#levittjoe

[letitbrie]

I know our yard is a pretty busy place already with all the animals but I think we need to build a sandbox  - I mean, Nate would probably like it but then we could practice our sandcastle skills so next beach party we can outdo everyone else’s amazing creations, what do you think? Maybe with a fence around it though so the dogs don’t leave us any ‘treasures’ in it when we’re not looking. 

@levittjoe

[davyjf]

It’s all fun and games until someone checks the naughty list (tip: you made the nice list!). 

For @reinlili

Alright babe, it’s our first official Christmas and all I can say is that I hope there’s many more to come for the two of us. There was so much I wanted to get you to make sure this year was as special as it gets, but I figured I’d save some for other occasions, since I intend for there to be a lot of them. Here’s what I settled on for this year though. 

First, the rings. They might not be of the engagement kind, but you can consider it a promise (do people still do that?) - I know we’ve talked about jealousy a bit lately and while I don’t think it’s a problem for us, I thought this might help ease both of our minds a little bit. They’re a set, and I will wear mine always so you never have to worry if anyone is wondering - they will know my heart is spoken for even before I can tell them. Next, the flowers. Okay, I thought these were really cool and something you could take along with you when we have to be apart. Keep them in the box and (somehow, magically) they will last whole year (cool, right?!). 

On to the naughty list stuff. It looks like a candle, smells like a candle, is a candle. But it also melts into a deliciously silky massage oil that I thought we could have a little bit of fun with! Next is a book of love poems by Pablo Neruda. They’re almost as beautiful as you and I wish I had the talent to tell you how I feel as elegantly as he does but I’ll borrow his words this time so you never have to wonder. I figured I’d leave this last one boxed up so we could open in private later, but you can probably guess what’s hidden in there (Don’t let your dad see this one!). 

Meeting you and getting to spend the past several months falling more and more in love with you has been then absolute best thing that’s happened to me and more than I ever could have hoped for. You’re my everything and I look forward to spending the next year, and many more after, falling even more in love with you. Have a very Merry Christmas, babe. 

Love, Dave. 

For Zoey @zoeydevtch

Merry Christmas Zoey, I pulled in a favor from the big man and got you off the naughty list. You can thank me later! I got you a mug made without upcoming smash reality show hit - I figured it might motivate us to get things done (or just make you laugh when you see it and remember what nerds we are!). I also got you a couple snowboarding goodies - socks and gloves (don’t ask me what is with all the pink this time around, but it just happened) - stay warm and safe out there, will you?! And lastly, but perhaps most importantly, the only hangover tonic you will ever need.  It’s handcrafted using a unique blend of herbs known to ease the ailments caused by the overindulgence of a good time. Can be mixed into cocktails or employed to alleviate nausea, stress headaches, anxiety, or an upset stomach. Goes great in Whiskey, Bourbon, Tea, or straight in Soda water.

Anyway, if my mom had managed to push out a girl at some point, I’m pretty sure she would have ended up a lot like you (nice, but a bit weird), so I figure you’re probably about the closest thing I’m ever going to get to a sister and now we just need to make the Dueco’s official so that next year at this time, we can share the family insanity! Have a great, one and hey, try and be good?

Dave.

For Zach @roerigz

Merry f’in Christmas man! 

I just wanted to take a minute to celebrate the holidays with you and thank you for being not just a stand-up guy, but a great friend this past year-ish (not quite, but close enough, right?). We’ve had some good times but you’ve also listened to me babble on and on about just about anything and everything with patience of a fucking saint. You’re good people, brother, and I’m glad our paths crossed. 

Alright, first up, some new longboarding gloves and a sneaker cleaning kit so you can look fresh as hell once all this snow goes away and we can get back out there again. I threw in some snowboarding goggles because a man has to look good all year round, right? Lastly, I came across this nifty little business card holder that not only seemed appropriate but well timed give your new adventure. I figure those new business cards are going to be in high demand, so you should have something both handsome and convenient! 

