Despite being a native New Yorker (I grew up in the suburbs) and having lived in NYC for six years before moving to England, this was my first Christmas in New York City. Being nearly nine months pregnant travel was out of the question and I am so thankful my parents made the trip up to spend the holidays with us. Family near and far were incredibly generous this holiday season with gifts - both giving and receiving - and I have put together a round up of the 2024 Christmas gifts I received, Lily received, and that I gave my family.1 | J. Crew striped wide button-collar pullover sweatshirt 2 | John Hardy Love Knot Y Necklace, Sterling Silver, 1.8MM 3 | Gel Polish Pedicure - Similar to the Gucci bag, I did not actually get a bottle of gel nail polish but a gift certificate ...
Really Love My … Columbia Half Zip
Tis the season of layers! Usually at this point of the year I have many layers on or packed any time I go outside but at this stage in pregnancy, sadly very little fits. I considered buying a third Columbia Half Zip but talked myself out of it ... something I am now regretting. On this latest edition of I Really Love My... I want to reintroduce you to a pullover has featured on Sparkles & Shoes 7 more times than I could count. However, since it is a black basic top great for layering it has been hidden in the background and rarely called out so today is it's time to shine.My first Columbia Half Zip, specifically the Columbia Women’s Omni-Heat™ Midweight Baselayer Half Zip, was a gift from my parents soon after I graduated university. Columbia says " Our advanced ...
Lily’s Holiday Party Dresses
Through a recent partnership I was introduced to the children's brand Feltman Brother's but it is in no way a new brand - just new to me! They have been making hand embroidered clothing for babies and toddlers since 1916. Lily got two dressed from the brand - part of the Feltman Brothers Christmas collection which you will see below along with this Girls Holiday Snowman Knit Set outfits from the brand along with an adorable cardigan - take a look.My girl girl! Both dresses are a size 2T (meant to fit 18-24 months) which is just right given she is 20 months old now but the blue one was a bit long. Even with that said is crazy how much she has grown and I can not wait to see Lily become a big sister soon. In the photos above she is wearing is wearing: Dress | Navy Bishop ...
Gifts for the Food and Drink Lovers
Welcome to the fourth official holiday Gift Guide of 2024. Every year these get bigger and bigger as I find more fun things to give as gifts or keep for yourself. This year I have taken my usual hostess gift guide and separate the gifts for those who love to eat and drink because I found so many great ones! Take a look at this foodie gift guide:1 | GE Profile Opal 2.0 XL Chewable Crunchable Countertop Nugget Ice Maker $649.00 2 | Porcelain Tea Pot $27 3 | Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2, 10 Oz, App-Controlled Heated Coffee Mug with 80 Min Batter... $130 4 | will's Metal Wine Cork Holder - Letters A to Z $16.195 | Rabbit Wine and Beverage Bottle Stoppers with Grip Top (Pink, Set of 2) $6.00 6 | How to Taste Coffee: Develop Your Sensory Skills by Jessica Easto ...
