What I got for Christmas 2013

Merry Christmas everyone! This Christmas meant the most to me since it is my last one before I go to college and become an adult. I've had such a wonderful Christmas, so I decided to share with you what I received this year.

 

 

These gifts are from my parents; our Christmas only consists of the three of us. I usually don't receive this many presents but my mom and dad tried to make my last holiday as a 'child' the best one ever. All of these gifts warmed my heart because of how much thought my parents actually put into shopping for them. My favorite gifts are all of the Vampire Weekend merchandise!  I could not be more excited to wear the clothes and play the CD's because they are my favorite band.

This year, I mostly asked for non-clothing items. I feel like the most special of gifts I can ever receive are ones that I can cherish forever. I'm looking forward to reading Let It Snow to fully embrace the holiday season whilst listening to Vampire Weekend in my new pair of very fancy pajamas.

 

The gifts I have received include (from left to right in pictures):

Vampire Weekend Shield Crew Neck

Vampire Weekend Girl's Floral T-shirt

Zara Jeweled Sweater

500 Days of Summer DVD

Let it Snow: John Green, Maureen Johnson & Lauren Myracle

King's of Leon: Mechanical Bull

GAP Pajama Set

The Body Shop Tea Tree Face Washes

Jeffrey Campbell Presley Boots

Shoe Cult Cheetah Chelsea Boot

Jeffrey Campbell Colby Slingback

Urban Outfitters Knee High & Thigh High Socks

 

I hope that all of you have had a wonderful Christmas as well!

♥- Gaby

 



Decorate Your Room: Holiday Edition

Happy day 4 of Blogmas 2013! Christmas is my all-time favorite holiday and this year, I decided to get more into the holiday spirit by adding a few decorations to my room. I went for a more simple and cozy look instead of the whole "Santa barfed all over my room" look. I went on the search for Christmas decorations and after scavenging for a few hours, I found the motherload at... OSH! What a surprise to find such lovely decorations at the place my dad buys mulch at.

 

I already had fairy lights dangling on the walls in my room so I decided to change it up a bit by adding lighted garland on top of my room window! I then added a few holiday accessories to my room like the frosted-wooden star dangling on my chandelier, wood-painted snowman and jingle bell tree ornament. I love crafty-looking decorations because it just looks much cozier in your home, adding a rustic feel to any room. Along with all of my decorations, I decided to light my favorite candle! My banana nut bread candle by Tuscany Candle leaves my room smelling like baked goods (which are my favorite scents in the entire world).

So I hope I've inspired a few of you out there to decorate their rooms as well! I hope everyone is enjoying their first week of December as much as I am.

Plain fairy lights: Costco
Lighted Garland: Costco
Wood Snowman: OSH
Jingle Bell Ornament: OSH
Frosted-Wood Star: OSH
Candle: TJ MAXX

♥- Gaby