There is something so pleasant and peaceful about the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve.  It is an ideal time to reflect on the entire past year and to begin thinking about those resolutions for the year that is just around the corner.  Oh and it is also a great time find a few deals if you are so inclined...

  - For little luxuries the prettiest champagne cups are on sale at Anthropologie (perfect for a romantic evening at home with the significant other). Or maybe your cupboards need a set of warm colored latte bowls that are marked down (I purchased a set of the purple ones).

  - Have you had your eye on a Candy Wrapper handbag from Nahui Ollin? They are 30% off with free shipping between 12/28 and 1/1.

  - There are very winsome ruffle tees and such on sale at Jcrew and there is an extra 20% off sales items through 1/3!  This may be an excellent way to get pretty bridesmaid dresses or simply a dress for the will be here before we know it wedding season.

  - Amazon has some great year end deals on everything from clothing and shoes to grocery and sports (maybe particularly interesting if you need work out gear for a certain type of new years resolutions...).  (affiliate link!)

 Or maybe instead of shopping you just want to snuggle up with your laptop for blog reading time.  Here are a few of the things that have caught my eye recently...

  - Purl Bee has posted a super cute & vibrant banner for celebrating the new year that could also be lovely for a so many types of celebrations. 

  - OneWed is giving away free passes to see the upcoming moving Leap Year at a screening in Chicago.

  - Tartelette has shared very delectable sounding hot chocolate and marshmallow recipes.  May be nice for a quiet evening at home treat, no?

  - Kelly+Olive has a post on design knock-offs that anyone wrestling with the "how do I justify the cost" for a designer home furnishing might enjoy.

  - If you still have a little candy making energy left over, Lovely Morning has shared a toffee recipe that I am adding to my list of recipes to try.

  - Pink of Perfection has a great set of suggestions for a Dinner Party on a Budget.  Maybe helpful if you are planning to host a little NYE soiree or a simple winter get together in the upcoming weeks.

  - And Claremont Road has a post in DIY bows that you just might have to bookmark for your next gift giving occasion.

Enjoy!

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