Happy #thinkingoutloud Thursday! No idea what I’m going on about? Click here!
1. You guys rock my [Christmas] socks off.
Last week’s ToL linkup was the biggest one to date, so a huge shout out to everyone who participated for making that happen! Actually, a huge thank you to everyone who continues to read, participate, and support Thinking Out Loud in general. Did you know… that this week marks one year since the very first linkup? Yup! December 12, 2013 is when it all started. I had no idea it would take off like it did, but I’m super stoked about it because I love reading your guys’ random thoughts. So, thank you. Love you.
2. That’s why I’m going to share one of my favourite coffee hacks with you. Cinnamon. Yup, cinnamon. Adding a [healthy] shake of cinnamon to your coffee will rock your [Christmas] socks off. And may I suggest trying it with Starbucks’ Christmas Blend? I’m no flavour pairings expert like this girl, but it does taste pretty darn fantastijazzical.
3. So do these Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles… #shamelessplug
If you follow me on Facebook, you may have already seen me post about them, and if not, then my latest recipe is up over on Savory Style, so check it out if you’re looking for a quick and easy holiday cookie recipe that’s guaranteed to please.
4. This totally made my day…
5. As did this…
December 6th was Saint Nicholas’ Day, which is a Christmas tradition that my parents grew up with in Poland and continued to practice after they came over to Canada a few years before I was born. This year, Mom got me a couple of Pandora charms, which she apparently picked up when we were in Whistler. I have no idea how she managed to hold onto them for over three months (!!!) without spilling the beans — I’d go insane. This is why I do my Christmas shopping at the last minute — I can’t help but want to give the gifts right away.
6. That being said, I have actually done some shopping already. Woohoo! I hit up the mall earlier this week (when the crowds were tame), and while I can’t show you what I bought, I can show you two ornaments that I picked up from Pottery Barn…
They’ll fit right in with the rest of my woodland critters…
7. I can also share some of my Christmas list with you! While out shopping, I hit up Sephora in what feels like the first time in forever, in hopes of coming up with some answers to the pesky question of “what do you want for Christmas?” Well… this, friends, is some of what I want for Christmas…
1. Naked On The Run – Urban Decay
2. Eyes Are The Window Shadow Palette (in Soul) – Stila
3. Lights, Camera, Action 4-in-1 Mascara – Tarte
4. Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush (in Captivating) – Tarte
8. Also… because I’m 13 going on 30 (less than a month now!!!), I’ll admit that I’m half-considering adding one of these to the list…
But seriously… how freaking cute are these Disney Tsum Tsum?!? I can’t even handle it.
9. I’m starting to think that this ladybug really wants a shoutout, because it’s been sitting on my laptop charger for the past 30 minutes or so, refusing to move even when gently prodded. I guess it’s a cozy place to sit…
10. And heyyyy #10 is back! (I’ve been stopping on #9 for a couple of weeks now). But it’s only to say… Happy Thursday, you friendly faces 😀
No questions… just tell me whatever comes to your mind! 😀
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hahaha Chiquita following you is just so fitting! I still can’t go into a Sephora without feeling hopelessly lost. Slowly but surely, it’s getting better though.
We still need to go. Why have we never gone?!?!
One year?! Dude, that’s awesome!!
I’m trying to decide if the ornament on the left is a cat? It kind of looks like a cat, but a very angry cat at that.
😆 It is indeed a cat, and I have no idea why he looks so angry! Need to find the guy some catnip.
I ADORE your woodland creatures ornaments! I love rustic looking Christmas trees so much. I want those Naked eye shadows too. I believe everything you say when it comes to makeup…. and food. Except for your weird speckly banana love. We can talk about this later…
I’ll bring you over to the [spotty] side. Just you wait…
A ladybug in December? How has that little guy survived the cold temps for so long?! Those truffles look delicious. I was actually thinking that white chocolate and gingerbread would make a great combo the other day – while i rolled out my gingerbread men ☺
congrats on last week’s link up!
Love your Christmas socks! Fuzzy socks are my favorite!
