advent calendars

I am a bit late with this one - 16 days to be exact - but I have dreams of being more prepared next year and doing an advent calendar that might look something like one of these. Happy Monday!

1. paper tree via IKEA  2. kraft box calendar via SHIM & SONS  3. mini tree calendar via oh happy day  4. red envelope calendar via Martha Stewart  5. wine calendar via Style Me Pretty  6. garland advent via Oh My Deer  7. black and white calendar via HEY LOOK  8. vintage modern calendar via KID CRAVE

pendleton woolen mills

Tis the season for wool and plaid and perhaps no other company is more known for this than Pendleton Woolen Mills. Founded in 1863, the company is still owned and run by the Bishop family in Portland, Oregon. I have always been aware of the company's products but until recently was unfamiliar with all they had to offer in attention to their famous plaid. I won't lie - a lot of their products are in need of some new styling and updating but there are some real gems in their home products line. I am especially drawn to some of their products for little ones that introduce a fresh color palette. See below for my picks - anyone still need Christmas gifts?

1. Five Arrows Frames Stitched Artwork   2. Painted Pony Crib Blanket  3. Small-Feathers Pillow  4. Salem Console  5. Nazomla Wool Kilim Rug 6. 3-Drawer Salem Dresser  7. Caracol Zapotec Rug  8. Heroic Chief Pillow  9. Tartan Mugs  10. Compass Stripe Blanket

holiday music picks

Since Friday, November 29th I have been listening to Christmas music pretty much non-stop. Last year, I relied on a Christmas Pandora station to keep me in the holiday spirit - it may or may not have been the "Mariah Carey Christmas" station.  But this year since I am now a Spotify user, I have been enjoying their large selection of Christmas playlists. I like all sorts of holiday music but this year I am especially into folksy takes on the classics. Below are a few of my favorites for you all to enjoy.

A very SHE & HIM Christmas

Holidays Rule

Songs for Christmas by Sufjan Stevens

The Hotel Cafe presents Winter Songs

This Warm December