Cutest holiday drink! Love adding greenery to drinks.

DETAILS: WHITE MOHAIR CARDIGAN (ON SALE UNDER $20 – WEARING SIZE S) | EMBELLISHED HEADBAND (ON SALE UNDER $10) | DISTRESSED WIDE LEG JEANS (WEARING SIZE 3) | PLATFORM CONVERSE | RED LIP (SHADE: BAD BLOOD RUBY) | NECKLACE (ON SALE UNDER $20)

If there’s one holiday hosting hack that I live by, it’s to have your food (and drink!) double as decorations. Nothing brings more ambience to a holiday party than an on-theme spread of food and drinks and it might be easier than you think. From charcuterie boards laid out in wreaths to festive-shaped desserts, or festive drinks bring the holiday spirit to your table spread for your holiday gatherings.

Drinks are a super easy way to set the vibe for a holiday party. One of my favorite mocktail recipes is mixing pomegranate juice with a sparkling cider and adding pomegranate seeds and a sprig of rosemary for a festive touch. I always get tons of compliments on how good it turns out – it’s hard to believe it only takes 2 seconds haha. To dress the drink up even more, try a gold-rimmed glass like these.

Now let’s talk outfits- for an extra holiday hosting outfit hack – one of the easiest pieces to take your look from ‘typical Friday night’ to ‘Festive’ is an embellished headband. Headbands are one of the hottest accessories this season. I found this cute white beaded one at Kohl’s (on sale under $10 right now!) and love how much it adds to a simple fuzzy cardigan and jeans look. (With a red lip of course – that’s a holiday must. 🙃) I also got this cute sparkly mesh one and this rhinestone one – all on sale under $10 right now. You can see a video I made with all 3 here.

Linking a few more of my favorite holiday-ready headbands below:

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Kohl’s. 

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The holidays are here! I know it’s kind of late – but had so many questions about some of our holiday decor from the background in stories I still haven’t taken pics so wanted to throw together some of the pieces we have for Holiday decor around our home and my office.

DETAILS: TIERED GLASS TREE (UNDER $50) | NEST BIRCHWOOD PINE CANDLE (UNDER $50) | BLACK VELVET RIBBON (UNDER $15) | GREEN VELVET 2 SET PILLOW CASE (UNDER $15) | CREAM STONEWARE TREE SET (UNDER $20) | PRIMROSE MIRROR ORNAMENT (UNDER $25) | 3 GOLD SET CANDLE HOLDERS (UNDER $20) | VELVET ORNAMENT SET (UNDER $50) | GLASS CHRISTMAS CANDLE (UNDER $30) | CABLE KNIT STOCKING SET (UNDER $50) | FLOCKED CHRISTMAS TREE | EUCALYPTUS FAUX GARLAND (UNDER $20)

This year I wanted to try adding thin velvet ribbon in the tree which I’ve never really done before so I’ve been on the hunt for some pretty ribbon to try to bring my idea to life. I found this blonde color and ivory color ribbon from Amazon and they are both soooo pretty I’m going to use for wrapping presents and then this beautiful black velvet ribbon I used on our our tree and wreaths. Excited to see how it turns out! Sticking to my neutral theme I also found these cute multi-color velvet ornaments from Target that come in a full set. – the pictures don’t do it justice at all, otherwise I would have ordered multiple. The colors are soooo pretty together and feel really high-end.

DETAILS: FLOCKED CHRISTMAS TREE

Every year I go back and forth between a flocked tree and a traditional tree. I love both! This year we decided to do a flocked tree in our home and I love how pretty this one looks! I can’t wait to see what it looks like decorated.

DETAILS: NEST BIRCHWOOD PINE CANDLE (UNDER $50) | MINI BOTTLE BRUSH TREES SET (UNDER $15)

This birchwood pine scent candle is hands down the best holiday candle (under $50), it makes our home smell amazing! I have used it for years and everyone who comes into our home asks about it. Also recently ordered these mini bottle brush trees, they’re so cute and under $15!

DETAILS: GREEN CHRISTMAS TREE

I wanted the office tree to feel different than our tree at home so I went with this green tree instead of a flocked. I love how organic looking this tree is and it’s not crazy fluffy and tight which fits the vibe of our office perfectly!

