles. {image via lolita}

LV trunk coffee table. {image via elements of style}

Sliding door + apartment crush. {image via black eiffel}

Roasted Pumpkin Salad Recipe...

This is a yummy salad to whip up for the holidays.

Clean Kitchen...

Love the clean lines of this beautiful kitchen. Looks spacious and cooking-friendly. {image via a life's design}

Song of the Day...

We Are Nowhere and It's Now by Bright Eyes

Dreaming of...

I hope you all had a lovely weekend. It was the most gorgeous fall weather in Manhattan. Today I"m dreaming of hazy Paris. {image via flickr}