Holidaze 2012

 

 

 

 

The holidays have been a bit of a whirlwind.

Here are some of the memorable moments from 2012. From cutting down our first real tree...to a visit from Santa (my brother). We have been enjoying our holidays together, as family!

 

I hope you all are doing well and looking forward to a bright 2013!

 

xoxo,

Ronita

{Shilito Elves Cincy}

Saturday we took the boys to see the Shilito Elves at Newport on the Levee. Thanks to local sponsors they were able to fund the refurbishing of this cherished holiday tradition. 

The massive Lego train display was a hit especially since Tre' is into Legos now. 

They spent time writing their letters to Santa. 

Tre is so funny...he realized he had more to write after we dropped them in the mail.

Delivering our letters.

The elves hard at work sorting all those requests.

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After the elves we took a ride back over the bridge to explore Fountain Square'.

We were treated to a carriage ride and watched the ice skaters go round and round.

The magic of the season is here...

If you are in the Cincy area make a day of seeing the elves. 

You will love it.

xoxo,

Ronita

{foodie blog highlight and Christmas dessert}

Dulce Delight

Quirky. Colorful.Creative.

Raiza Costsa is Brazilian born blogger living in NYC and I love love love her cooking show/blog. I can't wait to try the below recipe this Christmas (which is exactly one month away). I am already planning my menu and this "praline like" cheesecake will fit perfectly in my New Orleans themed menu!!!

Check out her blog and try her recipes.
I know I will.

xoxo,

Ronita

{gifts for him}

I always feel like it's so much harder to shop for the guys in my life. I always try to get gifts that are functional but something they wouldn't normally get themselves. Here are some of my guy favorites for this gift giving season.

Gucci logo sunglasses / Herschel Supply Co. Standard Backpack / Men's Minnetonka Moccasin Traditional Pile Lined S Brown Suede... / Dot Wool Tie In Light Gravel / River Island Multicoloured Striped Socks, $16 / Brown high top leather brogues, $110 / Nixon The Chronicle Black Snake Watch, $525 / Ravi Ratan 'ohio University Bobcats' Cuff Links / Fragrance, $235 / Verismo 585 System by Starbucks® / PELLEVERA Planner / Blue foil shaver 340S-4, $80

Have you found great guy gifts?

xoxo,
Ronita

{Manhattans for Thanksgiving}

 

 





TOP IT OFF WITH ONE OF THESE

                       

We picked up these beauties on our recent trip to the Smoky Mountains!

Cherries soaked in 100 proof moonshine.

 

One of our dear friends now has me hooked on Manhattans.What a prefect cold weather drink!

 

This is what we will be enjoying this weekend!

 

 

Cheers!

xoxo,

Ronita

 

{the holidays and a little Friday humor}

(via)

Haha... so funny and true. I am so looking forward to the holidays, family, food and fun festivities.

Have a great weekend!

xoxo,

Ronita

{Rifle Paper Co. Crush)

I have a pure love for Rifle Paper Co.

Their illustrations and paper stationary are so unique and creative. I love sending and receiving handwritten correspondence and Rifle Paper Co. supports my passion.

I recently came across this 2013 calendar and it is now on my holiday wish list. It holds illustrations of various cities around the world and once the year is over you can trim and frame the beautiful art.

xoxo,

Ronita

backyard movie night and campout

Source: google.com via Emily on Pinterest

This long holiday weekend I am looking forward to many things, graduation, happy hours, Taste of Cincinnati...but the one thing I am most excited about is camping out with my boys in my mom's backyard. I have so much stuff planned including a movie night with my nieces and Goddaughter complete with popcorn and treats, s'mores over a fire and fun lawn games!!

What a fun way to bring in summer.

What are your plans for the holiday weekend?

xoxo,

Ronita

NYE 2011

Cupcakes and Champagne by mrsrjdean on polyvore.com

This year I will be with Scott's family celebrating our dear cousin's 21st birthday.

To celebrate this milestone for such a fabulous young lady, I plan on baking these delectable champagne cupcakes and bringing a bottle of pink sparkly!!! Add a pot of shrimp etouffee and a couple rounds of Dirty Minds and we have the makings for a fun night.

Looking forward to 2012

CLINK CLINK

xoxo,

Ronita

Snapshots from our Holiday

What Joy!

xoxo,

Ronita

HAPPY HOLIDAYS...

... to you and yours.

I hope you all enjoy the warmth of the season with people that truly love you. I hope that the love that is felt during this time is carried into the New Year.

Speak Love. Think Love. Be Love.

 ...and never forget Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

xoxo,

Ronita

Something for My Mister

A little something for Mister by mrsrjdean featuring j crew jewelry

J Crew j crew jewelry, $25
Men's Shea Moisture Shave 3-pc. Travel Kit : Target, $15
Ugg® Australia 'Byron' Slipper, $130
Blue Ray DVD Player
Aversham Shoe Cleaning Kit, £75
Target:Keurig Special Edition Home Brewing System - B60, $150
ThinkGeek :: Whiskey Stones, $20

Perfect gifts for the men in your world.

I know my Mister will be a happy camper (wink wink)

xoxo,

Ronita

Chuga Chuga Choo Chooo

This past weekend the boys and I along with the grands went to see the holiday trains at The Natural History Museum in Union Terminal. Boy was it fun and they both are at an age where they now can appreciate it!

Roman loved the baseball field in old town Cincinnati and Tre' loved Coney Island!

If you get a chance it's a must see!

xoxo,

Ronita