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merry christmas

December 25, 2014

For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17

Merry Christmas! We hope you are cozy at home and enjoying time spent relaxing with family and friends. Christmas morning is always special time for our family. We start our morning in our Christmas pajamas, a tradition we started as long ago as we can remember, reading the Christmas Story (Luke 2:1-21). After that, we enjoy cinnamon rolls & coffee while opening our gifts. After coffee, we start making mimosas – this year we are using our festive bar cart for a mimosa bar. We usually stay in our pjs opening gifts until Christmas dinner – what could be better than that?

Cheers,

holiday cheer

December 22, 2014

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For our special get-togethers we love to make a signature cocktail. We usually try to feature some ingredients that are in season and, as you may know, anything involving bubbly is always welcome. This champagne cocktail is the perfect combination of simplicity and elegance, while also being festive and seasonal. Pour a little bubbly into your glass, add some pomegranate seeds, garnish with a sprig of rosemary, and voilà! What could be easier? And who doesn’t need that at this time of year?!

Watch this video from Saveur for a super easy & mess-free way to deseed a pomegranate:

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Cheers,

little black dress

December 16, 2014

Did you see yesterday’s post with our top 10 holiday dress ideas? We like to choose a dress that can be worn from season to season. This LBD is a few seasons old, but it has remained a favorite. The simplicity of the dress, plus the drama of the back and sleeves, add up to timeless appeal. The bell sleeves are great for this time of year, and add some warmth, making it easier to go out sans tights. We also love the deep vee back and exposed zipper. To change things up, we add a fur vest to keep warm on those chilly nights.

Styling tip: With a dramatic deep v like this, we like to keep jewelry at a minimum – simple earrings and some sparkle at the wrist add just the right touch.

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Cheers,