I hope you and the family have an excellent Christmas and that 2018 is extra good to you all! Merry Christmas!

Dave. 

For @tylerjbburn, @levittjoe, @edwardhardy, @dempjoe, @evanpxtrs, @bviewgron, @shay-bright, @roberttsemma

Merry Christmas friends, 

I wanted to do something a little different this year, because we all know Santa is going to spoil you all rotten and I didn’t want to contribute to the corruption, so I figured I’d do something good! I think most of you know that I lost my best friend to cancer awhile back. While he was battling the disease and since he passed, I’ve been a huge supporter of Stand Up To Cancer, which raises money every year to accelerate the amazing and groundbreaking research happening all over the country. All the proceeds from your spiffy new hoodies and travel bottles will be a part of helping us get closer to finding a cure, once and for all! 

Anyway, I hope you all have an amazing Christmas! Thanks for the laughs and the good talks. Here’s to many more in 2018! 

Dave.

[roberttsemma-blog]

Merry Christmas! by Emma and @taylorkitcsh

@stefigerm & @residentgoober

Merry Christmas, family! We hope you guys have an amazing one with the kids and much love as always. We want to thank you guys for the amazing friendship all over the year and also wanted to make you guys smile a bit more with some gifts! Well, actually we got you guys some nerdy gifts because why not, right? We got you the R2-D2 coffee press to make every morning a bit better and also the Harry Potter, Hogwarts Battle game to be sure that every friends reunion can be a bit better with some gaming. Again, Merry Christmas, guys. Taylor and Emma.

@elisabetholsan 

Lizzie and JD, it is Christmas again and we are happy to say that we are gonna be able to celebrate again all together even if we are not actually together on Christmas day, right? It is important to remember those that made your whole year a bit better and you guys surely did. Well we got you some gifts. There is a BB-9E that you can turn in with your phone and you can control it from afar and it helps with the house and man, who wouldn't want that? And on a girly tone, Emma got Lizzie the new Foreo Luna that helps with skincare everyday and... well, you can't go wrong with it, right? Merry Christmas, lovelies. Emma and Taylor.

@xosarahdrew

Sarah, we hope that 2019 gets even better than 2018 was for you and your family. We wanted to thank you for the friendship and for everything on the past year by giving you some ladylike fancy gifts that we thought was so so much like you so we hope you enjoy the Crimson Heartshaped Umbrella and the Coco Chanel Mademoiselle Perfume. No one was fancy as you to get those and we hope you like it. Merry Christmas. Emma and Taylor.

@sharnamayxo

Sharna! Can I start this by saying you should be home for Christmas instead of being out there and working a lot like I know you must be? Girl! You gotta take a break sometimes. I am kidding, but with that in mind I thought about giving you a gift that is gonna make being home a bit cozy, with a bathobe that is all ladylike and amazing and also a cute koala mug to make the house a bit cuter. I hope you like it! Love, and Merry Christmas. Emma.

@henryccvill

When we were thinking about gifts to buy, everything that was about being fit and keeping a healthy body made us think of you, so... What could we do but getting you soemthing on the theme? We got you the wireless Headphones that are supposed to completely block the outside noise and also a FitBit tracker, to help you on keeping the healthy life going. Well, we hope you enjoy and also hope you have an amazing time this Christmas. Love, Emma and Taylor.

@zaynsalamb

Z! Merry Christmas! We know it is a weird time this year because of everything that is going on but that doesn't means you should cancel Christmas, and we are sure you are gonna end having a great one, right? We hope so. To make your day better and fun we got you some themed gifts because everyone needs that, it is all about cooking and Batman so food and your favorite hero, here we go! The kitchen timer tells you when the food is ready by showing the batmann signal and the toaster gives your everyday toast a bastman sign so we hopw you enjoy it and it makes cooking funnier! With love, Emma and Taylor.

