It's so crazy how many holiday songs get stuck in your head when you are power shopping for some important gifts for your loved ones. I am kinda obsessed with Shazam-ing the new tunes and adding them to my holiday playlists. But... Lets not forget the importance of a classic. I want to share a few of my favorite holiday songs today and I want my dear dear merry chickens to share their favorites with me. I have been polling some of my friends lately --I think that someone's favorite Christmas time song says a lot about it. Who knows? Maybe I missed my calling as a music psychologist.
Anyway- here goes.
Favorite classic/ALL TIME favorite:
Newly discovered favorite song (love her!)
New release favorite:
Just for fun:
I hope you enjoyed listening to some/all of these! I hope they made your day merry. It is Friday after all... So go have the best weekend ever. My fam and I are having a panama cookie baking party (fueled with gin and tonic) and I am very very excited! And feel free to share your favorite Christmas songs with me!!!
I know what you were thinking. You are facing the most difficult decision of the season. What ever do you get for the Merrymakers in your life? Whether it be your sister, best friend, or blogging buddy--I have some insight! What would I recommend for the Merrymakers on your Christmas list? Well, my first answer would honestly be gin. Seriously, I've been trying gin in a variety of different recipes and have yet to be disappointed. Tanqueray or bust. But, let's say you have a Merrymaker in your life who already has a fully stocked bar.... here are some options.
A statement coat. It's fun, it's very Blair Waldorf, it needs to be in my closet.
Keeping warm, while remaining in the center of attention, is the goal of most Merrymakers.
Can't you just imagine this coat with an emerald green necklace, tights, and red wedges for a holiday party? Pass the egg nog, please!
Chances are your merrymaker cares a lot for her skin, stepping up her game in the drying and freezing cold air of winter. Gotta keep it moisturized and flawless, my chickens! I love love love this matte moisture tint from Jouer. I got it in my Birchbox and have been so impressed with it's quality and coverage. A stocking stuffer that will make this season (and her complexion) very bright!
Every Merrymaker likes to keep up with her social networks, text messages, and online shopping. It's kind of hard to scour Pinterest, stalk people on Twitter, and share your cocktails on Instagram if your iPhone screen is all cracked to pieces. Gift the fashionista in your life with an iPhone 5! Don't forget a super glam case to go along with it!
Pick your poison: Gossip Girl or Pretty Little Liars? (or both.) Your MM is more that likely to be a huge fan for the fashion, or for the heart-pouding drama. Why not surprise her with some fun memorabilia from her favorite shows? Might I suggest a print similar to the one from the Van der Woodsen-Humphrey loft? Only true GG fans will appreciate it, so choose wisely.
Chances are that not every Merrymaker out there is a fan of musicals. I know, I know they are not for everyone. You may hate the singing and dancing of the past... But NO ONE hates Journey, big hair, and Russell Brand, right? Give the gift that keeps on giving: ROCK OF AGES on Blu Ray!
Most merrymakers are known for their eclecticism and fun nature. Why not give them something as eclectic and FUN as they are? Nothing screams fun quite like a faux, taxidermy deer head. They can deck their halls with one of a kind (and animal friendly) statement art piece. Try etsy or ebay for the best choices. Shop early and shop often :)
If none of this highly coveted and impressive items would thrill your MM, play it safe with Target, TJ Maxx, Starbucks, or Amazon gift cards. Best of luck braving the shopping crowds, hope you feel prepared and enlightened on what to gift to your favorite Merrymakers this season.
Ho, Ho, Ho!
**Disclaimer: I can only presume from my personal experience as a professional Merrymaker, what other Merrymakers would like or prefer to receive as gifts. It is not an exact science, but more like super fun to compose this list. I hope you enjoyed it. Party on, chickens.
{sweater & red pants: LB | leopard flats: nine west | tunic: calvin klein, via TJ Maxx}
A bit of an unintentional Christmas-y theme going this morning. Convenient though, as I think I am finally in the holiday spirit! I have most of my shopping lists for Christmas presents narrowed down (just super broke right now.) I also cannot wait to go see Christmas lights at the zoo and bake Christmas cookies with my family (a new, grown up version of a tradition we are starting this year.) The whole thing makes me want to have a fire in the fireplace and have my hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps! Mmmmm. On a different note, I love these shoes. They make every day a bit more merry.
Hope your weekend was full of cheer, family, friends and fun. We are recovering today with shopping, lunch, naps, and hot chocolate (in that order, haha)
We had such a good Christmas Eve with friends and Christmas Day with my immediate family.
Lots of food, fun, and merriment.
(and that was before Santa came)
I got the most wonderful things for Christmas, exactly what I wanted! Santa brought me a Kindle Fire which has become forever attached to my hand and that GORGEOUS Silpada hematite and quartz sterling silver ring. He's got good taste, I know!
My siblings and I draw names for Secret Sibling Santa (there's four of us, plus my sister-in-law) for gifts this year. My little sister Sarah, or as I like to call her Sneaky, drew my name but spent the last few weeks telling me she had our other sister. What a sneak! She had me all along and she got me a case for the kindle fire and that luscious eggplant Michael Kors purse. I'm spoiled, full of good food, and ready for 2012, I'd say it was a successful holiday!
Did you get your wish list fulfilled? Or were you super surprised?
My, oh my, I have missed you! Things have been busy and messy and cray cray around here.
First things first, I was in a car accident on Tuesday and I am fine fine fine; however, the state of my car is in limbo until after the holiday weekend. My family has been great in being there for me and making sure I stay in the Christmas spirit. I am SO excited for this weekend and spending time with my family and ALL of our dogs. I am posing in front of the doggy stockings!
(there are FIVE pups here now! YIKES)
Moving on, I am finally getting time to put on real clothes and get fancy.
I love my new short booties and my red tights.
I will be so sad when Christmas is over and I may or may not be retiring my holiday color palette before Spring Break.
Gearing up for a weekend of parties (!!!), final Christmas shopping (eeeek, almost done!), and a countdown to Christmas break(8 days). I will stay faithful to my easy to throw on, fail proof outfits! Tunics, leggings, and boots are so easy to throw on in these intense chilly winter mornings, with a coffee in hand! During the cyber Monday extravaganzas, I managed to get a killer Christmas casual outfit (top, jeans, AND boots) for 1/2 off! I am way too excited about that and using all my will power to not wear it pre-vacay! Gotta save something special for my time away from pre-schoolers and around some grown up frands!
Okay, now that's out of the way! Okay, I am pretty excited about this weekend! I don't really have anything fun planned, but next week is only a 2 day school week followed by Thanksgiving Break!
This week was exhausting and I am more than looking forward to a restful time with friends and family.
Then we are just closer to Christmas.
Speaking of Christmas, I found something I really really want!
