Julia is the healthy, fashion-focused lifestyle blogger behind Lemon Stripes, a happy blog where she shares stories about her life in Connecticut with her husband Anel, easy recipes, and colorful outfit ideas. By day, she is the Marketing Director for Nourish Snacks, a new healthy snack company launched in early 2014. Follow Julia on Twitter and Instagram.
December 5, 2014
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What is your most favorite holiday tradition?
Julia
My family pulls straws for Christmas stockings. We each get a budget and have to pick small but meaningful gifts for the person we chose. It forces you to get creative!
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What is your favorite holiday meal?
Julia
Definitely Thanksgiving. I have a giant Italian family and we always eat a full lasagna/meatball course before we even get to look at the turkey.
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What do you love most about the holidays?
Julia
I usually go home between Christmas and New Years. Spending two weeks with my family with less than the usual amount of responsibility is incredible. I always come back rejuvenated and happy.
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Your best holiday gifting/shopping piece of advice:
Julia
Don’t buy anything at full price. There are too many amazing sales! Also keep a list year-round of gift ideas for your loved ones (I have a Google Doc) so that you don’t have to scramble last minute.
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Your current Netflix addiction:
Julia
I just got caught up on Homeland. Season 3 might be the best one yet… Although it tends to give me massive anxiety.
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Skincare product you can’t live without:
Julia
S.W. Basics toner. It keeps my skin fresh and clean with only 5 wholesome ingredients.
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Your last great read and why you enjoyed it:
Julia
I recently and finally powered through The Goldfinch. It was tough to start but once I got into it, I was hooked. The writing is beautiful and it’s a thrilling story.
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The beauty product found in your bag at all times:
Julia
Burt’s Bees lip balm. We have an 18-year relationship.
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Your favorite restaurant for brunch and your go-to order:
Julia
Maison Kayser on the Upper East Side. The saumon fumé tartine and an iced coffee with almond milk.
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