I always hesitate to brush off a lady bug. They’re supposed to bring good luck, right? Love the thoughts this week. LOVE Sephora. It’s a dangerous, dangerous store. Thanks for hosting the link up! <3
Thanks for joining, Heather! 🙂
I LOVE adding cinnamon to my coffee. I usually add it to the coffee grinds so it adds a hint of cinnamon taste to the coffee. Love all things cinnamon. 😉
oohh amanda if you make coffee at home (like automatic drip, though french press could work too) adding cinnamon to the basket w the coffee grinds before you make it is nice too, or another spice but cinnamon is good. and then i also add it to my coffee after it’s brewed. and then to my food. and everything. i like cinnamon 🙂 xox
I like cinnamon too 🙂 It’s one of those things that basically makes everything taste 100x better.
Fully agree about cinnamon on coffee. It makes it amazing. Cinnamon foam on a cappuccino is the best thing ever.
The naked on the go palette looks so great, such a perfect travel set. Great choice for your list. And the Tarte blushes are all amazing, so you can’t go wrong there either.
YEs YES YES to the cinnamon and Christmas blend. WELL DONE. Christmas blend is a “sweet and spicy” blend and cinnamon is one of its complementary flavor pairs. Your ornaments are adorable!! I MUST SHOP TODAY!
Sorry to do this, but it is TOL day and this is what popped into my head… those socks, did you know there are people that sell USED socks on ebay and that they go for a decent amount of money? Like for real, I guess it’s creepy old men purchasing used female socks but eeeewwwwwwwwww like I couldn’t believe it! I hope I didn’t just ruin those socks for you. =(
😆 I think you win for most random thought today. I’m going to go ahead and try to wipe the image of creepy old guys smelling socks out of my head now…
Your Christmas ornaments are adorable! I love the woodland critter idea! Happy link up anniversary 🙂
Okay, tens of billions of things I need to say about this Thinking Out Loud.
First off, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOL! I bake muffins in thy honor today. I was actually planning to anyways but now I have a valid excuse other than my personal gluttony.
My momma mailed me my St. Nick’s package that I’m picking up today on my way out to get more almond milk. I’m 19, and everyone thinks it’s so baby-ish that my mom still does St. Nick’s and that I get way too excited about it. I mean c’mon, who doesn’t love the delicious smell of navel oranges and TOYS?!
Which brings me to my next point: YES you need to get one of those Disney nubs! I saw them at the Disney store with my sis and we couldn’t get over the Donald Duck and the ones of the dwarves. I’m about to shell out my hard earned $6 for a mini. I just can’t NOT.
If it makes you feel any better, I’m almost 30 and my mom still buys presents for me for St. Nick’s 😛 Aaaaand I was THIS close to buying a mini Eeyore. Ugh! Where do they come up with this kind of cuteness?!?!
I don’t know if your mom still does this either, but my momma refuses to acknowledge that SHE bought the gifts; it’s still “St. Nick” haha. Oh moms. They da bomb. I’m half-angry that you didn’t get the Eeyore! Yaaaargh! I have NO idea where their idea came to fruition, but they have me SOLD. My college budget was thrown out the window when I first saw ’em!
Happy Happy TOL Anniversary! Congrats on 1 year, lady! And I am not surprised TOL took off like it did – have you met it’s host? 🙂
Congrats on the Chiquita follow too!
Those charms are adorable and your mom is talented indeed in keeping them from you for 3 months! I had to keep my sisters surprise trip down to visit for my daughter’s bday a secret for a month and I cannot tell you how many times I spilled the beans!
And those Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles need to be shamelessly plugged some more – they look totally delish!
Three cheers for Christmas socks! 🙂 And WTF is a Tsum Tsum? I need to check this out. Ethan is finally getting into stuffed animals, and it’s rocking my world. I want to buy all the fluffy things!!! He’s currently walking around with a stuffed wolf, which reminds me of GOT. Winter is coming. haha
I keep saying that I need to have kids so I have an excuse to play with toys. And get Ethan some Tsum Tsums! They’re seriously like little pillows of cuteness.
I love adding cinnamon to my espresso shots!
Why didn’t you add a warning at the beginning of the post? It’s lunch time for me now which is usually followed by the dreaded afternoon slump. As in: I need one of those truffles.