DETAILS: KNIT POM STOCKING (UNDER $20)

I thought these knit stockings were so cute. They come in both green and red for under $20!

DETAILS: SNUGGLE UP PILLOW (IN STORE ONLY) |  HOLIDAY PILLOW (UNDER $30)

How cute is this pillow?! Such a cute addition to add a holiday time pillow while still keeping colors neutral. This was another holiday item I only saw in store at Target but I love their other options on their website too – I thought this holiday plaid pillow for under $30 was so cute.

DETAILS: SPARKLY TREE DECOR (IN STORE ONLY) |  GLASS DECORATIVE TREES SET (UNDER $30)

I saw these cute sparkly tree decor pieces in store at Target but found a super similar glass tree options online here! A set of 2 is under $30 and would be so cute to place them on the mantle or on nightstands in the bedrooms.

DETAILS: GEORGE & VIV HOLIDAY LIGHT UP VILLAGE (UNDER $50) | FAUX ROSEMARY GARLAND (UNDER $50) | CHRISTMAS TIME DESSERT PLATE (UNDER $20) | GINGERBREAD HOUSE DOORMAT (UNDER $70)

Anthropologie never fails me when it comes to finding cute holiday decor for the home! I thought these holiday light up houses were so adorable for mantle decor or to bring in a festive feel to your bookcases. Another favorite was these holiday dessert plates (under $20) to use for serving guests or when we do a family holiday dinner. Lastly, I had to get this gingerbread house doormat for the home and our office – Anthro always has the cutest holiday mats!

Linking a few of my recent holiday finds below. Anyone else already putting up their holiday decor?

xx, Christine

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For the first time I can remember, I’m actually feeling ahead of the curve with Christmas shopping this year. I still have a few people left on my list – it seems like every year it’s the same few that are the hardest to shop for haha. A lot of you guys have said the toughest people to shop for are parents/in-laws so I wanted to put together a few of my favorite gift ideas for parents. I feel like with parents, they’ve usually accumulated enough ‘stuff’ over the years so I like to focus less on tangibles and more on experiences or services that will make their life just a little easier. I feel like the excitement of experiences usually beats the excitement of just having something to open so I love the idea of more experience or service-focused gifts, plus they usually make for more unique gift ideas you maybe have thought of before.

PEACE OF MIND WITH A HOME SECURITY SYSTEM

SimpliSafe: My parents are building a house right up the street from us so they’ll be splitting time between Montana and Utah. I wanted to get them a security system for their new house so they could have peace of mind while they are away. After doing a little digging, I landed on SimpliSafe – it gets amazing reviews, and has options to protect everything from burglary to water damage, freeze, and more. The install is super easy (which is a must because the last thing I wanted to do is give my dad another chore when he’s so busy already). It’s also a super clean look so it blends in with decor. Plus, it’s easy to use – you can control everything right from your phone. (While I was researching, the SimpliSafe reviews won me over and I actually ended up getting a system for me and Cody too since I have been so annoyed with our current alarm system lately 😂). They have been running sales off and on throughout December – The Haven (the package I ordered) is on sale for 40% off right now. (And no contracts, ever! Which is super nice).

THE GIFT OF RELAXATION:

Take luxury to the next level and organize and in-home massage for your parents. There’s nothing more relaxing than rolling out of a massage bed and into your own bed after a long day. Cody and I have used Zeel before – you can select what type of massage, what pressure, etc to make sure you get a massage you’ll love. One year I actually got Cody a massage table for Christmas one year so we could do our own at-home massages so it could work as a good gift ideas for your S/O too.

THE GIFT OF TIME

Walmart+/Grocery Subscription: One of my most used services (I literally use it multiple times a week haha) is my grocery delivery subscription. I use Walmart+ and Target Same Day Delivery and they are probably the single best investment I’ve made this year based on how often I use it. It saves so much time going back and forth from the store, especially when I realize I forgot an ingredient, and has ended up being the move convenient thing ever. Love this idea for parents – another thing you know will make their life a little easier that doesn’t end up gathering dust on a shelf.

