So...... I am a little obsessed with Christmas, if any of you haven't already noticed from my social media posts. There is an undeniable feeling of happiness that comes at this time of the year and I love that charity, joy and love are emphasized. Christmas is absolutely my favorite time of the year and Christmas in New York is a DREAM! The buildings and stores are decked out in darling Christmas decor. The only thing the city is missing is that magical snow fall I always see in movies..... Too bad movies are never an accurate interpretation of reality in any scenario. A part of me is happy it hasn't snow yet, considering I have to walk everywhere! But Christmas and snow.... it is just meant to be.
It has been a week since I arrived back in New York. Last week I was home in Utah for Thanks Giving and I will be home again for Christmas in three weeks. Although I love living in NY, I can't deny that it felt so nice being home. I have forgotten what it is like to be comfortable and I have forgotten what it is like to be around what is familiar. I love living in the city but there really is no place like home. That is why living away is such a good thing, you have a greater appreciation for your loved ones.
I recently bought these ear muffs at JCREW. I have always thought ear muffs were kind of a funny looking accessory but I am realizing they are totally practical and great. I wear my ear muffs almost every day.
How to fake suburbia when in NYC
We are totally getting into the Christmas spirit at work. Today we through a Christmas party for my coworkers kids. I died. Kids are so cute. The reaction on their faces when they saw Santa come to the office was priceless.
We had to be creative with our decorations. We didn't have a ton of decorations to work with and we did not have a real Christmas tree, but I think we did a pretty good job with the resources we had.
These Christmas cookies are the best I have seen and they were delicious!
HO HO HO HO HO
Downtown Manhattan
I decided I needed a mini tree for my apartment. I bought this at Whole Foods for $20 and decorated it with gold tissue paper.
These are my favorite Time Square subway station performers. I see them at least once a week on my way to work. This particular day they were playing Christmas music with Santa Hats, it was the cutest thing.
