See my FRIDAY THINGS post from earlier this morning below.
not being able to sleep is benefitting you all today 🙂
Tis the season for parties and cocktails and entertaining!
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Cheers to Friday!!!
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:: BEST BEACH BOOKS ::
we’re heading to Grand Cayman for our annual Christmas trip and I already have 3 books picked out for our week there.
// THE NEST // SUPERFICIAL // PRIMATES OF PARK AVENUE //
any suggestions or books you’ve read lately and loved?
I feel like I need a dark and mysterious one…. you know me, still chasing the dream of finding another Gone Girl and I don’t think it’s going to ever happen.
Here is a link for The Best Audiobooks for Commuting and Holiday Travel for those of you that prefer the audiobook route!
OK and wait!!!
How did I miss this:
I just saw this photo on Us Weekly, and is this Tom’s hair?
WHAT? THE? HELL?
He never ceases to amaze me.
She is insane.
I mean, from the moment the show begins she is dressed as her “alter ego/mariah’s nemesis” talking in a fake accent.
WHAT?
and then we are introduced to her fiance AND the little dancer boy she has now left the fiance for.
This is going to be a good one…….
UGH. I’m just so not into him?
But I know so many girls are? I just don’t see it or get it AT ALL.
Here is a look at the 30 contestants vying for instagram fame + a lifetime of bachelor incestual dating + avoiding a real profession forever a chance to win Nick’s heart.
// READ ALL ABOUT THE GALS HERE //
see that post HERE and my excitement about the comment HERE
I loved that Gigi cried about her and her sister walking together. So sweet.
oh, and here are 19 Hilarious Tweets about the VS Fashion Show
:: LADIES OF LONDON ::
um…. I’m watching VERY late before bed and all I know is
Marissa just said “prolapsed vagina” and I REFUSE to google what that is because I’m fairly positive I will never birth a child everrrrrr if I find out.
see the clip HERE
and truly if you are not watching This Is Us
1. What is wrong with you?
2. I am jealous…. I wish I could start it all over again. I watched the first episode a second time when my mother-in-law was visiting and she wanted to see it and I cried like a baby even MORE the entire hour.
:: Mazel/Jackhole ::
or I guess I should just say
:: 1st World/White Girl Problems ::
deep breath……pause and re-group….. LOCK IT UP.
MASON TRAVEL BAG : you know I am obsessed with this thing. and I will never stop recommending it. ANDDD I was just watching The Big Bang Theory and it is Bernadette’s Hospital Bag! She has the burgandy/ox-blood color 🙂 It seriously would be a perfect hospital bag….. the characters and the writer’s of that show are obviously geniuses, so if you don’t believe me, believe them.
MINI STRAIGHTENER : trust me when I say that having small hair products is a life saver. this travel straightener is only $30 which makes it a complete steal, and it’s so much less space in your travel bag. hotels always have hair dryers that you can use, but they are usually straight out of 1980. this lightweight and COLLAPSIBLE HAIRDRYER would be a great thing to have too.
PORTABLE PHONE BATTERY : because let’s face it, they come in so many cute prints, but this FLORAL CHARGER and PINEAPPLE CHARGER are my favorites.
PINCH PROVISIONS AIRPLANE KIT : trust me. you’ll need something, if not tons of things, from this when you are on a flight. plus it takes up zero space! this makes such a great inexpensive gift for anyone and everyone – and is the perfect stocking stuffer size.
CASHMERE SCARF : it starts out hot, then gets freezing, then hot again. Pick a nice scarf that will last you, in a lightweight but warm material, and ideally in a neutral that will match as much of your clothing for the trip as possible.
SPANX LEGGINGS : I prefer to wear maxi dresses in the warm months, but basically anything but shorts (ew…. bare thighs and skin touching the airport seats and airplane seats…. nay nay fluffy) but if I can’t get away with a dress I wear leggings. and if you’re like me it’s something you would be packing to wear at some point on your trip anyway.