THE GIFT OF A CLEAN HOUSE

Nothing gets me feeling more frazzled than a messy house so I always look forward to when we have someone come deep clean our house.  I feel like whenever I attempt to do it myself, by the time I finish cleaning one room, the last one is already a mess haha. Give your parents an extra special treat and splurge on a cleaning service or gift card so they can schedule a deep clean – maybe after your kids have been at their house over the holidays, before they are hosting a get together, or just to catch up after the busy holiday season. If you don’t think a professional cleaning service is their cup of tea, this UV sanitizing wand is a great way to give the same clean feel that they can use for years to come.

THIE GIFT OF MAKING NEW MEMORIES

Vrbo Trip together: There have been multiple years where instead of tangible gifts, my parents have taken our whole family on a trip. It always ends up being one of my favorite gifts, so we ended up going the same a few years. Those trips have been some of my favorite family memories together and it’s a gift you’ll remember for years to come. Nothing beats making new memories together ❤️. We love Vrbo for family trips, especially to be able to have game nights or movie night all in the same space instead of splitting up into individual hotel rooms. For something they can open, a Vrbo gift card is a great idea.

THE GIFT OF A PRE-PLANNED DATE NIGHT

Plan an epic date night for your parents that they will remember for years. It could be tickets to a cool event in their area, a gift card to a new restaurant they would love, or you can jump on Tripadvisor to get some ideas for creative activities in your area that are outside the box. Cody and I love doing new things together but sometimes we all need a little push to actually make it happen. For a date night that doesn’t require as much planning, you could get a cute date night in a box – something seasonal like this one or this cold-case mystery box for the crime podcast lovers.

If you guys have any other gift ideas for parents that don’t add to the clutter, leave them below in comments for other ideas for people.

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with SimpliSafe.

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I have done so much of my holiday shopping on Amazon! I wanted to share a roundup of my favorite finds for the whole family. Some of these gift ideas are things I use daily and love. I hope these gift guides can save you the stress of last minute holiday shopping! (Also if you missed our huge 2021 Holiday Gift Guide with 20+ guides I’m relinking it here. )

DETAILS: UGG GREY SOCKS (UNDER $20) | DIOR EYESHADOW PALETTE (UNDER $100) | GOLD WATCH (UNDER $100) | SKINCARE MINI FRIDGE (UNDER $50) | FAUX FUR SLIPPERS (UNDER $30)| PAJAMA SET (UNDER $50) | ELEMIS BALM (UNDER $100) | FIVE MINUTE JOURNAL | HOLIDAY CANDLE (UNDER $25) | VANITY PLANET FACIAL STEAMER (UNDER $50) | BALA ANKLE WEIGHTS (UNDER $50) | GOLD HOOPS SET (UNDER $25)

My favorite gift finds for her from Amazon – staple beauty products like this Elemis Cleansing Balm (a favorite of mine for years) and my favorite slippers this season make such great gifts!

DETAILS: WATCH (UNDER $50) | SMART SCALE (UNDER $20) | SWISS ARMY POCKET KNIFE (UNDER $20) | GO PRO WATERPROOF CAMERA | DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE GUN (UNDER $100) | FLANNEL SHIRT (UNDER $30) | GREY BUTTON DOWN (UNDER $20) | WARM SOCK SET (UNDER $20) | ADJUSTABLE HAND WEIGHTS | MADDEN PS4 GAME (UNDER $100)

My favorite gift finds for him from Amazon – Cody has been wanting a deep tissue massage gun for muscle recovery and this one is under $100! I’ve also found some of my favorite shirts and flannels for him from Amazon this year and this one is under $30.

DETAILS: KITCHEN AID MIXER | BAGEL SLICER (UNDER $20) | CERAMIC MUGS (UNDER $30) | BLACK MATTE SILVERWARE SET (UNDER $50) | BAREFOOT DREAMS BLANKET | WINE GLASSES SET (UNDER $20) | GLASS STORAGE CONTAINERS (UNDER $50) | BAMBOO DRAWER DIVIDERS (UNDER $25) | AD CENTURY OF STYLE BOOK | GLASS SOAP DISPENSERS (UNDER $20) | COFFEE TEA SUGAR CONTAINERS (UNDER $20)

I find so many of my favorite home finds on Amazon and these are some recent kitchen and home things I’ve been loving that would make perfect gifts for friends or family. I’ve been super into organizing my home lately and these bamboo drawer dividers are so great and under $25. I also found these air-tight glass containers to store different cereal and snacks in our cabinets that are under $50.

