Winter Plaid

{Anthropologie skirt, JCrew coat (similar here) and sweater, Bellatrix shirt (via Nordstrom Rack), Stuart Weitzman booties, handmade brooch brought from Lithuania }

Merry Christmas!

Or as we say in Lithuania... Linksmų Kalėdų!

Holiday Sweater

{JCrew shirt and sweatshirt, Willi Smith jeans (via T.J.Maxx, similar here), Nine West booties, similar}

Christmas Wishlist

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Here's a few things I'd love to find under my Christmas tree this year. What are your Christmas wishes?

Maroon Riding Hood

{Elie Tahari coat (via Saks outlet, black version available here), the Limited sweater, Express jeggings and DKNY handbag (both via T.J.Maxx, similar handbag here), Vince Camuto booties}

Layer Up

{BCBG coat, Revue faux fur vest and Cole Haan boots (both via T.J.Maxx), Madewell jeans, Sorial handbag (via Loehmann's), Target hat (similar here)}

Gift Guide for the Hostess

1 | A sweet treat  

2 | Adorable measuring spoons

3 | Cleaning supplies too pretty to hide under the sink

4 | Scented candles 

5 | Bar soap set

6 | Handcrafted serving tray

7 | Salt and pepper bowls 

8 | Copper utensils 

9 | Blueberry print 

Simple Delights

{A miniature bottle of powdery fresh scent - perfect for carrying in your purse.}

{Self-made Thanksgiving day center piece bouquet that's still in full bloom weeks later.}

Putting this arrangement together took me back to the time I studied at Flower Design school (many many years ago). What I loved most about that experience, was coming home with fresh flowers every day. Oh, how I miss those days! That fresh aroma filling up the space! I always say, if I were a rich girl, I'd have flowers in every room, every day of my life. That and a rose garden in my back yard, where I would read, sip afternoon tea, and daydream. Ah! Aren't flowers one of the most divine creations of nature?

{A little early holiday gift - a set of gorgeous fall color nail polish.}

I especially love Smashed - a deep, rich purple with tiny flecks of sparkles. I know I'll be wearing it a lot around the holidays.

{There's hearts in my boots!}

Receiving these timeless suede booties that literally go with everything was exciting. Finding red hearts inside of them made me totally smitten. This could be the cutest packaging idea ever!

{A little pink gift box that traveled all the way from Israel.}

And inside...

{Gold monogram necklace}

A few weeks back I was contacted by the company called My Monogram Necklace who kindly offered to send me a piece of my choice from their collection. I've always been a fan of personalized jewelry, yet I've never owned any. I never seemed to find that perfect one piece that I could love forever. After browsing through their selection for hours and seeing some of my favorite designs on several other bloggers, I chose this classic piece (though I also really loved this Filigree design  as well as the simplicity of this Initials Bar Necklace). I knew this necklace would look great during warmer months worn with a simple button down shirt or other open neck item. It was a pleasant surprise to see that it looks just as fabulous over a simple sweater. It adds just a touch of warmth and sparkle in the most classic way. Thank you My Monogram Necklace! I think I found my new favorite!

Gift Guide For Your BFF

1 | Gold dot dish to store her precious jewels.

2 | A pair of modern pearl earrings.

3 | A pretty calendar to adorn her desk.

4 | Hand painted silk scarf.

5 | Gold monogram necklace she'll cherish forever.

6 | Nail polish set in deep fall shades.

7 | A gorgeous cook book that will inspire her to throw splendid parties.

8 | A handmade candle holder.

Plum Pleats

{Elie Tahari coat and Kate Spade skirt (both via T.J.Maxx), Stuart Weitzman booties, vintage handbag, Portolano gloves, J.Crew bracelet}

Back in Black

{True Religion leather jacket and Derek Lam handbag (both via T.J.Maxx), Citizens of Humanity vest (similar here), J.Crew sweater, Gray jeans, Vince Camuto booties (also love this pair)}