HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011

Hey, Fabulous Bloggers and Blog Readers!

Just wanted to wish each of you a safe and very...

Enjoy every moment ringing in the New Year with those special to you, and have a safe and happy start to what I am hoping is a FABULOUS year ahead!

My unexpected love and I are going to a nice Thai restaurant for dinner followed my some champagne and the traditional mexican layered dip, which my mother used to make every New Year's Eve while watching Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve broadcast from NYC!

Thanks for making my first year of blogging such a success and so much fun! You are all wonderful and I feel lucky to have met so many of you through your lovely blogs and blogland!

This year was filled with wonderful highlights in and around a very difficult time, but all of it made me stronger and closer to those who mean so much to me, and for that I am so very thankful! That said, I'm looking forward to a healthier year ahead for everyone filled with fun, new adventures!

Sending smiles and Happy New Year wishes your way!!! :) :) :)

CHRISTMAS EVE AND DAY IN LA LA LAND

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

It is raining again in LA LA Land, and so today I am staying in with my unexpected love watching "Everwood" seasons on DVD by the fire and stay snuggled on the couch! :)

That said, I thought I would also do a picture post from my Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with my extraordinary parents and oh so fabulous uncles!

Christmas Eve we went to a really nice dinner in Beverly Hills at La Dulce Vita followed by a lovely glass of champagne at the Beverly Hills Hotel where we also checked out all their pretty Christmas trees and decorations, which was lovely!

I was sure to get home by midnight to be in bed before Santa arrived and I was tracking him all night, so, I knew when he was on his way to LA LA Land, thanks to Norad's Santa Tracker! :)

I took some pictures right before going to bed of the beautiful glow and the stocking my grandmother made for me when I was little, which is one of my favorite things!

Christmas Day, we all gathered again at the place where my parents are currently staying while out in LA LA Land for our traditional Christmas brunch complete with mimosas and my mother's delish strata and pumpkin bread!

I showed up in my Cindy Lou Hou Christmas Santa hat, which they got a kick out of, with a fun Christmas arrangement of flowers I put together for them, and we enjoyed our yummy brunch before going back to my apartment to open gifts.

One of my best friends overnighted us some oh so yummy red velvet and chocolate cupcakes from NYC for our family to enjoy, which was so sweet, but she is one of the most thoughtful people I know! I put them on my cupcake tree, which made it look cute, and enjoyed a red velvet one later that day for dessert! :)

I hope you all had wonderful Christmas Eve and Day celebrations with your family and friends and are ready to ring in the New Year 2011! Oh my! :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I hope you all have a safe and very Merry Christmas!!!

Wearing my "Cindy Lou Hou" Santa hat on Christmas Eve.

Thank you so much for all of the support you have given me since starting my blog, and for becoming what I consider some wonderful new friends!

I'll be back with lots of holiday pictures very soon! :)

MORE DISCOUNTS IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS MORNING

Happy Friday!!! I'm so sorry for being a little MIA recently...I have been working a lot and keeping pretty busy, but I do promise to have some pictures from my 7th Annual Holiday par-tay up soon!

That said, and until I get them posted, I thought I would list some recent discounts I've heard about for you in case any of you still have some holiday shopping to do to help you keep it more affordable!

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I included some codes for shopping, of course, but also some for the men in your life and even the kids since not everyone likes clothes, shoes and accessories...why, I'm not sure! Just kidding! ;)

ALLOY

code: AESHP

(free shipping guaranteed by Christmas)

URBAN OUTFITTERS

code: GIFTED

(10% off purchase)

ASOS

code: USEXPRESS10

(free express shipping guaranteed by Christmas)

VICTORIA'S SECRET

code: SHIPFASTVS

(free 2nd day express shipping)

ANTHROPOLOGIE

code: none needed

(25% off jewelry)

DELIA*S

code:FREE25

(free shipping guaranteed by Christmas)

EYES LIPS FACE - E.L.F.

code: HMINI

(free mini make-up collection with order)

BARNES & NOBLE

code: D8K9H7PZ3CR

(20% off one item)

POTTERY BARN

code: none needed

(free shipping on everything)

MLB SHOP

code: none needed

(25% off your whole order)

DISNEY STORE

code: FREE SHIP

(free shipping guaranteed by Christmas)

1-800-FLOWERS

code:

NFSD5

(free shipping & no service charge)

I hope some of those are helpful for you, and please feel free to share any discounts you might know of in the comments for others!

