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{Top of the Rock – nothing short of amazing}

I know. It’s been ages. It’s amazing how the past few months have flown by – I can barely register where I am right now. I’m pretty sure I’m in Copenhagen – cause it’s daaaaymn cold – but who can know for sure?  #firstworldproblems – I know!  In 2012, I logged 20 different flight itineraries, lived in three cities, two states, two countries, and countless apartments.  Oh, and I graduated college, spent lots and lots of time with the people I love, attended New York Fashion Week twice, took lots of outfit photos, covered lots of things in glitter, and had a heck of a lot of fun.  Yes: that’s my 2012 recap in a nutshell.  It was the best year yet… no question.

Since all the craziness of the last few months has left my blogging skills lacking, I’m going to start back up today with a little post of random photos from the last month or so.  I thought I had nothing to blog about lately, but it turns out I really just had TOO much to blog about! Well, in any case, here goes nothing!

{Winter in NYC has been bitter cold, but quite bright too! Cue the cat-eye!}

{I’ve fallen in love with The Met. Like, HARD.}

{I met the cutest pup in NYC: Milo! His owner is pretty darn amazing too!!}

{I was also introduced to Food Freaks: their grilled cheese will change your life!}

{I wore Jami jewels just about every. single. day. Man, they top themselves every season! Can’t wait to see what spring has in store!}

{I fell pretty hard for this incredible city.}

 {But I was also sure to remember the beauty of my home state. Oregon forever!}

{And I bought no less than four pairs of shoes during the Zara winter sale. Oops!}

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Well, I suppose that pretty much sums it up loves!! Bring it 2013: you’ve got a lot to live up to.

xxx

Happy New Year darlings!!

Sorry for my radio silence on the blog, Facebook and Twitter lately… I’ve been touring NYC like it’s my jooooob! My sweet boyfriend K and dear friend Tanja have been visiting back to back and we’ve been spending every moment exploring the city of dreams. Even though I’ve called the Big Apple home for the last few months, there are so many things I haven’t seen.  It’s been a joy to visit all the spots I wouldn’t have gone to on my own – including the Top of the Rock, where the above photo was taken just after sunset. I cannot recommend visiting the viewing deck on top of Rockefeller Center enough: the views are astounding, the price is just right, and you can spend hours basking in the beautiful skyline.  Until your fingers start to go numb of course – then it’s time for pizza and red wine at Lombardi’s!

There’s so much more to come loves – I can’t wait to see what 2013 has in store for all of us!

xxx

{My friend Natalie’s beautiful Christmas tree and candle}

From my family to yours, may I wish you the merriest of days with your loved ones.  Wherever you are in the world my friends, I send you a big hug and the warmest of wishes.

My family is together for the holidays for the first time in four years, and I couldn’t be happier.  No matter how turbulent my life may become, I know I can always count on my parents and my brother. And that my friends, is all that really counts.

But of course it’s also cool that my brother got me a really fab pair of shoes for Christmas. Yep. Definitely cool.

Merry Christmas loves! xx

This is it folks!! The last week before Christmas is winding down fast – and the world didn’t end! – so you better finally finish your Christmas shopping.  Luckily you can buy all of the items below in time for December 24th: either on Amazon with one or two day shipping, or for 50% off at your local Target!  So treat your parents to fun gifts that they’ll remember for years to come, by putting a little magic under the tree:

1. Altuzzara cocktail shaker and matching glasses, for fancy, romantic nightcaps {$24.00 each}
2. Italian Replica Globe Bar, because it’s practical and a great conversation starter
3. Nexus 7 Tablet by Google, so you can make them react like a kid again when they unpeel the wrapping {and so you can Skype them from anywhere!}
4. Rag and Bone Sweater, to make your dad look extra cool this winter {for just $39.00!}
5. Dinner a Love Story, to tell your mom how much all those family dinners meant to you
6. Oscar de la Renta pet bowl, to treat all the cats and dogs they’ve welcomed into their home

What are your plans for the upcoming holiday loves? My parents and I are planning to brave the roads and drive to Montana to spend a week with my brother, and I couldn’t be more excited! It will be a long trip – but totally worthwhile once we’re all together in the snow-covered mountains.

Wherever you’re headed this weekend, I wish you the safest of journeys!

xxxx