@levittjoe and @letitbrie 

Joe and Brie, it is Christmas! Time to give and all that jazz and we wanted to make yours a biiit colorful, because why not? So we got you guys those matching unicorn cereal bowls, not only for you both but also for Nate so you guys can have an amazin breakfast all together with a colorful cute thing and also a rainbow Jenga because why not, right? We all need some color when playing old games like that. We hope you guys have an amazing time with and without Santa this year. Merry Christmas! Emma and Taylor.

@signofharryedwardstyles

Harry, it is christmas, again! Time does flies, doesn't it? It is insane. We hope you have a nice one with the kids and friends and family if everything works out! To make the day a bit brighter we got you a Brew Beer Basket, because you can't go wrong with beer and also the fancy Record Player so you can spend 25th listening to old Christmas songs in big style! We really hope you do enjoy that. And Merry Christmas! Emma and Taylor.

@clrholt and @sudeikiis

You know when your friends start to date the one thing we have to do is to combine their Christmas gifts, right? It is ok, we are used on getting just one for both of us too! We are kidding... but it is true. We tried to be good, still, by giving you both the desktop golf game to make the living room a bit funnier and also one gift to every pet. For the Golden Fish we got the Hotel Aquarium so the fish can live a fancy life and for the dogs we got this thing... what it does? You can watch the dogs while you are gone through your phone and when they do amazing things you can have this thing giving them treats, isn't it fun? We hope you guys enjoy it. Merry Christmas! Taylor and Emma.

@kellixo and @lrhemmotron

Merry Christmas! You guys are getting married soon so we sorta wanted to give you guys some things to help that. We have decided on those Bluetooth Dancing Water Led Speakers because they have lights that change and dance with the music they are playing and that helps to set the mood for any moment all over the year, right? Besides that you guys are getting the Led Ring Light to make every picture perfect as we know you guys need to make sure to register everything that is gonn happen from now on. We hope you guys have an amazing time on Christmas and thank you for the frienship all over 2018. Love, Emma and Taylor.

[apopple]

For my dearest friends:  @ollyalexandert, @shinycrystalr, @roerigz,  @letitbrie, @levittjoe, @deltslea, @mcjamesavoy, @manyshadesofscarlett,  @manyshadesofscarlett

Dear Olly, 

You have been such a blessing to me and my family. I’m so grateful that you came back to town and have been indulging me in little adventures out of the house. Being so far away from my siblings, I often miss having them near. You’ve honestly become like another brother. I wanted to take a moment and tell you thank you for being so supportive and there to listen when I need it. I got you an apron so you’ll have your own personal statement when we got to paint classes together. I also got you some bubble bath because who doesn’t love a little bit of relaxing after a hard day.  Finally, I got you a shirt because well, you are majestic.

Love,

Anna  

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Dear Roerig Family,

Merry Christmas!  I am so beyond grateful for everything that you have done for me and my family throughout the year. You’re all so very special to me and I hope that you’ve had a wonderful holiday this year.  I got Crystal a necklace, the kids a book where they can write letters back and forth with their grandparents. I know how important they are so I figured this would be a great way to get them writing letters and learning about their grandparents. For Zach, enjoy a lure yeti because you somehow always know how to catch my husband.

Love,

Anna

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Dear @letitbrie,

Merry Christmas! I’m so grateful that you came back into town. You were missed while you were away.  It means so much that you’re back in town. We love being able to hang with you (and Joe).  I hope you know how much we value your friendship. I got you a cute unicorn hat so you always have your horn. I also got you some flowers because it’ll be a while before we have real ones around town. I hope you had a great one.

Love,

Anna

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Dear Joe,

Merry Christmas to you and Nate! I hope that you guys have a wonderful holiday together and made many more wonderful memories. We definitely need to set up a play date for the kids soon. I wish you both the best. I got you both a game that you can play together.  Enjoy!

Love,

Anna

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Dear Delta,

I am so lucky to have you in my life as one of my absolute best friends. I hope that you’re having the best Christmas ever. I couldn’t resist getting you a few pretty things to hopefully make it even brighter.  Our schedules have been crazy but I definitely do plan on stealing you for the day when you are back around. We’ll do a full spa, lunch and general good times day with each other.

