Meghan and Julia at Sunday’s NonSociety Holiday Brunch at Sarabeth’s, wearing my gifts to them: hand-knitted scarves in their signature colors.
It’s incredible how much I have to be thankful for as this year comes to a close, and not the least of it is the friendship of these women, who are truly beautiful both inside and out, and who bring joy with them everywhere they go.
For the perfect holiday tablescape, try this gorgeous centerpiece by Rebecca Shepherd.
DIY TOPIARY CENTERPIECE
What you need:
Long-stemmed flowers (we chose lilies because of their dramatic shape and color)
The DIY hairclip I wore to yesterday’s NonSociety Holiday Brunch.
Remember this little getup? Well, I don’t have much use for a glittery Caesar wreath, so I thought I’d repurpose the sparkly holly that I found in the gift wrapping section of my local party store. I clipped off a tiny piece, secured it with a rhinestone-adorned bobby pin…and ta da! So easy.
Sunday, in Central Park.
HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT SNOWBALL
1. Light, powdery snow won’t pack well, so seek out snow from places that are slightly warmer (i.e. near a house), as warmer air ups the moisture content. In an emergency situation, lie down on the snow for a few minutes to warm it up with the heat from your body.
2. Go for snow a few inches below the surface, if possible; it’s already lightly packed together and thus more snowball-friendly.
Jabugo de Bellota Gran Reserva (!!)
Sangria, Manchego & Olives
