Happy Old Year...

I'm not really into resolutions in January, I always feel like September is really the new start. But, in any case, I do love the year in review, so here are some of my highlights:

Many trips with my handsome, funny, and loving husband...Lisbon, Madrid, Chicago, Miami, Huelva...where to next?

Traveling through Spain with my Mom! And celebrating Spain's World cup victory!

Visiting the family in Miami's sweltering heat and scary thunderstorms

Making friends at work jumping over bonfires

Discovering the art of Spanish cheese in Asturias

Recovering from jet lag on a beach chair in Huelva with a many shrimp filled meal and a beautiful wedding

Speaking Gallego!

Getting a new couch and coffee table

Seeing, holding, and loving on friends' babies

Summertime in Michigan with friends, lakes, and kayaks

What will the next year hold?

Ps...don't forget to eat 12 grapes in the first 12 chimes of the new year and wear a red underware-both good luck for the new year in Spain.

From Paris...

Diego is a bit under the weather, so new year's plans may be out...but if we do go out I'll be wearing this necklace he brought me from Paris. What are you wearing tonight??

Oh Iker...

The best Spanish holiday commercial this year, "Because some of us lifted up the country once, but they lift it up everyday."

Presents!

Just a few of the lovely presents I received this year! And Reyes is only a week away!

What did you get?

Santa Baby

Christmas is the time to dream, and while I know neither Santa nor the 3 Kings will be bringing me a new house or decor soon, I'd love to have anything on Vintage&Chic one of my new favorite Spanish blogs. I'm all for art deco, opulent, painting covered walls in my dream house.

(all photos from Vintage&Chic)

And to all a good night...

Merry Christmas, Bo Nadal, Feliz Navidad! Hope you're having a wonderful holiday filled with love.