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With plans of baking sugar cookies and sipping on a festive holiday cocktail, you’re probably coasting right through the week and counting down until Santa comes. But with those holiday break prerequisites also comes a few things on the Christmas To Do list you may have forgotten…like stocking the fridge and prepping the guest room for out-of-towners who will be arriving in only a few hours. Maybe you’ll even need a reminder to be patient with loved ones and squeeze a sweat sesh in, too.
Check out the slideshow above for a few things you’ll want to do this week in anticipation for the big day and any holiday entertaining you have planned. From the entire WOM team, we hope you have a wonderful Christmastime! Cheers, Kat
Every year, I pride myself in the art of gift wrap. I may even go so far as to say that I’m officially Santa’s jolliest helper. I mean what’s better than a perfectly wrapped present under the tree?! It’s such an easy way to show loved ones that you care by adding a little something extra to their gift.
So when World Market asked me to share a few of my most cherished holiday traditions, I was eager to share my favorite wrapping tricks along with some gift wrap inspiration here on the blog. I tackle each gift like a work of art, selecting clever tie-ons, like ornaments, crackers or a sprig of natural greenery (think rosemary, magnolia or evergreen pine), and tying bold ribbon around colorful wrapping paper.
While my father (the true gift wrap king) always sticks to a specific colorway and theme per person, I like to switch things up. I never shy from mixing patterns, as I think a little pattern play only adds to the fun holiday vibe. Stripes + polka dots, patterns + stripes…the possibilities are endless. If possible stick to double sided tape to allow for the cleanest paper lines and while it sounds simple I always forget this one; write on your tags before you tie them on your package. Nothing is worse then trying not to mess up your perfectly wrapped present while having to somehow legibly write a to and from with the tag tied on the gift.
Though I pride myself in being a gift wrap pro, I took a few notes from World Market this year too. These four festive styles are packed with stunning gift wrap inspiration that I’m already scheming to use next year. And with all of the gift wrap currently on sale, it’s time to stock up for next year! Ho ho ho! Truly, MKR
Christmas morning brunch became a tradition for my family only when my mom had to start waking US up rather than the other way around, around the same time when we began to appreciate having a food coma-inducing brunch just as much as the presents under the tree. Though our menu usually consists of fancy homemade french toast and crispy bacon, we’re pretty much on the same page as MKR here; share a meal that makes you throw the calorie count out of the window and bask in all things cozy. And yes, we’re definitely still in our pajamas to enjoy our Christmas Day brunch too!
Needless to say, the entire spread (including this stunning hanging wreath DIY) is drop dead gorgeous and well-worth archiving right in time for the big day. Head over to the original post to be even more inspired. Cheers, Kat
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