The December Forecast – Julia Berolzheimer

I can’t believe it’s the last month of this year. We’re in full holiday mode at home and at work, trying to make this season feel as special as possible for our girls. I love Christmas, especially recreating the kind of whimsical moments I remember from my own childhood.

Most of the things I’m paying attention to and buying this month are gifts. Gift giving is one of my love languages ​​and I love finding that special piece that I think is truly appropriate for each person on my list. There’s nothing I love more than watching a season unfold through small thoughtful actions like these. We will share many of them in this month’s forecast.

what we are doing

• December starts with a trip to New York with the girls. Your itinerary will include a Nutcracker, a visit to an American Girl store, ice skating, and as much of the city’s festive spirit as possible.

• My third collection with Jennifer Baer goes on sale tomorrow at 10am. This is our first holiday collection, filled with rich jewel tones, tassels, satins, and stone combinations. this necklace and This one Two of my particular favorites!

• I ordered some last minute waterproof items for the girls as snow was in the forecast (we had a rough time last year). I got it these coats, this gloveand this boots.

• I’ll be joining a friend’s table at the American Museum of Natural History Gala in New York this week. I’m torn between this pink dress and this red dress Decisions may be made during the match (red ones are on sale).

• Our tree is complete and fully decorated with lots of your favorite holiday items. We have balsam hill artificial treelayering ornaments that have been passed down or collected over the years. I wrote This substack post Here are some of our favorite places to buy holiday decorations.

• For Christmas, I’m looking forward to relaxing at home with my family and spending some relaxing days with my girls. I have already purchased some crafts to make together. these gem gingerbread houses, This ornament making kitand This life-sized gingerbread house The girls played all through last winter break.

• We’re also starting to plan our travels for 2026, which feels both far away and right around the corner.

what i’m wearing

what i am buying

What I’m paying attention to