This winter costume can also be worn as a Russian New Year’s Eve celebration outfit. Here’s a lovely Snow Fairy costume that’s also by StyleDM in Russia. Their Red Santa Claus costume looks so regal and plush! This little girl’s Snow Queen dress is suggested for winter carnivals. Julina Corsets is the creator of this gorgeous Snow Queen corset. This ...

I think it would be hilarious for a guy to show up at a holiday party dressed in one of these purposely obnoxious OppoSuits! It would either majorly entertain co-workers, or horrify deservingly snotty in-laws. The “Christmaster” OppoSuit features a red background with white snowmen and green Christmas trees. This festive monstrosity is also available on eBay. This OppoSuit is ...

I have more than enough ornaments to fill a tree or two at my house this year. But I’m a sucker for Christopher Radko ornaments (when I can save up to afford them) and I am currently obsessed with gingerbread houses. I’m thinking if I donate a few of my nicer non-gingerbread ornaments this season, I’ll have room for a ...

I live in rainy Seattle, in a busy household with visitors coming and going, two dogs, a cat, and two dogs that come over for playdates. Thus, I have throw rugs and mats in front of and behind each of the three entrances to my home. I really love Jellybean rugs – they’re washable! They probably couldn’t stand up to ...

I have some wonderfully cooperative little nieces who like strutting around in my photo studio with festive hats and outfits! Here are some of the Christmas mini top hats I’m thinking of keeping on hand: Couture Candy Cane Mini Top Hat, from LilBirdsCouture Lil Mrs. Santa Claus Mini Top Hat, from LilBirdsCouture Girls Mini Snowman Top Hat, on Amazon Lil ...

I’m thinking of budgeting for a Santa Christmas cookie jar to keep in my kitchen, full of freshly baked cookies, over the holidays. I only have room to store one in my garage “seasonal” shelving unit, so I have to decide which of the many lovely ones I’ll buy. Here’s a few I’m looking at: This cute Santa cookie jar ...

During the holidays I like to have a few extra festive touches on my table and in my kitchen. Here are the five Christmas tree themed salt and pepper sets I’m trying to decide between this year! This Christmas Tree and Presents salt and pepper set is from Certified International. I love that this Santa and Tree Christmas salt & ...

I’m so delighted by the idea of having this “Home for the Holidays” dollhouse out for holiday visitors’ children to play with. Here’s the clever part – Each room set includes reversible decor for year-round play (“holiday” on one side, “everyday” on the other). The dollhouse comes fully furnished, with Christmas tree, twinkling wreath, winter candle window boxes, a cozy, ...

When I have holiday guests coming to stay, I like to stock my playroom with holiday-themed toys for my littlest visitors. These Fisher-Price toys are cute, colorful, and more importantly, washable and sterilizable! (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an ...

Several of my friends have young dogs or new puppies this year. I’m thinking about gifting them Christmas and holiday themed pet toys, especially for the small dogs (less likely to chew them to pieces than big dogs like my retrievers). Chimney Burrow Plush Hide-and-Seek Dog Toy Santa’s Workshop Burrow Hide-and-Seek Plush Dog Toy Santa’s Gift Bag Plush Hide-and-Seek Dog ...