I hope you enjoy these gifts.

Love, 

Anna

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Dear McAvoy Family,

Merry Christmas! I hope that you’re all having a wonderful Christmas.  I bought a cute little project for the whole family so you can put down things that you want to do and then you can all work on doing them. I also got a little piece of jewelry for Scarlett and a shirt for James.  I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas.  Narnia forever!

Love,

Anna

[elyasemsbarek]

It’s time to celebrate, everyone! I had to leave town buuuut it was worth it! Not only will I be part of @levittjoe‘s movie “They See You”, which will be epic, I’ll also play a lawyer in a political thriller back in Germany. So if anyone wants to have a few drinks with me in celebration before the trip tomorrow, today is open door day at the M’Barek apartment, I’ve just decided. Or we head to the beach, I don’t care, let’s all just enjoy the hell out of this summer.

[xjmparrish]

Christmas Gifts 2017

Everyone receiving something from J this year is listed below in alphabetical order by first name. Each gift bundle has a handwritten card attached detailing just what is being given and well-wishes for the upcoming New Year. 

@skarsgardb @xolively @candicepat @cmmurrray @quirkymisscb @krispinot @clrholt @deltslea @bviewgron @levittjoe @sharnamayxo @shay-bright @drizztroi @tylerjbburn @chmerkval @zendayam @zoeydevtch 

Happy Holidays❤️

Bill,

Best friend. Here is my returning the gift of our hot chocolate bar, for when our schedules suck at matching, and a scarf to help you keep warm. I also may or may not have taken the chance to do something we’ve planned for months, and if the passport case isn’t a hint.. yes that is a plane ticket. I’m dragging you home to your motherland!  Thank you for being the bestest friend I made this year, love you lots!!

Merry Christmas - J

Blake,

My Monica to my Rachel, my Cristina to my Mer.. I hope you like the diaper bag! I figured #momneeds. Before you kill me for making you think I got the girls better gifts between Ines’s shoes and Jame’s food truck, I have to say, even if the diaper bag was empty you’d still love me, right? This Christmas I thought I’d take it upon myself to spoil you some. So aside from the baby bag, every momma bear needs black sunnies for those rough mornings, comfy slippers for lazy afternoons, a fancy robe and pj shorts for those nights you wanna feel a little special. It also wouldn’t be spoiling you without some jewelry, so some cute earrings and a watch will come in handy next time we go on a girl’s date. I also threw in some essential oils for fun. Last but not least, I know you love chocolate. So chocolate covered almonds it was! (You should probably share some with your hubby cause that one’s half his.. if you want.) So happy holidays my wife, nieces, and I guess you too Ryan.. LOL! 😜 I love you all! 

Merry Christmas - Janellybean

Candice,

My soul sister of sorts (the offer to marry is still on the table) , I had to spoil you just a bit after you suffered rooming with me on the trip. So a bracelet and some earrings to add to your wardrobe and just a little something extra to keep your life stylish. I hope you love it as much as I love you! 

Merry Christmas - Janel

Chad,

My favorite human (and your mini me). Needless to say, I didn’t know what to get you. Hopefully, in time I’ll learn how to shop. Naturally, the first thing I picked up was a bottle of Jack for those late nights. Then I decided I couldn’t go wrong with clothes and accessories. Two sweaters and a jacket to keep warm, hopefully you like them. (If not, I’ll totally get you new ones.) I’ve also learned that you try to rep the Bills just about anywhere, so a new snapback seemed perfect. It’s a good look on you  😜 Then I got you some sunnies last (you’ll be twinning with Jlo), figuring everyone could always use another pair. And for Jackson, I’m still learning on the kid front, so a stuffed animal is always a safe bet. So he gets a dinosaur, because what kid doesn’t like dinosaurs?  I might also secretly be hoping he learns a thing or two from me because I got him a little keyboard (you can hate me, just be happy it’s not drums) and lastly a collection of play-doh. It’s a right of passage for a kid. I promise, I’ll get better at this gift giving thing in the future. Thanks for making this holiday season just a little more special. 

