Christmas isn't Christmas in this house unless you've got a lot of everything going on. Last minute driving, forgetting about dessert, Christmas Eve macchiatos, dogs barking, silverware clinking loudly, discovering the Chinese restaurant around the corner makes really good sushi, guiltily poking around in the chocolate box, gifts carefully placed under the tree, cozy sweaters, making messes amid the wrapping paper, arguments and banter lovingly echoing through the halls, bells jingling on the dogs' collars…those are all the prerequisites for a classic Christmas in our house - some new, some old traditions.

This morning was simply delightful, and I can't wait to bring you part II tomorrow! xo

Merry Christmas! xo