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The countdown to Christmas is officially on. Christmas Eve is exactly one week from today! Woohoo!! We are so excited over here! My family is doing something very special and different this year. More to come, but I think Iโll surprise you all!
With Christmas being so close, I can feel the excitement building within our family. Our holidays are always fun. Complete chaos with soooo many people, but we really do enjoy our time together. And this year, weโre all going to be together in a new location.
I am being incredibly over-ambitious and not following any of my own advice, but I really want to make our Christmas Eve dinner the most beautiful and, of course, the yummiest! And I secretly want to do it all. I need to start planning the menu and thinking more about my Christmas Eve table. Definitely hoping to make it cute. And if all turns out, Iโll do my best to snap a few photos to share.
That being said, Iโm looking forward to ditching my phone for a few days. I wonโt be off the grid entirely. But Iโm looking to do a holiday reset and take some time away from social. It will be nice and much needed! I want to focus on making the holiday special for my family!
What are your holiday plans? What are you looking forward to most? Are you cooking or maybe excited to enjoy a dinner made entirely by someone else?
Iโve been here in New York since Wednesday, and Iโve been having an amazing time the last few days. Itโs been busy with meetings and new recordings (we did CNN, CNBC, and Fox News). Iโve done some holiday shopping at Bergdorfs, dinner at Startianos, and more. Iโm a little sad to be heading home tomorrow, but looking forward to a week filled with cozy Christmas cheer at home!
I have a whole lot of holiday things to do, which doesnโt bother me in the least. Iโm that annoying person who really does love all things holiday. It makes me so happy to get to say happy holidays to everyone I meet. I love it so much, and I hope it brings a little holiday cheer to whomever I run into!
I think thatโs about it. Only seven more nights until Christmas Eve! Hope youโre all slowly starting to settle into the season. Enjoy this weekโs favorites!
1. Things iโm loving, wanting, and excited to try.
lovingโฆthese pretty bow candle holders. These would be so cute on a Christmas dinner table.
giftingโฆCompartรฉs Signature Chocolate Gift Tower (yumm, who does not want a chocolate tower?). Also, for anyone you know who is always cold (me), gift them this Quilted Electric Heated Mattress. The Amazon reviews are awesome! And this waffle throw blanket looks pretty cozy too.
everything in my cart (low)โฆlove, love, love this wool hooded coat from Zara. Iโm obsessed with that hood and the rich brown color. Super cute!
Ordering these Aerie waffle sweatpants. I think my mom will love these. They look so comfy. They have a matching polo sweater too!! Also, look at how cute these Aerie holiday pajamas are! Especially loving this super cute Cindy Lou flannel pant. These sock booties and Mountain Boot Socks look cozy. And the AE Unreal Beanie is super cute too.
listening toโฆSolo Episode: Strategies for Effective Goal Setting, Vision Boards and Healthy Habits for the New Year 2024 via Life with Marianna. Iโm actually about to listen to this again. So many helpful tips to take notes on!
dreaming of going toโฆGrand Hotel Suvretta House. A supposedly legendary 5-star Luxury Resort in St. Moritz that offers Ski In & Ski Out. Funnily, my family is planning a trip to Switzerland in January to watch my younger brother, Red, compete. Iโm not sure time will allow me to make the trip, but if it were going to work out, I would be requesting this hotel. It looks like winter vacation heaven. The hotelโs Instagram account is wintertime magic.
lovingโฆthis new Our Placeย Dream Cooker. It sounds pretty awesome, a crockpot and pressure cooker all in one, plus itโs cute too! This would be ideal for smaller kitchens looking to save counter space. Additionally, Iโm curious about this Instant Milk Frother and Steamer. Or โ I just found this Electric Milk Steamer, Automatic Hot & Cold Foam Maker. My mom drinks hot chocolate like most people drink coffee. Iโm wondering if this could work nicely for her? I might try it!
shoppingโฆCoach bags for travel. I keep getting asked about great travel bags and found these cute Coach bags. This leather tote would be nice, but I think I would snatch up this turnlock leather tote instead. Itโs on sale for 40% off right now! If you love a tote in beige, try this colorblock leather tote (also on sale for 25% off).
wantingโฆHatch Restore 2 sunrise alarm clock.
everything in my cart (beauty)โฆholiday beauty looks. These are all the products you need for a sparkly look. So cute!
Iโm adding this Chanel bronzer and pearl body cream to everyoneโs stockings this year, along with the YSE Beauty exfoliating pads. Also, the Mutha body butter and the Josie Maran whipped body butter.
If youโre in New Yorkโฆsplurge and gift your best friend (or yourself) a facial from Cynthia Rivas. She really has changed my skin this year, and sheโs now offering virtual consultations for anyone whoโs not in the city! Iโm going to surprise Asher with one!
wantingโฆthe La San Marco 85 S Sprint E. Martha Stewart swears behind this espresso machine. However, is the price tag worth it? It feels like A LOT.
everything in my cart (high)โฆvery into Phoebe Philoโs new collection. I understand that itโs not affordable by any means, but I do think this hand-painted brown shearling coat is beautiful. It gives off Aspen vibes.
shoppingโฆfun games to play with the family this week! Nights are going to be so fun!
2. My top holiday recipes to serve this week.
The 35 Most Popular Holiday Appetizers and Cocktails (+mocktails)
30 Minute Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen
One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo
Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Ranch
Crockpot Short Rib Bourguignon
Vanilla Hot Chocolate Molten Cookies
Easy Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
3. Favorite last-minute gifting and stocking stuffers
my Williams-Sonoma gift guide
everything from Amazonย
I updated our Amazon storefront with last-minute gift and stocking stuffer ideas. Get all the ideas here.
