Happy 2021

 
Here's to hoping 2021 revolves around us all getting vaccinated (and you doing everything you wanna do) — xoxo darling, Hayden.

Year in Review // 2020

As this god-awful year came to a close, I started looking back over Haute Table throughout the years. I went through my seven year in review posts, searching for why I did them and what they meant to me. And this year, running HT was one of the hardest fought for me mentally. I finally sat down and looked at the numbers and they were fairly abysmal in relation to a blog that has existed for eight years. Granted, Haute Table never was a way to make money. The goal still is not to make money...I have a successful job and am incredibly happy with it. But I began to question this year why I stressed about having blog posts up and why I was doing the roundups. But as the year progressed and I read through old posts and searched through new ideas, I realized how much this blog has meant to me over the last eight years. It has been my constant. People have come and gone, Instagram trends have come and gone and TikTok has come (will it go?! God I hope not). But HT is still here. It's kind of like a ton of photo albums but at one url. And with that, I bid you adieu on this introspective. Yes, Haute Table is continuing into 2021 because where else would I dump all of my photos and vent about my life? Where else would I get to be this weirdly creative? I hope you all enjoy this year in review. I know I always do — xoxo darling, Hayden.

As we all know, 2020 has been a weird year. Everyone's has. We've all gone through this extremely traumatic experience together and some of us have come out the other side (please wear your mask). It's not the normal year in review because it isn't a normal year but I thought I'd highlight some of the better things that have happened. 

We worked with one of my all-time favorite restaurant chains.We saw our favorite podcast in person (Belinkers unite!).We visited our favorite place in the whole wide world. We took the most restorative girls' trip to Grand Lake.We celebrated 2 years of Denver Food Adventures.We started our feminist cocktail series on TikTok.We celebrated the little things (like green grass).We celebrated our best friendaversary on Zoom.We celebrated Haute Table's 8th birthday.We witnessed the most beautiful autumn.We worked on being actively anti-racist.We did our first shoot wearing a mask.We released the official Denver guide.We went to our first drive-in theater.We explored Denver more in-depth.We welcomed Marcus to Colorado.We (safely) hung-out with friends.We went to White Sands NPS.We escaped to Breckenridge.We launched 61 in 1001.We visited El Paso.We went home.We turned 24.We marched.

Resolutions in Review

Alright. We all know that when we created our resolutions way back in January we had no idea a global pandemic would rain down upon us. 2020 has been...everything. Some weirdly extreme highs, some downright god awful lows and everything in between. And so, I give you the review of how I did:

Just Do It

Well...I guess this depends on how we look at it. Yes, it was originally intended to get myself eating alone in restaurants. And obviously that was a bit impossible this year as restaurants shuttered and did takeout only. But I think this year I have never been more alone (and not in the incredibly depressing way that sounds). Yes, I have a roommate who I'm incredibly thankful for, but most of us didn't have our immediate support network for months at a time and I had to truly entertain myself. This year I started going on 3.5–5.5 miles a day!!!! WHAT?! I feel in the back of my mind losing weight is always a goal. Which sucks. We shouldn't do that to ourselves, but it happens. I always looked at working out as awful but something shifted this year. I think I was so desperate to not be in my apartment, to not let that crushing sadness take over and I got outside. And now walking every day is kind of a lifeline. If I don't do it (and I think I've missed a collective 20 days since April 25, 2020, I feel disappointed in myself. I have no idea what I weigh, there was no dieting but I feel better. I sleep better. I (think) I'm happier. So while I didn't exactly accomplish this because #covid, I think I achieved something greater.

See More

Welp. Yet again a bit of a challenge on this one as we were shut down most of the year. I will say I ate at way more restaurants, explored more outdoor areas near my home and really embraced that Colorado life (hiking...I mean hiking). I wanted to see more museums but instead I got more parks and ya know what? That's just fine. So I'm saying 100 percent success on this one, given the circumstances. 