Merry Christmas - Janelly 

Chloe,

For the bestest duet partner in the world, some boots, a red coat (I think I’m secretly turning you into A) and cute little ear muffs to keep you warm this winter! Thank you for making 2017 awesome, you deserve so much more. Love you pretty lady! 

Merry Christmas - Janel

Chris,

My favorite Chris (that’s still our secret), some items to keep you warm this season and a pair of sun glasses so that you stay looking cool everywhere you go. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and even better start off to the new year! 

Merry Christmas - Janel

Claire,

My favorite blondie from the land down under, it’s been so long since I’ve seen you but I thought now being in town together, I’d get you just a little something. So a scarf, beanie, and some sunnies seemed perfect. I couldn’t get over how cute the glasses were and had to get them, so I hope you get good use out of them. Love you!

Merry Christmas - Janel

Delta,

Pretty lady that I love so dearly, I hope you get good use of your gifts this coming year! A cute chunky sweater to keep warm, a little black cold shoulder lacy top for adding a little cute to layering, and some booties with a tie back. I hope you love them, and they’re just a little thank you for being one of the best people I’ve been fortunate enough to meet this year. Have a wonderful Christmas babes!

Merry Christmas - Janel 

Dianna,

Di, I saw this bag and thought of you so I had to get it. It might just be my love of the color red on you. So what better thing to include than a new red lipstick? And along with the lip trend, gloss is all the rage right now so a fresh tube could never hurt. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

Merry Christmas - that one random cheerleader from a decade ago (Janel)

JGL,

To the man who does it all and puts my workaholic nature to shame by a longshot, seeing as you’ll be heading off on travels for work I thought a backpack might come in handy to pack some stuff in. Maybe even instead of lugging around everything on your visits back to town, it could come in handy. And you’ve also got new shoes for the new year, which I really hope you like! Have a wonderful holiday! 

Merry Christmas - Janel 

Shar, 

Disney, disney, disney. The little mermaid and her baby get themed gifts this year. So for you Shar, sweats and a cute little backpack because you could never have too many. And for baby El, a little Minnie Mouse dress. I couldn’t help myself when I saw the backpack and that’s how this came about. Hope you love! 

Merry Christmas - J

Shay,

Shannon, my sister from another mister (and part time lover?) Nothing says Merry Christmas to you like furry jackets, and because you’re 200 times more stylish than me.. feel free to donate to Sammy if you don’t like. A faux fur hoodie, yes a hoodie, the best of both worlds, I think very Shan appropriate. The second coat is Mimi inspired, so you can live out your dreams nightly lip syncing to the RENT soundtrack in your living room. Lastly, not one but two sriracha key chains because nothing says Shay like bringing your own hot sauce anywhere. Kleo wanted to give Foxy and Angel some stuffed animals to play with too, so enjoy! Kisses from us to you! 

Merry Christmas - Janel & Klee

Troi,

My caffeine addicted hippie rocker big sis, nothing screamed your name at me more than this Coffee & Friends sign when I saw it, I just had to get it. I’ll personally build you a coffee bar to hang it over if I need to. A new mug to add to the collection, too. A girl could use a hat from time to time, so here’s a new one that I hope you don’t have yet. And lastly, a poncho to stay just a little warmer this winter. With all of the love. 

Merry Christmas - J

Tyler,

My TyTy. Auntie J and Kleebear got Dylan a couple of toys, I hope they last her longer than a few hours. Lol. And for you Ty, I raided AllSaints for you to show my love. A hat to add to the collection, and two shirts you probably already own but could use new ones of. And it couldn’t be Christmas without just a slight reminder that we probably belong on the naughty list, so a new lighter and flask for the new year baby! 😜 Much better than coal. Love you, loser. 

