Links for the Weekend + Merry Christmas

I'm so excited to spend time with family and celebrate Christmas this weekend.

Stay safe and enjoy the holiday!

(Crazy cool Santa photo from here.) 
iPad Christmas Band 
Sparkly Gifts
Ephemera Friends Watercolors
A Beautiful Bathroom Makeover
Silver Leaf Ribbon

Christmas Playlist

 (Photo from here.)

 I've created a pretty rad Christmas playlist for your listening pleasure.

(No depressing songs about new shoes for your mother here.)

Check it out, put it on, and enjoy your days of wrapping, cookie making, and family time.

After the jump.

Deck the Halls

Just a touch of vintage Christmas cheer to get you excited for Sunday!

Photo from here.

Tradition

Growing up in my family, we opened up one gift every Christmas Eve.

I'm not sure how long it took me to figure out that they would always be pajamas.

These sweet pajama shorts are from here.

Christmas is Coming

There has been a lot of excitement in our home about the upcoming holidays.

(Namely, a lot of rearranging of ornaments on the tree by our 2 year old.)

Abbey Hendrickson

 I love these rustic + minimal looks of these sweet items.

Abbey is based in upstate New York.

Check out the items here + here.

Glittering Cookies

The Purl Bee created some truly cute little cookies.

How perfect are they for the holidays?

Rolled in sanding sugar, they add some sparkle to the holidays.

Crochet Garland

 

I love this sweet garland that can be used year-to-year.

Check out the Etsy shop here.

P.S. Its based in Minneapolis! Awesome! 

Swedish Christmas

I love the sweet, quirky nature behind these Swedish Christmas items.

Tomte Dish Towel

Tomte Ornament

Tomte Tapers

Christmas Red Dish Towel

Pink & Gold

So inspired by the pink & gold color combo popping up everywhere.

Hang some vintage ornaments, clothe yourself in pink and gold,

and decorate your room with subtle touches of the perfect color combo.

Oh Christmas Tree

 (Basic Label Sweden)

 (Tierlantijn via Basic Label Sweeden)

(Wood & Wool Stool)

I love these nontraditional takes on the Christmas tree.

I feel like they are clever, modern, and perfect for small spaces.

Desserts

Do you have tried-and-true holiday food traditions?

I am still testing the waters with a few Christmas desserts,

and I think due to the simplicity, this recipe is up next.

Christmas Printables & DIY

 (Also available in English from Mon Carnet)

 (Volume 25)

(Spotted at Poppytalk)

Unexpected Christmas Decor

Spotted over at Honestly WTF,

I love the Christmas decor in Benji Jones' home.

It doesn't stick out like a sore thumb, but it is everywhere!

Would you put a Christmas tree in your bedroom?

(I'm loving the idea.)

Ornament Inspiration: Gold & Wood

1. Xylobook Blank Book

2. Golden Nuggets Essie Polish

3. Sparkler Pencil Skirt

4. Fir Wood Platter

5. Hair Brush

6. Boyfriend Signet Ring

7. Wooden Gold Geode Ornament

 

Winter Wonderland

Spotted over at Design Sponge,

I have fallen for Satsuki Shibuya's Winter Wonderland collection.

They are sweet touches that I think can stay all year round.

(Pillow & Tote)

Ornament Inspiration: Silver & White

1. Alice + Olivia Dress

2. Tinsel Tree Ornament

3. Notebook

4. Silver Leaf Antler

5. Stalactite Necklace

6. I Love You Token

7. Marvis Toothpaste

 

Ornament Inspiration: Teal & Hunter Green

1. Lace Bralette

2. Telegram Pouch

3. Skinny Belt

4. Hunter Wellies

5. Cable Knit Sweater

6. Peacock Throw

7. Paint in Color Ornament

Snow

Hoping for more snow to come my way.

50 degree weather is not helping me get in the Christmas spirit!

Photos from here.

Simple Nativity

I love the simplicity of this Scandinavian Nativity.

So many nativities have a dark and eerie quality to them,

while this one is light and almost whimsical.

Buy it here.