Be (A Little) Spontaneous 

Oh lordy. I would say this is a pretty big fail. Although, I did say yes to two things I would normally avoid this year. But I think dealing with the pandemic took all spontaneity out of my life. My mind couldn't cope with that on top of everything else. 

Social Media

FAIL. Well not a failure in terms of my success on TikTok and my Denver food Instagram. Those two are killin' it. But in regard to the actual goal of having a better HT Instagram, absolute and total failure. And I don't really know what to do about it. I would say, well let's try harder but for some reason it just falls by the wayside. I'm gonna keep trying in 2021 and see if something works. Maybe an hour each morning or each night for just getting posts ready? IDK...any ideas welcome. 

Quotes of the Week

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Vlogmas Update

Catch up on the final videos of Vlogmas — xoxo darling, Hayden.

Happy Holidays

Hope you're having the best holiday season no matter what you celebrate! — xoxo darling, Hayden

Week Re-Cap

Holiday lights at the Edison Home

I officially signed off from work on Monday evening and now I'm on vacation until the 28th. Today is officially my last "real" blog post. I have a photo post tomorrow that wishes you a happy holiday season but this one is the last one with true content until next week...well maybe there's a Vlogmas re-cap on Saturday if I get to it. Over the last week we've seen more holiday lights, gone for long walks, read some books and are just enjoying family time together. It's going to be a chill Christmas with movie watching, grazing and sleeping. Hope your season is going well — xoxo darling, Hayden.

Starting this book & currently v into it

Just finished this one & loved it

Historic Dean Park Neighborhood lights

Obsessed with this house

Cutest card from Serena

Loved the cover of the weekend WSJ

Industry Beer & BBQ in Naples' frito pie

Loved this beer — the Seasick Crocodile — from Prairie Artisan Ales

Industry Beer & BBQ chopped pork shoulder

Latest TikToks

Catch up on some feminist cocktails — xoxo darling, Hayden.

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Quotes of the Week

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Vlogmas Update

Welcome to more vlogmas episodes! — xoxo darling, HaydenDays 10–12

Days 13–15

Last Minute Gift Ideas

In case you still need to find something cute before the shipping dates end, here are some last-minute favorites — xoxo darling, Hayden.

1. Bow Sweater, 2. Survival Kit, 3. Bow, 4. Clutch, 5. Orange Beanie, 6. Tote, 7. Vest, 8. Red Sweater, 9. Green Scarf, 10. Sweater Dress, 11. Reese Witherspoon's Book, 12. Pink & Yellow Beanie, 13. Natural Soap, 14. Face Mask, 15. Headband, 16. Sunglasses, 17. Yellow Sweater, 18. Bracelets, 19. Red Beanie, 20. Pink Leggings, 21. Champagne Candle, 22. Socks, 23. Holiday Cards

Reindeer Food Recipe

My childhood friend's mom used to make this recipe each December and one day she gave me the recipe (which I have amended to my favorite things). Now I make it each holiday season and as my dad (who doesn't like white chocolate) says, "It's like crack." You can't help but grab a piece anytime you walk through the kitchen. Also, because it breaks into easy pieces you can give it as homemade gifts — everyone will love it, trust me. Hope y'all enjoy — xoxo darling, Hayden.Reindeer Food RecipeYou'll Need:-4 cups rice Chex cereal-3 cups Cheerios cereal-1 1/2 cups mini pretzels-1 cup holiday M&Ms-1 package of vanilla candy coating-massive mixing bowl-spatula-parchment paper-cookie sheet-peanuts if you so desireInstructions:1. Combine all your dry ingredients in a massive bowl. Mix them up so they aren't sitting in layers. 2. Slowly heat your vanilla candy coating in the microwave. 3. Pour the candy coating on your dry mixture and thoroughly coat it in the mixture.4. Add parchment paper on top of your cookie sheet.5. Place reindeer food onto the parchment paper cookie sheet in a think layer.6. Let the candy coating harden before breaking it into pieces.7. Serve! 

