1. McCormick Thyme Seasoning 2. Rimmel Eyeliner 3.Rimmel Eyeliner 4. Fruit Vines Cherry Licorice 5. Celestial Seasoning Candy Cane Lane Peppermint Green Tea 6. NYC New York Color Expert Lipstick in Sugarplum 7. Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Serum 8. Rimmel Eyemakeup Remover

I love it when I get pretty packages in the mail. I had to share this Influenster Box I got because there are a few things in it I adore. The blogging gods and goddesses must have heard me because just when I needed a new hairbrush I got one in this VoxBox. Perfect timing!! And what a fabulous brush it is. Look how purty it is and it works beautifully. #ecotools

Let's see where to start...how about the ones I liked least. That would have to be the Rimmel Eyeliner and Makeup Remover. I think I had a reaction to the eyeliner because my poor eyes got red right where I put it and then the makeup remover wouldn't work. I was in a panic so I grabbed some olive oil and off came the eyeliner. Whew. Not sure I'll be using those two again.

I haven't used the Thyme herb yet but I'm sure I'll come across a recipe that I can use it in. Smells SO lovely.

The Fruit Vines Cherry Licorice were yummy, but I think I prefer Strawberry Twizzlers. Ha! #sweettooth 

Really liked the feeling of the NYC New York Color Expert Lipstick in Sugarplum but not so in love with the color. You know me, I love BRIGHT lippys. giggle...

I received a small packet of the Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Serum. It went on really nice and smooth. Can't say it did much for my skin since I don't really have any wrinkles. It did leave it nice and hydrated.

Okay, to what I've been most excited about. The CANDY CANE LANE PEPPERMINT GREEN TEA! I love this stuff. You have to try it. It's sweet and tastes of peppermint treats. I had to go out and get a box of it for myself and yes I've already had two cups of it as I write this in my cute new little expresso cups you see below. It's freaking delicious! It has peppermint, decaf green tea, orange peel, vanilla bean, blackberry leaves, cinnamon, milk thistle, roasted carob and roasted chicory in it! Lots of good stuff. By the way, the cute little expresso cups came all the way from the UK...I seem to buying a lot of pretties from the UK lately. *wink* Found them on EBay in case you want to get your own. *wink wink*

Happy Tea Drinking!! *wink*

❤ Christmas at The Plaza Hotel NYC ❤

Wouldn't it be fun darlings to spend the holidays at a tres luxurious hotel with all the glam and sparkle you could want?  No worrying about decorating...having your every little wish fulfilled...tea and scones anytime you want...room service at a touch of a button not to mention golden, bubbly, tickle your nose champagne...fabulous four star restaurants and luxurious little boutiques to window shop or go into? It sounds divine, right?  That's what this post is all about!!

Let's forget our troubles and daydream about a Christmas in The City...NYC to be precise! at the Plaza Hotel!! Hold on tight to your sleigh because here we go!!

The grand entrance of the Plaza Hotel in NYC. 

What a welcome!! Gorgeous red carpet & everything gilded in gold!! Let's go inside!!

Oh, would you look there!! Before we go in, look at those gigantic beautiful wreaths decorated with gold ornaments and pine cones. Have you ever seen such large wreaths before? They're magnificent!!! It just puts one in the festive mood for some bubbly, don't you think?

One of the many Christmas Trees that adorn The Plaza Hotel...how delightfully charming. And look at that utterly breathtaking chandelier and the even the floor is pretty!! Why there's something to look at and marvel from floor to ceiling.

Oooh, more Christmas Trees to look at....giggle...are all those presents for moi? I do adore anything from Chanel, Burberry, Kate Spade and a certain little Tiffany Blue Box. *wink wink* 

But of course the prettiest or the pinkest PINK tree is the one designed by Betsy Johnson!! 

We just LOVE it!!!!!!!!!

Off to our suite, oui? Which one will you choose?

It'll sure to be a treat of luxury, utter refinement and FUN!! 

I love how the light dances off a chandelier, don't you?
Like little fairies dancing in tune to silent music....

 

The Eloise Rooms is totally fun and PINK!! How could you not love it!!!

Talk about Luxury!! How I love this fireplace!!! Swoon worthy!!! Could it be time for tea?

Or would you want to stay in The Great Gatsby Room!!!! Razzle Tazzle!!

Time to go dine out about town!! Let's get dressed up...in a new outfit of course...we're always dressed up any time of the day. *wink* and look for some good food to nibble on, delicious drinks to sip & window shopping! Three of my favorite things to do. *wink*

Ooooh, should we stop and have a ride in one of these wonderful old world style carriages? Why yes, I think we should!! Talking about Old World look at these pics of The Plaza Hotel & the Vanderbilt Mansion back in the early 1900s and look even the fabulous Marilyn Monroe stayed at the Plaza Hotel!!!!!

It's starting to get dark...and look at how the city comes alive!! 

So vibrant and GORGEOUS to look at!

Dinner? What shall we have? Seafood of course and petite little pretty foods to nibble on with pink bubbly to tickle our noses!! After that, we'll check out some gorgeous boutiques and head back for a lovely night of slumber and start all over again tomorrow!! Join me? I knew you would!! *dimple* 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Sweethearts!!  xoxo

{pics via pinterest board & some links are sponsored.}