You all probably know by now how much I love dresses. They’re so pretty and feminine, and my big secret? Super easy to throw on and look semi-put together because it’s just one piece haha!
I especially love a new dress or two for the holidays when we have so many parties, dinners and get togethers! So today I’m sharing 25 perfectly festive holiday dresses with you. I organized them by price, so you can find the dress of your Christmas dreams!
Ok so actually there are 26 dresses in here, if you count the one I’m wearing. Consider it a freebie 😉 My navy dress falls into the $100 and under category, FYI!
You might remember this dress from our trip to Paris this past summer, and one of the things I love about all the dresses listed is that they are totally not specific to the holidays. You can easily wear them for date nights, weddings, drinks with friends, a few of these would even work for the office!
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$100 And Under
$150 And Under
$200 And Under
$250 And Under
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This delicious peppermint mousse is festive, delicious and (my favorite), it’s actually a really easy chocolate mousse recipe! It was actually inspired by the homemade peppermint bark recipe I’m working on! I just love the flavor combination of peppermint and chocolate, and this is such a delicious and elevated way to serve it.
I’ve changed the recipe slightly to add the peppermint flavor, but the root chocolate mousse recipe is one from my middle school French class days.
I can still remember that feeling. The pit of dread in my stomach. I had finished all my homework, studied for upcoming tests, and finally climbed into bed around 10 at night. Then as I lay there, cozying up and willing sleep, my eyes flew open as I suddenly remembered. Tomorrow in French class was our French party, and I had signed up to make chocolate mousse for 35 people. Oh, merde.
Suffice it to say, everyone in my family knows this recipe like the back of their hand after countless late nights of making it. And we all still like it, so that has to count for something!
This is a great dessert for holiday parties, and just substitute vanilla for the peppermint extract and you can serve it all year round. This recipe doubles (and triples and quadruples) easily, so whether you’re serving 6 people or 35, it will be a success.
Ingredients:
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons water
1/4 tsp salt
4 eggs, yolks and whites separated
2 teaspoons peppermint extract (or vanilla)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions:
Combine chocolate chips, water and salt in the top of a double boiler until melted. Meanwhile beat the egg whites until stiff.
Beat the egg yolks into the chocolate mixture. Add the vanilla extract. Fold (don’t mix) the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
Beat the whipped cream until fluffy, and stir into mixture.
Spoon into dessert cups and chill a minimum of 1 hour – we usually chill it for a few hours so it’s really set.
Serve topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes, or garnished with fresh peppermint.
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I love decorating for the holidays! As a kid the Christmas season seemed to start on the day we got our Christmas tree. My dad would turn on the Christmas music for the first time in 11 months, my mom would put out some homemade cookies and snacks, and we would all help to hang ornaments on the tree. It was so much fun, and now I see decorating the house for Christmas as a way to kick off the season.
That being said, holiday decor can also get pretty pricey, pretty fast! So today I’m sharing with you some fun and festive Christmas decor that won’t break the bank. I also included, at the end, some of my favorite investment pieces. These are items with a bit of a higher price point, but things that I’ve owned for years and I know stand the test of time.
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Who’s ready for some holiday cookie-ing?? I know I am! There is just something about soft molasses cookies, isn’t there? These cookies are chewy, soft and spicy – and are a seriously easy molasses cookie recipe! I love a cookie that can be ready in under 25 minutes, don’t you?
If you want to pin this recipe, I’ve included an easy to pin image at the bottom of the post! That way you can easily save it for later!
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon sugar for rolling
1/3 cup molasses
1 large egg
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375. Whisk together the dry ingredients, flour through salt, and set aside. In the bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg, mixing until combined. Add the flour mixture in two batches, mixing until just combined. Form tablespoon size balls, and roll each ball in sugar before placing on baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, rotating baking sheets halfway through. Cookies will be done when they’re cracked on top – mine were perfect at 9 minutes.
We may still be a few days away from December, but I’m officially declaring it the most wonderful time of the year! It’s time for shimmering snow flurries, hot toddies and Josh Groban’s holiday album on full blast! (just me?)