Week Re-Cap

Had (outside) lunch at Ella Mae's in downtown Fort Myers.

A nice week at home (and in Tallahassee) with the fam bam. This week we're staying closer to home, watching football and most likely eating a lot of takeout. How are y'all? — xoxo darling, Hayden

The delicious fried chicken sandwich.

One of Hannah's amazing Christmas presents to me.

Really loving holiday light walks with my parents.

Loved the lights at Swamphead Brewing.

First Magnitude Brewing in Gainesville

Love Maple Street Biscuit Co.

Governor's Park walk in Tallahassee.

Went to the FSU game.

Capital Tacos near Tampa.

An outdoor beer at Florida Avenue.

Love this mural in downtown St. Pete.

Links I'm Loving

Latest obsession: iced eggnog lattes.

Some recent things I've loved around the internets. — xoxo darling, Hayden

Holiday inspo that is oh so beautiful.

Okay, statement collars are where it is at for 2021.
Going to have to make time to watch Mariah Carey's Christmas special.
Very much want this Dirty Gingerbread candle.
Looking for gifts? Check out these small businesses. Or these Black-owned small businesses!
Need to try this spicy pesto pasta alla vodka!
Romance novelists are helping turn Georgia blue for the runoffs.
Adding a bunch of these to my must-read list.
Snack + holiday movie pairings for your next Zoom call.
All of the food references is Taylor Swift's new songs.
Feeling these indoor person gifts...
A good list of holiday movies to watch in Half Baked Harvest's post.
These decorations are phenom.
30 books to read in that weird break between Christmas and NYE.
Popeyes might be getting chocolate filled beignets...

Quotes of the Week

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Vlogmas Update

Catch up on the latest Vlogmas episodes — xoxo darling, Hayden.Days 4–6

Days 7–9

My Favorite Christmas Movies

Happy Christmas movie season! I thought I'd list out some of my all-time favorites that I make time for each December. What are your favorites? — xoxo darling, Hayden

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

By far this is my favorite Christmas film. I love watching it at least once a year (usually Serena and I have whole convos after a watch because there's so much to still discuss). I think why I love it so much is the detailing they put into the world. The specific costumes that stick out in my mind are the Christmas dinner ones — they have actual cups of eggnog on them! And the scene with the two ladies competing over lights gets me every time — I want a light gun! Where to Watch: Netflix

Die Hard

Yes. It is a Christmas movie. And who wouldn't love a bad guy breaking into a giant tower all during a office holiday party? Where to Watch: HBO Max

A Christmas Story

This is my dad's favorite and so every year we put on the marathon in the background. I think I can pretty much quote it at this point. "You'll shoot your eye out " and "He looks like a pink nightmare" are my favorites. The way the film has the incredibly descriptive narration is just 10/10 for me. Plus, the clothes, decorations and whole Christmas vibe are evocative of old-school feels and I love it. Where to Watch: TNT & TBS starting on Dec. 24

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

I want a Wally World moose mug so bad. But one where the antlers are not hollow because that is just gross. This movie is such a fun one and I love all of the vacation movies. But there's something about Julia Louis-Dreyfus being the uptight neighbor that just does it for me the most. Where to Watch: AMC or buy on Amazon Prime

Bridget Jones Diary

100 percent a Christmas film as her mom is selling on the HSN of Britain on Christmas and her + her dad are sitting alone. Plus, the main characters always have terrible holiday-themed sweaters, so therefore holiday movie. Where to Watch: Starz

Love Actually

My fam bam has a tradition of watching this film on Christmas day itself. Kinda doesn't feel like the holiday season if we don't sing along to Billy Mack and company on the 25th. Love the plot-line of Liam but hate the Laura one...just cannot handle all that sadness on December. Where to Watch: Hulu+ or buy on Amazon Prime

