It has been so much fun photographing our home during the holiday season! I don’t take photos with my big fancy camera as often now that video content is queen, and I forget how much fun it can be. Last year I skipped taking photos and sending holiday cards because our impending move made the season little too hectic.
This year I knew I wanted to capture our first Christmas in this house. I didn’t go all out, knowing I have less time on my hands right now working from home with a three-month-old. But I still pulled out the essentials, and it feels really special and cozy.
A few photos from the holidays in our previous home…
I heard someone ask once what their Christmas decor “theme” was. They said that most people pick a theme – snowmen, grinch, nativity, nutcrackers, Santa, candy canes, etc. Ours is definitely nativity and nutcrackers. Hudson, Christian, and I love The Nutcracker music and book. It wouldn’t feel like the season without these pieces!
One year we went somewhere tropical during Christmas and while beautiful, I really felt like I missed out on the traditional holiday season. I realized that I liked to be home in December. Hudson has really loved decorating with me this year. He loves the ornaments, the music, the trees, the stockings, Jerry the elf on the shelf… he has so much enthusiasm which is such a treat. Love that kid.
Merry Christmas season to you and yours. I hope you get lots of time logged by the sparkling tree in fuzzy socks sipping coffee. Thank you so much for reading – xo –
Our dining room in this house has felt “complete” for a while now, and I wanted to capture the space! Photographing the different rooms in our homes is so special to me. I love looking back on them, seeing my keepsakes and the efforts of the time and thought that is put into our home.
The irony here is that a few weeks after we took these photos, Christian brought back a large six-light chandelier home from Oxford that I’ve now purchased little sage striped shades for it. So that will go in here and this light will move to the sitting room. So I’ll be sure to share that switch-a-roo when it’s complete!
dress | chairs – Pottery Barn circa 2019, similar style here | table | palm shadow box | candlestick holders | tassels | wallpaper and paint sourced by interior designer | lamps – antique | wooden chair – antique | paintings – Frances Moreno | turtle shells – thrift market | rug – no longer available
Thank you so much for checking in and reading! You can find more room reveals here. xo –
More gift guides to come, you can find them on my LTK shop or under “holiday gifts & decor” on this site. Thank you so much for checking in and reading! xo –
Sharing October’s most loved products and top sellers. I always love seeing what you guys gravitate toward, and these are some classic pieces I repeatedly wear. I love that you guys love them too.
To shop, click directly on the item and it will take you straight to the product page –
I shared that I was making these energy oat bites, and didn’t except the slew of recipe requests, so I wanted to share it on the website so it’s more easily found!
My friend Cassie made these for me after I had Stella. It’s a recipe that is supposed to help with lactation, but the ingredients are so easy and filling, both Christian and Theo love them too. Honestly, they taste like cookie dough to me.
I will eat two for breakfast or two as a late afternoon snack. So, so good – I can’t believe it’s only six ingredients!
I N G R E D I E N T S:
1 cup oats
1/2 cup ground flax seed
1 cup unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
D I R E C T I O N S:
Mix all dry ingredients together. Add honey and peanut butter. Refrigerate until cold and then form into little balls (I use an ice cream scooper). Store in container in refrigerator.
After Theo was born, one of our neighborhood friends brought this soup for dinner and we loved it. Christian loved it so much, he couldn’t stop talking about it.
My friend Maria shared the recipe with me; even better – it’s so easy. Full of flavor, a crowd-pleaser and perfect for this time of year.
Find the recipe here. Even the kids eat the tortellini and sausage (not the kale… yet)! If you try it – let me know what you think.