While I love all the festivities (and cookies), this can also be a pretty stressful time of year for people. There can be so much pressure to find perfect gift ideas for everyone, while also balancing the usually overloaded social calendar.
But never fear! I’ve rounded up my favorite Christmas presents for everyone on your list, from gift ideas for men to your bestie! And maybe even a little something for yourself – go on, treat yo’self! Most of the items on the list are below $100 – no sticker shock here! So grab your corn for popping, cozy up under your favorite blanket, and get shopping!
For The Luxe Lover
1.Voluspa Macaron Candle Set // 2. Bow Ponytail Holder // 3. Bow Threader Earrings // 4. Madewell Cashmere Sweater // 5. Halo Pendant Necklace // 6. Diptique Carousel & Candle Set // 7. Kate Spade Shoulder Bag // 8. Slip Sleep Mask // 9. Cubic Zirconia Earrings 10. Fresh Vitamin C Glow Mask
For The Wine Drinker
1. Corkcicle Stemless Wine Glass // 2. Pottery Barn Wine Decanter // 3. Pottery Barn Wine Bottle Coaster // 4. White Marble Wine Cooler // 5. Monogram Wood Cheese Board // 6. Rosé Candy // 7. Copper Cheese Knives // 8. Rabbit Velvet Champagne Set // 9. Wine Infused Sea Salts // 10. Wine Aroma Tasting Set
For The Home Body
1. Monogram Mug // 2. Ugg Socks // 3. Faux Fur Throw // 4. Aromatherapy Diffuser // 5. Ugg Slippers // 6. Voluspa Candle Set // 7. Bath Bomb Set // 8. Chocolate Gift Set // 9. Kate Spade Pajama Set // 10. Hot Chocolate Sampler
For The Beauty Queen
1. Herbivore Self Love Kit // 2. Beautybio Bright Eyes Set // 3. Mario Badescu Facial Spray Set // 4. Fresh Facial On The Fly // 5. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Palette // 6. Slip For Beauty Sleep Pillowcase // 7. Lancome Mini Mask Trio // 8. Amika Not So Basics Hair Set // 9. Philosophy Shower Gel // 10. First Aid Beauty Skincare Set
For The Boss Babe
1. Boss Lady Mug // 2. Lady Boss Candle // 3. Decision Paperweight // 4. Press For Champagne Watercolor // 5. Business Card Holder // 6. Brilliant Ideas Workbook / 7. Paris Stationary Cards // 8. Rose Gold Office Supplies Set // 9. Meeting Notebook // 10. Desk Charging Station
For The Baking Enthusiast
1. Mixing Bowl With Pour Lip // 2. Floral Embossed Rolling Pin // 3. Gold Measuring Cups & Spoons // 4. Silicone Madeleine Pan // 5. Ruffled Pie Dish // 6. Cuisinart Hand Mixer // 7. World Vanilla Extract Set // 8. Dessert Of The Day Cookbook // 9. Dessert & Baking Salts // 10. Bakers Gonna Bake Mug
For The Men In Your Life
1. IPA Beer Shampoo & Conditioner // 2. Bose Bluetooth Speaker // 3. Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit // 4. Whisky Rocks // 5. Bubble Wrap Calendar // 6. Yeti Insulated Travel Mug // 7. Mini BBQ Rub Set // 8. Sonos Playbar Soundbar // 9. Campfire Games // 10. Math Mug //
Extra Bonus: Stocking Stuffers They’ll Love!
1. Diptique Mini Candle Set // 2. Jo Malone Gift Set // 3. L’Occitane Shea Butter Set // 4. Fresh Sugar Lip Set // 5. Lucia Soap Set // 6. Slipsilk Hair Ties // 7. Philosophy Hand & Cuticle Cream // 8. Kiehls Lip Balm Trio // 9. Gemstone Beaded Bracelet // 10. Luna Facial Cleansing Brush // 11. Butter Crew Socks