weather it together, merci, xoxo, bees knees, hello telegram, monogram, hostess thank you, hello,  just a little note

One of my big plans for the new year is to send more snail mail! There are few things better than opening our letter box and finding a fun little package for me... it feels like Christmas all over again and with Facebook, Instagram and E-mail dominating most of our days it's nice to take the time to really show loved ones that you care. Since I haven't amassed a huge stationary collection just yet, I have big plans to stock up during 2014. I'm expecting most of my shopping budget to go towards paper products and I'm not mad at it...

Recently, I signed up for a little pen pal experiment via One Fine A and Alecia from Likes of Us sent me the sweetest note in the mail... I love this little community of blogland and all of the great relationships it puts in the works. What fun!

January is a month of new beginnings. Resolutions are permeating the air (or is that the below freezing temps?) and I'm totally pumped to take on the new year. With the holidays in our rear view mirror and 2014 still ahead, there are quite a few things I'm looking forward to. kate spade agenda, gucci jacket, love and lemons coconut curry pumpkin soup

Happy first weekend of 2014! I'm still nursing a serious case of the cold-weather sniffles and have big plans to spend the weekend laid up in bed with a full Netflix queue and my 2014 planner. I'll also be crossing off a few easier-to-achieve goals from my 101 in 1001 list and preparing for a visit from my family... fun! I hope this weekend leaves a little time for some fun for you and yours.

Here's what I've been loving this week:

the sweetest hello 2014 care package from Oh So Pretty how to style a disco ball via The Glitter Guide The Everygirl's essentials for a productive (and stunning) home office entertaining tips from Pippa Middleton, Gwyneth Paltrow, Martha Stewart & more & the most darling holiday pictures on Our Happiness Tour