Rose Garden // December 2025

Small, beautiful things in the overwhelm.

Welcome to Rose Garden, your place to find small beautiful things in Land of Oaks and Roses.

Eloise at Christmastime

We crawled into bed to watch this movie at the end of a long day. I loved it. Kids loved it. Nostalgic. Beautiful. Lots of holiday spirit.

Beauty and The Brain

The new research on brain health and beauty is fascinating! For anyone else currently being soothed by their wrapping paper design, doesn’t this explain a lot?

Short on Time, Long on Thought

If you need convincing that a book with a handwritten note inside the front cover is the perfect gift, look at this one my best friend’s daughter just received. So special. And something you can make happen at the final hour.

If you need a last minute gift, you can gift a paid subscription to Land of Oaks and Roses. Pick a delivery date (including today!) that best fits your holidays <3

What You Want

I stand by something I said in an interview earlier this year: clothes should be a way to get more of what you want. What is it that you really want? For me, it’s creativity, freedom and ease. So for a warmer weather holiday party I’m packing an artful print, leather for my Sagittarian fire, and comfortable flats. These pieces bring those things I want into my life. Instantly. And in a way that I can see and feel. If you’re not sure where to start read this from Erin Walsh.

Unexpectedly Festive

I used these Ruth Asawa stamps for my holiday cards and can’t stop thinking about how her work is the exact kind of festive I’m after: soothing, contemplative, bright.

Wishing you the things you really want this holiday season. Maybe even some rest! Or at least a deep breath. And a big glass of water. See you in 2026!

With much love,

Olivia

December in the Shop

My edit of this month’s favorite things is live in the shop!