Family Photos: Holiday happenings…

Well, friends, it looks like the holidays are in full swing around these parts. The most wonderful time of the year. The holly jolly Christmas. The season of joy and glad tidings. Don’t believe me? Here’s a little photographic proof, starting with a couple of my favorite things…

The tree is up, even if it’s leaning a bit this year…

Lots of presents are being wrapped…

Cookies have been decorated — and even more have been eaten.

And my first time in Ulta. A new love is born…a true love, my friends.

How are you getting ready for the holidays? Have you finished all your Christmas shopping? I finished ALL mine in just a few hours this morning. Let the excitement and fun begin! xoxo

Wanted: “My Dream For 2015”

Remember last spring when I invited some of my favorite blogging friends to share their spring must-haves? I really enjoyed the series, so I thought it would be fun to do another one! And with New Year’s Eve right around the corner, what better time to talk all about our hopes and dreams for 2015…?

The series? “My Dream For 2015.”

I want to hear from you, friends! What’s your dream for 2015? What are you most excited about? What are your goals?

It could be one goal or several, something you want to start or something you want to stop once and for all, but what I really want is to get us talking and sharing since I know the new year can be a bit daunting, at least to me.

Feel free to email me at mellow1422@aol.com with your story! I plan on starting the series the first or second week of January. Can’t wait to hear from you, friends! xoxo

[Photo via Colin Cowie Wedding]

Man Candy Monday: The Hot Holiday Edition!

Good morning, friends, and happy Christmas week! Can you believe there are only three days until Christmas? The countdown has officially begun. This week is all about the holidays, naturally, starting with Man Candy. No, it’s not Santa, though I can definitely see the allure. Today’s group of guys would make you do a double take. They teach us not to judge a book by its cover. And only they could turn an ugly holiday sweater into one sexy fashion statement…

MEN WEARING UGLY SWEATERS!!!!!!!!!!

[Via Laughing Squid]

Holiday Gift Guide #8: For The Kid At Heart

A personalized memory game in honor of the epic battles you two had as kids, $24.99.

A science set of temporary tattoos because they’re like a walking encyclopedia, $15.

Sweet candy ($25) or a candy dispenser ($17.98) because they’re the sweetest person you know.

An inflatable globe because they’d always wanted one as a child and because, umm, it’s a GIANT globe, $7.95.

Hey Girl journal for the ultimate fangirl moment, $9.95.

A PEZ dispenser because you can never go wrong with this cute treat, $

Mad libs to tickle their funny bone, $12.99 for a set of 5.

This chalkboard piggy bank since they always have a bunch of change in their pockets, $7.99.

…or a personalized coin purse because, well, see above, $20.

P.S. The complete 2014 Holiday Gift Guide! :)

Holiday Gift Guide #7: For The (Proud!) Cat Lady

How To Make Your Cat An Internet Celebrity because Grumpy Cat has NOTHING on your furry friend, $8.19.

A fun iPhone case because it’s the next best thing to actually making “meow” their ringtone, $34.

This wall calendar to make her smile every morning for 365 days, $7.07.

A sleep mask for sweet dreams, $24.

The appropriate bag to show the world her sheer feline fanaticism, $19.99.

A mug for her special club, $14.

Irving, the cheeky cat, to watch over her office while she’s away, $35.

This delicate cat ring to add the perfect touch to holiday outfits, $24. 

A pair of cozy cotton socks ($10.90) and a classic cat sweater ($29.80) for weekends spent lounging around the house — just like her cat.

…and a funny tee because, well, it’s true, $17.