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Happy New Year's Eve everyone! It's hard to believe today is already the last day of 2011. I'd like to thank you for reading my new blog and for sharing your comments. I'm excited to grow this blog in the new year and see what it will become. But first, it's time to ring in 2012! Whatever your plans are tonight, have fun, stay safe, and see you next year!

Gingerbread Cookies

I've been baking these gingerbread cookies every Christmas since I was in high school, and it's now a holiday tradition of mine. The original recipe came from my mom's co-worker, which I have since adapted as my own. What I love most is that it uses real pieces of ginger and the Jell-O butterscotch pudding adds a nice chewy bite. If you have any favourite holiday baking recipes you'd like to share, please let me know in the comments below!

Monday Muses: Heidi Klum & Lou Samuel

Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic December 25th! Since today is Boxing Day, I thought I'd compile a Monday Muse for all the shoppers out there who are looking for something for themselves and their little ones. I was drawn to this monochromatic outfit that Heidi Klum and her daughter Lou are sporting. Here are some pieces that will help you get their look.

For Mama:
1. Wilfred Chevalier blazer $225 CAD
2. J. Crew sequin Isabel sweatshirt $229.99 CAD on sale
3. Forever 21 sunglasses $8.60 CAD
4. Steve Madden P-Lakke boots $139.95 USD
5. Zara jegging trousers $59.99 CAD on sale

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For Mini-Me:
1. Osh Kosh B'gosh glitter tee $7.99 USD on sale
2. Gap mini skinny jeans $34.95 CAD
3. Airwalk Mary Jane convert clog $14.99 USD on sale

The Happiest of Holidays

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Merry Christmas everyone! Wishing you lots of love, joy and cheer with your friends and family this holiday season!

xo,
Marisa

Hello Lover

{ Coat: Aritzia // Sweater and Belt: Old Navy // Pants: H&M // Shoes: Christian Louboutin // Bag: Danier // Sunglasses: Dior // Necklace: House of Harlow // Bracelet: Spike the Punch // Cocktail Ring: HRH Collection // Watch: Michael Kors }

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These shoes were last year's Christmas present from my husband and I adore them. I definitely had a Carrie Bradshaw moment when I unwrapped the box. I'm also in love with my Spike the Punch necklaces (if you follow me on Twitter or Instagram you would have seen a preview of them), and chose to wear this smoke and silver glitter necklace as a bracelet. It has the perfect amount of sparkle and I'm pretty sure I'll be wearing both necklaces non-stop through the holidays.