Christmas – The Roost View

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December 5, 2022

the blokes’ gift guide: our man-approved holiday wish list

Hopefully you're one of those (normal) people that hasn't finished all of their Christmas shopping. Are we the only ones? In truth, we did plan to share today's post a bit earlier in the season, but good things come to those who wait. We're confident this guys gift guide will help you check off some of the most tricky people on your list (husbands, dads, brothers, uncles, boyfriends, etc...!) For the second year in a row our own two blokes, Tom and Harry, have rounded-up items they either personally own and love or are hoping to find under the tree this Christmas[...]

HOME DECOR, IN THE KITCHEN, JOYFUL LIVING

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December 23, 2021

Happy christmas + Two Easy recipes for your holiday charcuterie boards

Farrah and I want to wish you a very happy Christmas filled with love and JOY! Between wrapping presents, countless trips to the grocery store and holiday baking, it's been a busy few days and we're looking forward to slowing down to enjoy the season with family and friends. This will be our last post before the New Year, and we hope you know how much we appreciate our readers like you! We've got some exciting content planned for 2022, including a new "Library Chats" series featuring women we admire and who inspire us to live our best, most joyful lives.&nb[...]

IN THE KITCHEN, JOYFUL LIVING

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December 16, 2021

festive poinsettia punch

Charleston, SC

Just in time for the weekend, Lori and I have a beautiful and delicious cocktail to bring you an extra dose of Christmas cheer. A little jazz playing in the background, a cocktail (or mocktail) in hand, and good company is a great way to spread some holiday joy. This punch is simple to make and will create that little wow factor that we relish this time of year. FESTIVE POINSETTIA PUNCH Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange liqueur 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail Top off with sparkling wine (we use Balan Millesimato Brut Prosecco) Ga[...]

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JOYFUL LIVING

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December 14, 2021

Holiday traditions FOR THE littles

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, there's something special about experiencing the magic of the season through the eyes of little ones. Christmastime can evoke feelings of nostalgia with holiday traditions taking on renewed significance when you're the one responsible for passing them on to the next generation.Even though I'm in my forties, this time of year still reminds me of the matching party dresses that my sister and I would wear to our grandmother's house every Christmas Eve. After the festivities, we'd stay up well past our bedtime liste[...]

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HOME DECOR, JOYFUL LIVING

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December 7, 2021

Christmastime in charleston

I've got a confession. I'm more than a little behind on Christmas prep and my house is an absolute wreck. For the last week or so, our half-decorated tree has stood in the family room corner looking forlorn, along with half a dozen storage bins filled with wreaths and garland waiting to be fluffed. December has gotten off to a busy start and there's been a number of work and social events, causing me to lose some of the steam I had when we first pulled everything down from the attic. Regardless, I'm determined to have our house decorated by the end of the day! The[...]

BOOKSHELF, JOYFUL LIVING

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December 2, 2021

Christmas Books to lift the holiday spirit

Charleston, SC

The lead up to Christmas can often become hectic and over-scheduled. We all know the epicenter of the holiday season is family and friends, but the amount of commitments can often lead us to feeling stressed and anxious. Lori and I both occasionally like to retreat and recharge with our nose stuck in a book. We’ve put together a list of book recommendations to spread some Christmas cheer (and give you some much needed escapism). Whether you love a classic, historical fiction or a rom-com, we’ve got a book for you. You might even discover a great gift for a fel[...]

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November 9, 2021

we know what guys want: the husband-approved gift guide you’ve been waiting for

Every holiday season, I'm at a loss when it comes to selecting gifts for the men in my life, particularly my husband who can be persnickety. Admittedly, I've had a few gift-giving fails over the years, such as the motorized tie rack and the "James Bond Weekender" bag that turned out to be just big enough to hold a tampon and a lipstick--but not at the same time. Whether you're the most confident gift-giver or you're like me and can relate to some holiday-induced self-doubt, our husband-approved gift guide is here to help. Farrah and I turned to our husbands, Harr[...]