Goodbye 2015 & Hello 2016!!

Happy New Year! from Melanie & Craig - Toots & Dill

~ Goodbye, 2015 ~ 

If I had to pick one word to describe 2015 it would be blurry. Three days into the new year I'm still taken aback that 2015 even happened. I walked down the aisle and became a wife to my best friend. I went to a country I had never been before. I built memories with new friends at a beach house I can't wait to go to again next year. I held my best friend's newborn baby and felt that maternal urge flourish. I discovered true friendship can endure time & distance. It was one hell of year but definitely a blur.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

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This week has run away from me and the Christmas mindset of 3 and half days off of work has replaced all rational thought! I still have a few gifts yet to buy - thankfully Amazon Prime has helped out greatly - and it's been crunch time at work in order to finish all my work before those glorious 3 & a half days off. Maybe just maybe I'll get to make a cookie or two before Chritmas eve! I'm looking forward to having a nice little Christmas with my little family.

I'm going to sign off for the rest of week and finally take a much needed break. I work in advertising and it's been non-stop since August. I'm even looking forward to next week where again I will get a little breather with 3 & half more days off. It's exactly what I need to reboot for the new year, which I'm eagerly looking forward to! 2016 is going to be a year of personal growth and wonderful things to come. I can feel it...It's going to happen! 

I hope everyone & their families have a wonderful Holiday Season! 

Merry Christmas 

Love, Melanie aka Toots

I'll see you all next week! =) 

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Friday Favorites - The Ultimate Christmas Movie List

Still from The Nightmare Before Christmas

I love movies and this Friday I thought would compile an ultimate list of all the Christmas movie favorites! Yes, I'm finally in the Christmas spirit and actually put up my little tree! I'm listening to the old favorites, but I have yet to see any Christmas movies this year except for Home Alone! My goal this weekend is to change this and jam pack as many as I can! =) My in-laws are having their annual pj Christmas on Saturday, my friends are having  a cookie exchange Saturday night, and Sunday is cookie day with my mom! It's going to be so much fun and I can't wait! 

Now onto the Movies! 

Simple Math for Two Simple Changes

I promise no common core will be discussed here!!! No seriously, not joking.

Lately I've been reflecting on the holidays and the upcoming new year. A lot of changes are going to have to be made in order to move forward and finally take those next few steps. Some changes I've already put into motion and I'm so happy I did! 

Married Life: Starting a New Hobby Together...

 She + Him - Zoey Deschanel + M. Ward

~If you have not checked them out, please do...it's a nice lil treat ~

Sometimes I wish I could sing. Not like crazy amazing Adele singing or Zoey Deschanel or Katy Perry...just carry a little tune in my tone deaf world. Why you ask do I wish for a talent a lot of people are blessed with already? So I could start a band with my husband Craig aka Dill and start a new hobby for just the two of us. He is a bass player, rhythm guitarist, and has a knack for music...me on the other hand...well it's not so simple. I have low tones missing in my ears and the sound I hear coming out of mouth half the time is not what everyone else hears. Unfortunately this dream joint hobby of ours will never come true...but it opens the door for more possibilities!

Stolen Moments Sunday

At a Pop-Up Art Gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Earrings: Betsy Johnson Bow Drop Earrings - bought at Macy's - mentioned here

This weekend was full of little adventures and new memories. 

Friday Favorites + Happy Things

Some lil Random Gift Suggestions:

 1. Betsy Johnson Bow Drop Earrings - Macy's in store

2. Mid-Century Cocktail Shaker - West Elm

3. Custom Stamp Gift Set - Paper Source

4. Beck Cheese Board + 3 Copper Cheese Knife Set - Crate & Barrel

5. Oxo Cookie Press w/ Storage Box - Sur La Table