Happy Christmas Week, friends! I’m among those of you lucky people who get these two weeks off to do festive things and ring in the New Year. Currently I am with my husband’s family in Vail, Colorado, where the snow is coming down quite aggressively! We’re hoping for some good powder (for the skiers) and some pretty views (for me).
I have to admit that I’ve already become a wimp when it comes to winter. 5 years in New England have gone down the drain with only one autumn in SoCal. Granted, it’s pretty cold in here in Colorado– we’re expecting a low of 0 Fahrenheit on Tuesday.
But I love how cozy it feels indoors when it’s so cold; that’s something I’ve been missing all season long. We’re going to make some hot drinking chocolate, yummy Mexican food, gingerbread cheesecake, maple-glazed popcorn, and much more. What are you cooking or drinking this week?
Oh, and here’s our little vacation tree from Walmart. There’s not much in the way of craft stores here, so the DIY ornaments I was planning to make have been replaced by store-bought beads and a gigantic bow.
We’ll also probably cuddle up to a few movies together, including The Bishop’s Wife, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Home Alone, and several others. Any recommendations?
And, as a note to readers– the next several blog posts will be more personal. Those who’ve been reading SR for a while know that I tend to do more objective posts with recipes, outfits, how-to’s and the like. But it’s the holidays, so I thought I’d share a bit more about myself and what I’m up to. It’s always more interesting around this time of year!
So what are you up to this week? Any festive gatherings or travels underway? I’d love to know!
It looks like a very merry Christmas! The snow is gorgeous and you look adorable. Christmas week I enjoyed quite a few peppermint candy cane mochas, and baking pies. We have a traditional family pie recipe, which I hope to share soon.
Thank you so much Caitlin!! You are so kind. I hope you had a fantastic Christmas with loved ones 🙂
2 weeks off to enjoy the holidays sounds like such an amazing time! Colorado looks beautiful, albeit chilly! I hope you have a fantastic time sipping hot cocoa, enjoying the holidays, and the sights <3
Thanks so much, friend! You too!!
Aw I hope you have a fantastic week with friends and family in Salt Like, Emily! 🙂
It’s super cozy here but yes, very very cold outside! We finally had a bit of sunshine today though. I hope you have a great time making gifts for people– I’m sure it will be delicious! And we will probably watch Elf, why not?! haha
Aw I’m loving it so far 🙂 And definitely relaxing. I hope you’re having a great week, friend!
Ah it looks so pretty! Have fun and merry Christmas!
I love Vail! I am sure it’s cold. It looks so cozy where you’re staying & all of that food sounds AMAZING! I am leaving for Salt Lake City today. I can’t wait to see family & friends. I hope you stay warm & have an amazing Christmas week. xo!
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Wow it looks cold there! I bet it was a shock to the system! The place (of what I can see) looks so nice and cosy! This week I’ll just be making people their presents (I’m making them food which I am so nervous about) also today I’m helping out making food for a christmas party, and then I get to relax 🙂 P.S ELF is a classic movie to watch this time around!
Was wondering what part of Colorado you were in — Vail is SO beautiful. I hope you enjoy every second of it, Daisy + find plenty of time to relax! 🙂 Xo, Alison
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Aw thanks girl!! Hope you’re having a great week 🙂
It is an overwhelming amount of snow– definitely a storm and not just regular precipitation. Hope you’re having a great week, Deniz! 🙂
It’s so gorgeous!! 🙂
Aw thanks girl! I hope you’re having a wonderful week 🙂
Sounds like such a great week for you guys too! I definitely want to get in every holiday-ish thing I possibly can. Have a great time with family and friends, Brooke!
That last picture! GAH! So beautiful! Enjoy your trip — I’m jealous. 🙂
Happy holidays!
Always, Anita
Ah thanks friend! It is really cold. So glad you’re enjoying LA — you’ve been to some places I haven’t gone to yet! And after 2 days full of snow, I think I’m ready for a bit of sunshine myself 😉
Oh and I haven’t seen Nightmare before Christmas in years! I should cue that up!
Thank you Amy Ann! 🙂
It’s lovely here Shannon! You should definitely come out some time!
Thanks Zelle! The snow is so fun! 🙂
Thank you Jessica!! 🙂
Thank you so much Becky! 🙂
Thanks girl!! 🙂
It’s lovely! and ooh, vanilla and caramel tea sounds perfect for this weather we are having! I hope you enjoy these few days of Christmas festivities, Kiki!
Thank you Erin! I hope we do get to do a bit of cross-country in all this snow. I hope you’re enjoying your vacation 🙂
Thanks friend!! 🙂
Thank you Shannon, it’s so fun and pretty! 🙂 I hope you get snow in MI too!! I’d be surprised if you didn’t 🙂
Thank you Putri 🙂
Oh I’ve been meaning to see that! Thanks for the recommendation 🙂
Sounds like a great trip you’ve got planned, Jenna!! 🙂 Have fun in New York– it’ll be so pretty there.
Ah yes! it is incredibly cold, especially for this Californian. And I’d love to hear more about your traditions, but yes- hanging out together is the best part of the holiday break.
