this week

this time of year always feels magical to me. i love how quickly everything feels cozy and glowy. the twinkle lights come out, cozy candles are selected, winter pjs and slippers.

i love creating that magic in the house, leaning into the holidays, feeling grateful for my little family, but also taking every second i can to soak in the season with my children. this year in particular, whether its working in retail and thinking about holiday for months, or just feeling the season calling early, i was ready.

the kids were home last monday, and we took the time to think about the holidays, set up our tree, and slowly start to decorate. i love the feeling of joy, and sharing that magic with my children. i realize i’m early, but honestly this year, i just don’t mind.

from my camera roll lately:

some favorites as of late…

currently reading:
still reading the women (kristin hannah), and started and finished funny story (emily henry), likely starting once upon a time: the captivating life of carolyn bessette-kennedy (elizabeth beller ) next
listening to the night we lost him (laura dave)

currently watching:
football, always
rhony
starting emily in paris again (netflix)
harry potter movies
holiday movies, new, old, and corny…

making this week:
chicken fried rice
roasted butternut squash
pasta bolognese
taco bowls

currently loving lately:
mornings outside before the world wakes up
tea throughout the day (currently loving a breakfast tea in the morning and lemon ginger in the afternoon)
holiday shopping (tree skirt, mini lit tree, and more)
quiet adventures near home
hydrating skincare (have and loving furtuna balm, but also looking at rhode barrier butter)
fresh greenery around the house
plotting santa