My New Year’s Resolutions

Topshop Swing Dress – similar here and here 

Double Strand of Faux Pearls

Happy 2017! Gosh – I know some of us didn’t think this year was ever going to come.  Bryan and I were super lame and decided to stay in and cook dinner.  BUT we did get to see Mariah Carey’s performance LIVE.  If you don’t know what I’m talking about, Google it.  You are forewarned – it’s brutal.

I am in complete denial that the Holiday season is over.  These past 2 weeks have been so relaxing – early work releases, holiday dinners with friends and loved ones, Christmas in Upstate NY with Bryan’s family, and NYE with my bae (don’t hate me for using that word).  There are more family activities to come, as my mom’s memorial is next weekend, so my aunts, uncles, and cousins with gather for mass to celebrate her life and memory.

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Christmas Week Wrap-Up

Cartier Love Bracelet

Whew, this week has flown by! I was busy finishing up some projects at work and getting all the Christmas things ready.  

Monday, the Yelp NOVA and MD Burbs teams had our annual Holiday dinner at Hong Kong Palace. It was some of the best Szechuan Chinese food I have ever had!  Here is my Yelp review, in case you are interested.  

Tuesday, Bryan treated me to The Nutcracker at The Warner Theatre and dinner at Rasika.  I love The Nutcracker and it brings back so many memories of when I was practicing around the clock and getting ready to perform in The Nutcracker every year!  The Warner Theatre is a beautiful venue and it totally put us in the holiday spirit. 

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Easy Italian Christmas Cookies

 

Christmas week is officially here and what better way to celebrate, then to make some yummy Christmas cookies!  I had a fun-filled weekend, including my BFF’s Christmas Party (I brought these cookies!), and a family get together with Bryan’s Aunt and Uncle, where we made fudge.  It was my first attempt at fudge and it wasn’t pretty, so I am sharing this cookie recipe instead. This very SIMPLE cookie recipe.  Fudge…who knew it was so complicated…

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Stocking Stuffers under $50

As I am sitting here all proud of myself for being done with my Christmas shopping, I’m rounding up some of my favorite stocking stuffers under $50.  These are not only stocking stuffers, but great gifts for any girl in your life.  I cannot tell a lie – many of these items are also on my own wish list! Or already in my hands!

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Mosaic District – Shops and Eats

I am so lucky to have grown up in Northern Virginia.  My area, Falls Church, has gone through so many changes throughout the years and one of the best things is the Mosaic District.  Mosaic District is a one-stop center for shopping, eating, watching movies, and working out.  There are beautiful apartment buildings and townhouses, so those people are fortunate enough to walk the beautiful Mosaic District everyday.

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