Author Archives: BAC

12.25.13

Merry Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Hosting & Toasting!

As the oldest of 4, with my youngest sister being only 9, it’s safe to say that Santa visited us last night and enjoyed red wine and cheese on his stop (little little sister’s idea, not mine).

Whether you’re enjoying a “White Christmas” today or far from it (like myself down here in Florida), I hope your day is spent with those you love most!

Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday! Thank you for reading!

12.24.13

last minute e-gifts

Merry Christmas Eve from Florida!

I hope everyone is enjoying time off with close family and friends accompanied by lots of hot chocolate and Christmas movies.

Still have shopping left to do? No fear! Two of H&T favorites, Drybar and Sweet & Spark, offer e-giftcards this holiday season so there’s no shipping or waiting involved.

{Image via Drybar}

{Image via Sweet & Spark}

Happy Gifting!

P.S. Don’t forget to catch up on some of H&T’s holi-posts from this season (roundup below).

Ulitmate Hostess Gift Guide + Holi-Cards + DIY: Festive Cookies in a Jar + Holi-Tips & Tricks + Santa Paws Picks + Favorite Things Party with Nico and Lala +DIY Glitter Ornaments + A Few of My Favorite Things + New Year’s Eve Looks

12.20.13

New Year’s Eve Looks

While I don’t want to outshine the Christmas season, it’s also time to start shopping for the New Year’s Eve looks & dresses! 2014 will be here before we know it!

Oh and most of my holi-dress picks & Kirribilla dresses would double perfectly for the last day of the year too!

12.19.13

These are a few of my favorite things….

In light of my “Favorite Things” Party this past week, I thought I’d share a few of my other favorite things lately. Call it a gift guide if you must (better yet; a Christmas list).

1. Rewined Holiday Candles – Wine Under the Tree + Root 1: Carmenere are my two picks (c/o*).

Watch the AMAZING video below to learn more about my favorite candles from Rewined + their new scent! These make perfect gifts for just about anyone. West Elm also sells a few of their candles.

2. THIS Christmas-inspired Puffer Vest by Lands’ End – ON SALE for $34 and LAST day to get in time for Christmas with standard shipping is today!

3. Glitter Monogram Pouches by Bauble Bar

4. These J.CREW Factory Feather Earrings are only $12! – P.S. Everything is STILL 50% OFF

5. Last but certainly not least, these bubbly glasses by Anthropologie.

My hostess gift guide also has some of my favorites, naturally!

Stay tuned tomorrow for New Year’s Eve dress picks, because time is ticking and 2014 is almost here!

12.17.13

Here & There with Julie Leah: DIY Ornaments

I am thrilled to announce a new monthly series with my good friend and fellow blogger, Julie of Julie Leah, a life & style blog. Julie lives in southwest Virginia and we first met when I was blogging and brand director of Sweet Lemon Magazine. I always look forward to her visits when she makes the journey to DC toting along her adorable southern accent and perfect hair.

Our first post in this series of “Here & There” is about DIY Ornaments!

My take on the DIY ornament is below and warning: glitter is most definitely involved.