Holiday outfits, festive cocktails, Andrea Bocelli and more on Weekend Meanderings.
Good morning friends, how are you?
Today I am joining Kim and Juliet for weekend meanderings, our weekly series of things that caught our eye, piqued our interest. Adventures, style, life and so much more.
By the way both Juliet and Kim shared their holiday home tours this week. You are going to love Kims’ pink tree! And Juliets’ library.
It is a busy holiday weekend here, last night we went to the village tree lighting ceremony and a holiday party, tonight we are headed to a cocktail party and then Sunday an afternoon holiday open house. Whew, I will need a day off Monday from all of this fun.
All of these parties have me thinking about holidays outfits and cocktails. So today I put together a few outfits and am sharing some of my favorite cocktails.
Holiday Cocktails
Champagne, eggnog, mimosas, and wine are all part of holiday parties, why not add a signature cocktail to your party this year.
Make a pitcher and share with your friends.
Pomegranate and Rosemary Gin Fizz
Mrs. Claus Cranberry Whisky Cocktail
Here are 35 other cocktails to try this season.
Holiday Party Outfits
I have a lot of parties to attend this year, everything from cocktail parties, to tree lighting, cookie baking and of course Christmas itself, the biggest celebration of the season. Plaid is my favorite “neutral” and I wear it all winter long, the holidays are no exception.
Here are a few holiday outfits that I put together, a little high, a little low and of course some plaid!
plaid shirt with bow //long black velvet skirt//bracelets/earrings//shoes with rhinestones//lipstick//bag
plaid skirt//cami with feathers//shoes//earrings/bag//nail polish//lipstick//bracelets
shoes//black sweater//red plaid skirt//camisole//handbag//earrings/lipstick//perfume
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I cannot wait to make this chocolate Yule log.
If you love peppermint bark it is on sale for 20%of today!
Andrea Bocelli Christmas Concert
I’ve been lucky enough to see Andrea Bocelli 5 times in concert, and each time has been more fabulous than the next. One year we had a box at Madison Square Gardens(a gift from friends) and spent the weekend taking in all the NY has to offer over the holidays. Is it just me or does NY, PARIS, LONDON, CHICAGO have the best holiday window?
Anyway back to the subject at hand, Andrea Bocelli And Family Announce Festive Broadcast With YouTube. Andrea will be preforming with his son and daughter in this beautiful Christmas production.
In case you missed it
bag//earrings//pants//t-shirt//sweater//boots
Monday I shared a book that you will want to relax and read this season, an outfit, and lots of holiday finds. As well as lots of links for recipes, interesting articles, movies and more.
Tuesday, a Christmas bucket list with 21 fun ideas to enjoy with your friends and family.
Wednesday, the holiday baking and treat making has started and this caramel corn is one of my family favorites.
Friday it was all about my favorites! Books, recipes, finds(like the outfit below) and so much more.
THAT’S IT
I hope that you enjoyed meandering today and that when you leave here you pop over to see all of the things that Kim and Juliet have discovered this week.
If you missed any of the previous Weekend Meandering posts you can find them all here
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P.S
If you are not finished with your shopping. I’ve “opened” a Holiday Shop on the blog. You can find Christmas decor including trees, wreaths, pillows and more. You can also find holiday outfits, plaid finds , Gifts for Her,Gifts for Him , Hostess Gifts, toys and and so much more. You can also shop my Amazon storefront for gift ideas.
Boden
Chico’s Finds
H&M
Talbots
Anthropologie
Target
Just FYI, Andrea Bocelli’s name does not have an “h” in it…
Spell check, thanks for the tip, I appreciate it.
Thanks for doing your Holiday Shop! I’ve been looking for a pillow that I spotted a few days ago and was able to find it there quickly. Have a great weekend.
Thank you Nancy for supporting the blog.
Elizabeth, Sounds like a really fun weekend.
Love the idea of plaids in outfits! Love to see you wearing one of these looks!
I also want to try Chrismosas!
I thought your Christmas bucket list was such a fun idea, and I am always trying to do those little things as it’s the rituals not the gifts that really makes the season for me. Thank you for sharing the holiday tour! So many ideas!
Enjoy all the parties. We have a rainy day here and I might stay home instead of go to our parade.
xo
Good afternoon Kim,
I love plaid as you know. Although you probably will not see me in one of these outfits, if you follow my stories you might see me in my vintage plaid outfits. In fact I wore a plaid cape to the tree lighting and shared it on my stories.
I am enjoying every second of the month of December, as my SIL mentioned yesterday JAN, Feb are long dreary, cold months and we have to enjoy all of the festivities while we can.
I am with you on the traditions and the rituals, I do not like Christmas gifts and in fact never ask or want anything. My husband and I don’t exchange gifts any more, we have too much.
Have a wonderful weekend Kim, I loved your pink tree! And your live yesterday! xo
Have a good weekend.
Thank you William. I hope that you are surviving the season, I know you don’t like the holidays but it is almost over.
Sounds like a busy but fun weekend … the holiday’s are in full swing! Love all these beautiful cocktail ideas … there’s something about red holiday cocktail! How wonderful to have seen Andrea Bocelli multiple times … and in NY! Yes the big city’s have the best Christmas windows and are really special to visit this time of year. We used to have an annual trip to New York the first weekend of December, that would the THIS weekend! I miss that. Wishing you lots of holiday cheer this weekend! xo
Good morning Elizabeth,
We just finished watching Andrea Bocelli Family Christmas broadcast. It was outstanding. We both love love love Andrea Bocelli. How wonderful you saw Andrew Bocelli 5 times in concert. Your friend’s gift to you to have box at Madison Square Gardens is a memory marker for the rest of your life. You have a wonderful friend to give you a gift like this.
Thank you so much for the “heads up.” Life is about the experience and this was truly amazing.
The outfits you’ve shared look amazing. Unfortunately, we don’t seem to get invited to too many parties. I think I’ll try to make the first cocktail you shared. Pomegranate and gin sounds like a lovely combination.
Love all of your holiday cocktail and outfit inspiration! Wish I had a dress-up holiday party this year to wear one of those gorgeous outfits! All casual events this year! Have a great week, Donna
So many great shopping ideas – I don’t have many to shop for, so I do it for myself. I love plaid.
Thank you Rosemary! Happy holidays!