Merry Christmas - Janey & Klee

Val,

V, I couldn’t help myself but get your something after reconnecting (also kind of makes up for that one Christmas but, you know..) so I hope you like everything. Between traveling and rehearsals, I figured you could use a new bag to carry your stuff in. Also, some new wireless headphones for those long nights on the tour bus or early mornings at the airport. A snapback repping the OG Brooklyn team, because nothing says you more than a backwards snapback (no kitty ear damage to this one necessary). And lastly, what is quite probably your true love in life.. nutella. Enjoy, babe!

Happy Holidays - that one Chinese-Irish Hawaiian chick 😜

Daya,

Z, let’s be honest I didn’t know what to get the most stylish person I know. But I figure, you can make just about anything work, so maybe I shouldn’t stress. So I got you some black knee high boots, cute high high socks (they don’t have to go together, I just thought they’d be cute) and a white bag to offset all of the black. All hopefully a great start for 2018. I hope you love everything! xoxo 

Merry Christmas - J

Zo,

To the little sister I never knew I needed until your mama making out with my boo on tv someone brought us close (it’s a weird family dynamic). It’s been a blast reconnecting, and I can’t wait for new adventures in 2018. In the meantime, I got you a pretty dress nobody else could rock, a shirt to remind you that what Mama Lea and do, you can too, and a beanie that just says what I think about you like 99.9% of the time. (The only time my mind changes is when you’re clumsier than me.) Also, the homemade food from Mama P just as promised, still warm so you better eat up! Love you!!

Merry Christmas - Janel

[reinlili]

Dear Joe [ @levittjoe ] ,

Happy Birthday!  Thank you for sharing Dave with me this year. I am so lucky to have gotten to know you through him. I figured that some appropriate gifts might include fun and games. I also see a few cookouts this summer so maybe there are clever hints to that here. I hope that you have a great one.

Sending you all the best,

Lili

[stefigerm]

HO, HO, HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Santa visited last night & left some presents underneath the tree: @roerigz, @zaynsalamb, @roberttsemma, @sharnamayxo, @deltslea, @jaytotheush, @levittjoe, @shinycrystalr

ZACH:

Homemade lemonade gift set & sloth coloring book (+pencils).

EMMA:

The End bookend holder & cat-shaped pearl earrings.

ZAYN:

Bluetooth Shower Speaker & Family Guy Complete DVD set.

SHARNA:

11 piece mermaid handle makeup brush set & mermaid wine glass.

DELTA:

Wooden Bath Tub Tray Holder & Bath Bomb Gift Set

JENNA:

French Bulldog plush animal / pillow & Sterling Silver lead-band wrap ring.

JOE:

6 beer can compact fridge & not-so-disgusting Jelly Belly gift set.

CRYSTAL:

Gold and Black Statement Ring & Non-spillable wine Sippy Cups

[davyjf]

DEMPSIE IS ABOUT TO LEVEL UP! 

Put your game faces on, Mr. Joe Dempsie is on the verge of clearing the 29th level! Please join us in helping him unlock this accomplishment on June 22nd. The festivities will commence at precisely 7:00PM at Dave’s townhouse in the Downtown Historical District. 

The rules of the game:

RSVP-ing isn’t necessary but if you’d like to let us know you plan to attend, that would be appreciated. This way, we can ensure there’s enough food and drink for everyone. Shoot JGL or Dave a message to get added to the count. 

A few classic arcade games, some mini arcade games, as well as two large screen televisions equipped with an Xbox One and PS4, will be available for play. Feel free to bring along extra controllers, your favorite games and/or any other game consoles you might wish to share for the evening. 

Snacks and refreshments will be provided, but if you have something specific you’d like to be drinking, bring some along! 

Arrive a few minutes early if possible so everyone can be in place when the guest of honor arrives. 

Most importantly: Don’t tell him, it’s a surprise! 

Bonus Points if you let him win a few rounds! 

