Happy (Last Minute) Weekend!

What a week it's been! Holidays and snow days had me a bit busy, as did some guest appearances on a few fabulous blogs that are all up today...

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*1... Check out Courtney's interview at Under A Paper Moon, where you can view some 'vintage' holiday photos of me, as well as a peek into my Christmas tree this year! She featured some fabulous bloggers all week answering the same questions, so be sure to catch up on them as well!

*2... Mary Jo at Trust Your Style (newly added to the blogroll here!) graciously asked me to participate in her Eye On Style feature, and I was completely honored to be featured on her fabulous blog. She's got great taste and fabulous finds, so pop over and say hello.

*3... Finally, another little Christmas interview with Amanda at Swish & Swanky where she too has been interviewing bloggers all week on every aspect of their holiday habits from shopping to decor. Her blog is quite adorable and worth a peek!

marcus ohlsson

As for the weekend... I will be working on a few last minute additions to the Gift Guide while lounging around in my (faux) furs...

jay jeffers

Wrapping last minute presents in my favorite room in the house. *sigh*. Seriously Santa. Could you just package it all up and leave it under the tree?

Stay warm and bundle up boys and girls! It's gonna be a cold one...

Cozying Down

My toes feel like they're about to fall off, and it's only 65 degrees. What's a California girl to do back in Seattle? Get some furry goodness going, that's what!

In the office... (which is currently my kitchen table and looks nothing like this!)

via a merry mishap

In the bedroom, to add a little warmth to a cool palette...

interior by nicholas haslam

Or simply add texture to an already cozy space (on the bed AND the floor!)

room by todd alexander romano

And then there's my favorite... the dining room!

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This is exactly how I use my sheepskin from Ikea to warm things up a bit. (And, how clever is it to put the little TV up by the picture rail so it blends a bit with the decor?)

I also thought this was an easy way to add some cozy extra seating for guests during the holidays...

elle decor for diffa

You better believe I'm dragging my faux furs out of storage today and finding a way to fit them into my new home. (PS - If you're one who prefers real fur... why not at least use recycled vintage furs? Check out this etsy shop for some real cozies.)