It was the night before Christmas

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Wishing you LOVE, happiness, and whatever your heart may desire.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 

from Kat, Anita, and Jer, xo.

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Dreaming of a White Christmas

....And maybe a little Tiffany blue too.

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Kat, xo.

Its beginning to look a lot like...

...CHRISTMAS?!?

We're 5 days away, are you ready? {I know I'm not!}

As always I've left most of my Christmas shopping to last minute, as a result I should be facing sardine packed malls and never-ending lineups. The crazy thing is, I'm not stressed one little bit.

I know that ultimately Christmas is about spending time with the ones you love, laughing, drinking, and well, being merry!

Looking like a snowless Christmas this year...

Instead of STRESSing about gifts this year, I've had much more fun having dinners and drinks with friends, building gingerbread houses, decorating trees, baking, singing along {loudly} to every single Christmas album out there, and checking out festive decorations!!

I love goooooold {and pink!}

DIY gold accented gift wrap via Brittni Wood Mehlhoff

I've been loving getting dressed up for nights out with the ladies!

 thegirlwiththemessyhair

Don't get too wrapped up......           How bout these Christmas Pancakes with Candy Cane syrup?

Vogue Paris via Coco's Tea Party                                                                      Recipe via raspberricupcakes.

Shopping wouldn't be such a challenge if we all had a cute little helper.

Deck the halls! I love these ornaments! via classyinthecity

other images weheartit//glitterguide

I'll admit I've purchased a few fantastic gifts for myself my wonderful family and friends.

It is the season of giving after all.


Kat, xo.

Perfect Sunday.

A simple, relaxing sunday..... just one week til Christmas!

Nothing beats cozy, thick "book reading" socks.

And a latte (with a big, fat, foamy heart).

All that's missing is some snow.

//images via apartment 34//the alternative wife//

Merry Christmas!

Anita, xo

Cozy Knits

I can't believe Christmas is 10 days away. Where did December go? And 2011 for that matter? Aside from the last minute mad-dash of finishing up shopping, I love how cozy, and warm the house feels at this time of year. All the Christmas decorations are up, there's a million Christmas movies on t.v., and best of all... the constant smell of melting butter, and chocolate coming from the kitchen (gotta love Christmas bake goods)! All that's missing is A LITTLE snow! For now I'm going to get cozy in front of the fireplace, with a cup of hot chocolate, and a book... what could be better? 

You can never have too many thick knit sweaters... 

//shoes from aldo//satin leggings from club monaco//propaganda sweater from plenty//earrings from club monaco//ring from bcbg//gifted necklace//

Here's what I've been dancing up a storm too (along with Michael Buble's Christmas Album).. can't get enough of Bombay Bicycle Club!

 

Happy Dancin'!!

Anita, xo

A Vancouver Christmas

Home is where the heart is holidays are.

Kat here!

Honestly, there is {pretty much} no other place in the world I would want to be for the holidays - surrounded by family, friends, happiness, love and festive cheer!!!! {I don't know if you know this but.... I LOVE CHRISTMAS!} 


Here's what's happening in Vancouver over the Christmas season...

Free skating at Robson Square! {Just bring or rent your own skates!}
This is pretty much as close as it gets to outdoor skating in the city {unless you want to hit up Grouse Mountain and skate on the actual outdoor ice!} - open until February, Thursdays-Sundays.

This has been a Christmas day family tradition since I remember being on skates! 

I'll still beat my brothers {both hockey players} in a race ;)

[L-R: My beautiful Mother, younger brother Trevor, oldest sister Kristin, Dad, Me! And older brother Brian]

More info on Robson Square here!

Bright Nights at Stanley Park!

See the beautiful Stanley Park transformed into a Winter Wonderland - take the train ride while enjoying Christmas tunes, or walk around the plaza and marvel at the displays and the park decorated with over two million lights!!

Did I mention the roasted chestnuts...?

Running until January 2nd, open Thursdays-Sundays, 3:00P - 11:00P!

 Inside Vancouver

 Get all the info here!

Vancouver Christmas Market!

An annual, must attend Christmas event, the Vancouver Christmas Market held at the Queen Elizabeth Plaza is a wonderful traditional market full of festive holiday staples! 

{A great place to shop for little, crafty gifts!}

 Did I mention there is gingerbread galore at this market...? Where do I sign up!

Open until December 24th, so check it out ASAP!

Check out the website here!

Festival of Lights at VanDusen Garden!

Take a walk through Candy Cane Lane {how can you possibly resist with a name like that?}, check out the Dancing Lights, see Santa{!} and enjoy the Community Choir Concerts!

Open Dec. 9th until January 2nd, 4:30P-9:00P

Find more details here!

Last but not least, the most amazing Christmas show ever {I watch it every Christmas!}...

The Nutcracker ballet!

I'm not really sure I need to say anything at all about this! A perfect Christmas season staple - beautiful ballerinas, magical music, rat kings and mice soldiers....? Well you get the point.

You can catch performances from two different companies;

The Goh Ballet Nutcracker- at the Centre for Performing Arts playing Dec. 15th-Dec. 18th

Ballet BC presents the Alberta Ballet Nutcracker - at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Dec. 28th-Dec. 31st

These are just a few favourites and standouts, there are so many other great things to do I couldn't list them all!

I can't wait to go to all of them :)

Happy Holidays!

Kat, xo.

Dress to Impress

Ok! So it's that time of year again where everyone starts thinking about the new year. The buzz of potential new years resolutions are being talked about, and the stress of trying to figure out what to do and wear for New Year's Eve begins.

Everyone who knows me, knows I absolutely love Christmas! I'm one of those annoying people full of holiday cheer who wants to share it with everyone! Personally I'm not a huge fan of New Year's Eve celebrations, it's a little overrated.

But on the upside of things I love any excuse to get over the top dolled up because I can...
it's NEW YEAR'S EVE!! Really all I care about it having my friends around me, a glass of champagne in my hand, and fabulous outfit on (forget the fantasy parties and resolution stuff)!

So what to wear on New Year's...

The holiday's is all about sparkle, and being "playful" with patterns. Black is a classic colour for a New Year's dress, but why not dazzle it up with some holiday colour?!?

Alice + Olivia

                                            Halston Heritage               What goes around comes around

BCBG 

Don't forget to finish your outfit off with some frosting...

Perfect time to get creative with make up, and use some colours you wouldn't normally use.

Don't forget your fingers.

I'm all about up-dos for the holiday parties

Adele's hairstyle is classic.

//images from the beauty department, Shopbop, BCBG, daily makeover//

May the holidays bring you love, and happiness!

Anita, xo