lately léna

Hi friends!

Happy Friday! Hope you all had a more-or-less good week. Mine’s been pretty good, with a decent mix of work, play, and knitting time (literally. can’t. stop. knitting.). This weekend is my 26th birthday, and I’m celebrating by throwing a small dinner party because what birthday is complete without nine hours of stress and panic in the kitchen? ☺ Just kidding! I love cooking and I rarely get to do it for a crowd, so this really is my treat. Other plans involve moving (boo) and knitting (yay). What are you getting up to this weekend?

Favorite winter look:

Favorite Christmas DIY:

{Super-easy do it yourself snow globes, via Lauren Conrad}

Favorite excuse to throw a party (and eat cookies):

{A cookie swap! Recipes on my pinterest board}

Favorite homemade treat:

{customized chocolate bark, the perfect hostess gift}

Favorite single-girl (and otherwise) decoration tips:

{feminine and chic, via Domaine}

Favorite ‘getting-older’ checklist:

{30 things to know before 30, via Refinery29. P.S. How well did you fare?}

Favorite puppy:

{totally captivated }