Merry Christmas! 🙂 Ya know one of my fave things about the holidays?? Breakfast on Christmas morning. My dad makes a huge pot of coffee, we warm up leftovers from our Christmas Eve feast, and then we all sit around the table in our pajamas playing with our new toys.
At this very moment, El Hub and I are on the road heading up to Redding, which is up near the Oregon border (I’m actually writing this post from my phone…the wonders of technology!). Hope you’re having a very Merry Christmas.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Merry Christmas Karen to you and your family.
Hi Agata,
Merry Christmas to you too! How are you spending the day? We will be spending the day with El Hub’s family just chilling out.
Today I am at home with my husband. I Skyped with my family in Poland and am just relaxing 🙂 Guess what my husband got me though?? Chanel loose powder 🙂
Isn’t technology amazing? We used Google talk last night to see my niece in the Philippines. It makes it so much easier to stay in touch over the holidays. Did you get to see most of your family during the Skype call? I hope so.
Yay for your hubby getting you Chanel! What a sweet gift. Have you tried it on yet? If you happen to have NARS tinted moisturizer around the two look amazing together.
I’m writing this comment from the road, btw. We are still in the car and I’m starting to go a little stir crazy!!
I didn’t get to see them but I agree, I don’t know what I’d do without technology. My mom was bummed because she sent me a Christmas package and it didn’t get here on time 🙁 I got one from my sister though- with like 10 different skin care products from Vichy 🙂 Best sister ever!
That is AWESOME! I wish my brother would give me skincare for Christmas. I’ve heard Vichy has great creams, especially.
Merry Christmas! 😀
Hi MJ,
Merry Christmas! Whatcha up to today?
Merry christmas to you and your family
Merry Christmas to you too! Are you relaxing today? I hope so!
Merry Christmas Karen! Hope Santa brought you something nice. My hubby got me a fab leopard handbag, WOO HOO! And a Sephora gift certificate. What more could a girl want!? Thanks for another great year of beauty, hope the New Year brings you peace, prosperity and love! XOXO, Angel
Hi Angel,
Merry Christmas! Your handbag sounds meow-worthy! I bet it would be cute with a bunch of different outfits, too.
What did you guys do today?
Merry Christmas, Karen. Your family celebrations look so relaxed and happy, I love it. After losing a family member earlier this month, I’m very much feeling that presents and little stresses are nothing – it’s all about loved ones – family, partners, friends and pets – and creating things – a home, a life, happiness. You should be proud of creating something, your website, that makes lots of people happy, me included. Thank you 🙂
Hi Susan,
I’m very sorry for your loss and I hope that you and your family have found ways to cope and recover. Sending you a big virtual hug. 🙂
P.S. This comment was so sweet. Thank you!
I’m glad to see you spending Christmas with your family. Hope you have a great day.
Hi Melissa,
Merry Christmas! I hope you had a nice day too. Did you do anything fun? Hope so.
hey i used to live in redding. not much there. what you doin up there? Merry christmas too karen!
Hi Elizabeth Primo!
We’re up here to visit El Hub’s family. They celebrate on Christmas Day. What are you doing to celebrate the day?
We just sang happy birthday to Jesus. 🙂
with three kids opening presents took a while.. wkwkwkwk
i miss Redding mountains. My second was born in Redding. Homebirth. LOVE! Memories.
Oh cool. Yeah, it’s pretty cool to see the mountains in the distance. How long did you live there?
Happy holidays KAren!!! Lots of happiness and success!
Hi Virginie,
Happy holidays to you! I hope you have a wonderful 2013. 🙂
Merry Xmas Karen!!!
Merry Christmas, Anne!
Lovely photos.
A very Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Hi Iris,
Merry Christmas to you too. What did you do today?
Thanks! I visited an Asian supermarket and stayed at home opening presents with my family. Overall, a good Christmas. 🙂
That sounds fun. What did you get at the Asian supermarket? I love those grocery stores, btw. I could spend all day in them!
They have a lot of useful and unique items.
I purchased a huge 2 litre bottle of black tea and a large combo menu item from the deli/to go section.
Hope you had a very merry Christmas, Karen & fam!
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Thank you, Steph! Merry Christmas to you too. 🙂
Very cute photo with your family! Merry Christmas, Karen! 🙂
Merry Christmas, Peach!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas! I really enjoy your blog and loved seeing your family. Also, the food looks delish. I hope you had fun at the In-Laws too.
Hi Kim,
Merry Christmas to you too! We’re still at the in-laws (just about to have breakfast), and it’s been a nice visit.
Thank you for reading and for leaving this very kind comment! 🙂
Merry Christmas!! I am chinese, so when I see that noodle dish, it really reminds me of home! Have a wonderuful holiday( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ
You too! 🙂
Merry Christmas! I grew up with a lot of Filipino food (adobo + lumpia = mmmmmmm :D) so I’m so jealous that you got to eat all of that yummy stuff with your family! I hope you’re having a great boxing day!
Hi Amanda,
That’s super cool that you know all about Filipino food! 🙂 Do you ever try cooking it?
Merry Xmas Karen! I really love your blog and Love the photos that you have! Hope you have a great Xmas and may the coming year be a great year for you and family!
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Hi Gwen,
This was so sweet of you. Hope 2013 brings you lots of great things!
Very Filipino dinner! Merry Christmas!
Same to you, Rica!
Merry Christmas, Karen 🙂 And Tabs, of course!
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Same to you! 🙂
Happy Holidays Karen! You have a lovely family! I enjoyed looking at your warm,cozy family holiday photos. That food looks delicious!
Hi Denise,
Thank you for your sweet comment. 🙂 I hope you had a happy Christmas! Next stop: 2013!
Oh My God!!!! is that Pancit???
Very jealous!!!!!
Why didn’t I go home for Christmas???
Merry Christmas to you all!!!
XOXO!
Hi Lori,
Yup, we had two different kinds! 🙂
Merry Christmas! I hope you had a wonderful day!
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Same to you, Gio!
You post such heartwarming photos. Hope you’re having a good day.
Thank you Vanessa! Hope you had a lovely Christmas!
Looks like your holiday was bright! Your family is adorable, and I’m so JEALOUS of the pansit and lumpia! One of the things I miss the most about living in the Bay. Happy New Year!
I know I’m late, but MERRY CHRISTMAS, Karen! 🙂