Ok, ok, I am not entirely too sure what I did to end up with such a very patient and understanding better half. He not only "gets" my love of a good photoshoot but also doesn't put up too big of a fight on all the details.

Hi friends! So I am totally taking a page right from Ashley Brooke today and sharing my December Bucket List with you all.

Ashley's list is full of so many wonderful and traditional holiday must-dos so I just copied and pasted, changing a few here and there while adding in my own personal favs! Ps. I'm dying to give her GNO DIY Hair Barrettes a shot!

1. Rock some red lipstick - I usually stick to my nudes so I like to be a little daring during the holidays. 
2. Decorate Sugar Cookies - This one is truly a no brainer especially since my MIL is a cookie baking genius. 
3. Attend a Christmas Party - Two down, one to go!
4. Order and mail Christmas cards - Check! 
5. Get some friends together for a bonfire! 
6. Attend a Christmas ornament making event - Done!
7. Complete a Christmas inspired DIY project with the hubs - This mantle is everything I've ever wanted.
8. DIY Christmas Sweaters 
9. Build a Gingerbread House
10. Go on a fancy holiday date night 
11. Get a Christmas inspired mani & pedi 
12. Watch 'Four Christmases' with Z - It's our fav!
13. Host a Holiday Party complete with annual ornament exchange - This Sunday! Pics to follow.
14. Wach Hallmark movies while wrapping gifts - Let's be honest, this happens nearly every night! 
15. Make homemade paper jelly & handmade gifts for family! (in the works!) 
16. Create a Christmas Playlist - Follow along here!
17. Sneak a kiss under the mistletoe - maybe even document it for proof!

And most importantly, enjoy time at home with Z! Since he works Christmas Day AND New Year's Eve this year, I want to try and savor as many of the sweet holiday traditions at home that I can! 

Now it might come as no surprise that I love anything with personalization. Ha jk. Insert monogrammed everything.

This year, I wanted to take my wrapping game up a notch. Not to mention my gifting game! These Kendra Scott necklaces are to die for! They would be great for layering too. I can't wait to gift them to some favorite ladies of mine.

Y'all also know I am a huge fan of Minted. They offer wedding invitations to Christmas cards, home decor and so much more! But when I spotted this wrapping paper, I knew I had to have it! And it is perfect for all occasions, not just the holidays. I also scooped up this pattern to wrap an upcoming bridal shower gift. With endless options to customize, why wouldn't you?

Morning friends! It's the holiday season and I'm loving all things to keep the spirit and magic of Christmas alive! Over the weekend, Jayne and I took our pups to meet Ol' Saint Nick over at the Treasure Coast Square Mall. Meet Molly the Malti-Pom and Ty the Doxie Pup. Don't let their size fool you - both of these little fur babies are almost 9 years old! It was their first time meeting Santa Claus and these naughty pups loved every minute of it! Molly's ears perked up the second I told her that we were going on a car ride to meet Santa with Jayne and Ty.

Raise your hand if you're a rose gold fan? Insert hand in the air emoji here! There are so many good rose gold options out there so I took some time to round up a few favs and some of what is on my Christmas list this year too!

Hi! I love a good beauty haul and let me tell you that it was definitely time to swap out for some new products. Lately, I have found myself really loving all that Tarte has to offer with their line. The colors are vibrant, the smell is addicting and the packaging is adorable. Helllloooo all the gold and copper a girl could ask for!

I recently picked up a few new Tarte products and wanted to share with you! They also just released their Holiday Gift Guide and there are so many beautiful choices for the makeup lover in your life (or you!) duh!

First things first...these copper brushes. Y'all I scooped them up for basically pennies during the Sephora sale and I searched high and low to find them for you but they are sold out. However, I did find some similar (on sale!) gold brushes by Albeit at Anthropologie and they are just as beautiful!

Also, for all of you not familiar with my girl Ashley Brooke Designs, this makeup bag is to. die. for. And it seriously holds so much! I got mine for Christmas last year and it is the best.



What's on your holiday makeup wish list? Here are a few things I'd love to get under the tree this year!

Happy Monday everyone! Don't mind me, I am just currently planning our 1-year anniversary trip (I know super early) but we are big time planners. With both of our schedules, we have to be on top of our trip planning as Z has to request days off pretty far in advance. Thankfully I have the summers off now (yaaasss) which falls perfectly with our anniversary on May 27th.

Back to it being Monday, I bring you the prettiest Monday blues for the start of your week with this fall floral blue #ootd.

Insert the biggest heart eyes ever because this monogram tote is seriously too cute for words. Since getting married, I have had to update all of my monogram essentials and this tote does not disappoint.  Complete with different shades of blue pom poms and a beautiful brown leather strap, this makes for the best gift for a newlywed, bridesmaid or friend! I can't get enough of mine and it is going to be perfect for our anniversary cruise! L'Atelier Unique is the cutest online shop offering handmade and hand-painted monogrammed bags and accessories.

Also loving this monogram straw clutch and how cute are these monogram straw placemats!