418: Nine Favorite Things.

The Countdown Is On! Just a few more weeks until Christmas, and somehow I’m already feeling behind. I haven’t even thought about gifts yet… classic me. But I always pull it off in the end—I swear I thrive on the thrill of last-minute finds and overnight shipping!

How are you all doing with your lists? Your planning? Your traditions? I love hearing what everyone is up to this time of year—it always puts me in the holiday spirit.

I can’t wait for the rest of my family to arrive in Colorado soon. I’m really looking forward to Christmas break this year. There’s just something about the mountains in December that feels extra magical, and I’m excited to slow down and soak it all in.

This week is a busy one! I’ve got one more work trip—our Chicago Christmas Community dinner—and then a quick stop in New York before I’m finally home for the holidays. It’s going to be such a special season, especially with this being our first Christmas in the new studio. I want to make it so magical for everyone. And honestly… our snowy mountain town is just perfect right now.

Everything today is holiday-focused because, truly, this time of year is the most fun. I always feel like there’s so much to share. I hope you’re all having a cozy, festive weekend—and if you’re lucky, maybe even a snowy one. Enjoy this season while it’s here… we only get it once a year, so make it memorable.

1. Things I’m Loving.

loving…holiday nails. So many cute ideas! I only ever do solid colors, but these are fun!

everything in my cart (low)…Zara is absolutely the place to shop this winter. I’m loving their new winter collection. This patchwork faux fur coat is so pretty. I could see my sister, Asher loving this shearling jacket.

Love this Mini Shopper. I’d style it with this Brushed Effect Jacquard Knit or Alpaca Jacquard Sweater.

My mom would love this brushed knit midi skirt and Brushed Effect Jaquard Cardigan. And I know she would wear this reversible double faced faux fur jacket all winter, paired with this super cute and cozy alpaca balaclava. Adding all to her Christmas list.

Adding this Vegan Cozy Fisherman Hat to mom’s stocking this year!

listening to…Money, Power & Confidence: A New Playbook for Women ft. Maggie Sellers Reum.

dreaming of going…nowhere! I am so excited to be home after this week and to celebrate Christmas with my family. Fingers crossed it’s a very white Christmas!

reading…Get Cozy: The Winter 2025 Reading Challenge is Here!

shopping…for winter fleeces. I have my eyes on this Recycled Polyester Fleece from Halfdays, this Marina Collarless Fleece Jacket from Varley,  and this fluffy Extreme Pile Fleece Pullover. Or a cozy Polar Fleece Pullover.

shopping…fun games and crafts to do with the family at Christmas! Yule Never Guess, 12 Games of Christmas. And for kids: Santa Claus Go Fish, Christmas Bingo, and Santa Claus Charades.

festive home of the week…Christmas In Our Home 2025 – Whimsy, Color, And Non-Traditional In A Really Cozy Way.

watching…My Secret Santa (mom watched this last night) and every other cheesy Christmas movie I can find. What are your favorites this year?

something fun…Make A Hallmark Christmas Movie And Find Your Perfect Holiday Starbucks Drink. What drink are you? Fun fact: I would never order this. I’m a hot latte only kind of girl.

everything in my cart (high)…I love this color of this scarf from The Frankie Shop. So festive! But I see it’s now sold out. Here’s a beautiful, less festive alternative.

And if you are traveling this season, everyone needs this Soft Empire Carryall Bag from Coach. For it’s size, it is actually incredibly affordable. Plus, it’s so cute and holds A LOT. 

following…Vintage Holiday. You must follow this account if you love Christmas as we do. I am dying. Its vintage decor is adorable! Scroll for a few minutes, and you’ll instantly be filled with holiday cheer!

