happy merry

it's a happy merry christmas over here.
we just got done with the chaos of opening gifts after a nice breakfast. there's a pile of wrapping paper up to my knees sitting in the doorway.
i am now the proud owner of hunter boots, some lacey unmentionables, a load of dishes and ikea knives, art books, and a french record. i like all those things, but most of all, i like my family.

happy christmas to you.
i hope you like what's important most of all.

mandy

it is so

i am not a feminist, but i did take pride in cutting the tree down this christmas. so much so, that i might do it from now on.

this love is seasonal

my house is full of love lately.
i blame the holidays.

lights are up. cookies were made today. presents under the tree. there are twelve boxes of gifts laying around the living room. much blessing is being poured into our little home this season. i am so thankful.

i am counting down my days of freedom with much dread and uneasiness. i love these days so much i don't want them to go. who could complain of such holiday bliss? thinking of the school term ahead doesn't make life any sweeter. yet, i remind myself this special time comes once a year. that's what makes it so special.

i hope you are having a very happy holiday.
hold your love ones tight and enjoy every single second of it.

tree.

wish

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baby

i secretly dream of being kissed under mistletoe.

that's my instagram from earlier today.

noël introduced itself today as my little brother ran through the house screaming. i threw my hair into a bun and pulled on my black knit sweater. and forgot to eat breakfast but of course. we were off to church even before we could open gifts. pink pencil skirts and knit tights were almost the equivalent.

i have two more christmases to go to. 50 more presents to make. just kidding. bring it.


{1.there has been a lot of talk and fbook statuses about how today "didn't feel like christmas." but i say, put a pipe in it. obviously some people needed to watch elf again and shove some more cookie dough down their throat.
2.it did NOT snow. this may or may not be the culprit to the unfortunate moods people are experiencing.
3.although i am dying to kiss under mistletoe and iceskate with some good lookin boy during the holidays, i am completely satisfied with not doing either or. plus, christmas isn't about romance.}

skipping showers? ...this must be serious.

it's a nice morning in my house. my little brother is sitting right beside me reading his book, the fire is crackling, yeast is proofing in the kitchen, and christmas gifts are strewed about the house. 
tuesday is going to be joyous.
i have plans to string popcorn garlands with the sibs for the tree that has yet to be set up. five days before christmas too, talk about procrastination. 
we are off. 
christmas has been so demanding that showers are being skipped. can you say serious or what? 


may all your days be filled with family, warm hearts, and all that jazz.<3

my noel

noel is coming around the corner quicker than i imagined. i've been busy wrapping gifts and tying one too many bows. i also have been putting my dream list together. i hope you enjoy it.

 1. Ruche Marilyn sunglasses

2.flowers.[sent to my door]

3. letters.

four-seven are all devoted to anthropology.

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6.

7.(i swear these are my wedding dishes.)

8. fish eye.

9.fabric flower garlend.

10. "Emma" BBC version.
11. a vintage couch.[cause we all know every good photographer owns a vintage couch.]
12. purple yarn.
13. concert tickets.