It's The Holiday Season

We went out and got our Christmas tree this afternoon. The holidays are so special this year, experiencing it all for the first time as a family of three! We found a beautiful tree from a local urban garden in Philly. Because we have 12' ceilings, we went all out and got our biggest tree yet! When we got our tree into the living room, Max crawled up to it and just stared at it for a long time. He was probably trying to figure out why there was a real tree in the room haha. We still have to decorate it, but for now, it's a beautiful and sweet-smelling addition to our home.

I love starting new traditions as a family. I have a few that I want to start this year with Max. What are some of your favorite holiday traditions? 

Three Cheers For The Red White & Blue

Dress: Handmade | Jacket, Scarf, Shoes: Thrifted | Sunnies: Chicwish

For the 4th of July, Timothy and I went over to my parents' house. It's become a yearly tradition to have a BBQ and watch the boys light off fireworks into the air while my Mom, sister, and I watch from around a bonfire. And my Dad has usually made an amazingly patriotic playlist, which we have blasting from the house. It wasn't until I married a man from another country that I realized just how patriotic we are in the States. American pride is pretty fun, especially on a holiday like the 4th. Everyone is wearing red, white & blue and there are hundreds of American flags flying around the neighborhood. While we were in New Zealand, it was surprising to see three NZ flags in a day! It's kind of amazing to live in a country like the US.

I wore this dress for the festivities. I made it last summer and I thought it was perfect for the 4th! So I wore it for a few hours until I picked up my little nephew who just happened to be soaking wet after playing with the hose! Haha! Luckily I brought a change of clothes. I've learned that my little nephew tends to have too much fun to stay clean for a whole evening....which is the greatest ;)

I hope you all had an amazing holiday! And I hope that all of you who don't live in the States enjoyed watching us Americans be silly and super patriotic all day. Have an amazing Friday and a happy weekend!

I've Got My Love.

Hello, friends!
Just popping in for a quick second to share an outfit with you.
I found this skirt the other day, and it's SO perfect for winter.
Although, I mostly stayed inside and hid away from the cold!

Oh, and take a look at that pretty Christmas tree peeking in there ;)
I absolutely love it.
We just need to get some presents under it!





Oh, and I think this has become one of my favorite holiday songs!
So cute :)

Take care & have a splendidly warm, cozy night.

Holiday Crafts & Giveaway Winner!

I hope you all had an incredible Thanksgiving. I sure did!
You really can't complain when you're surrounded by people you love, and who love you right back ;)

Now we've all got our minds set on Christmas!!
The madness has begun with those crazy Black Friday shoppers...
I'm not fully committed to this idea. I actually take wayyyy too long to shop.
I like to browse, compare, imagine how things would look on me/in my home.
So, taking me Black Friday shopping would be like taking your 89 year old grandmother, I'd imagine.
Recipe for disaster?
I think so ;)

Anyway! Here are my two favorite Christmas craft projects I've done so far:

Holiday Wreath.
DIY found on Carly Kmyta.
This was made with a wreath from Michaels, sparkly ornaments that cost .75 each, and coffee filters!




Mason Jar Holiday Scene.
This DIY can be found on Rhonna Designs.


So cute!
What kinds of Christmas crafts have you done this year?
I'm feeling extra festive this season, so please share if you have some good ones!!


Oh, and last but not least...
The Giveaway Winner!
Aaaaand, the winner is:

The adorable Mia Helen from Blessed Not Lucky!
Congrats! Please email me at twohappyheartsclub@yahoo.com so I can ship your prize to you :)
And thanks to everyone who entered.
I quite like doing giveaways...expect more during the holiday season!

Have a beautiful evening.
And Happy Friday!

Xo,
Christen

veteran's day. photographs my grandfather took in the war.

my aunt recently found these photos that my grandfather took while he was in the war in germany.

the troops' homecoming "welcome" at boston harbor.





how beautiful are these photos?!
my grandpa went to be a professional photographer.
such an amazing man!

i hope you're all having a wonderful holiday today!
i'll be working most of the day, then meeting with my twin tonight about the DIY Trunk Show coming up next saturday!
eeeekkk...i'm getting nervous!

anyway, have a lovely day!

xo,
christen