2. Our Favorite Christmas Cookies to Bake.

Frosted Gingersnaps

Snowball Cookies

Upside Down Gingerbread Reindeer Cookies

Chewy Christmas Snickerdoodles

Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Chewy Frosted Cinnamon Swirl Snickerdoodles

Chocolate Covered Espresso Spiced Pretzels

Easy Chocolate Oatmeal Lace Cookies

Salted Pretzel Praline Cookies

Easy Decked Out Christmas Tree Cookies

Vanilla Brown Sugar Eggnog Cookies

Holly Jolly Santa Cookies

Easy Hot Chocolate Lace Cookies

The Santa Clause Cookies

Christmas Monster Cookies

Easy Vanilla Bean Christmas Lights Cookies

Brown Butter Christmas M&M Cookie Bars

Slice ‘n’ Bake Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies

Salted Caramel Pretzel Snickerdoodles

3. Stocking Stuffers.

from Bauble Bar

for kids

4. Mom and Tieghan’s List of Holiday Movies

Mom and I are back! Every year, we put together a little “to watch” list, and this season’s lineup might be our coziest yet. These are the holiday movies we cannot wait to curl up with this year—some brand new ones for 2025 and a few classics we always come back to!

Top New Christmas Movies of 2025

A Merry Little Ex-Mas

Jingle Bell Heist

My Secret Santa

Oh. What. Fun.

Mistletoe Mixup

Mistletoe Mixup 2

Champagne Problems (this was cute!)

She’s Making A List

Christmas Above The Clouds

A Very Jonas Christmas Movie – for the family (my family really enjoyed this!)

The Family Plan 2 – for the family 

Prep and Landing: The Snowball Protocol – for the family 

Joy To The World

The Classics

The Grinch – Oslo’s favorite

The Santa Clause Series – a personal favorite

Elf

Home Alone 1 & 2

Christmas Vacation – we love this one, who doesn’t?

The Polar Express – make the Polar Express Hot Chocolate!

Eloise at Christmastime – another personal favorite

It Happened One Christmas – Mom’s favorite

A Christmas Carol – not really for me, but of course, a classic

Christmas of Many Colors – another Mom favorite

Miracle on 34th Street – I watch this every Thanksgiving

It’s a Wonderful Life – everyone’s favorite

Others We Love

The Holiday

Christmas with the Kranks

Noelle

While You Were Sleeping

Jingle All the Way

Klaus

The Family Stone

The Family Man

Love Actually

The Princess Switch

Holidate – my dad actually likes this one

Last Christmas

A Christmas Prince

5. A Quick Trip to New York For GMA.

NYC from the air 

Good Morning America!

Christmas Tree cheese board

The best time on GMA

The Olympian…

It was so fun to be in the city with Red and Malachi for this

The new Ralph Lauren Team USA outfits

6. December Things.

1. Baking – all the cookies! Just in case you missed it. I shared how to host a Christmas Cookie Swap!

2. Decorating gingerbread houses! My favorite tradition. I’m going to order this before it sells out, but I also love this candy cane house and this cottage-style house. And then a more traditional house.

3. Decorate my house! More than ever, my house needs some holiday cheer! As soon as I get home next week, I’m decking the halls and getting all my Christmas shopping done! My tree is up and just waiting for me to decorate when I get home.

4. Say Happy Holidays to everyone all December long. Spread Christmas Cheer!

5. Simmer my Christmas potpourri and have your holiday candles burning.

6. Christmas wrapping! Gathering ideas for my gifts this year!

7. Favorite Links.

31 Things to Do in December: a Cozy Ritual for Every Day This Month

We Tried All the Trader Joe’s Holiday Items—Here’s How They Ranked

This Low-Lift Holiday Hack Saves Me $$$ Every Gifting Season

25 Completely Free Ways to Romanticize the Holiday Season

16 DIY Holiday Decorations to Get Crafty With This Season

8. Shopping Winter Styles.

Holiday Sweaters

The Puffer Coats 

Cozy and Furry Coats

9. This Week’s Dinners + Weekend Eats.

Monday: Chicken Tamale Pie

Tuesday: Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Wednesday: Dutch Oven Chicken Curry

Thursday: Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Parmesan Wine Cream Sauce

Friday: One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta Bake

Saturday: The Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail

Sunday: Snowball Cookies