Alex and I finally got around to hanging the bulk of our art collection on the back wall of our dining room this weekend. It took a ton of measuring and planning (and a LOT of math), but I am very happy with how it turned out! It feels especially good to accomplish, as I haven't had the time to complete hardly any of the projects I wanted to on my break off of work this past week. There is just so much going on during the Holidays, and no time to rest! Ironic, isnt it? Have a happy and safe New Year everyone!

I'm more in love with this grumpy cat than I thought I could ever be! xoxo!

I know you've all been waiting, but here are the final shots of our Christmas decorations this year! And I even used an actual camera, instead of my iPhone, for once.

Our First Christmas in a giant house means buying a bunch of new stuff, like lights, hardware and candles and all kinds of unexpected things. PLUS, for some reason I really had my heart set on a real Christmas tree this year, which I have never had the urge to try before. All that mess, and having to water it everyday? No thanks! But I think it has something to do with having a Victorian house, a real tree just feels more authentic. And it really is beautiful (and huge)! I still might add a garland of some sort (cranberries strung on a string? cut paper streamers?) but Alex isnt sold... We will see.

UPDATE: Robert Plant (that's our sad, droopy plant) was feeling a bit jealous. So I helped him out a bit with his Christmas spirit! I hope it helps... poor Robert.

Hey, look at me! I am blogger, hear me roar!

Here is another outfit post, where I am wearing a dress! This dress was purchased at the two*birds sale this weekend, which I luckily had time to stop at, during an eventful weekend this past weekend. I LOVE the polka dots! So perfect! I cant wait until this next weekend too, when I have my first of several holiday parties to attend, where I will wear (another!) fancy holiday dress! I am feeling so festive, guys. Expect another feeling festive post. For sure.

PS: Can you spot the "little something extra" in this outfit photo?

That's right! I got a new tattoo! I am loving it. AND I am loving Steady Tattoo on University. Best tattoo artist experience so far. Though I did have to wait a loooooong time for a walk-in appointment, it was worth it.

dress: two*birds sale!
tights: random
boots: vintage, thrifted

...what's an outfit post? Do I do those? OH YEAH. Sure, let's do that.

Sometimes I wear skirts and dresses! I know, I cant believe it either! Well, here's proof. And now that it's winter, my Hansel from Basel wool tights can start making appearances again! I love them. So comfy.

sweater: Gap

dress worn as skirt underneath: H&M

tights: Hansel from Basel, gift

boots: vintage, thrifted