It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year…Or Is It?
When I was a kid Christmastime felt magical, you know? Full of wondrous, spirited, warmhearted holiday happiness. Like in the movies. Lately, not so much. Since I’ve been in my 20′s this time of year...
View ArticleHappy Holidays!
Domestocrat is going on a bit of a holiday hiatus. I hope to relax, refresh, eat a bunch of cheese, and take a lot of naps. Merry Happy Everyone!!
View ArticleChristmas 2010
This year’s holiday plans brought us to New Jersey to spend Thursday through Sunday with the Serpico family. We celebrated with my family the Sunday before. It’s funny, getting used to divvying up the...
View ArticleMy Christmas Wishlist
I know you’re going to kill me for thinking about Christmas before it’s even Halloween but I am! Here’s my wishlist (so far): 1. Lost: The Complete Collection 2. Canon EF 35mm f/2 Wide Angle Lens 3. My...
View ArticleGetting Into The Christmas Spirit
It’s Christmastime already. Yup, already. I’ve been purposefully ignoring this fact. Telling myself I’m too busy to care right now, too broke to think about gifts, that it’s not worth a trip to the...
View ArticleDIY: Wedding Invitation Ornament
One of my favorite things about our wedding were our invitations. When all was said and done we had about 10 left over. I couldn’t bring myself to get rid of any of them but had no idea what to do with...
View ArticleI Think I Found Some Christmas Spirit, Finally
Despite the fact that last week I was feeling like a major Scrooge, that has lifted and I actually am getting into the holiday spirit. I decorated! I wrapped presents! (While listening to Christmas...
View ArticleThe Domestocrat Guide To The Perfect Yankee Swap Experience
Being Boston born, raised, and permanently resided, Yankee Swaps have been a holiday highlight and tradition my whole life. Not familiar? A Yankee Swap (also known as White Elephant Gift Exchange,...
View ArticleMy Christmas Wishlist ver. 2012
Christmas is just under two weeks away! Can you believe it?! What are you hoping to get under the tree this year? Here is my wishlist: 1. A Cuppow 2. Julie Klausner’s book I Don’t Care About Your Band...
View ArticleMy Christmas Wishlist ver. 2013
Christmas is a little under a month away. Jeez, that snuck up on me! What are you hoping to get under the tree this year? Here is my wishlist: 1. Kelly Oxford’s book Everything Is Perfect When You’re A...
View ArticleCrafty Corner: Felt Holly Garland
There is nothing like holiday decorations to put me in a festive mood. It’s even better when I’ve crafted them myself. We dug out the box of Christmas decorations from the basement last week and I...
View ArticleDIY: Festive Rosemary Holiday Decorations
Our rosemary plant has been growing like crazy lately! Aside from putting it in literally everything Thanksgiving dish I made this year, I realized I needed to think of other things to do with it. You...
View ArticleChristmas In Vegas: The Sights
We celebrated Christmas in Las Vegas this year and it was glorious. One whole week together, relaxing and enjoying the opulence that is Vegas. I took a bunch of pictures on our trip, as usual, but this...
View ArticleMy Christmas Wishlist ver. 2014
It’s official – Christmas season is among us! There’s not a whole lot I actually need this year but putting together a little wishlist is always fun. My shopping is basically done – I went really...
View ArticleChristmas 2010
This year’s holiday plans brought us to New Jersey to spend Thursday through Sunday with the Serpico family. We celebrated with my family the Sunday before. It’s funny, getting used to divvying up the...
View ArticleGetting Into The Christmas Spirit
It’s Christmastime already. Yup, already. I’ve been purposefully ignoring this fact. Telling myself I’m too busy to care right now, too broke to think about gifts, that it’s not worth a trip to the...
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