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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Keeping Calm

Happy mid week, sweets! Hope you're all having a wonderful week and that you're all enjoying the holiday season.

I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that this week is a particularly busy one chock full of many parties and other holiday festivities. Bur somehow between all of the planning, prepping and celebrating, this year I'm managing to keep a level head and calm nerves. I'm even managing to pull myself away from the madness and have been able to have a decent amount quiet time. It's truly miraculous this time of year. And it's most definitely a first for me. I'm not sure what's come over me, but I have to say I'm liking it! :)

Have you managed to steal away some quiet time this season or are you all caught up in the madness?

xoxo

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Load on the Layers

Good morning, loves! Hope your week is off to a wonderful start. Mine is going well. But boy is it cold out here!

We've been spoiled by a fairly mild late fall but now reality has hit and the temperatures have taken a real nose dive. Which normally would be all fine and good. I actually like it to be on the cooler side during the holiday season.

Only problem is that I desperately need a new winter coat. So far I've been getting by with capes, fur vests and collars, gloves and boots but that's not doing the trick anymore. This girl needs a winter coat and I need it like yesterday!

I desperately looked for a coat last night with no success. So I'm back at it tonight with another round of coat shopping. Wish me luck! Based on last night I think I'm going to need it!

Have a lovely day, sweets and stay warm and comfy!

xoxo

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Feeling Lovely

Good Monday morning, lovelies! How was your weekend? Did you do anything exciting?

Mine was everything I could ask for. After a hectic week J & I finally got to spend some quality time together. And I really couldn't have asked for anything else, especially at this time of year. Getting to steal away some quiet moments with the ones you love is truly the greatest gift of all.

Feeling totally content and loved so I'm planning to take this romantic state of mind into my week.

Hope you all have a lovely day!

xoxo

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Weekend Wish

Happy Friday, loves! So happy that the weekend is finally upon us. And I'm so happy because I have virtually nothing on the agenda!

I mean I definitely have some things to do to get ready for Christmas but for the most part it's pretty free and clear and I should be able to take care of those things in a relatively calm manner. So my weekend wish is for lots of relaxation, a bath and breakfast in bed sound heavenly, and being able to calmly check some more things off of the holiday to do list.

What are your weekend wishes?

Enjoy yourselves, sweets!

xoxo

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All I Need...

Good morning, loves! Is it Friday yet? Unfortunately no, right?

Busy week with lots of running around but I'm so grateful that I've had a few comforts to look forward to once I crash out at home. My Christmas tree, my comfy couch and cozy throw and my Frosted Cupcake Slatkin & Co. candle. It's all I need to feel instantly relaxed and forget the madness of the day.

Hope you're all having a lovely week. And good news! Tomorrow's Friday :)

xoxo

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Sweets & Treats

Good morning, sweets! Still in the middle of a hectic week but between all the madness I find my mind wandering to the sweeter things in life. Like what treats am I going to serve my guests for Christmas?

I definitely will be making peppermint bark again this year. I made it once before and it was a big hit. But I have to admit that last year I cheated and relied on Williams Sonoma instead. And I always have candy available in abundance. Also, Christmas cookies are always a staple in our home.

So what else can I do to make the mood even more festive? Christmas cocktails, right? This Candy Cane Martini sounds delicious, doesn't it? And I have quite a few other options that I'm considering. I'll definitely have to have a couple of trials which should make for a few fun nights! :)

Do you have any favorite holiday treats that you'd like to share?

Have a wonderful day, loves!

xoxo

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See Ya!

Good morning, loves! Hope you're having a great week!

I've got a busy day today on tap today. I'm running around for work so no office time to for. I need a strong coffee to start the day and then I'm off!

If only I was running around Paris. In reality, it's Jersey but hey, a girl can dream, right? :)

Oh and I've been sporting my glasses for the past few days which is a new thing for me. Usually I only wear my contacts but had a subconjunctival hemorrhage in my eye this weekend (I'll spare you the details...) so I'm giving my eyes a break for a while. Trying to embrace this new look since I think I'll have no choice for a while.

I always see such chic looking ladies wearing glasses. Are you one of them?

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

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Rise & Shine

Happy Monday, lovelies! And welcome to a brand new week. How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun?

Mine was the perfect mix of fun, I attended two birthday celebrations, relaxation & productiveness. I finally finished all of the holiday decorating and now the apartment is looking so festive. Just how I like it :) And the weather here in NYC was perfect. So warm and sunny. I even ate breakfast outside yesterday. Gotta be grateful for days like that in December.

I just love weekends like that. I feel totally content and ready to start the week.

Hope you all had a wonderful one!

xoxo

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Kick Back Weekend

Happy Friday, lovelies! Who else is happy that it's the weekend?

Looking forward to resting and relaxing a lot this weekend. Well I actually do have plans both Friday and Saturday night but I'm planning to make the most of my days. Hoping for lots of lounging, a little pampering and finally having the time to catch up on some reading.

Feels like the quiet before the holiday storm so I'm going to make the most of it :)

What are your plans, sweets? Hope you enjoy yourselves whatever they may be!

xoxo

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A December To Remember & A Funny Story

Good morning, loves! And happy December to you all! Thank you so much for the well wishes yesterday. I stayed home from work and rested up and I can happily report that I'm feeling much better. And just in time for the holiday rush to begin!

I'm so looking forward to all this season has to offer. The shopping, the shimmer & shine, the parties, the annual xmas cookie bake off, the look of pretty presents around the tree, and the overall festive holiday cheer. And now that the Rockefeller tree is lit up, the season has officially began! Can't wait to walk on over to check it out later on today.

Oh and before I go I wanted to share a funny little snippet. One day last month I ran out of work in a panic because J was being rushed to the ER with some pain, which we later found out was a cyst.

On my mad dash to find a taxi a woman stopped me on the street to see if I wanted to try out a lip plumper and be interviewed for a morning talk show. Normally I would have said no because I was in a rush and totally out of my mind with worry but the fact that she said lip plumper intrigued me. I developed the Lip Fusion lip plumper years ago and wouldn't you know it, that's the product she handed me to test! I couldn't say no. I mean what are the chances, right?

Well here is that interview...If you go to 3:06 of the tape you'll find me looking pretty intense in all my worry. But I have to say that my testimony is 100% true. The product definitely does work. I swear I'm not being biased. :)

Hope you all have a wonderful day and a wonderful December ahead :)

xoxo

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