► Press Start 

[iwannrheonn]

@IwanRheon: Closing night tonight for the wonderful Les Mis cast of Bayview...! It’s been an honour to get to work with some of the most talented people in showbiz, and even more insanely gratifying to be up on stage with you all delivering something we’ve all worked so hard on together. From rehearsal voice cracks to costume hiccups on opening night, I’m going to miss working with each and every one of you lovely people. Au Revoir, je vous aime tous.

[ @levittjoe​, @edwardhardy​, @ssamclfn​, @emsrawrssum​​, @residentgoober​, @mendescamii​, @zendayam​, @zoeydevtch​, @deltslea​, @elisabetholsan​, @liamsworth​ and @dempjoe​. ]

[apopple]

Anna’s Christmas Gift Giveaway 2017, Pt. 1 

Anna (and family) have sent gifts to the following people under the cut:

@roerigz, @shinycrystalr, @mcjamesavoy, @manyshadesofscarlett, @letitbrie, @levittjoe, @roberttsemma, @taylorkitcsh

Dear Zach, Crystal & Kids,

You guys are so important to us. We love you very much and appreciate the years of friendship with have invested into this.  This is hardly an adequate amount of gifts to demonstrate that but I hope that they bring you some joy this holiday season!  Wishing you lots of love and culinary adventures that end in our bellies.

Love, 

The James Family

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Dear James & Scarlett,

Sending you both lots of love during this holiday season. Obviously, Scarlett deserved something pretty and I figured something family oriented might work for the rest. Obviously, the cookie stuffed animals are for the kids. James might enjoy playing with them as well. Merry Christmas to the both of you!

Love,

The James Family

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Dear Brie,

Merry Christmas! I hope that you are having a lovely holiday. Obviously, my husband would have picked out something food oriented. I went with cute. I am not sorry for taking some control over some of this. Hopefully, you like the earrings and the mug.  

Love,

The James Family

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Dear Joe,

Merry Christmas!  It’s safe to say our boys are going to be friends. I figured that a little father-son fashion would make sense for our outings. I mean, you can thank Benjamin for helping me make these happen. We also go you guys some goodies because why not.

Love,

The James Family

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Dear Emma & Taylor,

Merry Christmas!  Wishing you a happy holiday with less stress than you’re used to. Hopefully your fiance spoils you a bit with everything. This can go both ways. Sending you both lots of love.

Love,

The James Family

[letitbrie]

Happy Birthday, Babe! ( @levittjoe)

So, given the circumstances, this birthday package does have a bit of a theme to it. Even if we have to celebrate early or I have to sneak away for a day or two, I don’t ever want to miss the chance to miss sharing the special moments or days with you and hopefully everything here will remind you, even when we’re clear across the globe from one and other, that you are always on mind. And yes, I will run out of cheesey cards soon but I still had this one! The chocolate kisses are probably pretty self-explanatory but anytime you need one, there’s a whole jar from me to you! I’ve also written you (finally making some use out of all that stationary I’ve collected!) a bunch of ‘Open When’ letters, so that if you ever need me and it’s the middle of the night where I am, you have them to look at (while laying on your very apt Best Boyfriend pillow) and know that I am right there with you (bit creepy stalkerish, right? But you told me I could!). And a cheesy romantic ‘mixtape’ (tracklist below the cut) filled with all the songs that have made me think of you over the past months! This next one is pretty cool - it’s a pair of bracelets, one for each of us, and no matter where we are on the planet, when I touch it, you’ll feel it. And vice versa (I’m really upping this creepy stalker thing, aren’t I?). And lastly, I saw this and immediately thought of you for a variety of reasons, but mostly it was awesome and true and fit with the theme I had going. So now it’s yours! 

I’m so glad I was able to make it back to celebrate with you today. I hope that you enjoyed your day and that this coming year is filled with more happiness than you can bear and be sure that if there is anything I can do to make that true, I will do it. Happiest Birthday to the best boyfriend ever! I love you! 