I know right! I love snow for the holidays. And thank you Jenna 🙂
Than you Jeannette!! So fun that you’ve been here before– I’m so impressed with all that they’ve got here, but it’s been a bit too cold and snowy to head out. I’m sure it would be so beautiful in the autumn!! Merry Christmas to you, friend!
Thank you! I don’t think some of us left the condo at all today!
Haha I’m not sure that those are my type of movies but I’ll look into them for sure! And thank you Kathryn, I’ll be sharing a few photos throughout the week 🙂
Sounds great, Charity! I don’t ever really enjoy flying and traveling, but I’m sure the festivities will be worth it! And I’ll look into Christmas Vacation for sure 🙂
OMG so much snow! Have a fantastic time and stay warm!!!
– Deniz
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So much snow! I would love to have snow in christmas too!
xx
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Looks like you’re having so much fun! It’s beautiful!! Whereas I love your usual posts, I’m excited about your next few! I love posts with a little community catch up flair 😉 Hope all is well with you! x
Lucky girl! Sounds like you’re making the very best of your vacation; yummy treats and snuggling up with movies sounds perfect to me! We’ve been doing a lot of the same, staying in and watching movies and baking. We have some dinners to attend this week that I’m excited about, I just love to spend time with family and friends!
Brooke
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You look so cute! And CO looks so cold!!! I love that you’re having a white Christmas though — today LA is 70 and sunny but to my water-logged bay area self it might as well be 100. As for what I’m eating — everything! January will be for fasting and detox but LA has a great food scene and what better time to indulge in it amiright??? =)
My family would always watch Nightmare Before Christmas at Christmas time. What can I say, we’re a little odd…
xo
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Looks like the perfect way to spend Christmas! Enjoy!!
Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
How cozy!!!! I’m so jealous of that beautiful snow and those views are gorgeous! Vail is one of the cities I would love to go to during winter time!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Jealous of all the snow! Have a wonderful time!
xo Southern Style
Looks and sounds like your having an amazing time! Vail looks stunning!
Jessica xo
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Have a wonderful time!
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I love Colorado! Happy holidays, lovely!
Colorado looks stunning. I’m happy you get to enjoy the winter perks! (; That fireplace looks so cozy. One of my favorite parts of winter is cozying up to my parent’s fireplace. I’ve been loving Vanilla and caramel teas lately. As well as my fav, coffee. We have some busy days ahead of us! http://www.accordingtokiki123.blogspot.com
I hope you are having a fabulous trip! Colorado is so magical at this time of year! I love that you went and got a little mini tree to keep the holiday spirit!! 🙂 Enjoy your skiing babe!
xo Erin
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I love this! I hope you have a super fun time with family! Stay warm! 🙂
Your views look gorgeous and the inside looks so cozy with the fireplace! I am praying for snow here in MI before Christmas…it’s so weird not having it! Looking forward to your posts Daisy!
Shannon
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Beautiful view dear 😀
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What a nice place to visit. If you want to enjoy a fun musical, get “Across The Universe” on DVD. Beatles songs with beautiful cinematography.
I love Vail!! I went there a few years ago and it’s just so pretty. The snow is so beautiful! I am hoping we get a little bit at some point this year Enjoy your vacation, and Merry Christmas!
My husband and I are staying in town to celebrate Christmas with our families, but then we are headed to NYC to visit some friends! We are soooo excited. 🙂
Looks incredibly cold there (and this is coming from me in Toronto Canada!). As you know my family and I don’t celebrate Christmas but that doesn’t stop us from going over and spending the days we have off with family and friends! Although I do wish we exchanged gifts (that’s always fun) I’m glad that the next few days are just about spending time with one another!
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It looks so cold there! I’m a wimp when it comes to cold, too. Living in Florida has spoiled me! Something about those white pictures look so Christmas-y, though. It would be so much fun to experience that! I’m looking forward to reading some of your more personal posts this week. It will be fun to get to know you more.
Dear Daisy! Have fun in Vail! Beautiful place to spend Christmas Day. My girls, Dave and I spent Christmas week there two years ago and we loved it. The Vail village was so pretty and we got to enjoy a few ice skating shows. I have never drank so much hot chocolate in my entire life than the amount I drank that week. It was so cold and the Christmas spirit in the village inspired us to drink it a lot. Beautiful place to be I was actually there this year in October. I wanted to see the leaves turning colors and we had a great time. This time it was only Dave and I. The place you are staying is super beautiful! Have fun and I can’t wait to see more pictures! Merry Christmas!! XOXO, Jeannette
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Love the photos. Stay warm!
My favorite Christmas movie – and one that I never fail to recommend – is Die Hard. I also love Gremlins although many people think of it as a Halloween movie, it’s actually a Christmas film!
Colorado is one of the top places on my list of “never been but really want to go.” Hope you have a lovely vacation!
xx Kathryn
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Christmas Vacation has to be on your list of movies to watch! Enjoy your time in Vail and stay warm 😉 We are heading back “home” to Illinois to spend Christmas with family and friends this week. I am not excited about the travel part but looking forward to our holiday traditions!