Happy December!! Here's my list of things that I love this month. It's no secret to any one that I love Christmas. I love the trees, the lights, the ornaments, the movies, the presents...everything.
1. Eggnog (and eggnog flavored items). I love a good egg nog and brandy in front of the Christmas tree. However, egg nog (much like pumpkin) is a flavor that goes well with many foods. One of my favorite egg noggy items is Starbucks' eggnog latte.
2. Method's Holiday Collection. I love Method products. Yes, it is sad that I get excited over household cleaning products. This is what happens when you're in your late twenties and start accumulating pet cats: the little things in life become very exciting. So, my love of Christmas and my love of Method are combined in one neat package with Method's holiday collection. I can decorate with hand soap!!
3. Mad Elf Beer. I love this beer. It's malty and fruity and 11% alcohol. Seriously, if you are the DD do not drink one of these.
4. Cool Xmas Wrapping. I love wrapping Christmas gifts. I think it might be a result of my OCD need to make things coordinate. I HAVE to wrap all my presents in the same paper or at least in paper that coordinates. I also love the idea of embellishing plain gift wrap with little touches. This year I think I am going to use the brown wrapping you used to use to cover your books and either glue doilies on it or embossed stamps. I'll let you know how badly I screw that one up (see next fav thing).
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5. Xmas DIY Projects that I Can F-Up. I always have very high hopes for my crafting abilities, misplaced hopes. I am not crafty. I'm good at taking other people's work and putting it together other people's work (into outfits or a decorated room). Despite my lack of talent, I try every year to summon some sort of magical craft prowess and usually wind up frustrated and covered in hot glue.
There is a chance I can master this ornament wreath. All it takes is a wire hanger, hot glue, a big ribbon, and some cheap Christmas balls. Here's the tutorial.
5. Holiday Party Dresses. I love an excuse to wear sparkly dresses and the holidays are the perfect occasion. I am a bit disappointed in Anthro's selection of fun holiday dresses this year. The only one I can foresee purchasing is the Dulcie Dress. Here's how I would style it for a holiday party. I do actually have 2 holiday parties to attend next weekend.
J. Crew doesn't have much more to offer either. But, hello, Banana Republic's Jacard Flare Dress. I think the picture does a good job of styling it for me.
Modcloth also has some pretty sparklies for the holiday season. Here are some of my favorites:
