~ chanukah ~

As I'm sitting here in my pajamas eating pecan pie and watching an old James Bond movie (which, by the way, is way more racist/sexist than I remember it being), I'm reminded again of how much I hate doing anything productive while I'm on vacation.

Really the only things I've done this week that I consider to be productive are putting up some Chanukah decorations and washing my hair.  And I'm surprised I even got around to doing that.

Later I'll bundle up and go for a walk to work off some latkes before having more for dinner tonight, but until then, I'm perfectly happy with a cat on my lap and cup of tea by my side.

Happy Chanukah!

xoxo,

Eliza

~ little things ~

I can't believe it's December already!  How crazy is that?!

{Earl Oliver Hurst illustration}

Time to unpack the sweaters, light the bonfire, open the last of the Chanukah presents, put some Billie Holiday on the record player, and study my ass off for finals.  Spoiler alert: I'm really not excited about that last part.

Yesterday included picnics with friends and a bonfire, but no studying.  Which is why I spent all of today slaving away at my laptop!  

{it was such a beautiful day for a picnic with friends}

The bonfire had all the workings of a fantastic night!  Singing, marshmallow toasting, lots of laughing, and story telling with good friends!

I used last night's winter festivities as an excuse to wear my favorite Modcloth tights!



And how great is this Andy Warhol kitty?  I love it!

The menorahs from a couple of nights ago...

Happy December (and Happy Chanukah!) to all you lovely people!

xoxo,

Eliza

~ thanksgivukkah ~

Happy Thanksgivukkah, y'all!!  Considering Chanukah and Thanksgiving won't fall on the same day for another 79,000 years, I say we milk it for all it's worth.

{baked by my lovely mom, decorated by yours truly}

Earlier today I decorated my room for winter - I'm pretty sure twinkle lights are my favorite part of this time of year.

This photo proves that I'm one step closer to crazy cat lady-status and the next

Trying new hairstyles is like therapy for me.  

Oh and regarding this semester...

So I will be enjoying my break from homework and counting down the days until I'm actually done with the semester!

I hope you all have a fantastic Chanukah and Thanksgiving!

xoxo,
Eliza