Love, Brie xoxox

“Must’ve Done Something Right” Relient K

“Thinking Out Loud” Ed Sheeran

“Jinx” DNCE

“Undone” The Bird and The Bee

“Be Your Everything” Boys Like Girls

“Let’s Get Lost” Carly Rae Jepsen (this is the song that Brie’s tag for Joe comes from!)

“Beside You” Marianas Trench

“Can’t Stand It” NeverShoutNever

“What I Wouldn’t Do” Serena Ryder

“Little of Your Love” HAIM

Bonus Track:  "Mario Kart Love Song” Sam Hart

[letitbrie]

All I want for Christmas is you! 

For @levittjoe + Nate

Can you believe it’s finally here? Our very first Christmas together and I’m so happy that are families get along well enough that we can share some of the holidays together because it wouldn’t feel right with you (and Nate). If I could have, there would have been about a hundred more presents in the package because you deserve so much more (Santa said you’ve been extra good!). 

Let’s start with the morse code socks though - I think is pretty self-explanatory but what you might not know is that the first time you suggested the classes is pretty much the moment I knew I was going to fall in love with you. And then you read the whole Harry Potter series with me and I was pretty much done for. Hence the robe, slippers and pajamas (in keeping with the socks and pj’s tradition) - it’s a magical adventure made only more magical because I got to share it with you. 

Next up is our adventure section! I never thought I’d meet anyone else that would actually get as much joy out of a binder rack, binders and paper but here it is. Obviously for all of our big plans, with extra paper to color code like the weirdos we are. My new favorite quote is “Oh darling, let’s be adventurers” so obviously when I saw this passport wallet, I had to get it for you - along with travel books for both Belgium and Germany. I thought we could spend sometime over the holidays plotting out the best spots we want to make sure and get to (around your work schedule, of course). And lastly, a journal so we can keep track of all of our adventures and never forget any part of it. 

And now on to the cheesy bit. I know Harry Potter is more or thing but I don’t think I would have survived the second season of Stranger Things without you, so these matching keychains (complete with your own key to my place, finally!) seemed appropriate in a lot of ways. When I saw this cutting board, I could not let it not be under the tree for you - not only are you the obvious cook of our dynamic duo but..Brie!!! Lastly, a little something for you and Nate to put on your tree when we get home. 

And now for my favorite little man - your dad told me you were big into Cars and you might not know that I have a slight obsession with pajamas so I wanted to welcome you to the club with a couple of your very own. Every boy wants actual cars though, right? Push around cars were not good enough for you, so I got you this ride-on one that your father is probably going to hate me for but as long as you like it, that’s what’s important! And lastly, your very own goat so whenever you’re missing Padma and Parvati, a little piece of them will be with you! 

I hope you both have a very Merry Christmas and the very best year in 2018. 

I love you, babe, thanks for not just putting up with my craziness but jumping in, feet first to do it all with me. Having you in my life has been the very best part of 2017 and I can’t wait to see what 2018 has in store for us.

xox Brie. 

[letitbrie]

Is there some kind of app where we can make calendars and see each other’s and book ourselves in with each other or something? Because I think we need that, at least for the next two weeks - I feel like even getting to fall asleep with you every night, there isn’t going to be much Harry Potter happening. How many people do you think are going to think Harry Potter is code for something dirty and not just two nerds who actually read together? What are your plans tomorrow, babe? @levittjoe

[letitbrie]

Joe ( @levittjoe ), 

 Just a quick note to let you know I’m thinking of you today (and everyday). I cannot imagine the kind of loss you’ve experienced and have lived with everyday since. When words fail me, I turn to cupcakes (caramel apple, of course). I might not know just what to say but I am here for you, today and every other day. A candle seemed like the most appropriate way for me to help honor Burning Dan’s life and memory - I wish I’d had the chance to know him but I know a piece of him lives on in you. I love you, babe and if you need anything, I’m just a walker talkie away (because my boyfriend buys the best birthday gifts ever). 

 Xoxo, Brie.

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SXSW (2013) w/ Joseph Gordon-Levitt

@levittjoe