Is it just me or does this time of year put you in the mood for glittery goodness everywhere? From ornaments to outfits (or your whole bod if you’re feeling like the chick above), there’s never any need to skimp on the sparkles. Glam and glitz it up!

Well, at least that’s my feelings on glitter. What are yours?!

[All images from Sally C’s Glitter Pinterest Board]

Happy First Day of Winter!

How is the weather in your neck of the woods – is it winter-like? It’s been fairly unseasonable in North Jersey the past few days – with warm temperatures and thunderstorms filling the air!

Even still, today marks the first day of winter – the Winter Solstice – so our days won’t be as dark as early as they have been. And even though it’s been warm lately, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t prepare for the cold to come – which is exactly what I’m doing with these cozy winter whites.

These whites have me thinking of cozy beds with knitted comforters and warm faux furs. Can you see yourself running down that bright white hallway and jumping into the coziness?

If you’re not cuddling under the faux fur, then you better stay warm and cozy with some bright white flowers surround by it. I don’t know about you, but I certainly wouldn’t mind staring at that flower arrangement all day. Especially if a huge white feather tree was nearby. Forget Christmas – I’d leave that baby up all winter long!

With furs, feathers, cozy knits and bright whites on my mind – what’s making you think of winter?

[Images: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5]

Lately, I love anything glass, acrylic, polycarbonate, etc. If you can see through it, I love it!

So when I saw the Shopper over on Designspotter this week, I was instantly intrigued. Made of hand-welded, body-tinted glass, the design of the Shopper is inspired by – you guessed it – a shopping bag! Although they say it is designed for different uses and is multipurpose – I’m not sure what I’d use it for other than a fun piece. How about you?

The Shopper is a designed by Enrico Severi of Italy.

While sifting through Pinterest,  I saw a recipe marked “for Christmas morning” and it got me thinking about traditions that many people have while they open presents. My grandma always made a Christmas tree out of cinnamon buns and decorated it with green and red. Does your family have any traditions like this?

If you don’t, you’ve come to the right spot! I’ve put together six different recipes to keep on your radar that would be great for Christmas morning – most because they’re festive but a couple because they’re easy – so you can focus on other things (like opening gifts 0r in my case probably wrapping the last few!).

And if you have kids – I love the Santa pancakes and Christmas tree French toast – how adorable!

So anyway, here are the recipes!

1) Cinnamon Roll Wreath
2) Fruit Christmas Tree
3) Big Pine French Toast
4) Santa Pancakes
5) Green Chili Egg Puff
6) Egg Brunch Casserole (in the crockpot!)

Six different modern printable gift tags. Oofa, that’s a mouthful! But that’s what they are – six different gift tags that are printable and have a modern flair to their design.

Because I haven’t wrapped yet – have you?! I have everything laid out and ready to be wrapped but I need to print some of these first – I think I’ll use #2. Or #5. Or maybe a few of each!

How about you?

Here they are:
1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6

Happy wrapping!

How is gorgeous is all of this sparkly and tinsel-y decor? If I visited this home, I wouldn’t want to breathe or move for fear of knocking something out of it’s perfect spot. Each corner of the home is full of abundant decor and each display seems very thoughtful.

Once you find out who’s home this is you’ll know why. Can you guess who’s home it is?

Martha Stewart!

While browsing through Martha’s website this morning, I visited her blog for the first time and found these photos of her beautiful Bedford home. Her home isn’t exactly what I would call modern, but I think her holiday decor leans towards contemporary – especially with that first image of trees. Would you agree?

Anyway, if you enjoy checking out other people’s Christmas decor – or just Martha’s decor – head to this blog post here!

[All images from The Martha Blog]