Holiday window inspiration with Nordstrom: home for the holidays!

Growing up in the Chicago area, a natural yearly tradition was visiting the city to look at the holiday windows.  The magic and style of the season was wrapped up with a bow in each and every window we would visit.  Each would send you to a magical world of holiday perfection.  Even still I love to visit those windows in Chicago and recently did it with my children, who I hope will remember it as fondly as I do.

Nordstrom asked me to create my perfect holiday window and being the homebody that I am I knew instantly what my inspiration would be: the home.  While I love getting fancy and hitting the town for holiday fun and family gatherings, to me the most special time of the year is the quiet moments at home with the ones I love.  Snuggling up in bed to watch a beloved classic Christmas movie, sitting by the fire by the light of the Christmas tree and reading, a night in primping and prepping to look my best for the holiday season or watching the fireworks from the comfort of my own bed on New Years Eve… this homebody loves to hunker down and create special holiday memories from the comfort of my own home.  To me the holidays means "home."

I hope you enjoy my dream Nordstrom holiday window… I sure wouldn't mind spending a night or two in it myself!

(shop the pieces: fur lavender eye mask, philosophy "glowing days" set, gold lips print, roses candle, marimekko striped bedding, gold/cream throw pillow, "hey gorgeous" throw pillow, deer print throw blanket, kai room spray, holiday champagne flutes, slippers, blue robe, striped pajamas)

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holiday gift guides! (the classics!)

Today I've got a line up of the most classic of gifts to give this season.  There are a few things that end up under my tree year after year after year.  Books, pajamas, sweaters, hats, scarves and slippers… without fail - a recipient (or four) gets some of these every year.  These gifts are so popular to give because they are practical while still be thoughtful.  Here I rounded up the classics that you will want to give… that are still special and beautiful enough that your loved ones will love receiving them!

for the little lady:

pajamas, slippers, scarf, The Princess in Black, Gaston

for the little gentleman: 

pajamas, slippers, hat, Greenglass House, The Boundless

for her:

sleep shirt, slippers, scarf, Delicious!: A Novel, edith warton's Three Novels of New York

for him:

pajama pants, sweater, hat, The Curious Bartender: An Odyssey of Malt Bourbon & Rye Whiskies, george martin ice & fire

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Or you can find ALL of the gift guide picks (and more!) at Pinterest!!!

holiday gift guides! (budget friendly!)

Today I've got more holiday gift guides for you… for the aunts, nieces, bff's, babysitters, teachers or, I won't tell anyone, yourself!  For any stylish lady in your life… no matter the budget, here are 28 awesome stocking stuffers and holiday gift ideas.  Just for you - consider your holiday shopping in the bag!

(above: earrings, scarf, tea cup, socks, lip gloss, tote, journal, hat, "happy" tee)

(above: "vivez" tee, lipstick, turkish towel - a personal fave!, hat, perfume, striped tee, slippers, gold bracelet, candle, leopard coaster set)

(above: pajamas, leopard clutch, necklace, animal glassware, sweater, vest, boots, "glitter" canister, faux fur scarf)

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