Peppermints and Poinsettias

I'm taking you guys shopping with me today! Only 7 more days until Christmas! Excited MUCH! I made a quick run to Lakeside Mall the other day. I needed a particular item from Bath & Body Works. They were out of what I needed at the store closest to me, so I had to go to the MALL. I dreaded going, because shopping malls are super crazy the week before Christmas. I'm glad I went though, because I would've missed out on all the pretty holiday decorations. Remember Lakeside's Halloween decorations? Well below are the Christmas decorations. I couldn't resist taking a couple of snap shots for you guys. Very Festive!

The picture on your left are Christmas cakes! The one towards the back, is decorated & shaped like peppermint candy. It's even wrapped like one. I thought both were cute and wanted to show them to you. The bakery that makes them is called Sucre (featured here and here)! Sucre also makes pretty "present" cakes :)

Reindeer adorned with ornaments were located outside the shopping mall. Mr. Bingle is a classic New Orleans figure that's popular for Christmas. You can read more about Mr. Bingle HERE. For locals, this doll and other Mr. Bingle Christmas paraphernalia is at Dillards.

Loved these potted poinsettias throughout the mall. There were even Christmas trees with poinsettias around them. Very beautiful. I could've sat all day by the flowing fountains (below) looking at The Nativity Scene. Very tranquil. Very peaceful.

Bath & Body Works was really festive. I loved the giant bows hanging from the ceilings. So pretty. I also got a chance to wear my new Talbots quilted jacket. Very comfy & cozy. Can't you tell I'm thrilled waiting in line? *side eye* LOL

Any gingerbread lovers in the house? That was the theme for this year's mall decorations. I thought they were really cute! It was a joyous mix of gingerbread people, peppermint candy, frosted snow and lighted Christmas trees. Catch them if you can! They're the gingerbread men. :) Hope you enjoyed.