prepping for christmas

Now that we've all had our fill of cranberry stuffing, it's safe to sing "Christmas Time Is Here!" I'm so excited to start hanging garland and tinsel, but on a smaller scale.

I'm still living the college-girl-cramped-living-quarters life, but that doesn't mean I can't deck the halls and fa la la la la. My christmas will be merry and bright, by any means necessary, girlfriends. Here are some of the reasons why. 

gifting: From hunting for the perfect gift to finding just the right wrapping paper, it's all so much fun. Here are some gifts that I've fallen in love with while looking for my family. I can't be the only one who grabs one or two things for themselves...right? 

flavors: Cinnamon, nutmeg, peppermint, spices -- they all make the holidays for me. Pumpkin Spice has its place, but my favorite has to be a peppermint white mocha, followed by hot apple cider.  

glitter: If there's one thing above all I love, it's that Christmas just has a glow and a twinkle about it. The candles, the fairy lights, the glittering ornaments -- it feels like Christmas transforms the world into a new, magical place.