The Holiday Card

I am tin the middle thirties and have yet to ever send out holiday cards, it's embarrassing. Especially when I love getting them so much. Seeing friends and families kiddos grace the cover of the card is so fun that time of year. I could easily go into my arsenal of excuses for reasons that I haven't done them like i.e. collecting the address is too time consuming {easily solved with ink invite}, when we have a child {or a dog} and have something to show people then I will start doing them, I am always past the ordering deadline, or just share the honest truth...I am just too lazy. Well this year thanks to the encouragement of my friend Amelia and my talented photog friend I think I think it's time to bite the bullet and get my butt in gear. So I have been dreaming up a few concepts to do a photo card like the one below - my husband is naturally thrilled {can you feel the sarcasm?}. I personally wish I could think of something hilarious to send out but till the perfect idea comes to mind I am leaning towards a little photo shoot I dreamt up of  having a Christmas picnic at the beach! 

What are you doing for your holiday card this year? 

image via Sugar Paper LA

gift boxes // lanterns // picnic basket // mistletoe // cable-knit pillow // leather thermos // plaid blanket // matches // beach wood fire pit // wood bowl // gilded egg corns & pine cones // faux tree // tree topper // antler roasters // candy canes

Currently Coveting - For The Home

This summer we have been in the midst of refreshing our bedroom out on Shelter Island. I originally was leaning towards a color palette of aqua's and white but of course, I steered away from color and have opted for an all neutral color palette instead. I have already picked up this bedding, pillows, throw, pouf as well as some nightstand accessories from our travels. However the room is far from done...I would like to finish the room with some decorative items like framed photos of my family and pups, a piece of art or a funky wall hanging. Swap out our ceiling fan for a beachy chandelier {why can't I find a ceiling fan that looks nice???} a full length mirror and of course some fresh flowers. Something about a muted color palette seems so calming and serene for us, how do you decorate your bedroom???


picture frames // juju hat // chandelier  {kids version here} // bone box // jute pouf // dresser // floor screen // woven pillow // ring dish // storage bins // vase // turkish rug