Hello yes to Chiquita following you – deserved acknowledgement of your banana fondness . I was really excited when they pinned and shared one of pictures from a post. #bananafame
Sephora is a problem for me. I can’t even go to their site without buying something. I mean, I do get free samples everytime, so that makes it ok, right? Right.
I love your ornaments! How cute! We always try to get a new ornament or two every year, I love it.
Cinnamon is good in everything right now! Coffee, oatmeal, tea, you name it, its a win.
Love the cinnamon in my coffee! Congrats on Chiquita,. 🙂 The Tarte Mascara and blush are great products. You are going to really like them.
Thanks, girl! I’ve tried a few of their blushes, but not in that colour. And the mascara is definitely new to me.
Dang – I want Christmas socks!
That ladybug!! She must like the warmth. Hellz yeah for Christmas shopping when the malls aren’t psycho. I can’t handle the craziness, so I try to go when they first open to avoid the lunchtime rush!
Congrats on the one year anniversary of TOL. It’s a great idea… such an eclectic collection of thoughts from all kinds of bloggers… I love visiting here every Thursday!
Right on about cinnamon in coffee – SO good! Also, I haven’t been to Sephora in MONTHS… I don’t think there is one super close to me in Florida. Wahhh. Not that I wear makeup often now but I’m totally making a trip when I’m back in Chicago 🙂
Welllll… they -do- have a pretty fabulous online store. Just saying 😉
Congrats on 1 year of TOL! I have found some great new blogs from this linkup and it has also led people to my blog and I have made wonderful friendships- so thank you for putting this link up out there! 🙂
Thanks Megan! It’s definitely one of my favourite ways to get to know new-to-me bloggers. Happy to have you link up! 😀
Love those socks! Had to stop myself from buying holiday compression socks 🙂 I used to add cinnamon to coffee when I went to starbucks, not sure why I don’t at home? It’s yummy!
I wore my penguin socks last week and it was a glorious moment. Penguin socks make your day instantly better, in my personal opinion.
I always had cinnamon to coffee at Starbucks! Always. I’ve been doing that for years! Glad that I’m in good company!
And yes, those palettes are gorgeous. Where is our sugar daddy??
If you find him, tell him to meet us in Sephora 😉
Yeah, your socks are fantastic. I officially own zero pairs of Christmas socks, and that needs to change now 😉
I think I am finally going to get one of the Urban Decay Naked Palettes for Christmas! Yay! I love that Chiquita is following you!
They’re really amazing palettes! I have all of the Naked ones and they’re my go-to for pretty much every look (the original Naked is my favourite)
I forgot to tell you that I added cinnamon to Christmas Blend last week. It’s a good combo! I should really wear my Pandora bracelet. I thought about taking some charms off or getting a new bracelet for it to mix things up.
I ended up having to get a second one because all my charms wouldn’t fit anymore either. They have some fun new ones that they didn’t have way back in the day when they first started.
Heeeey little lady bug!!!
Christmas socks are totally being rocked here, too 🙂
I actually cannot believe it’s been a year. I always thought it was way longer but that is seriously awesome! I enjoy adding cinnamon to my coffee as well.
If anyone is being generous, or if Santa reading, I would like an Urban Decay pallet as well. In the mean time, can we talk about those gingerbread balls? Yum!
I need to try adding cinnamon to my coffee! I usual drink it black- that sounds like a good way to add just a little bit of flavor!
I can’t believe its been a year of TOL! That’s so exciting! Ive really enjoyed writing posts for this link-up and reading what others are thinking about too:)
Thanks, Lisa! I’ve really enjoyed having you join up too 🙂
Oh gosh those Disney Tsum Tsum are SO adorable..LOVE! And heck yes to cinnamon in cofffee- you know I’m a big fan, Christmastime or not! That’s so fun that Chiquita started following you- can definitely see why you all excited. I felt the same when I got a notification that Quaker Oats started following me—> MADE IT ;)!
Quaker! Well now consider me all sorts of jealous 😛
I add cinnamon to my coffee too! Actually latte but lets go with it 🙂 Happy One Year to TOLT – I love joining the linkup!
Thanks, Sara! Love having you join 🙂
I thought that lady bug was candy!
What is candy are those truffles which look insane. INSANE.