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.