Pretty Shoe Tuesday

Wrap it up and top it with a bow.

Badgley Mischka Elani Sandal from Nordstrom

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A little tradition of mine is to get at least one new Christmas music CD every holiday season. This year's was Andrea Bocelli's My Christmas. It's like an angel singing wonderful renditions of all the Christmas classics.

Andrea Bocelli's My Christmas on Amazon

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Getting a lump of coal for Christmas wouldn't be so bad if it contained a small surprise! Make your own faux-coal, a la Martha, to hold tiny gifts for those on your nice list :)

lump of coal gift box from Martha Stewart

luxury plush

Maybe it's the soothing neutral colors or the way they're all so neatly stacked in plush little piles, but these pictures of the Luxury Plush collection from Restoration Hardware make me want to drive to the nearest store and get them all! If there's one thing I love, it's snuggling under layers of soft, comfy blankets and pillows. Look at these... can't you just feel the plush comfy, softness?

images of Luxury Plush collection from Restoration Hardware

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I'm totally wanting to try out this holiday twist on my most favorite dessert ever, creme brulee. I didn't think you could get any better than classic vanilla, but white chocolate and cranberry, garnished with sugared mint and cranberries? Yes, please!

White Chocolate--Cranberry Creme Brulee from Southern Living

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How much do you really know about Christmas? Test you holiday knowledge with this fun Christmas trivia game, perfect for friendly get-togethers or family gatherings!

Christmas Trivia from Restoration Hardware

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One of the best things about the holidays is all the yummy treats. Cookies, candies, and cakes galore! This cakelet pan from Williams-Sonoma allows you to bake up a whole village of mini gingerbread houses, creating a sweet and scenic edible centerpiece!

images from Williams-Sonoma

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Isn't it great to open your mailbox and find a stack of colorful Christmas cards? Picking out the year's perfect card to send to all your loved ones is just as fun. There are so many options! As always, Paper Source has a great selection of cute cards, like this Naughty or Nice Gingerbread one:

card via Paper Source

Christmas Countdown: 25

I like the whole concept of the Advent calendar. Advent is the celebration in anticipation for the arrival and birth of Christ, and an advent calendar is an interactive and meaningful way to countdown to Christmas--each day revealing a surprise and bringing a small dose of holiday cheer.

I thought it would be fun to do a blogging version of an Advent calendar by having my own daily Christmas Countdown. 25 days featuring festive holiday goodies!

So what better way to start things off than with an actual Advent Calendar! Tuck away 25 little surprises behind the hinged doors of this rustic tree-shaped version from Pottery Barn.

image via Pottery Barn

Pretty Shoe Tuesday

The holiday parties are right around the corner, and the party outfit isn't complete without some fabulous shoes on your feet! Pair your little black dress with some bright pink heels like these from Kate Spade.

Guilia Heels from Kate Spade