{things i learned} it’s the holiday season

(an unlikely pairing that works: sparkly rustic decorations)

(upper west side architecture against a cold december sky)

(imported chocolate-covered marzipan)

(it may be purely practical but i love city planters filled with pine and fir branches)

(a festive red and green bouquet)

Less than two weeks to Christmas? It seems unreal (and exciting)! I'm making so many lists–and checking them more than twice–because when it comes to holidays, I'm a planner. So far, I think I've selected the cookies I want to bake and am almost done with gift shopping. But I still have decorating, wrapping, and, of course, outfit-planning left to do. This weekend's an important one (the last one before the final one), so I hope to make the most of it–and that you do too!