Wreaths are one of my most favorite holiday accents. I love them on doors, on doorknobs, above beds, on cabinets… anywhere, really. To narrow things down a bit, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite door-based options for your viewing pleasure. Some you can DIY, some you can buy, and some are just eye candy. Enjoy, and have a lovely weekend!

Cushion Moss Wreath DIY from Martha, eucalyptus wreath from {this is glamorous}

Pomegranate and lemon wreath from Better Homes & Gardens, Tartan Holiday Fir Wreath available from L.L. Bean

Natural texture wreath from Better Homes & Gardens, noble fir and eucalyptus wreath DIY by Martha

Golden Cedar Wreath DIY from Martha, artichoke wreath by Blomsterverkstad via {this is glamorous}


Blue spruce wreath trip DIY by Martha, Champagne Wreath available from Sur La Table

Jingle bell wreath DIY by Martha, nut wreath by Better Homes & Gardens via so.chic

Which is your favorite? I think if I had to pick I would say the artichoke wreath, but the image of the cushion moss wreath front door has been one of my favorite Martha images for a loooong time.

We’re currently batting around ceremony location possibilities for Kate and Cormac, and this option, from Once Wed, immediately caught my eye. The logistics probably wouldn’t work for the 100+ person wedding they’re planning, but wouldn’t a ceremony on a rock jutting out into the sea be amazing? Not to mention the approach by boat…!

All photos c/o Mikael Olsson

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A day late, but here it is: the first P&P Christmas inspiration board! This one is geared more towards home and holiday decor than a wedding — what do you think? The palette (what I’m calling eucalyptus, cream, and coral) is definitely different from your more standard red and green, but I think it could work in the right home, particularly if your year-round decorating palette is on the brighter side. The natural materials (raffia, wood, yarn, burlap) and seaside accents keep things interesting.

The Details
First row, left to right: living room from Better Homes and Gardens, bag from Brides, napkin from BHG

Second row: front door mittens and mantel display from BHG, Advent calendar

Third row: curly cake, stockings, and ornaments from BHG, wooden star garland from Paloma’s Nest

P.S. Sorry I don’t have more exact links for most of these! I’m a Better Homes & Gardens subscriber, and most of these images are locked away in the subscribers-only section of their website.

via {this is glamorous}

One of my very favorite parts of the Christmas season? Easy — the music! I’m a pretty staunch purist, waiting until the day after Thanksgiving (and not before!) to break out my carefully-put-together playlists. Here are a few of my swinging favorites:

(Everybody’s Waiting for) The Man with the Bag — Kay Starr
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town — Bruce Springsteen
I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm — Dean Martin
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen — Barenaked Ladies with Sarah McLaughlin
Sleigh Ride — Johnny Desmond
Skating — Vince Guaraldi
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! — Les Brown
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas — Ella Fitzgerald
Merry Christmas Baby — Lionel Hampton
Winter Wonderland — Brian Setzer Orchestra
Swingle Jingle — Lionel Hampton
Jingle Bells — Glenn Miller
Ring Those Christmas Bells — Peggy Lee
Santa Claus is Coming to Town / Jingle Bells — Pete Fountain
Boogie Woogie Santa Claus — Brian Setzer Orchestra
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — Jack Johnson
All I Want for Christmas Is You — Mariah Carey

I take collecting Christmas music very seriously. Have any suggestions for me?

P.S. Want to listen to my playlist? Click here!