Christmas in New York

I took the day off of work today to finish up my holiday shopping and get into the Christmas spirit. Sometimes I can't decide if I hate Christmas in New York or if I love it. The crowds and ridiculous tourists can kind of suck the life out of you after a while, but today was the perfect Christmas in New York City day...

It started out at the Columbus Circle holiday shops where I picked up some last minute gifts for friends/family. 

Then I decided to walk down Fifth Avenue to see how some of the stores decorated for the holiday season...

Fendi was my FAVORITE

Tiffany's Windows <3

Bloomingdales

As I walked down Fifth Ave I ended obviously at the tree in Rockefeller Center :)

Overall it was such a great day! Now time to make some delicious chili because really what's better when it's cold out!

Volunteer Time

So today my colleagues and I volunteered with Volunteers of America in NYC, wrapping a bizzilion gifts - which were donated over the past few weeks - for children staying in shelters this Christmas season.

While I don't like to brag about how awful wonderful my gift wrapping abilities are I will brag about how much fun we had. It was such a great day and it made me want to volunteer more often with different programs throughout the city. SO here I am asking you - Any suggestions? Tis the season.... let me leave you with a little reminder about what the season is about.