Christmas Is Magic

With the tree sparkling with decorations and presents (can you spot the bracelet Husband gave me under the swan on the right?), sometimes Christmas is pure magic!

Kisses,

K

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Christmas At My House

This year Husband and I spent Christmas eve and day by ourselves, he had to work. :( So I wanted to make things as special as I could.

We only ever have a small tree, since live ones take more work than we have time right now. So I strung garland along the ceiling in order to hang all of our ornaments and make it look merry. I also "frosted" the windows with "snow" to make our Christmas seem more white than the actual grey, raining skies outside...

I covered the house in candles to make a warm glow.

Made a festive calendar (making sure to include both Husband's and Baby Jesus's birthdays!), card nook, and took out the scissors to make snowflakes fall softly on windows and presents.

"Taxidermied" a pair of headband antlers, icicle garlanded the stairs, hung my DIY mistletoe, wrapped presents, and proudly displayed my Pinterest inspired DIY wreath.

Used glass jars, cake domes, and crystal vases to create a few very merry vignettes around the house.

Then I sat back enjoyed how all the little details came together.

Husband impressed me by choosing an un-imposed wrapping scheme. Yes. I'm that girl who usually imposes one but he wrapped first this year and created one, all on his own, that I was proud of! So to return the favor I impressed him with my plaid ribbon weaving skills and super fluffy handmade bows.

All in all it was a holiday filled with post work snuggles, sparkle, and cheer!

What's your favorite part of the Holidays? No matter what it is, I hope yours was filled with love and joy!

Kisses,

K

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Mr. Fox

 

My Mr. Fox illustration wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, I do too!

Kisses,

K

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Florida Christmas Part 2

After dinner at Blue Zoo we drove over to the Wilderness Lodge to see the Christmas decorations and cozy up in front of a fire for a bit. It's one of my favorite places and never disappoints.

(Husband looking dapper for our date night.)

Rustic elegance soaring to new heights.

(The glow of the fire.)

(Me all gussied up for the night.)

 

(A kiss to end the evening.)

Hope you enjoyed the peek into my date night. It was a wondful evening full of Holiday magic!

Kisses,

K

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Florida Christmas

While in Florida for Thanksgiving in November. My Husband and I snuck out for an evening to have a date night. We hadn't seen each other in months (I was staying in Florida to care for my Baba) and a nice night out just us two was the perfect way to catch up!

We made reservations at Todd English's Blue Zoo at the Swan and Dolphin hotel. It's just across the water from the resort we got married in almost two years ago so it felt especially romantic. The food is out of this worl good! Super fresh and über delicious!

It's a mostly fish centric menu. We started with a Yellowfin Tuna Tartare that tasted as good as its unique liquid nitrogen frozen siracha aioli that slowly melted into a delicious mix at the table. Then Husband had a Miso Glazed Seabass and I had the Simply Fish fresh catch of the day served with warm crabmeat, Dijon mustard and chives. They were sinfully good. For our side we chose the Tempura Haricot Vert witha truffle aioli. It's absurdly good tempuraed green beans. The we finished with a caramelly, vanilla beaned, phyllo doughed goodness of a dessert.

The hotel was dressed in its Christmas finest and it was gorgeous!

(Husband by the tree.)

Winter blues, metallics, and whites exuded elegance all around. An unbelievable tree made of white poinsettias made for a dramatic focal point.

A large train circled the tree carrying Minnie and Mickey along for the ride.

Next we snuck over to the Wildness Lodge for some cuddle time in for t of a fireplace. More to come on that later.

Kisses,

K

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Osbourne Lights Final Part

The light choreography really upped the ante this year! As always it was spectacular and a great way to start off the holiday season!

 

(My sister.)

 

Disney windows dressed for the holidays!

 

The tree that greeted us on the way in all lit up at a distance on the way out.

Hope you enjoyed the pictures. I know I enjoyed sharing a little bit of the Osbourne Lights experience with you! Happy Holidays!

Kisses,

K

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Osbourne Lights Part 3

 

 

(My brother and sister.)

Trying to get my sister to pose as the light up carolers behind us. :)

More hidden mickeys!

Kisses,

K

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Osbourne Lights Part 2

The magic continues with a spectacular display at every turn and covering every inch.

There are even hidden Mickeys in the lights, and one very special hidden Minnie!

 

 

(My brother and sister.)

And of course, Santa and his reindeer make an appearance.

Kisses,

K

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Osbourne Lights

While visiting my family over Thanksgiving I was lucky enough to partake in what has become one of my most beloved family traditions. Disney's Hollywood Studios Osbourne Family Lights Spectacle is an amazing display of holiday lights! It started out at the Osbourne Family's home but when it got too big it ended up at Disney. Hot cider and chocolate, roasted chestnuts, rows upon rows of lights that are timed to dance to classic holiday tunes, live music, and even snow in Florida all combine to make it an evening worth experiencing!

On your way into the park your greeted with a festive tree so massive that it dwarfs the nearby flagpoles!

Once it's dark and lights come on though, the real magic begins!

(My sister on the left, husband in the center, and brother on the right.)

Angels greet you with their message of peace overhead.

An oversize manger manages to be both magical and humbly true to Christmas's beginnings.

Even Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and the Wiseman join the angels on high in their glad tidings.

It's simply magical and there's much more to come!

Kisses,

K

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