10 things we're doing during the holidays...besides shopping our SALE, duh

Dec 31

erica’s things

Determining the best NYE nail color. Into the Gloss makes a good case for Sally Hansen Gem Crush in Big Money.
Filling up the Kindle with books about game-changing ladies—Diana Vreeland, Katharine Graham, and Mindy Kaling included.
Researching matcha on the internets. Is owning a bamboo whisk too much?!
Trying to motivate the wintertime working-out. This Lululemon hat with a *genius* ponytail hole might help. Ok, caved and bought running mittens.
Sorting out the Monday-night bubbly sitch—and using Grub Street's list of emerging sparkly brands as a guide.

Learning how to knit, courtesy of my mom (the pro responsible for the sweater Erica's wearing in the above pic). Working my way up to a Wool and the Gang kit—eyeing this poncho-meets-scarf Snow Warmer.
Wishing I was IRL friends with Suze Orman after reading her book Women & Money, which is the perfect mix of therapy, coaching, and straightforward instructions.
Telling everyone about the wonder of RMS Living Luminizer, which Diana, our rockstar developer, gifted us for the holidays.
Catching up on my Instapaper account. Highlights include this (about an artist working in Chicago’s South Side, where Erica and I met), this (about my favorite childhood author), and this (background reading in anticipation of Sofia Coppola’s next flick).
Listening to Solange’s “Losing You” on repeat, bonus points for the video which features highly inspirational pattern-mixing and dance moves.