Showing posts with label life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label life. Show all posts

12.19.2011

stocking stuffers

when i was little, one of my very favorite things about christmas was checking out the loot in our stockings.  i couldn't wait to run down stairs & see all 5 heavy with treats & goodies.  to be honest, santa never really put anything too exciting in our stockings...it usually was filled with oranges, nuts in their shells & a few chocolate candies.  even though it was nothing spectacular, you would have thought santa had brought us bars of gold the way my sister, brother & i squealed with excitement as we pulled them down from the mantel.  as an adult, the idea of a stocking on christmas morning has certainly not lost its novelty. instead of oranges & nuts, this year i'm hoping santa brings me a few of these goodies instead....


nivea creme
perfect to slip in your purse when you're on the go

Hand Indulgences ($30 Value)
l'occitane gift set
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Chevron personalized note cards stationery (8) - Eco Friendly 100% recycled paper - zig zag pattern
personalized chevron notecards
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Sugar Fix
fresh gift set...perfect for dry, chapped lips
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glitter polish
OPI rainbow connection


elephant jewelry dish
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12.16.2011

gift exchange with the girls...

last night i celebrated the holidays with my best girlfriends.  our friend ali hosted & we did a white elephant-type gift exchange.  instead of bringing something crummy, though, everyone brought some of their favorite things to share.  we drew numbers & took turns opening new presents & then stealing them right back from one another.  needless to say it was quite entertaining...and the gifts were so creative & fun!  everyone left with a something new & different that they probably would never buy for themselves.  even better was having the chance to catch up with a great group of ladies.  we all have such hectic lives & sometimes it seems like we will go months without seeing each other.  when we finally have a chance to make our schedules connect, we have so much fun catching up & sharing news.  i am so blessed to have these ladies in my life!

l'occitane goodies
jessica demonstrating spin pins
some favorites from trader joe's


bath & body treats

my cute new reindeer
sure signs of a successful party