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2013 Planners and Calendars

2013 planners and calendars
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Happy New Year!  I hope everyone had an amazing holiday and that so far, 2013 is treating you well.

After what was an incredible and eventful 2012, I’m excited to get started on this new chapter of our lives, and buying a new planner is always one of my very favorite ways to wipe the slate clean and start fresh.  Even though I still use my online calendar a ton, there’s nothing like putting a pen to paper to set goals and keep track of the day to day.

Here are a few of my favorites for 2013 (in fact, #6 is in the mail now).

Do you buy a new day planner or wall calendar each year, or do you use an electronic version?

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Here’s to you, 2012

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2012 was good to us… so good that it’s actually kind of hard to say goodbye.

In honor of what really was a fantastic year, here are a few of my favorite things… and if you keep scrolling, a little wrap-up of my favorite posts.  I can’t wait to see what 2013 has in store…

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Happy holiday weekend!

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It is my firm belief that the final day before any big break should be spent sipping margaritas at a three hour lunch… but sadly, that never does seem to be the case. It’s a busy day ahead, both at work and at home… with plenty still to do to prepare.

What do you have on your list for these next few days? Even the most prepared of you still have at least a couple of errands to run… right?

(Lie to me, it’s okay… it will make me feel so much better.)

Before I run off to search for something remotely resembling wrapping paper, here are a few things I’m loving…

This gorgeous winter shoot by Jessica Lorren makes me want to bundle up and spend all of my time outside.

One of the most terrifying things I’ve ever seen (no it’s not gory or anything, but if you’re afraid of heights you might not want to look).

Hilarious.

Oh, hey, how about the fact that it’s not the end of the world?  Tara Reid will be so relieved.

5 great books for bloggers.

Healthier comfort food… for that time between Christmas and New Years when you know you should eat right, but you really don’t want to…

Beard porn.

Instagram is dead.  Thoughts?

So much better than an inflatable Santa.

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Christmas Tradition

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Each year growing up, my family would gather on Christmas Eve for clam chowder and a slightly confused version of a singapore sling… and to this day I can’t let a single year go by without a big bowl and a bright red drink (or two) by my side.

Traditions don’t have to be traditional… in fact I think there are as many quirky variations out there as there are families.

What are a few of your family’s holiday traditions?  And have you kept them alive?

Photo via.

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Christmas at the White House

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In all of the time I’ve lived in the DC area, I’ve never stepped foot in the east wing of the White House… so this year when an invitation for a Christmas tour hit my inbox I kind of jumped for joy… the national tree is one thing, but to see each room of the residence in all its Christmas glory… totally another.

I’m a big geek for the china patterns and portraits, and especially all of the history held within those walls. It was fun to walk through and imagine Jackie greeting guests in the Vermeil Room, Teddy Roosevelt’s children sneaking a tiny tree into the Green Room… Sasha and Malia playing in the East Garden Room…

Okay the Teddy one is at least partially true.

Keep going for a few shots from my favorite rooms and a recipe from the White House Pastry Kitchen…

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Oh Christmas tree…

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I swear our house was meant to have a tree in it all year — I couldn’t love it more.  But then I guess I’d miss out on pulling out our ornaments… which is sort of like opening a little Christmas present in itself because I always forget what we have.

My favorites, though, never change.  My favorite ornaments are these little glass balls that belonged to Mark’s nain.  Some are fading and some are beginning to chip, but that just makes them all the more special.

Do you keep an assortment of sentimental ornaments from over the years, or do you have a matching collection?  I think both can be just as beautiful.

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Welcome to the Weekend!

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Just one more work week ’til Christmas!  (is that right?)

This weekend I’ll be holing up in my kitchen with a glass of wine and a great excuse to bake all of the ridiculous delicious-ness that lives on my pin board.  Christmas cookie time is my favorite… my pots and pans are literally sprouting legs and walking themselves to the oven as we speak.  They’re that excited.

Do you have any special plans?

Here are a few of my favorites…

Brilliant.

A Sunday Suppers book!

Colbert on cynicism.

I am a nerd.  And these are super cool.

This perfect little Christmas tree.

Understated Christmas decor.

Oh goodness.

Homemade bitters.

10 rules for a successful Christmas tree brought to you by your favorite non-practicing WASP.

Because you are.

These kill me with their cute-ness.

Our house is super cold in the winter… (hint, wink)

Because I don’t know, Mariah is synonymous with Christmas and this is awesome.

Jen Huang can do no wrong.

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Tree Hunting

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The same week we returned from our honeymoon, Mark, Austin, and I kicked off our fun old fashion family Christmas by heading out into the country in the old front-wheel drive sleigh to embrace the frosty majesty of the winter landscape and select that most important of Christmas symbols.

… a thymbol of the thpirit of the Griswold family Chrithmath.

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And even though I’m a little offended that these shots don’t involve even the slightest bit of snow, I do so love to hunt for the perfect tree. Growing up, we always picked our tree out at a lot… and I’m not gonna say it wasn’t great buuut… this is kind of better.

A whole lot better.

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Happy Friday!

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And cheers to another holiday weekend!  I’m excited to cozy up with a big sweater and a cup of something warm to trim our lonely tree.

We took a trip to the farm last weekend and carried the little guy home, but it’s been such a non-stop week that the poor thing has just been waiting, staring at me through the window when I come home at night… whimpering a little when I leave in the morning.  I’m embarrassed to say what terrible tree parents we are… but this weekend, it’s time we dress the guy up.

We’re also planning to brew a little holiday beer… anyone out there have any tips?  Because right now we’re just hoping to come up with something remotely drinkable…

Here are a few things I’m loving this week…

This lovely fall wedding inspiration.

My favorite holiday tradition… Santa tracking.

This is just… it looks too delicious for words.

Sweet stocking stuffers.

This gorgeous DIY winter wedding wreath.

Holiday desktop backgrounds?  Why not.

The latest book I’m reading (and loving).

This adorable little family and their van.

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Friday Link Love

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Oh how I’ve missed my link love!  During the day, when my mind inevitably wanders toward my reader all I have to do is think of this weekly post and suddenly I feel so productive (hey, cuddly kittens do equal productivity, right?).  It’s totally not my fault, I have to read the blogs so I can… keep up… my… own… okay maybe there’s a hole there but never you mind.

Anyway, I’m having so much fun catching up on everything I’ve missed the past few weeks, especially the holiday gift guides that seem to be everywhere (and thank the stars for that because I need them desperately this year).  It’s crazy to jump from the beach straight into the holiday season, but it just makes me that much more excited to get into the spirit… and by that what I really mean is that the mulled wine begins now.  It’s cold.

But seriously, bring on the Christmas cheer, with a little break in my back pocket I’m relaxed and ready to go.  I might even try a DIY or two.  Who knows?

(Don’t get excited, I DIY at approximately a third grade level.  We’ll be lucky if everyone comes out alive.)

What are your plans for the weekend?  Are you as excited for the holidays as I am?

Here are a few things I’m loving this week…

French farmhouse Christmas bits I pine for every year… and while we’re at it, I’ll take the farmhouse too.

I’m seriously considering making cranberry relish this weekend just so I can have this (I am actually pretty sad I missed out on leftovers).

Do you send holiday cards?

I can see this packing guide coming in super handy.

A Subtle Revelry’s holiday issue.

Tons and tons of healthy smoothie recipes. (also: healthy booze)

Nutella cinnamon rolls.

You should be mine.

Whiskey escort cards — brilliant.

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