Kids are in bed…

Presents are wrapped…

Kids wrote letters to Santa, but… sadly, Chloe found out somehow…

She’s so funny. Even though she doesn’t believe in santa anymore, I found this letter in her room.

So our Elf did something tonight.

Chloe put this little notes in my lunch bag for me to take it to  work.

Isn’t she the sweetest?!

Our first stop was The Museum of Feelings – “Turn Your Emotions into Art. Explore the connection between scent and emotion” 

I came out feeling super “inspired”!

For this year’s jewelry sale, I invited my friend Amy, who became a consultant for Beautycounter to join my holiday party.

Ready to party with ladies!

Shane’s doodle while waiting for dinner

Kids have been taking pottery classes after school and here are some projects this fall.

Elephant murano glass from Venice

Chloe’s pick from Venice: Venetian Mask

A few steps from my hotel is this gorgeous shop that had many of my favorite designer’s works of art.  There were so many beautiful, dazzling dresses, outfits and shoes… it was dreamy.

Then this dress. I couldn’t take my eyes off of.

The sales people were so nice and inviting (they were actually celebrating something with champagnes and cakes and even offered us some) I almost, almost tried this dress on.

I regret i didnt’. 😛

The night even got better. 

We stumbled into a bar that had live music.

Let’s not forget the most expensive hot chocolate I ever had.