Fa la la la la la la la! Yep, the holiday season is in full swing. I don’t want to scare you but it’s T minus 19 until Christmas Day, which means I only have 18 days to shop for all of my Christmas gifts. Yikes! This girl needs to step up her game. The SaaCA team has been gathering lots of great gift ideas. You can always bop over to my LTK Shop for inspiration.
Kelly whipped up a charcuterie board today that is so easy to put together for a holiday get together and if you haven’t indulged in an espresso martini what are you waiting for? It’s one of my favorite cocktails all winter long!
How cute is this Ski Sweater (limited sizes similar here, here, and here) from Anthropologie?! Don’t kill me as this item is so popular there are only limited sizes available. But if I’m ever on the hunt for something a little extra, especially during the holiday season, Anthro is where I head. That store never disappoints!
I paired the sweater with festive plaid pants and red boucle shoes. It’s a holiday outfit without going over the top. Don’t be afraid to invest in plaid pants as they are just as versatile as any other pants you own. And don’t be afraid to color outside the lines when it comes to putting an outfit together.
Beth’s Outfit: Ski Sweater (limited sizes similar here, here, and here) | Plaid Pants | Silk Blouse | Red Boucle Shoes | Caviar Bangle | Caviar Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Relaxed V-Neck Sweater in Super Soft Yarn | Tania Skirt | Knee-High Platform Knit Boots | Ribbed Tights
My cozy outfit is perfect for the cold-weather season. Wearing a skirt in winter works when you wear Ribbed Tights and Knee-High Knit Boots. Top it off with a super soft Relaxed V-Neck Sweater for a comfy cozy look.
My neutral grey ensemble today is a monochromatic mix of dark and light grey, and since grey goes with everything, each one of my separates today can be mixed and matched with anything else in my winter-season wardrobe.
Beth’s Outfit: Ski Sweater (limited sizes similar here, here, and here) | Plaid Pants | Silk Blouse | Red Boucle Shoes | Caviar Bangle | Caviar Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Relaxed V-Neck Sweater in Super Soft Yarn | Tania Skirt | Knee-High Platform Knit Boots | Ribbed Tights
Ina’s Espresso Martini recipe is a classic! Her gold standard recipe for espresso martinis was originally written for a crowd, but I have modified it to make 2 cocktails. Using orange-flavored vodka really smooths out the espresso flavor to create a beautifully balanced cocktail that goes perfectly with the salty, mix found on a charcuterie and cheese board.
Makes 2 Cocktails
2 1/2 oz. Chilled Espresso
2 1/2 oz. Orange Flavored Vodka
1 1/4 oz. Coffee Liqueur
Orange Peel for Garnish
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur. Shake for 30 seconds, or until foamy. Strain into a chilled martini glass and decorate with the orange peel. Serve at once.
There is no recipe today for this Holiday Charcuterie Board, Ladies! My strategy for putting a board together is to start with the cheese arranged around the board, and then fill in spaces with folded or crumpled cured meats. Like a puzzle, I then start adding all of the little extras like nuts and fruit, in the spaces that remain.
Be sure to have a good variety of soft and hard cheeses; depending on the number of your guests, it's a good rule of thumb to start with 3 different cheeses. I like to have 2-3 different types of cured meats – salami, coppa, prosciutto... Don't forget to include something sweet like fresh or dried fruit. In the winter I like to have a fruit preserve on the board. Salty/Sweet nuts are a great addition to fill in spaces and add something with crunch to the board.
Check out Beth's Instagram Reels today for a timelapse video of me putting this board together.
Oscar, Ollie, Kelly, and I wish you a lovely weekend!
Beth’s Outfit: Ski Sweater (limited sizes similar here, here, and here) | Plaid Pants | Silk Blouse | Red Boucle Shoes | Caviar Bangle | Caviar Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Relaxed V-Neck Sweater in Super Soft Yarn | Tania Skirt | Knee-High Platform Knit Boots | Ribbed Tights
1. Vitamix Ascent Blender 2. Philips Pasta Maker 3. Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven 4. Fishwife Tinned Fish Set 5. Charcuterie and Cheese Board Set 6. KitchenAid Food Processor Attachment 7. Airtight Food Storage Set 8. KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine 9. Stanley Insulated French Press Pot
Wow, that is the BEST outfit I have seen Kelly wear!!!😉 And she has done something different with her hair which really suits her much better.
Wow! Thanks so much, Bonnie. I love this outfit too, and it’s so comfortable! Thanks for stopping by, happy holidays! xo Kelly
Happy Friday! Thanks for the recipe and cocktail; I always look forward to Oscar posts 🙂
You both look gorgeous …
Hope you have a great weekend, Carolina Girl!
Happy Holidays, Carolina Girl! xo Kelly
Hi Beth, Kelly, Oscar, and Cat! You look very festive. Love those red shoes! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours. I wish you good health, joy, and peace in the New Year.
Merry Christmas, Rory!
Happy Holidays, Rory! xo Kelly