DETAILS: PHOTO STRING LIGHTS (UNDER $15) | SHERPA SLIPPERS (UNDER $50) | NEUTRAL TONE BEAD SET (UNDER $20) | CONVERSE AIRPODS CASE (UNDER $15) | GLOSSIER LIPGLOSS (UNDER $30) | CREAM SMILE SWEATSHIRT (UNDER $30) | CHUCK TAYLOR ALL START CONVERSE | NIKE AIRPODS CASE (UNDER $20) | SNEAKER AIRPOD CASE (UNDER $15) | NORTH FACE JACKET | POP-A-SHOT BALL GAME | VIDEO GAMEPAD NEON LIGHT (UNDER $50) | HIGH TOP NIKE SHOES | LEGO PORSCHE BUILDING KIT

Finding gifts for teens can be tricky each holiday season so I picked out some of my teen girl and boy favorites that my teen kids approved of. Amazon has so many great bead kits if your teen is into DIY jewelry and phone charms. My kids also love any sort of sports games and I thought this Pop-A-Shot ball game would be a perfect gift they could keep downstairs for when friends come over.

DETAILS: PORTABLE ICE MACHINE | USB CANDLE LIGHTER (UNDER $15) | EMBER COPPER HEATED MUG | SPARKLING WATER MAKER | AIR PURIFIER | SAMSUNG THE FRAME TV | SHARK VACCUM (20% OFF) | NESPRESSO MACHINE | WIRELESS IPHONE CHARGER (UNDER $15) | TILE KEY BAG WALLET FINDER (UNDER $100)

So many great tech gift finds on Amazon this year. We have a couple of these like the Samsung The Frame TV which is 20% off currently! Also love this Shark vacuum that our cleaning lady recommended, it really is the best.

DETAILS: LEGO 2021 ADVENT CALENDAR (UNDER $30) | CHRISTMAS TODDLER SOCKS (UNDER $15) | CHILDREN’S BATH ROBE (UNDER $50) | BALANCE BIKE (UNDER $50) | WOODEN ACTIVITY CLIMBER | PACMAN ARCADE MACHINE | TODDLER WRITING TABLET (UNDER $20) | HOVERBOARD | BUBBLE CAMERA MACHINE (UNDER $20) | MELISSA & DOUG GROOMING PET CARE PLAY SET (UNDER $30)

Each year my kids do an advent calendar and their favorite is this holiday Lego calendar (under $30.) I included Ollie’s favorite balance bike on the kid gift guide as well since I always get so many questions about it! It’s under $50 and I love the natural color aesthetic of it.

DETAILS: MARBLE WHITE CHEESE BOARD (UNDER $50) | CRYSTAL WINE GLASSES SET (UNDER $50) | VINTAGE BOARD GAME COLLECTION | GLASS COFFEE MUGS SET () | NINJA DUAL BASKET AIR FRYER | INSULATED COFFEE MUG (UNDER $20) | HEATED OUTDOOR CHAIR | WHITE MARBLE PICTURE FRAME (UNDER $50) | KICK-ASS IMMUNE ACTIVATOR (UNDER $25)

I thought these heated outdoor chairs make a great gift for grandparents who come to kid’s sports games each weekend.

If your looking for more ideas I did a huge gift guide round up with over 20 holiday guides here.

Let me know if you guys need help shopping for anyone else on your list!

XX, Christine

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*Sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue and ShopStyle.

Obsessed with cut-out and sweater sets this season 🤩!

DETAILS: CUT-OUT SWEATER (WEARING SIZE SMALL – DRESS VERSION HERE) | DENIM (WEARING SIZE 0) | WHITE SHOULDER BAG | WHITE CROC BOOTIES

Cozy knits and sweaters are a winter classic, but this season I’m loving the twist on the classic cold shoulder sweaters. I am obsessed with all the cut-outs and two piece sets – they are an instant way to take your winter looks from ‘simple’ to ‘special’ and so easy to dress up. I paired mine with some cute 90s denim for a more casual vibe or you can layer over a satin slip dress and embellished heels for a dressier, date night look.

