HELLO WEEKEND
We made it to Friday and it's officially DECEMBER ANNNNND it may snow here next week! That's a big deal because it rarely snows in my city (Victoria, BC). Normally I'm all like "Boooo snow" but because I'm on mat leave and can stay cozy inside, I'm all like "LET IT SNOOOOOOWWW!"
We made it to Friday and it's officially DECEMBER ANNNNND it may snow here next week! That's a big deal because it rarely snows in my city (Victoria, BC). Normally I'm all like "Boooo snow" but because I'm on mat leave and can stay cozy inside, I'm all like "LET IT SNOOOOOOWWW!"
I got all festive on you this week with the December calendar and this Elf print and I made 80 oreo truffles that I can't wait to share with you (the receipe....I wish I could share the truffles with you but they are all gone!!)
On Tuesday night, we went to Butchart Gardens with James' family....oh my goodness, those Christmas lights are A MUST SEE if you're local to Victoria! I've been before but this year it felt extra magical!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
XO!
laura
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HAPPY DECEMBER // CHRISTMAS PRINTABLE
HAPPY DECEMBER 1st EVERYBODY!!!! I've been listening to Christmas music for over three weeks now but I am yet to watch a Christmas movie...I usually always start with Elf because you can't do Christmas without watching ELF!!
HAPPY DECEMBER 1st EVERYBODY!!!! I've been listening to Christmas music for over three weeks now but I am yet to watch a Christmas movie...I usually always start with Elf because you can't do Christmas without watching ELF!! (And ps. here is my list of my must watch Christmas movies!)
So to get us all in the Christmas mood, I made a printable from one of my favourite ELF quotes!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CHRISTMAS CHEER PRINT
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And speaking of singing loud for all to hear...later today on instagram I will be giving away two CAROLS live CD's + some other Christmas treats so make sure you're following along!
XO,
laura
PRINTABLE DECEMBER CALENDAR
Weeeee December is finally almost here! Our tree is up, our stockings are hung and I've already been to Butcharts to see the Christmas lights. Luca even met Santa and DIDN'T CRY! It was the cutest thing ever.
Weeeee December is finally almost here! Our tree is up, our stockings are hung and I've already been to Butcharts to see the Christmas lights. Luca even met Santa and DIDN'T CRY! It was the cutest thing ever.
I'm so ready to SOAK all the Christmas things in this year. Yesterday on instagram I posted how this is my first time since I was 16 that I haven't worked at Christmas time. It feels bizarre and wonderful at the same time. Usually I'm all hustle and bustle and don't rest until December 25th and then I'm back working the boxing day skate on the 26th. This year I can just reeeeelllllaaaax, which I'm pretty excited about doing.
Our church released a Christmas album and it is AMAZING! It's been on repeat for days now...I love it so much that I bought a few extra that I plan to give away on instagram tomorrow so make sure you're following me :)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR DECEMBER CALENDAR
(FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY)
XO!
laura
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE #2- GIRL BOSS
Today's gift guide is for the girl in your life who is working it in the girl boss realm. Whether she's working the corporate world or a mompreneur or a student, one of these gifts will let that boss babe that you think she's killing it.
Today's gift guide is for the girl in your life who is working it in the girl boss realm. Whether she's working the corporate world or a mompreneur or a student, one of these gifts will let that boss babe that you think she's killing it.
Leather Tech Organizer // Business Card Holder // Phone Case // Water Bottle // Agenda // Mug // Glasses // Tape Dispenser // Charger
So fun! Seeing all those cute desk accessories kinda makes me want to go back to work, ha!
xo,
Laura
5 HOLIDAY WREATH IDEAS
Christmas has come early to the Liira household! I tried to convince James to buy a fake tree this year (I KNOW RIIIIGGGHHHHTTT!) mainly because I wanted to start Christmas as soon as possible. He kindly reminded me how we both grew up having real trees and nothing is better than walking through the door and smelling a real tree. (I guess that's true but doesn't this amazing candle do that for ya?) I just can't rob Luca of that experience so come December 1st, you know I'll be at that Christmas tree lot getting my real tree.
Christmas has come early to the Liira household! I tried to convince James to buy a fake tree this year (I KNOW RIIIIGGGHHHHTTT!) mainly because I wanted to start Christmas as soon as possible. He kindly reminded me how we both grew up having real trees and nothing is better than walking through the door and smelling a real tree. (I guess that's true but doesn't this amazing candle do that for ya?) I just can't rob Luca of that experience so come December 1st, you know I'll be at that Christmas tree lot getting my real tree.
That aside, I did manage to put up some other decorations. My banner is up, stockings are hung, and next up is the wreath! I want to do something cute yet modern this year so I turned to pinterest (as always) to inspire me.
1. Boxwood wreath w/ bow (above) I'm loving that simple yet modern wreath. It's fake, so it will last year after year and how crazy how a simple bow transforms it into wow!
2. Large Eucalyptus Wreath I fell in love with Eucalyptus after we made our own bouquets at my bff's wedding a couple years back. It looks so nice and it lasts a long time! I love it here with berries.
3. Eucalyptus with peonies This one is super not practical for Christmas (unless you live in Australia where peonies are currently in bloom!) but I had to include it because it was SO GORGEOUS! The pink with that dusty green is just #swoon.
4. DIY Holiday Wreath is pretty amazing too. I'm not the craftiest person so my version could turn out very horrible but if you're good at DIY you could do this one pretty easily! I love the red berries...not too many, but just enough to get your attention.
5. (Yet another) Eucalyptus Holiday Wreath Ha I know, another eucalyptus one! But this one has cotton and berries and little red roses!! These guys were so on point with combining Eucalyptus and Christmas.
Have you started on your Christmas decor yet? Or do you wait until December 1st? I feel like everyone started wayyyy earlier this year and I'm totally okay with that! (Praise 106.5 even started Christmas tunes early!!!)
XO,
laura