Happy Little Things...

I am in love with this time of year! I live for the Christmas music/movies, the baking, the time spent with friends and family- I could go on forever! I have one week left until the semester is over and I couldn't be more excited. I can't wait to forget about homework and just get to enjoying the season. I have been able to squeeze in a few December-like things, like sipping on a chai latte while I looked through the December edition of Martha Stewart Living. We have decorated one of our trees and still have one to go. Once the semester is over I will get around to decorating my room as well. Right now I am just cherishing all the things that I love about this time of year. Are you as crazy about it as I am? 

Peace and Love, 

Em

The In-Between...

Right now I am at that point where I am ready to start listening to Christmas music and yet I'm not quite ready to let go of Fall. I guess that it might just be that I don't feel like I really got to soak up October and November as much as I wanted to. I still want to have a hot cup of cider and burn a pumpkin-flavored candle. But at the same time, I am also getting so excited for Christmas and all the decorations and festivities that come along with it. I'm telling myself that it's not time to go into Christmas mode until after Thanksgiving but I'm starting to get the itch! 

What about you? Are you ready for it to be Christmastime or are you still holding on to Fall? 

Peace and Love, 

Em

The Lights at the Mormon Temple...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Wednesday night we went as a family to see the 600,000 lights at the Mormon Temple in D.C. It was our first time going but I seriously doubt it will be our last. All of the lights are just gorgeous and walking around to look at them all was just beautiful. After that we drove around Oliver Street and looked at all of the stunning houses lit up and decorated for Christmas. We ended the night with big cups of hot cocoa and marshmallows. It was a really great night with my family and a wonderful holiday outing. 

Peace and Love, 

Em

Christmastime At the Gaylord...

 

 

 

Tuesday night Sarah and I drove into D.C. to visit the Gaylord hotel and see it all decked out for the holidays. This hotel is gorgeous in and of itself but seeing it all lit up and filled with Christmas decorations just made it that much more stunning. We saw the lighting of the tree and then walked around to look at all the lights. We finished our evening with dinner and great conversation at Cadillac Ranch. It was a great way to start off the week before Christmas! 

Peace and Love, 

Em

A Christmas Playlist...

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Em

Christmas Bits...

 

Peace and Love, 

Em

Christmas 1964...

I came upon this picture of my mom the other day. It's from Christmas 1964. Of course I love old photos, but old Christmas photos are the best. Perhaps its all the tinsel that makes this one so magical. 

Peace and Love, 

Em

Favorite Christmas Records...

One of my favorite things about the Holiday season is the music. I love putting on great Christmas records while I bake or wrap presents. Here are some of my favorites! 

Peace and Love, 

Em

The Brightest House on the Block...

I know I posted a photo of this house last year. Yesterday we went out to Winchester to visit my grandparents and have our second Thanksgiving. You can't go out there in December and not drive by this house. There are so many lights when you see it up close that it's unbelievable. If this doesn't get you in the mood for Christmas then I don't know what will.  

Peace and Love, 

Em

What Was Left Over...

While in Georgetown on Thursday I got the chance to see some of the beautiful decorations left over from Christmas. It was sad to see the discarded Christmas trees left on the side of the road and to see people beginning to take down their lights; however, there were still a number of houses that still had decorations up. As it is, Georgetown is a gorgeous place and I would would kill to live in one of those charming, HUGE old houses, but the Christmas decorations that we saw were outstanding. I only snapped a couple of pics but trust me, everything was beautiful. If you ever have a chance to come to D.C. during the holiday season you must at least drive by.

Peace and Love,

Em

Favorite Instagrams From The Holidays...

Peace and Love,

Em