It's a Comin'

It's beginning to feel a lot like the holidays!  Oooooo, I can't wait!  I was able to sneak away a bit of time with D this weekend to enjoy a trip to Coronado.  It's a little tradition of ours to take a 15 minute drive over to the island and enjoy an evening of food, shopping, and walking.  We enjoy browsing the shops on Orange Ave. and viewing the huge Christmas tree at the Hotel Del, Coronado.  It's a sentimental place for us, as D proposed right in front of the hotel (by a gorgeous illuminating fountain) on December 23rd on our 10 year anniversary.  It's such a special time and place to visit every year in December.  We captured some moments and of course the awesome window displays!

My fave tree at the Hotel every year- filled with shells, aqua colors, and glitter!  *pardon the 'tired' look- Etsy work got the best of me this weekend and I wasn't up for looking glam*

The Hotel Del

Lobby Tree- they have a different theme every year, this year was a "Sweet" theme filled with candy inspired ornaments.  The tree is 25 feet tall!

Window display of the Seaside Papery

Window display of The Attic

Have I turned into an oldie?  I mean, I really seemed to enjoy the window displays this year, along with the ambiance of walking the streets, getting a hot salted caramel hot chocolate, and starring in awe at the amazing outdoor lights illuminating the trees.  I'm accepting my new found enjoyments- even though I haven't quite hit the big 3-0 yet.

Speaking of 30's, Hubby D turns 32 this Christmas- yes, he's a Christmas baby (adorable).  I'm rubbing my hands back and forth in excitement to give him his gift, which I cannot post because he may read today's blog.  In any case, we'll be taking a much needed vacation next week- YAY!

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!  Mine was filled mostly with Etsy orders and I'm feeling quite accomplished to be wrapping them up before the holidays.  For those who may be checking out the shop, it will be closed between 12/22 - 1/3, however I will still read messages that come in and orders will be completed upon my return!  Thank you to everyone who has supported S&S this year and to all those amazing new friends I have met out in this blogging world- it's been the best!