One Year Anniversary Photos

As part of our one year wedding anniversary celebration, we took photos at our wedding location with our fabulous photographer Rachael Houser Photography.  It was so special returning to our wedding location for the first time and getting to take photos in the same places as our wedding day :)  These are just a few of my favorites!! I'm working on hanging some in our house and absolutely love them!

Christmas Week

It's Christmas week!!! This is one of my favorite weeks of the year :)  All the last minute preparations, shopping trips, movies, lights, etc make this week so fun!  I'm kind of sad that this is the last week of Christmas but I'm also super excited to celebrate :)  

This past Saturday was my work Christmas party!  We had a great time!

I already started collecting more Christmas items for next year!  I can't believe how great the sales are already.  I can't wait to pick up a few more items the day after Christmas!  

We have Christmas lights, movies, gingerbread houses, cookies and lots of Christmas fun on the agenda this week!

If you need any last minute Christmas inspiration, check out my Christmas Pinterest boards:

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday!! Christmas is one week from today!  How crazy is that?!  I'm so excited for it to get here but kind of sad too because this is such a fun time of the year. 

1. Christmas Elf

My family and I joke that I'm an elf because of my Christmas obsession and all the shopping, wrapping and decorating I do for myself and them.  I can't get enough!  When my grandmother and I saw these at Macy's last night, we knew it was meant to be!  Love my new Christmas elf shoes :)  So comfy & I jingle all around the house!  We had so much fun shopping & these were the icing on the cake :)

2. Darlene's Birthday

Another favorite this week was celebrating Darlene's birthday!  We had a great dinner and it was fun taking a break and catching up during this busy time!

3. New Hair

I couldn't take my blow dryer anymore and chopped my hair off this week!  It's hard to really see it in this picture but that smile is happy knowing how fast it is to do my hair now!  I'm sure I'll grow it back out eventually but it feels nice to have a fun change before the new year :)

4. Holiday Sheets

We are not flannel people and finding cotton holiday sheets has proven to be almost impossible!  I've been eyeing this Martha Stewart sheets and when I walked in Macy's last night they were on closeout clearance for so cheap!  I squealed with excitement when I saw them and I'm pretty sure I scared the sales girl :)  Luckily when she realized why I did that she totally understood my excitement!  Find them online here.

5. Christmas Week

The week leading up to Christmas is probably my favorite!  Last minute shopping, baking, enjoying the tree, looking at Christmas lights.  So many fun things!  Enjoy the next week, remember the reason for the season and do a snow dance with me for a White Christmas :)

Have a great weekend!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

For anyone still shopping for Christmas gifts, I put together this last minute gift guide for the men & women in your life!  I have options under $100, $75, $50 and $25.  Happy Shopping!!

For Her

$100 and under

The Blardigan!  I have two of these and absolutely love them!  So warm & cozy for travel, errands or just snuggling on the couch!  (find them here)


Stella & Dot Rebel Pendant found here!  Love this necklace and that it can be casual or dressy :)  It also comes in silver or rose gold.

$75 and under

Victoria's Secret Dreamer Flannel Pajamas found here! (BONUS: Just saw that these are on sale for $39.50 instead of the usual $54.50 this morning!!!!)

Kate Spade One in a Million Initial Pendant found here!  Super cute & who doesn't love a monogrammed item?!

$50 and under

Kate Spade glitter studs!  These are so cute & festive!  Available in 6 colors. (find them here)

Monogrammed throws!  I love these :)


Kate Spade business card holder!  Most working girls could use one of these and how fun to have something professional & cute to hold your business cards!

$25 and under

I own this scarf and LOVE it!!!  It goes with everything and is perfect for this time of year.



BP Bar Pendant necklace found here!  This is a cheaper option very similar to the Stella & Dot necklace above!

For Him

$100 and Under

Personalized men's toiletry bag like this one from Sharper Image!

Ultrasonic eyeglass cleaner from the Sharper Image!  It is such a pain cleaning glasses & sunglasses and this handy tool would make that so simple!

Bluetooth wireless speaker for the shower!  Find it here.

$75 and Under

An Apple TV is a great idea for the men in your life!  We have one & love it :)  You can stream anything off your iPhone or iPad plus watch Netflix, HBO, Hulu, etc.  Find it here!

The Sharper Image Beer Making Kit would make a great gift for any beer lover!  How fun to create your own brew!

$50 and Under

Yeti Ramblers make great gifts!  It is amazing how cold this will keep your drinks, it really works!  Find them here.  They make smaller versions and ones for cans too!





Google Chromecast!  A streaming device for those with android phones or tablets!  Find them here!

$25 and Under

Powerbank key chain!  These are so handy to keep with you or in your car.  You can plug your phone's USB cable into this bank and recharge it!  Find them here.

A good book is a great idea for the man in your life especially during cold weather season!  A great option would be this biography about the Wright brothers.  Find it here!

Stocking Stuffers for Him

Last week, we talked about Stocking Stuffers for Her!  This week, we're going to talk about ideas for the guys :)

iTunes gift cards or any gift card really :)

Fun holiday boxers like these from Target!

Movies!  Movies are on sale like crazy this time of year so pick up a few holiday favorites!

A money clip is definitely a useful gift & a great stocking stuffer!

Festive holiday candy!

Pocket knife!  A very useful gift and stocking friendly :)

A t-shirt from their favorite sports team!

Throw in an issue of his favorite magazine!

Flashlights are always handy!

Tech accessories like new headphones :)

Stocking stuffers are one of my favorite gifts to buy!  Hopefully this list will give you some ideas for the men in your life :)