sweet treats

the cutest treats i saw this holiday season

almost too cute to eat!

ladies who brunch

we had a lovely time at our santa brunch 

on sunday and were put in quite the festive spirit.

my girlfriend and her daughter 

(muffy's bf since the day she was born) 

joined us for a ladylike day.

we first visited with santa

and both girls said they didn't know what they would like

(could it be because they both have EVERYTHING already?!?)

muffy did not eat much, since there was a piano man 

asking children to join him on stage to sing and dance....

(the girl LOVES a stage)

and speaking of stages, we went to see our local presentation 

of The Nutcracker afterwards.

our dear little friend was a mouse. how precious.

we are in full-on Christmas mode here ....

just a few more sleeps!

jingle all the way

leave it to kate spade to put a little jingle in the season

love the ring

think the bobby pins are adorable

but am wondering if i would have a 

constant ringing with the earrings

hope you're ringing in the week before christmas 

with fun, and laughing all the way!

wishin' and hopin' and dreamin'

it's here!

the american girl wish book!

and it's basically been torn to shreds, since there are visions of dolls, accessories and furniture dancing around in muffy's head!

there are so many wishes in this book, but there is a rule in our house

(read: limit) 

for the number of items you may ask santa to deliver.

and that number is THREE

(hey, the baby Jesus got three gifts and that was good enough!)

i once remember asking for a cabbage patch kid, 

a monogrammed sweater and a highlighter pen.

(i think that says a lot about me, right?!?)

let the madness begin!

99 days

'till Christmas!

start shopping now!

ha!

actually, i already have my lists made 

(but not complete) 

and will be shopping this weekend.

i'll be in chicago for work and cannot wait to hit michigan avenue.

look out american girl, muffy has a long list!