FOLDABLE TRAVEL FLATS : pick a pair of flats you’ll wear on your trip, or stow these foldable beauties in your carry on to change in to when needed. I love these TORTOISE SHELL FLATS but a great SOLID FOLDABLE FLAT in cream, black, or navy would be perfect too.
LUGGAGE SCALE : just do it. don’t act like you haven’t needed one in the past.
TAKE CHARGE CHARGING ORGANIZER : keep all of your necessities for your phone/computer/ear-buds all in one easy to access, super-cute spot. another perfect stocking stuffer!!
COMPRESSION PACKING CUBES : some people may only use these for bigger trips, but Kip and I use them for every trip, even a short weekend. It is a great way to fit as much as you can into your suitcase but also to pack in an organized manner.
a few more specific items, especially perfect for longer flights :
MOTION SICKNESS WRISTBAND : if you are one of those people that could even possibly get neaseous, have some on hand. people swear by them. I’m getting some for my sister for our flight to the Caymans for Christmas because she had a rough time this past weekend on our flight to Boston.
COLLAPSIBLE WATER BOTTLE : I’m insane and drink more water than anyone I know. Especially for long flights or for big trips, this is a necessity. It was a lifesaver for our Italy trip.
MOLDED EYE MASK : a necessity for long flights. this one will keep from messing up any eye make-up (or from smooshing your eyelashes for you lucky ladies I envy with super long lashes)
UNIVERSAL MINI ADAPTER : again, if going abroad, gotta have it and this one will work for any trip to any other countries you take in the future. plus, it’s mini and has cute colors!
I’ve been e-mailing with a few readers about our Italy trip a year or so ago answering some questions.
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Hope you all had a great weekend!
My sister and I were in Duxbury, Massachusets visiting my brother.
Duxbury is an adorable little town about 45 minutes from Boston.
I had been to Boston once for a very quick weekend, but this was my first time really driving around New England and getting to see all of the gorgeous homes.
The history in these quaint little beach towns is insane!
Even my brother’s driveway and front yard had character…. and a flag pole!
WEARING : RL RALPH LAUREN QUILTED JACKET in navy // on super sale!
I thought it was so neat that you can drive your car onto the beaches there.
It was chilly but a beautiful weekend!
Sorry for my lack of more photos…. I forgot my phone on our two hour car ride exploring so I didn’t get any pictures of the gorgeous homes!
In honor of Mariah’s premiere last night and the arrival of the Christmas season,
please enjoy this version of “Santa Claus is coming to the Berkshires” featuring the Real Housewives of NYC.
“Santa Claus is coming to the Berkshires”
If this doesn’t get you in the holiday spirit, I don’t know what will!
What did you all think of the show?
The first couple minutes of her talking as her alter-ego + arch nemesis Bianco Storm is SO FREAKING WEIRD.
She is such a crazy pants diva.
Thank you for the e-mails and referral links for Dollar Shave Club!
I used the first one that was sent to me, and I am so excited for the razors to arrive because everyone e-mailed over such great reviews.
If you are still getting your Christmas decorations set up,
here are some great inexpensive decor items for you!
Ours is just about finished (I went to this warehouse store called AtHome and Oh-em-Gee I had to force myself to leave…. I could have been in there for 4 hours there was so much to look at. Even the check-out-lane was a mile long with millions of things I wanted – like a HomeGoods/Marshalls check-out line on crack)
// STRIPED PILLOW // // CANDLE HOLDER // // MERRY AND BRIGHT COASTERS //
// PASTEL BULB STRING LIGHTS // // GET LIT PARTY BANNER //
// GOLD DOT ORNAMENTS // // DONUT ORNAMENTS //
// MACARON ORNAMENTS // // STRIPED ORNAMENTS //
all of the above are as affordable as they are adorable!
I want those donut and macaron ornaments ASAP!
I lost a whole box of our ornaments last Christmas at our condo in Chicago somehow so I am needing to stock up on some more this year.
I’m determined to take some home photos and share this week, which will include some of our Christmas decorations, so hopefully that’ll be tomorrow or Fridays post!