Holiday Wrap Up

By Melanie

Holidays are the best. I usually go to Ohio for Christmas to see my family but this year since my cousin was getting married a week before, all my family celebrated a little early in Florida (South Beach photos soon to come). Then the actual day of Christmas I was back in Cali celebrating with my fiance's family.

Our little tree. It's a faux and small but so cute! If you look closely, there are silver and white butterflies through out.

After opening a few gifts at our place, we were off to Brian's Mom's house who lives in South Orange County. We took the scenic route on PCH.

I love the dolphins with santa hats!

On the way to Laguna. No snow but so pretty!

Main Beach in Laguna Beach. His Mom lives about 15 minutes up through the canyon. Beautiful views!

Christmas was nice. Now it's time to plan for New Years Eve! Ooh, time for resolutions! I hope this year's resolutions aren't the same as last year!

How was the holidays for you?

Winter Wonderland

For Christmas I went back to Ohio to visit my family. Months ago I found this suitcase tag and just had to buy it! Oh, life as an underfunded heiress ;p

I was hoping for a beautiful white Christmas but instead it rained and was around 50 degrees. I think it may have been colder in Cali!

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Although I missed out on making snow angels, I still had a very nice and relaxing time. I love going back and seeing my family. I wish they all lived here.

No Christmas tree but we did have a snowman that lit up :)

My Mom

My friend Jennifer who I met in 3rd grade!

Grandma - she's so stylin!

I am almost embarrassed to admit that much of my visit was spent sleeping in until noon, watching marathon holiday movies and eating JUNK FOOD! Ohio will do that to you. I felt like a bear in hibernation. I blame it on the weather! On the way from the airport to my mom's house (that's right, I didn't even wait until I got home and unpacked) we stopped at Jack Frost donuts. These are the absolutely BEST donuts ever! They are soooo delicous and fresh. Yummmm.

I love the holidays!!!

On the 11th day before Christmas my true love said to me……

Actually, I said to him: let’s go on a weekend trip for our Christmas gift to each other! I thought this would be a great way to relax and spend some quality time with my honey. So Palm Springs seems like the perfect getaway since I will be going to Ohio for Christmas (brrrr). The perfect place to warm my frost bitten nose!

For our weekend getaway, I was thinking of booking a room at the Viceroy hotel. I recently stayed there during a girls weekend trip this past summer. Ever since then I have been dying to go back. I absolutely love the old Hollywood style and charm of this boutique hotel. The hip contemporary decor and cabana style pool makes you feel like a movie star from the 50's. It's just so stylish. I love the geometric shapes. I am so inspired by the decor, I want to decorate one of my rooms just like it!

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