{gift guide: my favorites + minted giveaway}

How is Christmas already this week?! Life has been flying by this month. Between holiday parties, work deadlines, girlfriends in town, and shopping for Christmas I've barely had time to sit down and write a blog post... So today I'm sharing some of my favorite things: my wish list, items I can't live without, and everything favorite all around! The best part about this list is it will work for Christmas or for a present in the New Year! Some of these items have been on my wish list for months :)

Make sure you scroll down to the bottom of this post for an awesome giveaway with Minted.com!

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Enter HERE to win a $250 gift card to Minted.com this Christmas! All you have to do is enter your first and last name along with your email address. It's my little gift to you :) No follows necessary... although I do love when you follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat (jennrog3). Minted is fantastic because I love being able to change up my artwork and create a really personal, unique space. It is always my go-to for Mother's Day, Anniversaries, Birthdays, etc. The maps and photos are my favorite! Wouldn't this map be perfect as a house warming present? (Totally going to need to add this to my space...)

This giveaway is only open to US residents and will be open until 11:59pm on 12/26. Good luck!

More favorite items for your wish list...

Love Always,

{maroon dress}

Photography by Laura

Maroon Dress // Wool Hat // Sam Edelman Boots // Julie Vos Necklace c/o // Baublebar Ring //
Gigi New York Purse c/o

What girl doesn't love a swing dress? Paired with a hat, boots, the cutest purse, some fun jewelry (maybe a pair of tights if it's too cold) and you've got an easy look for any occasion. With weekends being filled with errands, holiday parties, shopping, and catching up with friends it's nice to have a comfortable dress in my closet.

Love Always,

{gift guide: under $50}

Finding great Christmas gifts under $50 doesn't have to be impossible. I've rounded up some of my favorite finds - a lot of them tried and trued by yours truly! 

Psst - this board is shoppable! Simply click on the item you want to shop!

Face Masks // The perfect stocking stuffer! Every girl loves to treat themselves and for a price like this you can stuff those stockings full!

Mini Capri Blue Candle // Good looking and one of the most decadent smells. At $12 this is a great gift for coworkers or a teacher you couldn't have passed without.

Loren Hope Studs // I love anything Loren Hope creates. Her simple studs in emerald green (and lots of other colors) are the perfect way to dress up a holiday look in a subtle way. Plus, sparkle is always a good idea!

Acrylic Tray // I've had my acrylic "catch all" tray for a couple of years now. It's the perfect personalized gift that can be used all over the house.

Rose Gold Mantra Bracelet // For the girl who loves quotes and simple jewelry. They have tons of different sayings - it's the perfect reminder for a special friend in your life.

Turquoise Ring // My absolute obsession in ring form. If you have a friend that loves turquoise and sparkle then add this to the top of your gift list!

Woven Straw Baseball Hat // This goes without saying - not every girl loves to receive jewelry. This is a fun twist on the classic ball cap that can be worn year round. Because every girl has a bad hair day they want to hide!

Black Watch Plaid Travel Case // Perfect for the travel lover in your life - add a monogram and it's the perfect personalized gift.

Crispin Drop Earrings // The trendiest earring of the moment right now!

Voluspa Candle Pack // Christmas candles at a great price? Yes, please! Voluspa is one of my favorite candle brands - they burn clean and are so fragrant.

Silver Clutch // A fun combination of leather and suede all for a great price. This cute clutch comes in three other colors too! What a great addition to any cocktail dress or date night look.

Plaid Infinity Scarf // I mean it's a scarf... can you ever have too many?! :)

Love Always,

{every day with barrington}

H&M Maroon Sweater // Old Navy Jeans // Nordstrom Booties // H&M Scarf (sooo soft!) // Barrington Gifts Tote Bag c/o // Kendra Scott Ring // Necklace (boutique in Annapolis)

You know those days where you have a million errands to run? When your bag is filled with coupons, a sweater to return, shoes to get repaired, mail to send out, 5 different grocery lists, a book for the train, and 3 pairs of glasses along with a snack? Yep... I mean the typical Saturday. This is when my Barrington Tote saves the day. It's durable, roomy, and the cutest. It's my go to for busy, long days at work and for weekend trips! I'm adding this one to my Christmas list along with this duffle bag (I mean if it's monogrammed it already jumps a couple notches in my book).

Love Always,

{gift guide: hostess}

After finally getting my sofa yesterday (I know... only took me three months) I was inspired to begin looking up some home goodies. I've wanted to be able to have my girlfriends over for a glass of wine for awhile now :) so naturally I began browsing Anthropologie, Williams Sonoma, Nordstrom, etc. haha. Only habit to want to nest ya know! Browse my top picks below...

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With all of the holiday parties coming up it's always nice to at least bring a bottle of wine... why not top it off with a cute canvas bag? Or help her settle into that new sofa with a blanket ;)

Love Always,