Blissfully Waiting

I saw this photo/ quote and it reminded me of what today marks... my due date that is and there is still no baby girl..yet! Today, also marks the first day of my maternity leave so I plan on having a relaxing day to myself, taking in the last moments of feeling my baby kick {my favorite part of being pregnant}, and I'm also anxiously waiting to hear from one of my dearest friends about her baby's arrival as she was due with her little guy yesterday.

What I'm Loving This Week

I heart this ornament from Paloma's Nest

I heart these felt holiday gift tags from fresh lemon blossoms

I heart this holiday photo stocking holder from my sweet savannah

Decorating with Stockings

So glamourous, so festive, so cozy, so sweet... I'm loving all of these looks.

{images via country living}

Festive Gift Wrap

Each year I like to do a color "theme" with my wrapping paper and this year I have opted for green and red polka dot paper. The red polka dot paper I accented with green satin ribbon and the green polka dot paper I accented with red statin ribbon. I purchased my gift wrap from Hobby Lobby this year. I love the quality of their paper and their selection. Plus, right now all gift wrap is 50% off!

Here are some festive gift wrapping items I wanted to share from paper source.

Wrapping Paper Designs:

or if you prefer gift bags these holiday colored argyle bags are adorable

Gift boxes- Love these red polka dot boxes!

and for the finishing touch

Christmas Cookies

I already started my baking but since I am finding myself twiddling my thumbs until the little lady arrives {1 week to go} I figured what better way to keep myself busy {besides sitting on my sofa and loving the smell of my Christmas tree } than to find some new Christmas Cookie recipes.

I'm thinking of baking these. After all, they remind me of little macaroons.

What are some of your favorite Christmas cookies? Mine are definitely the kiss cookies!

Gingerbread Houses

The other day I showed you my creative masterpiece and so today I thought I would share some gingerbread house ideas that are too adorable for words.

simple, quaint Swedish gingerbread house

Peppermint gingerbread house made out of a milk carton. Perfect for the little ones

So sweet. Who doesn't love the sled?!

love this masterpiece and the 3 dimensional trees

Now if only I had the talent and the patience to make a creation like these!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Cozy Comforts

I love the cashmere holiday collection this year from Restoration Hardware. Here are a few of the pieces I am adoring and I also think would make wonderful gifts for the person on your list that seems to have everything.

I love these cashmere hand warmers and for $15 you can't beat that!

cozy robe for your lazy Sunday mornings

cozy cashmere blanket for cuddling on the sofa while you watch your favorite holiday movie

cozy touch of comfort for your living room sofa

All that a person would need now is a good cup of hot chocolate, a book, and some cookies straight out of the oven!