Good morning and happy Saturday! How was your week? Any big plans for the weekend? We hosted friends for cocktails last night before heading out on a double date. Since our house is fully decorated for Christmas we thought it’d be fun to share the festive atmosphere with friends! Walking through the door each evening it makes my heart happy to see the bright, white Christmas tree lights, our Christmas village and smell the delicious, holiday candles!
I love this time of year!
In fact, I got so caught up in last night’s merriment that I forgot to push publish on this post. Hence the reason that you’re getting a Friday Favorites on Saturday morning, unless you’re on the west coast!
Here’s a round up of things that I’m loving this week! I hope you’ll share something you’re loving in the comments section!
Holiday Cocktails – Bo discovered this great article on Men’s Health yesterday which led to the creation of last night’s cocktail - The Cinnamon Twist. We followed the directions except that we substituted a small amount of Habanero peppers since we can’t find Serrano peppers in Geneva. In addition, making the cinnamon simple syrup is super easy and makes your home smell amazing!
Holiday candles – Some people turn on the Christmas movies and holiday music the day after Thanksgiving but for me, I start lighting the holiday candles. My favorites this year have been cinnamon or pine scent. We’ve had the frasier fir and cinnamon chai Woodwick candles burning the past week. However, our candle collection received an upgrade last night when our friends Olivier and Lauren brought over this lovely seasonal Diptyque candle as a hostess gift.
Cinnamon coffee – Meghann reminded me how delicious a simple dash of cinnamon is when added to either a frothy cappuccino or a simple coffee. Since her visit I’ve added two dashes to my coffee each morning and love the warm flavor it provides without any extra sugar or calories.
Holiday throw pillows – My friend Kate has a wonderful business with her sister, Barefoot Décor. I’ve gifted most of my friends one of her baby items, but this year I love her holiday items more than ever! How festive and cute is this red & cream “Tis the Season” pillow cover?
Mrs. Meyers Seasonal collection – We’ve used Mrs. Meyers Clean Day products for years, especially their dish soap and cleaning spray. The products are all natural and made with essential oils while still cleaning just as well as the leading chemical filled brands. Typically the lavender is a staple in our house but this seasons I’m loving their pine scents!
How about you? What are you loving this week?
