merry christmas and happy new year

December 21, 2017

Merry Christmas!! Like we said in Tuesday’s post, Christmas is one of our favorite times of the year- if not our very favorite time of the year! One of the things we try to keep in the forefront of our thoughts and words is what Christmas is really all about- the birth of our King and Savior, Jesus Christ. We love to read the words of the prophet Isaiah in Isaiah 9:6, predicting the birth of Jesus so long before the event and we love reading the words from the New Testament in Luke 2:1-21, telling about the actual birth of Jesus. This is one of our long held Christmas morning traditions.

Another long time tradition we have is getting matching Christmas pajamas ever year. It’s so special to wake up on Christmas morning in festive pajamas. We usually wear them beginning late on Christmas Eve and pretty much stay in them all day on Christmas Day. It’s so much fun finding coordinating pajamas for us and William and Henry now. This year Katherine and Justin will be in Austin for Christmas, so we broke out our Christmas pajamas a little early!

PS: This is our last post until 2018! We have highlighted 2017 below. What a year! From celebrating William turning one last January to Henry being born in September, lots of travel, fashion and so grateful for good health. We appreciate each and every one of you taking the time to follow along on our adventures and give us your love and support. We couldn’t be more thankful. We are excited to take off the rest of the year to relax and recharge and we look forward to seeing you all back here in 2018! xx

Christmas Pajama Details

blue and white striped pajamas (on sale here!)|soldier pajamas

2017 Highlights

Baby

Pregnancy

Travel

Home

Outdoor Patio Refresh|Nursery Details|Christmas Cookies with Gigi|Holiday Tablescape

Fashion

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blue and white striped pajamas (on sale here!)|soldier pajamas

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

get it by christmas: gifts under $50

December 20, 2017

Gifts Under $50 (and delivery by Christmas!)

Nordstrom: Guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve if you order by noon on 12/21: We have this sweater in grey and would love to have it in every color! This hand wash and hand cream set is a great gift for the girl who likes a little pampering and it’s under $20. We are always on the lookout for a new tie for our husbands- this one comes in so many different colors, there is sure to be one for any guy and this skincare starter set is another great gift for the men!
Neiman Marcus: Get it by Christmas when you order by 12/20, 12PM w/ code NMRUSH: A coffee table book is always a great gift idea, a set of mini masks is a fun gift to give (or get!) and a travel set for all his skincare needs.
Bauble Bar: Get it by Christmas Eve when you order by 12/20, 1PM: Our favorite tassel earrings are under $50! These ball drop earrings have the added bonus of a sprinkle of rhinestones and a simple initial bar necklace is an elegant and thoughtful gift.
Williams Sonoma: Order by 12/20, 3PM to get in time for Christmas & 20% off one item and free shipping w/ code MERRY- A marble cheese board with copper monogram is such a thoughtful gift, for the healthy cook on your list will love a spiralizer to make their own “zoodles” and these pretty copper measuring cups are a great gift for anyone!

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Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

last minute christmas gift ideas for kids

December 14, 2017

Only 10 shopping days left before Christmas… can you believe it?! For those of you who are last-minute shoppers (we still have a few things left to buy!), we rounded up a few last minute Christmas gift ideas for kids today! We love that Nordstrom still has free delivery by Christmas Eve and if you have a Nordstrom close-by, you can buy online and pick-up in store – one of our favorite perks! Keep scrolling to see our last minute Christmas gift ideas for kids…!

Outfit Details

on william and henry: knit sweater|cords|moccasins|“hey baby” outfit

on stia: striped bell sleeve sweater|jeans|shoes

Toys

Did you know that Nordstrom has a great toy shop? They carry so many of our favorite Melissa & Doug toys and books that my boys love to read. William is super into trucks (like most boys), so this truck/tractor set is great gift idea for little boys!

Clothes

It may not be as exciting for older toddlers, but for babies it’s a great gift idea. We love all the onesies for babies and Mini Boden has the cutest clothes for toddlers!

Slippers

William has these little bear slippers and he has to put them on when we wake up before heading downstairs for breakfast. I think they are just adorable and the pink bunnies for girls are so cute, too!

Blankets

Blankets make such a sweet gift for babies. Both William and Henry have these in the blanket size and security blanket. I’ve made the mistake of leaving them at home before and won’t make that mistake again 🙂 William has to have both to sleep! PS: Did you know you can get them monogrammed in-store at Nordstrom? Such a perfect gift for babies or moms-to-be.

Jellycat Stuffed Animals

Another must-have for any baby – Jellycat stuffed animals! They are so soft – William has the elephant and Henry has the bunny. Jellycat also makes a really big bunny that is adorable!

Hunter Boots

Is there anything cuter than a toddler in rain boots? We love the classic look of the Hunter boots and when William isn’t wearing them, they have a spot on his book shelves. Henry doesn’t have a pair, so I’m thinking Santa should bring him a pair of red or green for under the Christmas tree!

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Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

Thank you to Nordstrom for partnering with us on this post!