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Merry Christmas

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend - mine was filled with family, friends and some much needed relaxation.

Christmas Eve Eve

I used to wonder why people stressed about Christmas so much and now I get it. It's because they have jobs and in the real world you don't get 2 or 3 weeks off to shop and get ready in peace. It's pretty difficult. Last night I spent about an hour wrapping gifts and I am still not done. BUT fear not, I made a to-do list and I will no longer stress myself out about it. So after my rant.....Merry Christmas Eve Eve to you all!

"All I want for Christmas is You" - Glee Cast

Comfort Food

Who doesn't love a good grilled cheese? Well everyone should and if you don't then move along...haha. Here are some new twists to try on your everyday sandwich:

Bacon, Pear and Raspberry Grilled Cheese

Garlic Rubbed Grilled Cheese with Bacon

Green Goddess Grilled Cheese

Spicy Grilled Cheese Sliders

Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese

Jarlsberg Grilled Cheese with Truffle Oil and Arugula

Turkey, Bacon and Tomato Grilled Cheese

Ina's Ultimate Grilled Cheese

Christmas Spirit

I've never been one to go too crazy over Christmas. I don't know if it's because it's so close to my birthday or because Christmas is actually my brother's birthday (which always made for an interesting day) or just because I am a scrooge. Either way, this year I am trying to be more festive - I've been decorating a bit more than usual (I bought a small tree for my apartment and put ornaments on it!), I have been cooking and baking more and I have finished ALL of my shopping before Christmas Eve. In light of my new positive holiday makeover I also found some adorable crafts and cocktails for the season:

Cranberry Lime Vodka

Peppermint Bark Martini

Snowman Cookies

Santa Hat Brownies

Reindeer Peanut Butter Cookies

Red Velvet Reindeer Cupcakes

Candy Cane Marshmallow Pops

Reindeer Pops

Olsen #3

Elizabeth Olsen 

"Martha Marcy May Marlene" Trailer

Photos via Olsens Anonymous

Paper Love

So for those who are not aware, I work for a paper company. When you work in this field, it doesn't take too long to become completely obsessed with all things related - print, design, texture, etc... This year I was especially excited about wrapping my Christmas gifts because no matter how cliche it sounds, my favorite thing every year is seeing my parents open their (beautifully wrapped) gifts from me. I found my paper at Paper Source but I have seen so many awesome options this year! Here are some of my favorites from Paper Source:

Kraft White Flourish Wrapping Paper

Peace Joy Love Wrapping Paper

Skiing Gnome Wrapping Paper

Daisy Wrapping Paper

Polar Bear Wrapping Paper

Red Polka Dot Wrapping Paper

Favorite

I found an awesome blog today - Style Me Swanky - I'm obsessed. Not only because she's got great style but she shares the "secret" (haha) of the Victoria's Secret models pre-fashion show diet and workouts (or at least one model's).

My Favorite Things

I have made a few wish lists this Christmas season but instead of posting those I decided to post a few of my FAVORITE things that I currently use on the regular:

The most light and fresh perfume that I have ever worn - so natural. 

Clean Cotton White T-Shirt

This mascara has extends your lashes and makes them fuller - loveee it. 

Urban Decay Lush Lush Mascara

The best brightest blush you will ever need.

MAC Pink Swoon Blush

A light scarf goes with everything in fall, winter and spring. 

Black Scarf

Classic grey nail color.

OPI You Don't Know Jacques!

I have gotten so many compliments on my skin lately and I owe it all to this little guy.

Bare Minerals Brightening Prime Time Primer

The best little trick I have ever discovered for dry hair.

Organix Renewing Moroccan Oil