Holiday Gift Guide - For The Furry Friends

Let's face it, our furry friends are the absolute tops and deserve a little something to tear open this holiday season. I know my pups love getting a present when my family is busy ripping open all our santa packages. Whether it be a new collar, a tasty treat or a toy they can destroy, don't forget to give your loyal companion a little something too!

A good dog gift bag filled with goodies.

A snazzy iPhone case for the pet lover in us. Other breeds & animals available.

Fancy shmancy new dog bowls for the kibble & water or some dog nog!

Save your shoes & give them their own slipper chew toy.

This look a like log chew toy is great for a game of fetch.

For the dapper dogs in our life this fair isle sweater & striped shirt is too cute for words.

A bone toy & bed in black & white is modern & chic.

Keep your cat entertained all day with this toy.

Curbing your dog is less painful with this cute baggy holder.

Fill this good dog canister with your furry friends favorite treats.

This polka dot kitty lounger is great for your feline friends.

For the posh pup this colorful Tory Burch leash & collar fit the bill.

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our English Springer Spaniel Kaiser showing off his Christmas bow tie.

Holiday Gift Guide For The Kiddos

As my nieces get older we are buying less toys but I couldn't resist sharing a few favorites that are sure to make kiddos at all ages happy come Christmas morning...because let's face it, the holidays are meant for kids and nothing is better then seeing them rip through their packages at the speed of light.



Parents all across the land will likely despise this box of instruments from the incessant noise but kids LOVE to bang things & make music so who are we to deprive them of that happiness?!

Babies can be a challenge since they aren't too much into toys so I picked out this adorable vegetable collection of rattles & monogrammed stroller blanket that are too cute for words.

Laughing is the best...so for the little comedian in your life this box of jokes provides materials for days!

Calling all Star Wars fans, these light sabers are fun for a sword fight & this bedding is just plane awesome.

Keep your kiddo warm with this adorable hat that makes them feel like a superhero & winter boots that happily coordinate.

Fitbit is big among my nieces, I love that they all can get a color that they love.

J.Crew has the absolute best kids pajamas. I wish they came in grown up size. Make the gift extra special with some sparkly slippers.

How adorable are these little dolls made from up cycled cashmere?!

The Magic Eight Ball was such a fun gift when I was a kid. I am not surprised that kids still love it. My littlest niece told me this was on her list to santa.

I die over this pizza slice bag. Its SO good!

My sister in law once that the best gift she could give her girls was the love of reading. These personalized puffin classics not only look great on a shelf but will also help start a great collection of books for your kids.

These hover boards make me so nervous but i have pretty much heard every kid I know ask for them. I would pair it with these matching pads & a helmet.

Good lord I loved having an indoor tent as a kid...mine were not this cool but I absolutely adore this one & love that it comes in a slew of beautiful colors.


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Travel Style

Morning friends! My apologies for the lack of a post yesterday. I was up in Maine for the weekend celebrating my best friends engagement and left the old lap top back in Boston. My husband and I have been on the go quite a bit these days and are about to head off again to the West coast but this time with my folks. I feel so fortunate to have parents who still enjoy travel, it was something we did often as a family when I was younger and has given me a lot of great memories that I will forever cherish. Growing up we were taught to treat travel as a luxury, something my father worked very hard to provide for us. It meant we were always dressed up for our flights and always had to be on our best behavior. This lesson stays with me to this day, I am so grateful for the travel I get to experience and like to be at my best when flying. Which means for me a put together outfit that is also comfy along with efficient packing with my travel essentials to keep myself entertained in flight as well as items for freshening up upon landing. A little travel style inspiration round up of my favorites are below.

charger & headphones // pouches // laptop case // cape // suitcase // blouse // denim // ring // flats 

Holiday Gift Guide - For The Foodie

This week I thought I would take a break from the usual sip & snack recipes and instead share some great gifts of the edible variety. I mean the holidays after all are the time to indulge and the winter fashions allow you to disguise an extra pound or two. So below I thought I would put together a selection of delicious treats that will be happily consumed by whomever you gift them to.
The best part is no cooking required!


one - Shopping local is key to keeping our neighbors in business and I personally adore the Boston boutique Olives & Grace for sourcing other local business for their artesian products. The best part is you can create a box of your favorite treats and create a truly personalized gift.

two - Macaron of the month club - yes please! I adore Dana's Bakery for it's unique flavors, neon macaron's and creative gifting & classes!

three - Tis the time of the year for everything peppermint flavored and hands down my addiction to the William Sonoma peppermint bark has me wanting to gift this to myself.

four - With a name like "studmuffin desserts" how can you resist. This West Village bakery provide petite desserts in darling packaging. I personally would go for the cookie variety but I feel confident you wouldn't be let down sampling anything they make.

five - My family and members and I go absolutely insane for these Montana made caramels. They are ridiculously decadent and every single flavor is ridiculously delicious. My man favors the espresso and I go crazy over the celtic sea salt. Get them & thank me later :)

six - Popcorn is always a great snack for watching a holiday movie so why not try this crunchy treat in some tasty new flavors.

seven & eight - Gift your guy an awesome beverage crate filled with some delicious craft beer from Urban Grape. I love the idea of giving something new to try and luckily this shop offers the ability to buy bottles individually so you can try a bunch without a commitment to the typical six pack.

nine - Squirrel Brand Nuts have amped up the game in tasty snacks with flavors like Italian Black Truffle Almonds, Creme Brulee Almonds & Fleur-De-Sel Pistachios to just name a few are perfect for snacking with your craft beer or favorite vino.

ten - You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. So honestly, tell me who wouldn't want a  tasting of some small batch luxury ice cream???

*All my gift guides from last year & this year {plus some other gift giving ideas} can be found all in one place here***

Color Combination Crush - Aqua & Cobalt

The other day my niece asked me my favorite color. I immediately shouted out blue but even these stylish little ladies asked for a more specific shade of blue {they were making me a friendship bracelet} which had me thinking about two colors I have been particularly drawn to as of late. Personally any shade of blue is ok in my book but I am particularly loving cobalt and aqua in its every form. I especially have been adoring the two hues together. Doesn't it just scream summertime and dining by the seaside??? Check out what I think would be a great way to entertain and what to wear with these two fabulous colors!

one - this glazed ceramic vase boasts a subtle design that makes mixing with other tabletop patterns easy breezy. I would obviously choose big blooms of blue or white hydrangea's to fill the vase with.

two - change how you think about table linens by selecting an oversized linen towel or throw for the base of your table setting. 

three - without being too matchy-matchy this pitcher and tumbler set provides just a hint of color without being too overpowering. 

four - I am completely smitten with these petite sea salt pouches, they would be such a pretty favor to give your guests from a fabulous soiree or dinner party. 

five - this parting seas platter is not only pretty for serving delicious snacks, it would also make an incredible diy or even be gorgeous on display with other blue and white dishes.

six - growing up my mom always collected salt & pepper shakers so I always love to include them on my tables when entertaining. 

seven - mixed striped napkins add a little whimsy to your table with this well curated set. 

eight - change up your everyday cutlery with a modern painted bamboo set for casual dining.  

nine & ten - busier patterns work great in placemats as you can tone down the look with more subdued patterns on dishes & bowls.

dress {similar} {love this one too, both on sale} // earrings // clutch // sandals {on sale}