vanilla & brown sugar body scrub

[Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar, Sunflower Oil & Pure Vanilla Extract]

[Personalized homemade body scrub]

When it comes to the holidays, I'd much rather give a handmade, creative gift than a store bought item. I stumbled upon this recipe  - who doesn't love body scrub, especially in the winter? I picked up all of the jars, in an array of sizes, at Homegoods for my endless group of girlfriends, girlfriends mothers, boss' wife, etc.

How to: 
Mix together 2 cups of brown sugar & 1 cup of granulated sugar in a bowl until there are no lumps. Mix in 4/5 cup of sunflower oil (it calls for a cup, but I found it too oily) & 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Scoop into mason and/or canning jars, tie a small plastic scoop to the jar with twine, personalize, & decorate.

blogger [night out]

[Rebecca Minkoff]

[Sheer blouse & skirt: F21, Booties: Bandolino]

[A rainbow of Rag & Bone skinny jeans]

I've become blogger obsessed over the last few months - tracking a few of my favorites weekly, pining over their outfits, accessories, & photographing skills. My roommate Jen & I stopped by Blogger Night Out at Bloomingdales in my hometown of Newton for a night full of shopping, inspiring conversations & new relationships via the blogger network.

upstate drive

[Pizza heaven at American Flatbread]

[Petal skirt: Maude Boutique, Motorcycle Boots: Rockport]

[Leaf peeping in VT]

We took a less than 24 hour trip to Burlington, VT to get away, go Christmas shopping on Church Street, and to attend a 50th surprise party. The ride upstate is one of my favorites - gorgeous sunsets and an amazing view of the NH mountains. Escaping with him, anywhere, is one of my favorite ways to pass the time.