Winter Favorites

Brrr! It's cold outside! I hope everyone has been able to stay warm and cozy the past two days...  I know our 18 degree low is nothing compared to the North and Midwest right now. My blood has certainly thinned since moving here but I still love these cold nights... they make for perfect cuddling!

The cold weather last night was the perfect excuse to lay on the couch, online shop (but not buy) on my iPad, and watch the Downton Abbey premiere and a slew of House Hunters on the DVR. If that evening isn't the epitome of laziness, I don't know what is. I successfully managed to cross nothing off of my to-do list.

I don't know if our overall tiredness is a result of taking down all of the pretty Christmas decor this weekend (and our house looking completely empty.. ugh!), the fact that we were so behind on rest the past two months that it finally caught up to us, or our out-of-shape bods getting a butt kicking at the gym. Probably all of the above. Let's hope its not a sign of getting sick!

Here are my go-to's this winter season... because hey, it does get cold here!

Down Vest (optional Monogram!): I'm loving my J. Crew herringbone vest this season, but I think I just found a new love... this vest is currently on sale and with a monogram, its just $30! I may or may not have to brake my "no spending" rule for this deal... sorry husband.

Pants. (Also loving these) Another reason to love working from home: its perfectly acceptable to wear these all day, every day.

Carmex Chapstick. I've tried tons of different chapsticks but for whatever reason, Carmex works the best!

Burt's Bees Hand Salve. I find myself using this a lot recently because my hands get so cold and cracked during Ruby's after-work walk! Even better get, get yourself the Tips and Toes kit, you'll be thanking me!

Five Crowns. This is one of my favorite card games to play on the fold out table while we lounge on the couch.  You can play it with two people but it gets really interesting with 4 or more.

If you have anything to add to my winter must-haves, I'd love to hear it! Also, anyone totally getting into Valentine's Day yet? Or just me?

Also I want to thank those of you who reached out on Friday with advice for our trip to Europe! I know I've said this before but I have the absolute sweetest readers!