Linking a few more cut-out sweaters I’m loving below with different pieces to style them up or down. Also how pretty is the neckline on this dress version of my sweater? Saks is having a sale right now – you can earn up to $700 in a Saks Gift Card with code: DEC21SF (ends tomorrow!) so I included some of my favorites at various price points if you’re looking for some gift ideas for her (or need to drop some hints for your own wish list 😉).

TAN CUT-OUT SWEATER
GREEN CUT-OUT SWEATER
RED CUT-OUT SWEATER
SLEEVELESS SWEATER

1. WHITE SHOULDER BAG
2. 90s RELAXED DENIM
3. TAN CUT-OUT SWEATER
4. SHERPA EAR MUFFS
5. PRADA SUNGLASSES
6. RIBBED BEANIE
7. PEARL EARRINGS
8. BLACK LUG BOOTS
9. ELEMIS HOLIDAY SET (UNDER $100)
10. WHITE TEDDY BOMBER
11. BLACK WIDE-LEG DENIM
12. RED LIPSTICK
13. NORTH FACE PULLOVER
14. SHERPA SLIPPERS
15. TAN GIVENCHY BAG

Sharing more designer faves at multiple price points below:

XX, Christine

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Easiest ingredient list for this cute charcuterie!

Mio’s face in these pics 😂😂

DETAILS: INGREDIENTS VIA WALMART+ MEMBERSHIP | WOOD CUTTING BOARD | GREY HOODIE

We all have those people on our list who are impossible to shop for. The ones who already own everything they need, some who live a more minimalist lifestyle, and others who buy things for themselves the second they think of it so you never get a chance 😂. Anyone else have people like that on their list? I think parents are especially hard to shop for where they feel like they already have everything they need.

We signed up for Walmart+ membership this year and it’s made me realize what a great gift idea it is. It’s unlimited free delivery ($35 order minimum. Restrictions apply) for fresh groceries and more straight to your door with free shipping (Excludes most Marketplace items, location & freight surcharges). It’s so convenient – whether you’re a meal planner or are more last minute about picking out groceries, or for any impromptu holiday gatherings this season.

The kids have really started to love cooking/baking recently and I thought putting together a little charcuterie wreath would be so cute so we just ordered a few things we didn’t have on hand and it was here within hours. (You can also schedule delivery for the following week if you know you’ll need things by a specific day but want the produce to be fresh.)

It’s also a lifesaver when you forget an ingredient or something you need ASAP and you don’t have time to run to the grocery story – best time saver ever haha.  They have the annual membership for under $100 so it’s such an easy gift idea for convenience and saving time and errands. You can also sign up for the Walmart+ free trial here to try it out.

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Walmart. 

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My favorite, most comfortable sneakers! So comfortable and they are 25% off right now.

DETAILS: WHITE ADIDAS SNEAKERS (25% OFF!) BLACK BOUCLE SWEATER | QUILTED NORTH FACE VEST (ALSO LOVE THIS ONE) | NORTH FACE BELT BAG | BLACK LEGGINGS | NIKE SOCKS | SUNGLASSES (NORDSTROM IN-STORE) | SCRUNCHIE (SIMILAR HERE)

I’ve had these sneakers for years and they are hands down the most comfortable sneakers I own. They are a running shoe so I’m sure that has something to do with it haha but I love wearing them out and about for running errands in a sportswear look or going to the gym. They are also 25% off right now in all colors! Amazing quality and hold up really well – you will love. Also linking these leggings again that I bought earlier this year and are still one of my faves – the fabric is amazing and has a super sculpted fit. Makes you feel amazing whenever you wear them and the reviews are through the roof.

I’m also all over anything North Face right now. To be fair you kind of can’t not love North Face if you grew up in Montana and now live in Utah because winter just isn’t the same without them. I was obsessed in high school especially and a North Face coat was one of the first big things I saved up for. I’m loving that quilted vests are coming back in because they are such an easy layer to throw on and go. Also obsessed with all the cute throwback styles North Face has been adding lately – also have this one and love the cropped fit of this one. Classic, must-own winter sportswear brand!

Linking more of my favorite winter sportswear pieces below!

XX, Christine

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