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| our little sock monkey ornament | 
well, can you believe it?  christmas is just 2 days away!  every year it surprises me just how quickly the holiday season goes...and it always goes faster than i remember or expect.  in honor of this very special time of year, i've collected a few recipes to "cheers" over just in time for christmas.
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| peppermint hot chocolate (picture credit here) | 
i found this awesome recipe on two tarts for peppermint hot chocolate.  it's the perfect wintry treat to warm up with on a snowy morning : )
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| me & olive on the tree farm | 
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| mulled wine (picture credit here) | 
mulled wine is easy to make and tastes like christmas-in-a-glass.  check out this super simple recipe {here} that will delight all your holiday guests.
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| our tree : ) | 
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| christmas cocktail (picture credit here) | 
and, if you're really looking for some holiday cheer, check out the 12 cocktails of christmas - guaranteed to impress.
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| my mermaid ornament | 
wishing you a very merry christmas from our home to yours!
 
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