Just want to go on record to say that I have loved bows and worn bows in my hair before it was cool 🎀
…. and I’ll still wear them when the trends move on 😜
📸 by @carterfish
📌 Save this post! Can’t get over the MAGIC that is @backtonature.nj’s Christmas Market during the holidays! 🎄🌟🎅🏻🧣The decor this year is on a new level. If you need to get into the holiday spirit (or pick up speciality gifts or more decorations for your home), 100% recommend making the drive! It’s worth it ❄️
When you don’t actually feel cute but then kind of end up feeling cute because you put a bow in your hair, slipped into a dress that fits, and swiped on your favorite red lipstick 💋 @hillhouse @annmashburn 🎥 by @carterfish, maybe I’ll post the video without music so you can hear her hyping me up, because you can’t imagine the crowd the bore witness to the making of this Reel 🫣
And then there were three ❤️❄️🎄🌟⛸️ Needlepoint stockings are a huge undertaking… they take hours (and hours and hours) of stitching. The final results are more than worth the effort though. These will hang on our mantle every Christmas and I can’t think of anything more special than that. I finished Mike’s stocking at the end of the summer after stitching almost every night for seven months. I am taking a little break and then I’ll start on the baby’s stocking for next Christmas!! 🥹
#needlepointstocking #needlepoint #ndplt
FROM THE ARCHIVES ❄️⛸️🌲some of my past favorite winter looks mostly because I miss real pants and being able to button my coats
This tree feels extra special this year. 🎄💫⛸️❤️🕯️ Jack is fully embracing the magic of Christmas (“kiss miss”) and his enthusiasm is downright contagious!
Not one of my best qualities, but I typically feel immense pressure trying to make things feel extra special and perfect and then I get disappointed when the reality doesn’t live up to my (unrealistic) expectations. I wish I could blame social media for this.... but I know the call is coming from inside the house.
This tree seems perfect to me, though, just the way it is. It was a true group effort getting it here. Another one of my not-so-great qualities is that I’m terrible at asking for help when I need it.... this year, I can’t ignore it though. I needed help, and a lot of it. Mike got every holiday storage box up from the basement (no small feat) and hoisted the into the house and got it up in the stand within minutes (then redid it twice to get the angle of the tree just so); my mom and I took multiple trips to the hardware store and drug store for the “right” colored lights (in case you’re wondering, “bright white” is warm yellow and “warm white” is actually bright white... make it make sense); my mom wrapped the tree in lights a second time when we learned the hard way that when the box says you can’t plug in more than five strands together they mean it; and Jack was there to help and hype us all up to say how “boo-full” the tree and lights are– and keeping us in line by scolding and reminding us that we aren’t allowed to touch the ornaments 🤭
I feel a little pang of sadness that we aren’t celebrating a first Christmas with a baby who was supposed to be here, while also struggling through a third trimester (just feeling physically tired and exhausted), while also cherishing our last Christmas as a family of three, while also getting excited knowing our baby will be here before we know it. Sure, it’s a lot of pressure to put on one single tree, yet here I am. ⭐️
Spent the weekend decking the halls 🎄 the garland is up, the tree is up, the wreaths are up! Fueled by three peppermint mochas, one bag of Milanos peppermint slices, one batch of chocolate chip cookies, and one loaf of zucchini bread… my mom and I got it done 🙏🏻
Such a great list of things to do.
I know one of the best lobster roll places (if you want to take a day trip or weekend trip) is Tamarack Restaurant near Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. Or there is also Abbott's in Noank, CT which is near Mystic, CT.
-Colleen
http://dotsnbows.blogspot.com/
This is such a fun list, going to Nantucket is on my list too. A little tip about camping, I've done it a couple of times but mainly in Cape Cod and even though it was more like glamping I have to say that if you have an air mattress in the tend, get a lobster roll and bubbly dinner followed by ice cream by the fire, it makes camping a lot better. Happy summer, have a wonderful weekend.
XO,
Maria
MariaOnPoint http://mariaonpoint.com/ | Find me on IG https://www.instagram.com/mariajabad/
This is such a fabulous bucketlist, I hope you're enjoying your time in Ireland!
xo, Syd
anchoredinthesouth.com
Looks like so much fun! I absolutely love antiquing!! <3
-Amanda
http://wanderlustandwardrobes.blogspot.com
I'm so excited to try camping this summer!
Her Heartland Soul
herheartlandsoul.com
This list is super cute! Very New England 😉 I want to plan a mini road trip this summer and take music lessons (piano, guitar, or both!).
Alexa
coffeeandclefs.blogspot.com
LOVE this! I'm hoping to cross a fun things off of my summer bucket list too this summer!
xoxo,
Katie
chicincarolina.blogspot.com
The top two on my bucket list are traveling and improving my photography skills
http://memoriesofthepacific.blogspot.com.es/
You're going to love camping! It will feel outside your comfort zone at first, but the fires, wild hair, nature walks, and sleeping under the stars are going to make you fall in love!
Great list! My favorite spots in MA for a lobster roll are Sesuit Harbor in Dennis and The Landing in Marblehead. Camping is really fun, Winslow Park in Maine is a campground in Freeport right down the street from LLBean on Casco Bay and it has showers!
-Monica
http://www.newenglandclassicbeauty.com
It might be a little bit of a drive, but try the lobster roll at Johnny Ad's in Old Saybrook, it's DELICIOUS! I also really like Lenny and Joes in Madison!
Love this! I need to start getting on top of my summer bucket list! It's already going by so fast.
x, Sam
http://www.samanthasuarez.com