1 – CHRISTMAS DECOR PREP BASKET

Checkered Runner / Wreath Storage Bag (similar)

Time for Saturday 6! On a Sunday. :) I’m off a day with my weekend posts but for good reason! I’m a little busy decorating and have a full on holiday explosion going on at my house with Halloween in one room, fall in another and Christmas going up in the rest. This hallway is actually quite tidy compared to the rest of the rooms! October is always a funny month in my house. The mess is messing and I’m here for it! :)

{Rattan Tray, Gloves, Garland Ties, Bat Scissors, Wreath Hanger, Ornament Hook, Fishing Wire, Measuring Tape, Painters Tape, Museum Putty, XL Command Hooks, 5lb Hooks, Variety Pack Hooks, Small Clear Hooks, Batteries} // Box grid woven rug

If like me you are a serious holiday decorator this is my best tip! Get a basket or tray (I linked the one I’ve been using but anything works!) and fill it with all of your decorating supplies. Every year I carry a basket with me like this from room to room and it’s so nice to have everything I need to decorate at my fingertips! I don’t have to waste time running to get items I need. It’s especially nice when I’m going up and down on my ladder hanging garland or attaching things to high spaces. Another tip is to use gloves when you fluff tree branches and hang garland. After years of scratching and cutting my hands and ruining my fingernails I finally ordered a pair and it has been a major game changer! I linked everything I use when I decorate for Christmas above and you can also find all basket items linked in one place here (including my beloved bat scissors because I always decorate for Christmas in October.. ha).

2 – TREE BOARD

Amazon Christmas Favorites

This long time favorite tree board is back in stock AND on major sale! It’s the first item in my Amazon Christmas favorite folder because I use it so much every year during the holidays for get togethers with friends or just movie night with the fam.

I like to cut out parchment paper to fit inside and then just toss any food inside!

It’s easy to layer items and give it a tree look. Especially if you add some green. :)

3 – STAR ON TOP

Amazon Christmas Favorites

I also linked the star cookie cutters I always use for cheese on top. :)

4 – RECENT FASHION

Baggy Fleece Joggers / Matching Jackets / Slippers

The baggy jogger/sweats continue to be a hit! Ad loves them too (I knew she would!) and she took two pairs I bought back to Texas with her after her quick visit! Then we realized they come with matching jackets so we ordered those too! I have 3 colors of these sweat pants and plan on living in them this winter. They run BIG so definitely size down! Ad is wearing an xs and I’m wearing xxs in the pants and we both ordered xxs in the jackets. (She is 5’1 and I’m 5’3 1/2 for height reference.)

Mixed Media Sweater / Bow Skirt / Sheer Tights / Mary Jane Flats

I wore this Saturday for lunch with Kenny downtown and then we met some friends to see a play. I wanted to share this cute skirt because I think it would be so fun for the holidays with the cute bows! I have it in grey too and it looks cute with a black top. I wore flats because I knew we would be walking around a lot, but you could easily dress this skirt up more with tall boots or heels and a sparkly holiday top!

Bomber Jacket

I took this jacket which works cute with a skirt too!

I picked Kenny up at the airport before heading over. He was in Boston all last week for work.. so happy to have him home again. :)

5 – SILK FOR THE WIN

Moisture Veil Silk Emulsion

I recently added another Colleen Rothschild product to my favorites list! Love this silk emulsion moisturizer! I don’t love the feel of oily products, but this is different. It’s a milky texture that doesn’t feel too oily.. it’s really lightweight and gives my skin a dewy look. Such a good moisturizer. I’ve been putting it on in the am with my sunscreen. I wanted to share because it’s 25% off through today for the friends and family sale! All of my CR favorites are on sale today. I’m giving this and the detox mask I love to a few friends for Christmas. :)

6 – MINI WREATHS

Dingion Wreath /More Amazon Wreath Options / Target Options – Mini Cypress Wreath, Mini Wreath

SO many cute mini wreaths are popping up on-line and I try to share options with you in October because mini wreaths are one of the holiday items that always sell out quickly! This wreath above is so full and beautiful! It comes with a bell and bow I haven’t put on yet, but it’s a little pricey for a mini wreath. It’s fine if you just need one like I did, but I linked some other cute options from Amazon and Target that cost less if you want to buy more than one!

Blueberry & Juniper Wreath / Ribbon

These long time favorite wreaths a little more pricey too, but so beautiful and I’ve had them for years. Sometimes I use them plain and sometimes I add a ribbon. This year they come with a cute ribbon on them already! They usually sell out by the end of October.