As usual, it was a warm and sunny Christmas day here in Los Angeles and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love it. I remember riding my brand new skateboard in my brand new fringe boots and denim Guess mini skirt in the 80’s on a sunny Christmas morning and marveling in it… so a white Christmas just wouldn’t be right, though I’m sure it would be beautiful.
My mom and stepdad arrived at our place in Santa hats, in their convertible, like they were in some kind of cheesy Christmas movie {though they were adorable} just as the husband was taking my outfit shots {which I’ll post tomorrow since that would be a major photo overload} so it was kind of perfect timing for a photo op. Here are a few photos from our day as well as a few gifts tossed in between. Hope yours was as Merry as ours was.
The husband surprised me with a new iPhone {yay} and admittedly, I was most excited to finally be able to take front photos… though they are a bit grainy and fish-eye-lensy. Anyone else experience that or do I just need practice?
…just comparing old vs new above.
…and my brother and sil {the818} gave me this awesome vintage phone which I think is from the 60’s. It has a very similar pattern all the way around the base to the set of glassware I have from my grandma from the 60’s {you can see a matching bowl here}.
A holiday is not a holiday at our house without Peanut Butter Squares
{find my no-bake recipe here}
I asked the husband for a gold necklace and he surprised me with a Tiffany “T” Gold Pendant necklace… T for our last name, Tintari. He’s so fabulous I can’t even stand it.
Most happy that we have LeRoy home sweet home!
We come from a long line of drummers and my brother is currently taking lessons from our 90 year old grandpa so we got Delilah a set of her own drums so my brother can teach her how to play. They were both pretty excited about them. It was a major cute overload moment.
Three ladies in black & red… with messy bed-heads… “Christmas Casual” we like to call it 😉
I had intended on cooking a great big breakfast for everyone but my family tends to run late, which is fine because cooking stresses me out anyway. So we ordered lunch from the local deli, which of course, was open.
Watching the Lakers lose… boo.
Our friend Timmy joined us with his new puppy, George… who Delilah fell in love with. Not only were they about the same size, they share a name. George is Delilah’s middle name.
Natalie {my sort-of MIL, for lack of better title, lol} and friend, gave me this amazing Eduardo Garcia Benito Vanity Fair 1928 framed print when we stopped by Pep’s dad’s house later that evening … and my gift to myself, which was actually more of a reward/present for getting a book deal, was the Chloe Marcie bag, but it’s really HUGE and briefcase-like so I’m sending it back. The medium may be better or even the small but I may actually keep my options open at this time (also, it’s kind of a ridiculous amount to spend on a bag, really it is)
Delilah and “Uncle Peppers”, as she calls him, can now be twins in their Raiders jerseys.
We’re having a nice pseudo-vacation week and are relaxing and recovering from last week’s stress-extravaganza. Hopefully you get some well-deserved time off as well. Happy Tuesday!
Four Flights
that necklace IS fantastic! Beautiful and thoughtful. And I keep hearing book talk but must have missed the post – what is this news you speak of?!? 🙂
Neris / Fashion Fractions
super cute photos Maegan! looks like all of you had an amazing Christmas! and it never ceases to amaze me how much you and your mom look alike .)
xxx,
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Great photos of a great Christmas!
Maria
Great Xmas photos! So happy LeRoy is back home. That is the biggest present you could ask for. Delilah is cuter every day. Waiting to see you Xmas outfit tomorrow.
Happy Tuesday!
Erica
What a nice Christmas! That phone is AMAZING!
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Sam
Looks like you had a very cozy and sweet holiday! Could Delilah get any cuter? I think not.
Galaxia
I like your Christmas casual and convertible photos : ) Beautiful necklace, too.
Alyssa
This was such a beautiful and heartwarming post! The amount of love in this family is so wonderful! I really thought that was you in the first picture! I was like WOW!
I’m glad you had such a wonderful Christmas, and that LeRoy was home! And I wish you a fabulous and wonderful New Year!
Nancy
Hi Maegan
Beautiful pictures.The picture with your Mom in the convertible made me think of all those Beverly Hills 90210 Christmas episodes which made having a green LA Christmas look so cool.It still looks cool!
Have a great day
Nancy
Lia
Gorgeous pics, Maegan. It looks like such a fabulous way to spend Xmas 🙂 I am obsessed with the vintage phone! How rad is that!
xxoo
Lia
'Tia
Your Mom is too cute!!!
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Maddy
Your mom is beautiful! You look just like her, I thought it was you in the front seat of the first photo!
Anna Saccone
Um, so your mom looks like your sister…lol 🙂 She’s amazing & so are you! I loooved your necklace so much and the fact that it’s gold is so much more “you” 🙂 I know what you mean about the bag but I think you deserve it so I say do whatever you want — if you want the smaller one, go for it! Huge congratulations on your BOOK DEAL, I am really excited to learn more!! <3 xoxo
chillairandperfume
That vintage phone is SO great. Love the rest of the photos too. Looks like you had a great holiday.
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Alela Sirah
Your mom looks like she could be your sister! wow! Looks like you had a good Christmas! Love the purse!
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Anonymous
I’m still so happy that Leroy is back home! That is the best news. So grateful to the universe and our lucky stars. Happy New Year filled with good health and safety to all, including all pets.
Mary Ann
That’s the cutest pic of Leroy – I’m glad you had a wonderful holiday!
C-belll
Hi Maegan. I follow since two years and I love you and your amazing ideas. I want to say Merry Christmas:)
Sibel from Turkey:)
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Anonymous
Maegan, Thanks for an awesome Christmas. Your mom really is beautiful. And I love her so much!
BW
Katie
Oh my gosh…the picture of your parents arriving is TOO cute! It made me smile.
Carsedra
Oh to me in the warmth and sun during the Holiday’s!!! It looks like you all had a great time. Your gifts the vintage phone and picture are beautiful!! You have such a beautiful family!!
I can’t wait to read your book!!
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Jani
Love your photos. Thanks for sharing you holiday fun with us. Looks like you had an amazing time with your family 🙂
-Jani
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House of Avandan
Your momma has style just like you! Looks like your family had a very merry xmas.
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Mary Francis
I love Dee’s dress! I love all Harajuku Mini stuff, actually. Morgan introduced me to the line. It looks like Christmas was very merry for you & the fam 🙂