Amy’s Letter for December

First off, I’d like to thank everyone for shopping with us. I’m so grateful for everyone’s support of our small business, each and every one of our customers plays an important role in the success of our company! I hope everyone has a nice break over the holidays and can connect with friends and family, and enjoy this special time together to rest and restore.

This month my family is very eager to visit my parents at their farmhouse. The kids love spending time on the farm and getting to go horseback riding. Their small house is quickly overrun with our presence, our kids and dog really make for a crowd! We spend our nights playing Uno or if the kids have it their way - Monopoly. 

Getting a fresh Christmas tree (a smaller one that can squeeze inside the farmhouse) and decorating it with all of the beautiful ornaments from over the years is always a tradition the family loves. My mom is an amazing cook, so there’s always lots of tasty food and the best baked goods. She typically makes a delicious Bûche de Noël (Yule Log Cake) - maybe it’s time that I finally learn how to make it myself! I’m hoping to try out some new recipes that are a little more flavorful for the winter days, holiday get-togethers are always a fun time to do so. I’ll be making a cheese ball since it’s easy to pull together and travels well - I’ll be trying this one this year. And, these pull-apart pigs in a blanket are a fun twist on a classic (I’ll probably sub in veggie dogs in there). 

Much to Leo’s chagrin I love cheesy Christmas movies - and I start watching them far too early for his comfort level. I don’t love re-watching movies though - so I’m always excited to see which new ones come out. The cheesier the better! Snuggling in on the couch to watch a movie with a holiday cocktail is always a treat. My go to is always a chai old fashioned, but I’d also like to try making some mezcal holiday cocktails - like this Smoky Apple Cider Margarita or Pomegranate Mezcal Margarita.

Since I’m a December baby I have a complex relationship with holiday décor - I used to only want it up after my birthday (which always made it rushed and a tad bit stressful). This year - I’m starting early - before Thanksgiving especially since we will be in Mexico for the holiday. Getting a head start on it lets me enjoy the tree for even longer - I love the twinkle lights and all the pretty ornaments we have collected over the years. We always pick ornaments that represent us and our interests that year so it’s fun to reflect on the theme of the year for each of us and how we represent it through ornaments. Our Twinkling Trees and Deck the Halls print were definitely inspired by my family’s love of decorating!

Cold weather dressing is always a challenge for me but I decided to get a bit cozier this year. I love this J.Crew jacket, my daughter and I have both been sharing it. It goes with everything in our closets and is surprisingly warm. I love Vilagallo, they have some of the most fun sweaters and jackets that are colorful and graphic. I also have been eyeing up Kerri Rosenthal's amazing sweaters, especially this one.

I always try to get shopping done early (it’s one of my ways to stay grounded during the holidays, you can read more about those tips here!) I’m fascinated with this olive oil dispenser/sprayer, it’ll make a great gift for the home chef. My youngest child is very interested in skincare and keeps asking for lots of products from Drunk Elephant and Bubble, while my oldest is all about the Revolution InstaGLO Toaster seen all over TikTok. These personalized luggage tags and travel jewelry cases are so cute and perfect for the jet-setter in your life. 

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