Easter Take 2!

Good morning, sweets! And happy Friday! So happy the weekend is finally here. As you can tell from all my moaning and groaning this week, I'm particularly ready for it.

Seeing my family this weekend to celebrate Greek Easter. Lots of things to look forward to. Summer-like weather, it's going to be 80 on Sunday!, my Yia Yia & mother's delicious cooking and my father's amazing wine. He went deep into the wine cellar and already has some special bottles selected.

And I already have my summer dress picked out because I'm planning on spending a lot of time outside basking in the glorious weather.

So what do you all have planned? Whatever it is, I hope it's a fabulous one!

xoxo

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Be sure to check back in on Monday for the winner announcement.

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Easter Weekend

Good morning, loves! And happy Friday!

I'm off today enjoying the start of a 3 day weekend and I couldn't be happier. Going to have some fun, get some rest and just enjoy every second. I'm even going to give Easter eggs a go this year. I haven't decorated them in a few years but this year I'm inspired to try. I think I'm going to try glitter eggs and maybe even tackle these Coconut Marshamllow Nests that Adele shared.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Passover and Easter to those of you who celebrate!

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Tranquil Tuesday

Good morning, loves! Hope you're all having a wonderful start to the week.

I was lucky enough to have an extended weekend in honor of President's Day. Three days off = pure bliss to me!

J surprised me with a hotel stay at the Dream Downtown. Nothing like getting to stay in a hotel in your own city. Then we wandered the city for a few days playing tourists in our hometown.

Cafe & crepes in Chelsea Market, brunch at Pastis, strolling through the west village. And I even picked up a few new candles at Diptyque. Verveine which smells of so fresh of lemon verbena. One of my all time favorite scents. And I also picked up Foin Coupé which smells like a walk in the French countryside. If I can't be there, I might as well imagine that I'm there. But truly they are both to die for and my apartment smells just heavenly.

What more can a girl ask for? It was a true staycation in every sense of the word :)

So I'm starting this week off in a happy, peaceful frame of mind after a restful and fun-filled long weekend.

Wishing you much happiness and peace today and always!

xoxo

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Decadent Days

Good morning, sweets! And happy Thursday to you! I am so happy because today is my last day of work for the week! Then it's 4 days of complete fun and indulgence!

I am so looking forward to it. It's nice after Christmas to have days off with nothing else to do besides to give into all of your desires. Looking forward to lots of lounging, catching up on tv, and maybe even a book or two. And of course I have to squeeze in some pampering there too :)

How are you going to spend the next few days? Hope you're all enjoying a bit of a break like me!

xoxo

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Holiday Haze

Good morning, lovelies! Hope you're all doing well and are enjoying the last week of the year.

I don't know about you but I am most certainly in the middle of a holiday haze {which explains the lack of posting yesterday....} The Christmas festivities have finally died down and I was back at work yesterday. It's a slow work week but I'd much rather be home resting and catching up on things. I could really use some pampering after the past week and this seems like the perfect time to do it. A nice long bath and a visit to the salon are most definitely in order. Hoping to squeeze them in over the next few days.

Have a fabulous day, sweets!

xoxo

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Holiday Kisses & A Guest Post!

Happy Friday, loves! I'm so happy that it's Friday. I finally have off from work and now I can focus on getting everything done for the arrival of my company tomorrow.

Lots to do and not a moment to spare so I'm going to be real quick today. So sorry that I have been so absent this week. I promise to be by soon. I miss you all terribly!

In the meantime, you can stop on over at La Vie... J'aime today where I am sharing what I'm hoping to find in my stocking this year :)

Wishing you the most wonderful holiday weekend filled with lots of love and joy!

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Last Minute List

Good morning, loves! And happy Wednesday to you!

Can you believe there's only 3 more days until Christmas Eve??? I have a bunch of last minute things to do. Cookies, menu finalizing, last minute gifts, wrapping and getting the apartment ready for a house full of guests on Saturday. It'll all get done but I have little time for much else. Which explains why I was MIA yesterday. Sorry, I'll try to stop my in the very near future :)

Enjoy the day and good luck getting any last minute things done!

xoxo

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Magical Moments

Good morning, loves! How's the week treating you all so far?

Well it's certainly starting to feel a whole lot like Christmas over here. Especially after getting to experience Handel's Messiah in all it's glory last night. What an incredible experience. And my seats were front row center! I had goosebumps for hours after!

Also helping the shape the mood....the temperatures have dropped, the wreath is hung, the presents are wrapped and the house is finally all done up. There's still lots to do, baking, cooking and a little rearranging, but I feel like everything's coming into place and I'm just going to enjoy this magical time of year. The past few years have taught me what is important in life so there's no point in sweating the small stuff. In the end the holidays are about spending time with your loved ones, right?

How are you all doing with your holiday preparations?

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

In memory of my best friend Derek who passed away almost a year ago. He would have been celebrating his 40th birthday today. I cherish all the moments we had together and I remember and celebrate him today and each and every day.

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The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Good morning, loves! How was your weekend? Hope you all had a wonderful one.

I had a good one but am finally starting to feel a bit of the holiday crunch. I can't really complain, it's still relatively mellow compared to every other year, but I didn't really have much downtime. Just focusing on getting ready for the festivities that we will be hosting in less than a week. I have to admit that I did get to squeeze in a ghost walk of lower Manhattan and a screening of Rudolph and Frosty on Sunday night so it wasn't all work and no fun. :)

And there's some more holiday fun yet to come. Tonight we're going to see Handel's Messiah at Carnegie Hall. I've never been and have always wanted to see it so I'm really excited!

Have a wonderful day, sweets!

xoxo

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Oh What A Night!

Happy Friday, sweets! I can't tell you how happy I am that today is Friday. Well actually, I'd be happier if it were Saturday, but I won't be greedy :)

Had a wonderful time at the holiday party last night. And of course that has me wishing that I could stay in bed all day today. Unfortunately, that's not a reality so instead I'm gonna do my best to rally and will put on a pretty face and head on out to work.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend filled with lots of love and holiday cheer!

See you all Monday!

xoxo

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Putting on the Glitz

Good morning, loves! And happy Thursday to you all!

I'm in a celebratory mood today because tonight is my company holiday party. Everyone's been in such a festive mood at the office this week. Can't imagine how it's going to be today with all of the anticipation for this evening. I just love this time of year :)

Hope you all have a wonderful day. And we're almost there...Friday's just around the corner!

xoxo

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