Weekend Snaps

We had our second annual girls' Christmas brunch this weekend and I took a couple of snaps...

June's pretty table

A few fun Christmas decorations

Two new additions to the group! 

Meanwhile at home I started on my Christmas wrapping

Two weeks to Christmas! Can you believe?

Christmas Gift Guide: For Him

Thomas Pink Slim Traveller Dress Shirt

Because every man needs a pink shirt. 

King Ranch Portador Shaving Kit

I think there comes a time in every man's life when it is time for a decent shave kit. This one is sophisticated, but still manly.

Jawbone JAMBOX Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

Have you seen these? They're so awesome. You can easily sync your phone to it and presto you have a great speaker system.

In a fantasy world though I would be buying my husband this....

An outdoor speaker system. The total man dream.

Christmas Gift Guide: For Bestie

Jennifer Zeuner Arrow Necklace

I am totally obsessed with Jennifer Zeuner's jewelry. I wear my cross bracelet every day. The arrow is super cool, especially for my sweet friends who were Pi Phis with me!

J.Crew Collection Cashmere Polka-Dot Sweater

The gift of cashmere and polka dots. It just doesn't get much better.

Subscription to House Beautiful

One of the best home magazines out there in my opinion. I love a magazine subscription too, because it's the gift that keeps on giving!

Fantasy Item:

Kelly Wearstler Mother of Pearl Clutch

How good is this? I love a purse that is like a work of art. And, Kelly Wearstler is just the bomb. 

While we're at it, another great fantasy gift would be Kelly Wearstler's closet...

And, you'd have to get one for yourself too, right?

Have such an amazing weekend! Monday, what to get your husband/boyfriend/fiance/what have you...

Christmas Gift Guide: For Me

Grace A Memoir

The incomparable Grace Coddington penned this autobiography about her modeling career and her time spent as Creative Director of Vogue. It should be a fascinating read, plus the book is so chic looking.

Design Darling Needlepoint Cuff

I am completely obsessed with Design Darling. Every time I go on the website I see something I love. This is just the latest. A needlepoint cuff is just too clever.

Prada Saffiano Lux Tote

I'm a tried and true fan of the tote bag and this one is just perfection. I love the grey color, the size, the gold hardware. It's just too good.

Leontine Linens Large Jewel Round Box with Monogram

This looks like something you would have forever. So perfect for travel and it looks super awesome on a vanity table too. 

A Donation to the Humane Society

My sweet friend Kalee gave this to me a few years ago and it was just so thoughtful. Benji is a shelter dog and but for the grace of God Elsie and Luke would have been too (both were found on the street). There are way too many dogs in shelters across the country and we have a duty to these animals to help them. 

And in the fantasy gift category...

Heidi Klum's Engagement Ring

I figure with her marriage to Seal over, that baby is up for grabs. Isn't it awesome?

Vacation to Laucala

A vacation to Fiji has been on my bucket list for a little while. I read about this private island with only 25 residences on Indagare and have been dreaming of beaches and resort wear ever since. 

Tomorrow, gifts for your bestie...

Benji Wednesday

I have posted a lot about Benji's many hair woes, but I have never captured the particular beauty of his crimped tail on a humid day. 

This photo is completely un-retouched. Isn't it amazing? He would have been so cool in 1982.

Totally Obsessed With...

I had planned to make this post all about RMS Beauty, but I can't not acknowledge the super duper happy news that Kate Middleton is preggo!!!!

Photo via People.com

I cannot wait to see that little royal bambino! What a cutie it will be. Congrats to Will and Kate!

Now, on to what I am obsessed with...

RMS Beauty

My sister has been telling me a while now about how many toxins are in our everyday beauty products. And, finally, after hearing her compare my face wash to a floor cleanser I listened. I've been slowly following her head switching some of my more intense products to some more natural options and my favorite so far is RMS Beauty. RMS was created by a former beauty artist who suffered from health problems linked to high levels of metal and pesticides in her body from traditional beauty products. RMS is organic, mineral and really great. I bought from left:

rms beauty oil, raw coconut cream (probably the best smelling thing ever, great for removing eye makeup remover without drying your skin), the un-cover up, lip2cheek color in modest and smile and the living luminizer (so great for highlighting your cheekbones and making your undereye area look bright).

I thought I maybe had bought a little too much until I saw my sister's haul...

I'm a convert for sure now. Get yours at RMS Beauty.

Weekend (or Weeklong) Snaps

Happy December! We had a great Thanksgiving with family...

Benji kept me company in the kitchen while I made salad and dessert

We took our Christmas card photo...this is't it, but it's close. 

My mom had some cute vignettes set up around my parents' house

My parents' dog Presley hung out with us while we watched a movie

Our Thanksgiving table

The guys watching football

So, now it's Christmas and I am completely unprepared. Amazon is my friend this holiday season. I have not been to one store that I don't currently work in...

One thing we have done is put up the Christmas tree..

I got some new stockings for me and my husband from Restoration Hardware this year. The dog stockings are from all different places, Luke's is actually my dad's very old camo stocking. Elsie's is a baby stocking from Target and Benji's says "Good Dog" because, he's just the best.

I'm looking forward to our 2nd annual girl's brunch this weekend at my friend June's. If you missed last year you can read about it here.

Hooray for the Christmas season!