Another Christmas Come and Gone

Calvin Klein sweater dress : Natalia Brulli "sacral" necklace : dollar store knee-highs : Jeffrey Campbell x LF ivory "Alexa" wedges


I know. Our tree is tiny, but it fits so well in that corner nook.





My very first attempt at Christmas decorating in our first place together!

Is it just me or did another Christmas just creep up on us and is now just a remnant of the past? I feel like the hands on my clock are spinning faster than ever. These are the times that remind me that we need to cherish our loved ones. How often do we take people for granted and then before we know it, they're gone just like the passing of time. Last night, Bryan and I went to visit my grandmother after the Christmas festivities with the family. Unfortunately. my grandma's failing health did not allow her to join us this year. My favorite Christmas moment was seeing my grandmother's face light up when she saw us walk through the door. Despite her lack of energy, she was able to muster everything she had to show us photos of her and my mother that were lying around in boxes and old photo albums. Just being with her and seeing her excitement from us coming to visit was really sweet.

I am going to curb my materialistic cravings this year and forgo after-Christmas shopping in dedication to my grandmother. She's been through so much. Her story of how she made it to America as a single mother with my mother and uncle is truly amazing. Life is precious and sensitive and every little bit of love counts.

With that in mind, I am incredibly thankful to have had our family over to our place for the first time. The Christmas party turned out splendid! The family got to check out our humble abode, and we all stuffed our face with turkey, ribs, mashed potatoes, collard greens, and the list goes on. Needless to say, our fridge is fully stocked right now. Can't wait to munch on the leftovers for the rest of the week. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, and I will just go shopping vicariously through all of you! ;)