4. Last chance to order our Snif Gingerbread Candle.
Weโre offering free guaranteed 3-day shipping on both of the HBH x Snif candles when you spend $90. Or free guaranteed 2-day shipping when you spend $120! Now through December 18th. Stock up on candles for your holiday gifts to all! Great for last-minute gifting!
Order here soon! Both are almost completely sold out!
5. One last trip to New York for 2023.
Iโm sad to say that Iโm currently spending my last day in the city for the year. Iโve loved my back-and-forth trips in and out of New York, and Iโm looking forward to being back soon! Iโm already making plans for January!
Below are some Christmassy photos of the city in December.
A December day in New York. Meetings with Fox, CNN, and Christmas shopping!
The Saks Dior display is actually breathtaking โ the prettiest Iโve ever seen
Bergdorfโs IS Christmas wonderland this year
Bergdorfโs has gingerbread houses everywhere!
The St. Regis is also very festive this season
So much Christmas this season
New York Christmas
Washington square park
6. Inspiring me โ Christmas cheer.
These cookies!! I know theyโre not homemade, but these are my childhood. They are cute and fun, and everyone should get to bake these over the holidays.
7. Favorite links iโm loving.
โSugar Plum Fairyโ Makeup Holiday Beauty Lookโฆthis is so cute.
Iโm Making My Vision Board for 2024โฆhow to make a vision board that works.
Hosting for the Holidaysโฆ9 things to make your guest feel welcomed and at home.
The Best Books of the Yearโฆdo you have any favorites?
How Does Vogue Celebrate the Holidays? With Gingerbread Cookiesโฆso cute!
The Best Holiday Accessory Is a Hair Bowโฆhereโs how to pull one off.
Elements of an Old-World Kitchenโฆsuch a pretty look!
Martha Stewart has a new Masterclassโฆshe is breaking down her daily routines.
How to Host the Best Freakinโ Holiday Cookie Exchange Everโฆcute!
โTis The Season! Which Christmas Movie Character Are You?
What to Read This Holiday Seasonโฆno matter what youโre in the mood for.
8. My favorite winter looks for cozy season.
chocolate brown looks for winter
handbag trends defining 2024 fashion
holiday looks
boots
9. This weekโs dinners + favorite weekend eats.
Monday: Skillet White Pesto Chicken and Orzo
Tuesday: Crockpot Crispy Pork Ramen
Wednesday: One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta Bake
Thursday: Shaved Brussels Sprout Candied Bacon Salad
Friday: Roasted Beef Tenderloin with White Wine Cream Sauce
Saturday: Frosted Mistletoe Margarita
Sunday: Easy Decked Out Christmas Tree Cookies
This post was originally published on December 17, 2023
I think you have a unique and informational website! I truly look forward to reading your โNine Favorite Thingsโ post. It is fun to see your suggestions on such a wide variety of topics. I love seeing your photos. My family and friends have enjoyed so many of your recipes. Personally, I would love to see more of your โhealthyishโ recipes. Keep up the inspirational and amazing work!
HI Martha! Thank you so so much for this feedback! I really appreciate it! xT
I think the frustration of some readers is sparked by the โlook at meโ element of many of these postings (including the Sunday Nine Things posts). Not all cooking blogs include regular selfies of the blogger posing before a mirror in sponcon couture. When a blogger seeks approval of not just her recipes but also her physical appearance, and when there is an incongruity between high-fat recipes and the physical appearance for which the blogger seeks approval, the result is predictable.
Hi team HBH! I love seeing that you sent your Christmas cookies to a school in Chicago! As a local resident, itโs thrilling! But at the same time, a little bummed to not see Tiegan do a local swap with friends lol, itโs always so fun to see everyone elseโs creations like Dan Pelosi does each year!
Iโd also love to know more on how you decided the specific school or Chicago in general. Additionally, any tips for shipping cookies and keeping them fresh? What type of turnaround time from baking to shipping?
I love all of your posts, but especially your Nine Favorite Things. New York looks so beautiful this time of year and I hope to someday get to visit at Xmas.. As for the โnegative Nancyโsโ and โKarenโsโ, ignore them. I cannot wrap my head around on how people can be so mean spirited and cruel to someone they donโt even know? My guess is, that they are not happy with themselves or in their own, personal lives. I also think they must be jealous of a โself made success storyโ. Shame on them. Donโt let them deter you. Ignore them, block them or do whatever you need to do to these bullies. But you, my girlโฆI want you to have the best Christmas ever and enjoy every single minute of your family time and unwind and relax. Merry Christmas, Tieghan. XO
Hi there! Thank you so much for this sweet message! I so appreciate the support! xT
Tieghan said it beautifully and accurately in a recent podcast when she stated that anyone pretending to voice โconcernโ in a public space is very obviously not coming from a genuine place of best interest. I pray that in 2024 that the comment section is moderated and comments are pre-screened before publishing. Thatโs the support and help she really needs.
Happy holidays to you, Tieghan and thanks for another great post. So fantastic to see you having the time of your life in NYC!
Please someone close to her support her. Itโs very evident that she needs it. Hard to take any kind of culinary advice from her at this point.
What???
The insta stories from her Bella Magazine (?) photo shoot made my heart break.
Itโs also so sad to see insta content of food from restaurants with captions like โyou must order the chicken parm!โ and then you see the same chicken parm, completely untouched, a few stories later. โWe eat with our eyesโ is only a compelling business angle for a food blogger if the cook then proceeds to eat the food.
I pray for Tieghan and hope 2024 brings a year of food freedom and health.
I thought it was just meโฆI know she has always been thin but she seems unhealthy now. Statement made from concern
Merry Christmas Thiegan! I am glad you got to see New York with this much Christmas spirit! It looks wonderful!!
Loved the post as always!!
Thanks so much Maria! Merry Christmas to you and yours! xT