This is no better time of the year than Christmas when I get to start listening to Christmas music 24/7 and pull out all the Christmas decorations that I have had packed away in storage since last year. Last week I finally had time to pull out all of the decorations and turn my apartment into a winter wonderland (well as much as I could at least)! Now I am ready for any holiday guests that may come my way! 

To start, it can't be Christmas without a Christmas tree. I love my white tree and cannot wait to decorate it every year! I love getting home from work now just so I can go and plug in my tree.
And I haven't figured out how yet, but Google photos somehow got one of my pictures to snow which I am now obsessed with!
A few of us took a quick break from our work day last week to go over to an all-campus holiday celebration, this gingerbread house was a sight to see! I wish I could make something like this to display with my Christmas decor.
And to continue on with the holiday cheer I took a trip down to Richmond to attend the annual Bizarre Bazaar to stock up on some more Christmas goodies. This is by far one of my favorite holiday events to attend each year!
Today I added some final touches to my holiday decorations with these adorable wall prints and a friendly face to sit in my stocking.
Check back later this week as I will be sharing with you some of my Christmas crafts that I have been busy making this holiday season! Now, all I need to do is finish up those Christmas cards and get them in the mail! What is your favorite part when it comes to getting ready for the holidays?

xoxo
Megan

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No matter what kind of Christmas or holiday party you are hosting this year it is always fun to come away with some great pictures to remember the event by. What better way to get some great shots of you and your friends than with a holiday themed photo booth! Throughout the night (as people enjoy another glass of egg nog or two) you and your friends will be lining up to get your holiday vogue on with these Chirstmas photo booth ideas...

The first step in creating your Christmas photo booth is to figure out what kind of background you want to make. Here are two great ideas below. The first one from blogger Family Ever After created a photo booth frame wall from plywood. And for those who are not that handy with a jigsaw or building something out of wood this second photo booth backdrop by blogger Little Pumpkin Grace is perfect for you. All you need to do is hang a large piece of fabric up on a wall and then decorate it with some holiday garland or banners.
Once you get your backdrop setup you can't forget about your picture props! Some great holiday photo prop ideas include:
  • A Santa Hat
  • Reindeer Antler Headband
  • Silly Holiday Glasses
  • Over-Sized Candy Canes
  • Festive Holiday Yard Signs
  • An Elf Hat 
  • Holiday Garland
  • A Top Hat
  • A Santa Beard
  • A Wrapped Present Box
  • A Holiday Bow
You could also create your own photo booth props or buy a set like this one from Etsy store Party Goodies.
This year at our office holiday party we are having a photo booth and I am having so much fun finding great photo props for everyone to use. So far I have found some great items in the Target Dollar Spot. I cannot wait to see all the silly pictures that everyone takes at the party next week! Are you having a photo booth at your holiday party this year? 

xoxo
Megan

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The end of the year is almost here and the holidays will creep up on your fast that you can imagine. From holiday parties to counting down to midnight on New Years Eve there are tons of reasons to celebrate in December. Last year I shared with you ten of my favorite holiday events, but the list doesn't have to end there! There are tons of fun and silly holidays that you can celebrate as well. Here are ten of my favorite reasons (besides Christmas and New Years) to party in December...
1. December 4th: Santas’ List Day. He is making his list and checking it twice today!

2. December 5th: Bathtub Party Day. The perfect time to relax before the holiday craziness takes over.

3. December 9th: Christmas Card Day. It is not too late to still send your holiday cards! Invite a group of friends to bring their cards over and you can have a fun Christmas Card party.
4. December 16th: Chocolate Covered Anything Day. Anything holiday that deals with chocolate is a great one to celebrate in my book.

5. December 18th: Bake Cookies Day. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Kwanzaa or all of them today is the perfect day to bake your holiday cookies. Anyone up for a cookie swap party after?

6. December 20th: Go Caroling Day. This is a great day to spread some holiday cheer. So grab a group of friends and head to a local nursing home or retirement center for a fun caroling outing.
7. December 21st: Ugly Sweater Day. What better day than today to pull out those “festive” holiday sweaters and wear them while spreading holiday cheer?

8. December 24th: National Egg Nog Day. While you are getting those last minute Christmas details checked off your list take some time out to celebrate with a delicious cup of egg nog (or two!).

9. December 27th: National Fruitcake Day. If almost no one likes fruitcake how come it is the most common Christmas present? Guess today is the perfect time to find out! Here is a fruitcake recipe from Martha Stewart that you can try. (And why does it take so long to make?!?)
10. December 31st: National Champagne Day. I will toast to that while ringing in the new year. Cheers!

What is your favorite favorite reason to party this month?

xoxo
Megan

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This past Thanksgiving holiday was one filled with family and friends galore! From freezing at the Turkey Trot race, family shenanigans and black Friday shopping there was just no slowing down! But not to worry I was still able to capture it all (well most of it) to create this photo diary to share with you all. Here are some of my favorite moments from this past Thanksgiving weekend...

As promised I pulled out my craft box and made these Thanksgiving pillow boxes (similar to the ones I shared with you in my Thanksgiving Party Crafts post) and filled them with delicious chocolate pecan toffee. YUM!
And without even knowing it my mom and sister made this cute Thanksgiving tree and wreath using similar felt stickers like I used on my pillow treat boxes!
After all the decorations were up we kicked off the Thanksgiving weekend by running in the annual Turkey Trot 10K race on Thanksgiving morning. Our race results were kind enough to let us know that it was only 32 degrees out when the race started. 
After we cleaned up (and warmed up) we headed down to the river for our family Thanksgiving celebration. Here is the table all set for dinner, 
What is Thanksgiving without a freshly carved (and personally caught by the carver himself) turkey?
A nice before and after shot of my Thanksgiving meal (well the first plate of it anyways), 
And then we let the Christmas festivities begin! My cousin and I headed out for a little Black Friday shopping Thursday evening and Friday morning without any major crowd issues. We were successful in my book! Number one thing on the Christmas shopping list? A tree of course!
And to end the holiday weekend my dad finished putting up all the Christmas lights!
The Christmas season really is upon us and we only have a few short weeks to enjoy it all this year! What was your favorite part about this past Thanksgiving day weekend?

xoxo
Megan

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