Thanks so much and have a Wonderful Weekend! :)

A PEPPERMINT ACCESSORY

A friend and I came across some new Lucerne brand Peppermint Whip Cream while strolling our local grocery store, and since we both have a love for most things mint, this was a must try...plus, it is a light version, which means it is a healthier treat too!

Quite honestly, I'm not a big whip cream fan, aside from the cool whip version on pumpkin pie. However, this new peppermint flavored one is the perfect accessory to a warm cup of hot chocolate or holiday addition to your morning, or even, evening coffee.

I sprinkled a few red sprinkles on top to make it look festive and pretty...and there you have it, a delicious drink that will make your taste buds smile! :)

My accessory in a cup...peppermint whip cream with festive red sprinkles!

A closer look at this rather healthy holiday treat!

Let me know if you have tried this or something similar, and if you have used it to accessorize any other holiday goodies! I bet it might be yummy on brownie to give it a classic mint chocolate taste!

There is just something oh so cozy about a warm drink of yumminess!

In fact, I plan to enjoy a cup with my unexpected love while sitting by the golden glow of my little Christmas tree and watching episodes of "Everwood," one of our favorite shows to ever be on TV, on DVD! It truly has some of the best writing, greatest acting and casting all around while staying true to life!

GIVEAWAY WINNER

Happy Monday, Everyone!

Just wanted to do a quick post to let you know who won the $55 CSN Stores Giveaway!

The winner is the beautiful and oh so lovely...

Rhiannon Nicole from Hey Gorgeous

Congratulations to Rhiannon, and Thank You to all who entered!!!

I'll be sure to have more giveaways in the near future, but go check out her wonderful blog in the meantime...it's FABULOUS!

Enjoy your day and I'll be back soon with pictures from my 7th Annual Holiday Par-tay!

LOOK OF THE DAY: HOLLYWOOD SIGN AND CPK PIZZA

It's that time again, oh yes, indeedy!

I promised another Look of the Day post, and have been rather busy, but here is what I sported to take my parents up to see the Hollywood Sign on a beautiful day before enjoying a yummy pizza dinner at CPK in downtown Burbank!

Look of the day price breakdown.

...yippee for a new Look of the Day backdrop!

Wood Ring

H&M- $3.95

Brown Turtleneck

H&M - $8.95

Gold Leaf Necklace

Forever 21 - $5.80

Taupe Sweater

Forever 21 - $19.80

Brown Mossimo Boots

Target - $24.99

Brown Leggings

Victoria's Secret - $10.00

Loeffler Randall Brown Basket Tote

Target - $19.99 (on sale)

Brown Sunglasses

Marshall's - $9.99

Wood Bracelet

Forever 21 - $4.80

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TOTAL LOOK = $108.27

Sporting my look on a beautiful day by the Hollywood Sign!

...thank you wind for blowing at just the right moment for the wind blown look! LOL!

Look in a bit of a blur.

Accessories.

Close up on my Fall Gold Leaf necklace.

...it's one of my favs!

Loeffler Randall for Target Brown Basket Tote closer up.

Simple, natural taupe make-up look, and some waves my hair.

My CPK BBQ Chicken Pizza!

My mom and dad's CPK pepperoni, sausage, peppers and olives pizza!

I hope you are all enjoying your December so far and getting ready for the holidays just around the corner!

Speaking of, if you haven't entered my $55 CSN Giveaway yet, there is still time to do so and possibly win some money towards your holiday shopping!

Have a lovely weekend ahead! My friend and I are throwing our 7th Annual Holiday Par-tay, so, I'll be busy, but sure to have a picture explosion for you next week from it! :)