DAY 1: LET’S DECK THE HALLS!!

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AHHHH FINALLY IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR!!! Oh my goodness I am 10/10 excited for this holiday season!! I have so many baking and festive plans…. as per usual. But the first thing we MUST do is deck our halls. DUH. I have a couple easy ways to spruce up your home this holiday season. Also check out last years decor ideas if you missed them!! SO Threads & More. Your probably saw me talking about this company this weekend on Instagram. They are a local pillow company specializing in custom pillow covers and inserts. You can buy the cover and insert or just the cover. Whatever you would like. They provide free customization, free fabric swatches and free shipping within Calgary. My favourite part […]

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TWELFTH DAY OF BLOGMAS: Christmas Movies

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!! IT’S DECEMBER 24TH!!! AND THE FINAL DAY OF BLOGMAS! Gosh I am just FULL OF FESTIVE-NESS TODAY. It’s the most wonderful day of the year! How do you guys spend it? What are your traditions? I love watching Christmas movies on Christmas day. Cuddling up in Xmas pjs for a Christmas movie marathon with baileys + coffee is how I want to live my life.   + National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation + Elf + A Christmas Story + Christmas with the Kranks + Jingle All The Way + Ernest Saves Christmas + Love Actually + The Santa Clause + The Polar Express + How the Grinch Stole Christmas + Four Christmases   It’s a quick snapper today since there are a number of Christmas Eve […]

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ELEVENTH DAY OF BLOGMAS: Letter to Santa

Oh HAYYYYY, So I decided to write a letter to Santa. Because why not?  I feel like he needs to know EXACTLY what I’ve narrowed down for my WISHLIST this year. I mean I started out with about 30 items but these are my top 7.         The G wagon is totally necessary. I mean I DO live in Alberta. Safety first!   Anyways, I gotta go get this to my boyfriend for him to send to Santa ASAP.  Chat later gorgeous.         + Head to KIRSTEN’S BLOG HERE to enter today’s exclusive giveaway!    IT’S A TARGET GIFT CARD.    xxoo Drea Marie

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TENTH DAY OF BLOGMAS: Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

HOLIDAY BAKING DAY!!!!! Pour yourself a cup of coffee, crank up the Christmas tunes and let’s get baking!!! Every single year I bake during the holidays. Even if I’m INSANELY busy. I’ve mastered the art of great baking that is super quick & easy. TWO out of the three are no-bake as well!!! I feel like I can’t explain just how much these recipes are loved. I am asked time and time again for the recipes. I guarantee your company will be gobbling these recipes up quicker than an elf on Christmas Eve. So let’s get started!!!       Peanut Butter Crunch Truffles       Pistachio Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies       Santa’s Rocky Road Bars      LIIIIIKKKEEEE SO GOOD RIGHT?! […]

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