This Christmas break seems like a long time coming. The countdown was moving at a snail’s pace, but it’s finally here. We spent the majority of the season in our little loft space in St. Louis, and we are now spending the remainder of the time with family in Indiana. Over the past couple of days, I’ve been taking snapshots of all things Christmas-y that have put a smile on my face. Holiday decorations have to be the best. It brings back so many memories to see front doors decked out with bows and wreaths, houses sprinkled with lights, and, in some places, Melbourne window roller shutters adorned with festive garlands.

1. The lovely houses on Park Ave in Lafayette Square (our St. Louis Neighborhood)
2. My mom’s thrifted sled
3. A page from a book
4. My moccasin house shoes
5. Signage in store-front windows
6. The entrance of The Chocolate Bar
7. A decorated entrance gate
8. The puppy posing for his first Christmas shot in front of the stockings
9. A lawn gnome in the snow
10. The table setting with a tree and mexican salt shakers
11. My parent’s front door in Indiana
12. Christmas decorations in the kitchen
13. Clementines always remind me of the holiday season!

Over the past couple years I have collected/bought quite a few clothing and accessory items that I just love. I try not to buy things just for the hell of it and only buy things that I love from first glance. That is exactly what happen last winter when I saw similar leather boots on a photography blog and the search to track them down began. I love everything about them; their color, the way the lace up and most importantly, the way they click as I walk.

Over the next couple weeks I’m going to feature some more of my favorite pieces. All pieces are unique and close to my heart. I hope everyone enjoys the sneak peak into my wardrobe.

* above picture: gray jeans- forever 21, brown leather boots- urban outfitters, retro style wool coat- miss sixty.

* I updated the recipe. I forgot to put the flour in the ingredients section. Sorry for any confusion.

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*** I hope my coworkers enjoy these tomorrow.

Today is day 1 of 5 and the boy left before the sun came up this morning. You could say that I’m not a happy camper. This loft is suddenly colder than normal and I’m pouting. I got home from the agency today to find a puppy that was extremely excited to see me. I could see it in his eyes that we’d have a good night planned with simple pleasures. Here’s our night captured in pretty little snapshots. (warning:  I’ve fallen in love with the Instagram app on my new iPhone)