We chose to keep our card fairly simple this year with an up-close-and-personal shot of us in black and white.  What I love most about Christmas cards is seeing the faces of those we hold near and dear – especially those that we don’t get to see as often as we would like throughout the year.  Even if it’s a tiny little shot of someone in a big collage of images, I will sit and stare at the photo gazing over each and every ones big grins just to get a dose.

I also love planning out each year’s card, whether it be glam and glitter, a winter wonderland, a forest escape or anything else your creative mind can come up with that you feel captures the spirit of you and your loved ones.  Minted makes it so easy to share your wonderful ideas with those that matter most by simply selecting your favorite design and uploading your image and customizing as you see fit.  But the best part?  This year I uploaded our address list which made my life so easy and gave our envelopes a chic, personalized touch… and no more messing around with the printer adjusting fonts and sizes.  I am all for simplicity.

If you’re opting out of sending holiday cards this year (we’ve all been there)… be sure to check out their beautiful selection of stationary, art prints, business cards and darling day planners.

Happy holidays from my family to yours.