Day 19: Bridget Jones' Diary

Even if you've seen the movie—no, especially if you have seen the movie, read this book. I reread it every couple of years. The first time I read it I laughed so hard that Matt asked me to put it away and go to sleep because I was keeping him up. A great story.

Day 18: Keep it covered

Okay, I am going to have to warn you, this blog could get heavy into the home improvement realm after the holidays as Matt and I are considering making some renovations. So, I am starting to get a little preoccupied with home furnishings. This bubble fiesta floor cloth by Liora Manne could make an appearance in a kitchen near me soon. I still can't believe its only $50.

Day 17: Dinner and a movie

There is this sweet little bistro here in Sacramento called Fran's Cafe that does a monthly Dinner and a Movie event: a set menu meal and a DVD in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Over the summer Matt and I tried it out. We saw one of my absolute favorite films, Notorious. The menu included spaghetti, garlic bread and salad which I thought was an interesting choice for a movie set in Rio de Janeiro, but anyway it was so fun! If you don't have a restaurant near you that offers something like this, try it at home with friends. It's a hoot.

Don't you love this poster? And that key, so ominous. Make sure to see this flick if you haven't.

Day 16: wool skirt, yum

What can I say, I love this skirt. I really want it. $148 at Garnet Hill. Don't you think it would look great on lots of body types? Maybe Santa will bring me one...

Day 15: ice skating

Ice skating just says "holidays" to me. Jackson and I took ice skating lessons a few weeks ago and we had so much fun. It's a great low- or no-cost way to spend time with friends and family. I am hoping my boys can learn so that some day soon we can spend a day skating at the Rockefeller Center rink under it's grand tree. What memories that will make(: I can't wait.

Day 14: The art of fragrance

I am not big on cologne, but I adore the line of fragrances available from Jo Malone, the London-based perfumer. All of her scents are designed to be worn alone or you can layer them for a more personal statement. Her products include everything from Nectarine Blossom + Honey to French Lime Blossom. If you aren't sure what might work best for you her website has live fragrance stylists available from 10 am to 8 pm EST. Plus the site is offering free standard shipping now until Christmas.

Day 13: Nothing but nets

This campaign really impressed me. I love that for a donation of $10 you can potentially save a child's life. Here's a little about what they do:

Nothing But Nets is a grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa. While the UN Foundation has been working with the UN to fight malaria for years, it was a column that Rick Reilly wrote about malaria in Sports Illustrated, challenging each of his readers to donate at least $10 for the purchase of an anti-malaria bed nets -- and the incredible response from thousands of Americans across the country -- that led to the creation the Nothing But Nets campaign.