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Merry, Merry Christmas

12/24/15 | Christmas

Merry, Merry Christmas! Today on Christmas Eve I am so excited to be with my family for more than 48 hours to celebrate the holiday. The older I grow the more I realize it’s not about the presents, it’s about being together with the ones you love.

I’m excited this year I get to spend a full week – from Christmas to New Years – with my brother and parents. I landed in Florida last night so I had no part in putting together the holiday decorations but I love coming home to a fully decorated Christmas tree. 

Christmas Tree with Lights

Growing up it was a family tradition the weekend after Thanskgiving to go pick out the tree at Stew Leonard’s (only a Northeast thing) and then take it home to decorate. I have funny memories driving home with an extra large evergreen strapped to the roof of the car and then patiently waiting for my Dad to finish stringing the white lights before it was time for ornaments.  Now that my brother and I are “adults” with “real jobs” we did not play a part this year but my mother did a wonderful job, per usual, and I especially love our homemade ornaments – this is one of my favorites: 

Homemade Christmas Ornament

I am going to unplug for the next few days and will be back on Monday. Until then I hope you have a wonderful time wth your family and loved ones and if you celebrate, Merry Christmas! 

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Comments

  1. Nuria says

    December 30, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    What a Lovely Christmas Tree and your ornament is cute

  2. Sabina B says

    December 28, 2015 at 1:39 am

    hope you had a wonderful christmas!

    http://jeansandroses.blogspot.com

  3. christy says

    December 27, 2015 at 10:51 pm

    That is a BEAUTIFUL tree!! Glad you had a wonderful christmas! love your blog 🙂

    Christy
    Sunny with a side of…

  4. Natasha Kotto says

    December 27, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    Hope you had an amazing Christmas! Happy Holidays!
    Xo,
    Natasha Kotto
    http://www.natashakotto.com

  5. Ashley says

    December 27, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    your tree is so lovely.
    -Ashley
    http://www.constellationandcanine.com

  6. Alecz says

    December 24, 2015 at 9:57 am

    Merry Christmas! I can’t believe how quickly it’s snuck up on us. Love your tree!

    https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com

  7. Liz says

    December 24, 2015 at 9:06 am

    Your tree looks beautiful. Have a Merry Christmas!

    xo, Liz
    http://lipstickandconfetti.com

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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