Scenes From My Holiday

 

 

As the holiday season is finally winding down, I have to admit my utter and absolute relief.

 

 M had his surgery and is slowly recovering, I survived cooking my first 

Christmas meal for his family and within the week, I will be moving.

 

Let’s talk about that Christmas dinner shall we?

Planned in a mere 10 days, I kept the menu somewhat simple.

Appetizers: caprese skewers, brie stuffed mushroom caps, a gorgeous cheese slate & olive bowl.

Entrees: Meat lasagna, a 10lb honey baked ham and roasted chicken.

 

Sides: Rosemary thyme potatoes, goat cheese & pear arugula salad & lemon pepper green beans.

Desserts: all ordered and brought by guests (but the cake pops were such a hit!)

Drink Station: Hot cider, Pellegrino, still Polands, Non-alcoholic Cranberry Cordial & 

sodas (many of us do not drink alcohol at all or often.)

 

 

 

I made the lasagna two nights prior as it is tastier after the herbs have had time to sit (also a time saver!)

 

The tablescape was gorgeous with a real wreath/candle centerpiece that smelled amazing and each guest took home a red box full of Ghiradelli’s peppermint bark. 

 

It was a lot of work but so worth every second and a massive success! 

M’s mother declared Christmas would be held by us every year going forward!

 

 

 

Jacket by Arcteryx in Nighthawk (here), TF4029 sunglasses by Tiffany & Co (here), turtleneck by Vince (here)

 

Santa was SO good to me this year, I could not be more grateful!

If you follow my Instagram, you saw a few of the gifts I received, in addition to those I gave M.

 

The most exciting gift I received was a MacBook Pro (with retina display!)

I have been playing with it constantly and working away like no one’s business!

 

 

 

 

I took two days off from work after Christmas so we just relaxed, headed into Boston for a bit of shopping, a soothing walk along the waterfront and finally a stop at renowned North End eatery: Regina Pizzeria.

 

 

 

 

 After our Sunday morning ritual, we enjoyed a relaxed brunch at Burton’s.

 We also caught “American Hustle” “The Wolf of Wall Street” & Anchorman 2!”

 

 Anchorman 2 was my favorite (and hilarious!!)

 

 

 

 What was your favorite gift this holiday season!?