A friend of mine works for Superdry and hooked me up with a bunch of flannels from their samples. I have one in almost ever color now! I swear, with my love for flannels you would think I work as a lumberjack in the backwoods.
Shopping
I’ve been to so many yummy dinner parties over the holidays and it’s starting to show on my waist. Instead of making a resolution to lose weight like everyone else (how boring!) I decided to buy a new pair of sweats!
These knit “un-sweatpant” from Jcrew are perfect because I can be comfy without looking like a slob.
I like wearing them with my denim shirt
And Minnetonka boots
Now there’s really no excuse to still be wearing velour sweatsuits. Did you hear me, Steinway Street?
My Amazon order arrived today! I got a giftcard from work and decided to spend it all on one thing; books!
1) Lit by Mary Karr
2) The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
3) Eating the Dinosaur by Chuck Klosterman
4) Little Bee by Chris Cleave
5) The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Net by Stieg Larsson (guilty pleasure!)
Have you guys read any of these? I can’t wait to read them. Now I definitely can’t buy any new books for a long time because I still haven’t finished this list either.
I had wanted these Sanrio Christmas ornaments from Urban Outfitters but couldn’t bring myself to pay $12 for each of them. So imagine my excitement when I found out they’ve been marked down to 99 cents!!! Gah!!! Sanrio heaven!
I grew up admiring my best friend’s tree that was just covered with ornaments from each year of their lives. Each ornament was different and had a memory attached to it. I’ve been trying to start that tradition for myself so that maybe in a few years I could have a really nice tree. Urban Outfitters also had this Brooklyn Bridge ornament on sale. The BK Bridge is one of my favorite structures in NYC and I’ve had so many fun walks and bike rides there with friends and visitors.
I’m up to a whopping 6 ornaments now! (counting my Grinch and I heart NYC ornaments)
These past few years I feel like I’ve been hating the holidays less and less. I think I’ve finally learned to stop worrying about the things I don’t have and to focus on all the wonderful people and things I do have in my life. All I wanted this year was to spend time with the people I care about the most but some of my awesome friends managed to surprise me with such thoughtful gifts. Unexpected gifts really are the best to give and receive.
I had mentioned to Bionics that my mom usually gets me the summer sausage from Hickory Farms every Christmas but that she obviously wasn’t getting it for me this year. It started out as a joke, this bad gift that my mom got me, but now I actually crave it around Christmastime. Next thing I know, I received a box of Hickory Farms summer sausage and cheeses in the mail from Bionics. It was so sweet and thoughtful and truly made my Christmas.
Gus also really loved the gift, although I think he loved the box more.
Another dear friend of mine got me these adorable (and cozy!) penguin slippers. I love wearing them and making the penguins dance. (The other night I came into my bedroom to find Gus attacking these slippers. I’m not sure where his hatred for penguins stemmed from but we’re gonna keep him away from my slippers!)
She also got me this funny penguin wine key. She must know how much I love penguins and wine!
…and this handmade vegetable soap that smells like fresh laundry washed in heaven. It’s wrapped so beautifully with a little jewel on the top that I can’t bring myself to use it.
I met Miss Brit for dinner last night and she surprised me with one of my favorite movies. Gah! I’m gonna watch it over and over and over and then hug the box after.
And of course…can I ever have enough Hello Kitty dolls? NOPE!
I hope the holidays were wonderful for all of you!