Holiday Season...Xmas 2013

Happy Monday Everyone! Only 2 nights sleep until Christmas! (happy dance!!!)

Since I won't be posting on Christmas Day I thought I'd update you on what's been happening/and will happen...

Finished wrapping gifts for friends and family...

We're having Christmas Eve dinner with C's family, and on Christmas day we're having lunch with my family. Planning to make this for our Christmas Lunch Potluck...

Ina Garten Tomato Feta Pasta Salad

Salted Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies ( will update with a photo once made)

This year I also haven't done a wish list as my only wish was for an iPad mini, but I did find some great ideas for gifts. I just haven't had a chance to update a post with it, so I apologize but here are my past ones...Homesense, MAC (new version) Plus my Secret Santa fulfilled my stocking stuffer wish list this year. (the candles are beautiful if you're still stuck on ideas.)

Lastly, Wishing you and yours a Happy Holidays! If you're travelling, safe travels! And even if you don't celebrate at this time of year, I hope you at least get to have a wonderful meal shared with good company!

Loving Now...

My New Obsession...

Diptyque L'ombre dans L'eau Solid Perfume

As you know I've been on the hunt for a fall scent, but instead I found a year round one...

Saw this mentioned on BelleDeJourNYC Youtube's channel and since I love the scent of the Baies candle I had to have this...

It was between this and the Jo Malone Blackberry and Bay...

This won out! I have to say the solid perfume smells more so to the candle than the spray. I found the spray version smelled more citrusy and the solid perfume smelled more fruity. I wore it for a full day, with no need for a touch up. Highly recommend!

Another new acquisition mentioned here...

Loving the new iPhone 5S and especially this cheap $5 case I snatched from my other half. Added the cute Kate Spade phone jack(new styles) to up the gold factor...in love :D

Recent Finds...Apple Iphone 5S

Pink Fur Pom Pom from Perfect Match in Oakridge (i'll probably use this for a bag charm) $10

Gold Iphone 5S with Plastic clear case

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. Went to 3 different Apple stores, the last store waited in line to find out the lady in front of me purchased the last of the gold iPhones(she and her mother bought 4 *_*) . :"( Calling it a gong show would be mild, nevertheless our perseverance paid off. The next morning the Oakridge location was restocked with minimum quantities. I upgraded from a 4S and could not be happier! Next up on the wish list is the new iPad minis :D 

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