Christmas Eve has always been my favorite day of the year. The magic of old traditions, gathering with family for great food (and way too many sweets) and the anticipation of Christmas morning building hour by hour…I’ve loved it all since I was a little girl, and having our baby girl this year makes it… read more
Tag Archives: Christmas
10 Best :: Ways to Wrap
Doesn’t matter how old I get, unwrapping presents on Christmas morning never loses its sense of fun. But these days, I find that wrapping gifts is as fun as ripping them apart, and this year, I’m breaking out of my paper and ribbon rut in favor of a more creative gift-wrap solution. We’ve rounded up… read more
12 Tastes of Christmas :: Béa’s Mâche Salad
Next up in our 12 Tastes of Christmas series is a gorgeous holiday first-course from Béatrice Peltre, the culinary creative behind La Tartine Gourmande. I’m continually wow’d by Béa’s beautiful photography and the drool-worthy recipes I’m dying to sample, and I’m so thrilled that she popped in with this salad stunner that’s perfect for kicking off… read more
Holiday Party Snapshots
It’s a funny thing about the business I’m in: the holidays literally start in May, and by the time August rolls around, I might be found cooking a turkey for a Thanksgiving photo shoot or setting the table for Christmas feast inspiration. So when December actually hits and the rest of the country is entering the frenzy… read more
Pretty Simple :: Party Worthy Looks
It’s official: the holidays are in full swing and that means a calendar full of holiday parties. With those fabulous fetes come a handful of opportunities to kick your day-to-day look up a notch and try something new, so today I wanted to share some holiday makeup inspiration along with some do’s and don’t for… read more
Mark & Graham Challenge :: A Crimson Holiday
Narrowing down the palette for my holiday table is always a bit of a conundrum: I adore a crisp, snowy white look… but then again, nothing’s cozier than tartan plaid… and I’m always a sucker for an evergreen palette that lets me incorporate lots of classic boxwood. Which is why it’s so fun to get… read more
Tuesday Tastings :: Cranberry Poached Pears
Last week, a huge box showed up at my door bearing…(wait for it) tons and tons of goat cheese. For a chèvre lover like myself, this felt very much like a fantasy, especially since it happened to be from Cypress Grove, the Northern Cali cheesemaker behind my favorite Humboldt Fog selection. Anyway… I knew I… read more
Bring it Home:: Winter White
Cristina, here! If you’ve been traveling, shopping, wrapping, baking, eating, and eating some more, (like me!) then you’re probably looking forward to a little rest and relaxation this week. When I’m feeling overwhelmed, I love pouring over Scandinavian design for clean lines and bright whites that are beautiful and cozy. After opening presents and eating an… read more
DIY :: Cup of Cheer Garland
When it comes to holiday entertaining, what better treat can you possibly offer your guests than a cup of cheer? At a recent holiday shoot, we set up a fabulous hot cocoa bar with a spread of seasonal toppings for everyone to try their hand at mixing the perfect brew. But, the best toppings of all… read more
Decking the Halls…At my House
I took a little Twitter poll last week to find out if y’all wanted to see photos of my holiday decor…and let’s just say, you answered loud & clear! I have to admit that since it was our first year in our new house, the process of decorating the entire space was a little daunting… read more
