. . . and after all the magnificent madness of snow & mistletoe, happily taking a few beautiful moments to linger in the luxurious lull before new year’s, spending time, alone together, slowing down the days {just a little}, and dreaming up nights draped in candlelight . . .

{p.s.} in case you missed, wonderfully exciting news xo

{images: marie claire idées via somethingwhite; photography by paul barbera}