A Home You Love

I love interior design blogs, and I'm turning 30 later this year, so when this Domino post caught my eye, I had to check it out: Things every girl should have at home by 30

As with many must-have lists, you have to take online life advice with a grain of salt. I happen to have most of the items, but I don't necessarily agree with all of the ones on the list, such as...

Christmas Cheer

How I celebrated:

Above: family time around the Christmas tree and hearth; fun decor and lighting at NYC's Chelsea market, and wrapping presents for the little ones in the family.

Below: displaying all the Christmas cards we received from loved ones

souvenirs

Life Goal: bring the world home. In just one corner of the apartment, here are souvenirs and gifts from: the Philippines, Vietnam, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, Ghana, Egypt, Ireland, and of course, the U.S. (Harlem, Atlanta, DC, and California).