ONE // Parisian apartment tour

Back when I thought I was going to move to NYC, I dreamt up my dream interior, and key to it was a Parisian bistro table with two matching bistro chairs placed by a window with floor to ceiling curtains. I loved the quirkiness of using pieces traditionally placed outside inside, and mused about how fun it would be to have a Parisian apartment in NYC. For now, I can continue to dream of Parisian apartments (without the pressure of logistics since I’m not actually moving) inspired by Darya Kopp’s apartment tour on Wit + Delight. I love that Darya loves colour and based her colour palette off two colours, then used other colours as accents. I also thought it was funny how her husband only had opinions on two elements of the interior, so she made sure to incorporate them even though they may have clashed with her original vision.

TWO // Christmas in London 2017

I can’t get enough of all the festive content going around! Carrie x Wish Wish Wish shares a Christmas in London recap every year; 2018 hasn’t gone up yet, but just look at those beautiful photos from 2017! Whilst we wait for Christmas to come around, perhaps you’d like to try this family activity advent. There are tons of bucket lists and advents going around, but I particularly like the simplicity of these; they’re activities that I feel will add to the holiday experience instead of add stress. I’ve also been enjoying reading about other family traditions like how Joanna x Magnolia gifts each member of her family a new ornament every year for their tree and how Ashley x Under the Sycamore‘s family writes notes about what they hope for in the coming year and stuff them in their stockings before they pack them away for the new year. Another sweet moment is this story about the empty Christmas box — it’s a short read and may bring tears to your eyes.

THREE // 10 reminders for anyone who feels lost in life

I really, really, really needed this post this week. There are tons of motivational sayings out there that just feel like empty words, but each one of these reminders got me good. If anyone else needs a little boost, I hope you find as much comfort in these reminders as I did. In this same headspace, I found these articles about the slippery slope between “me time” and isolation and productive things you can do instead of spending money interesting.

FOUR // Baked brie and bread wreath

Who needs a wreath of foliage when you’ve got this glorious wreath of brie and bread? For more baked goodness, check out this cranberry nut bread. Can’t choose between gingerbread or cinnamon rolls? Try these gingerbread cinnamon rolls. If you’re looking for a drink instead, here are recipes for mulled wine and mulled apple cider. Not enough for you? Here are seven holiday cocktails to choose from. Not one for the kitchen? Here are some Trader Joe’s holiday goodies. Not necessarily looking for something festive? Have a hearty chicken and sweet corn soup.

Link a favourite post of yours from the past week (or month) below!

PS: more friday favourites

PPS: I’m giving Blogmas a go! Let me know in the comments if there’s anything you’d like to see on the blog (ू•ᴗ•ू❁)

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