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Gift Wrapping Simplified
The fabulous Mrs. Lilien notes in this post that she stocks butcher paper as her signature house wrap then adorns her packages with ribbons, printed tape and colorful tissue paper:
Such a great idea, don’t you think? Especially in smaller spaces, it’s much easier to store and keep stock of one solid plain paper instead of a lot of bulky rolls of patterned paper, and then add color, interest and cheer by creatively dressing it up (for any occasion!) using beautiful little extras like tags, ribbons, sequins, etc., all of which can fit in an organized drawer or box. These beautiful packages below are convincing me it’d be a good idea to adopt this wrapping tactic:
What gift wrapping supplies do you like to keep stock of? Do you have a signature wrapping style?
By the way, you can find links to my favorite free printable Christmas gift tags here!
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Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas
We’re hosting a Thanksgiving dinner at our place this year so while my husband, the chef of the house, has been working on coming up with the menu, I’ve been gathering ideas for the table setting. Here’s what’s inspiring me:
image sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Wishing you all the warmth and magic of the holidays
As I sign off for the weekend, I want to wish you very happy holidays! No matter what you celebrate, I hope you enjoy good company, good food, and make tons of new memories! 
1- eddie ross, 2- via measuring tape, 3-grey likes weddings, 4- via pchela fashion, 5- dreamy whites, 6- via mygirlyside, 7-grey likes weddings, 8-via pinterest
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Holiday Decorated Chandeliers
Wishin’ I had a chandelier so I could hang Christmas ornaments from it. I love the look:
Have any of you ever tried this before?
image credits: 1-domino, 2- via pinterest, 3- via decorpad, 4-via pinterest, 5-via country living, 6- via real simple
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For All You Dog Lovers Out There
These were just too cute I had to share
via prop stylist christina wressell
photo by denise grunstein
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Beautifully Organized Space of the Week
This week’s beautifully organized space is this lovely all white kitchen:
via minlillaveranda
I love the hanging row of cups and the perfectly edited items on the open shelving, but the standout organizational feature is the beautifully labeled drawer fronts, which is pretty unique for a kitchen. It works in this space because each drawer is small enough that it can be organized in such a way that it contains only a certain category of items therefore making it easy to label. Also, the elegant script fits in nicely with the overall style of the kitchen. I wonder though how easy the writing is to remove/hide/change. Has anyone done something like this before? Does anyone recognize the language? I’m curious as to what each says
Posted in christmas, christmas decor, decor, holidays, kitchen organization, kitchens
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Getting in the Spirit
photo via skonahem
Sharon writes: The end of the year brings along Christmas parties, New Year’s Eve celebrations, catchups with old friends, lots of food and good drinks (mmm). It’s generally both festive and a time to be loving, show your care for the people around you and have a great time! …Read more
Katie writes: Sequins [make me happy during the holiday season] I just love them! I mean I would wear them any other time of the year too, but there is something just so right about wearing them during the holidays, they always make you feel lit up too! And with all those holiday parties, they are often a great way to dress up a look without going all out. …Read more
Katie writes: Sequins [make me happy during the holiday season] I just love them! I mean I would wear them any other time of the year too, but there is something just so right about wearing them during the holidays, they always make you feel lit up too! And with all those holiday parties, they are often a great way to dress up a look without going all out. …Read more
Breenuh writes: I love a tastefully done holiday decor, especially if it’s simple white lights with a winter wonderland type theme. …Read more
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Gift Wrapping Inspiration
A few favorites from my inspiration file:
Image Credit: 1, 2, 6 photographed by Gemma Commas; 3 via misssqueenie; 4, 7, 8 via martha stewart; 5 via domino magazine; 9 via the purl bee; 10 via darling clementine
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10 Things That Make Me Happy During the Holidays
Here’s what I’m looking forward to this enjoying this season (in no particular order):
1. Outdoor Christmas Lights
Every year my family and I take a walk down “Christmas Tree Lane” in the historic area of my hometown to see all the over-the-top outdoor Christmas lights and decorations
2. Christmas Decorations
I started taking some out yesterday from their storage box. I can’t wait to put them all up!
via martha stewart
3. Warm Sweaters
I particularly can’t wait to put Little Foot in one. I’m currently shopping on Etsy –my top picks so far: this one, this one, this one, and this one.
4. Ice Skating
This year we’ll probably heading out to The Lakes in Thousand Oaks. I love going in the evening/night -I love the lit up atmosphere.
via allegra tumblr
5. Holiday Drinks
Abuelita hot chocolate, apple cider, all the special Starbucks varieties…
Abuelita hot chocolate, apple cider, all the special Starbucks varieties…
6. Holiday Baked Goods
Peppermint and chocolate, cupcakes, sugar cookies, gingerbread…
via martha stewart
7. Snow (or something like it!)
Someday I’ll to spend Christmas in a place where it snows for real (I’ve dreamnt about that since I was a kid!) but for now I’ll enjoy the artificial snowfall at the Americana in Glendale here in Southern California.
Someday I’ll to spend Christmas in a place where it snows for real (I’ve dreamnt about that since I was a kid!) but for now I’ll enjoy the artificial snowfall at the Americana in Glendale here in Southern California.
8. The Fireplace + Cozy Blankets
I love cozying up by the fire on a cold winter night with a luxuriously soft blanket, my husband and Little Foot
9. Christmas Movies
A few personal favorites: Miracle on 34th Street, Elf and Love Actually
A few personal favorites: Miracle on 34th Street, Elf and Love Actually
10. Christmas Music
A few personal favorites: Diana Krall, Frank Sinatra, and Harry Connick Jr
What are you looking forward to?? Share your list with us! Post your own list (short or long -whichever format you like) on your blog and email me your link (ariannavargas@gmail.com). I’ll include the links of everyone who emails me in a post early next week
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Happy Cinco De Mayo!
At Casa Vargas-Arias tonight, we’ll be making tostadas and margaritas and enjoying colorful tabletop decor. How about you, any fun plans?
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