The Holiday

I want to live in both of the houses (like everyone else) in this movie. A vacation in the massive LA home and a snowy day in the cottage would just be *chef's kiss*. Although I would need to be driven to the cottage purely because I hate driving in the snow and that bad boy looked s n o w y. The whole thing is wholesome and Jude Law is in his prime. Where to Watch: Hulu+ or buy on Amazon Prime

Bad Santa

Another one where my dad and I can quote so much of the film..."Is granny spry?" really gets our goat. Love Lorelai Gilmore being Mrs. Claus' sister and the little kid is just so adorable. The plot is hilarious, they are truly so so bad and it's just a weird, not your typical film around the season that's good. Where to Watch: Buy on YouTube or Amazon Prime

White Christmas

Every year I watch this one by myself because it's super long and I think I'm the only one that actually enjoys it. The costuming is just so phenomenal. And the setting and the overall concept (even though it doesn't make sense as to how it's saving the whole thing...another thought for another day) are just pure magic. Where to Watch: Netflix

The Ultimate Christmas Present

Okay. Here me out. This is the best holiday movie on Disney+. It's an OG DCOM movie with a baby Brenda Song is where it is at. In case you've never seen it I'm including the IMDB description:A girl steals a weather machine from Santa Claus, to make a snow day. The machine breaks, and causes an out-of-control snowstorm. Where to Watch: Disney+

Eloise at Christmastime

Ugh, every time I watch this I fall more in love with it. Big fan of the true love plot but really in it for Eloise herself. The actress does such a good job of portraying her & her nanny (Julia Andrews) is the best. It makes me want to live in a hotel even though in actuality that sounds not so great. Where to Watch: Cannot find online...maybe on your local ABC station.

Harry Potter 

Most of these films fall in a autumn category for me but there are some cozy snow scenes and whenever Harry & Ron celebrate Christmas it's just so cute. Those roaring fires and letter sweaters are just so cozy. Where to Watch: Buy on Amazon Prime

Monthly Inspiration No. 14

December is finally here and I'm here for it. Very much ready to celebrate the holidays and yeet 2020 out of this world on the 31st — xoxo darling, Hayden.

Images here.

Week Re-Cap

Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve is so perfectly Florida.

Happy Wednesday! We are fully in the middle of Florida winter. I'm talking highs in the mid-60s, lows in the mid-40s and I'm loving it. We're windows openin't it and it's making our daily walks even more beautiful. It's my favorite weather number range with the benefit of all green plants and trees. How are y'all doing? — xoxo darling, Hayden

Loving my Trader Joe's advent calendar.

We've been doing night walks to see holiday lights around the various neighborhoods.

Pilar's Empanadas

Must Buy: Stocking Stuffers

I actually think stocking stuffers might be my favorite presents. They do say the best things come in small packages... — xoxo darling, Hayden

1. Beanie, 2. Necklace, 3. Pin, 4. Tortoise Earrings, 5. Hand Soap, 6. Plaid Mask, 7. Peppermint Stick, 8. Fuzzy Socks, 9. Cereal Candle, 10. All Bodies Sticker, 11. Eucalyptus Steam, 12. Whoppers, 13. Bottle Opener, 14. Nail Polish, 15. Beret, 16. Headband, 17. Mug, 18. Wooden Spoons, 19. Chocolates, 20. Tea, 21. Sunglasses, 22. Bandanas, 23. Barrette, 24. Man Cry Candle, 25. Socks, 26. Moon/Sun Earrings, 27. Clutch, 28. Gloves, 29. Number on a Scale Sticker, 30. Ornament, 31. Earmuffs, 32. Phone Case, 33. Rainbow Earrings, 34. Bee's Wax Candle, 35. Plaid Eye Mask

Quotes of the Week

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Vlogmas Update

Here is the latest Vlogmas – xoxo darling, Hayden.

Holiday Gift Guide Under $20

Can y'all believe we've gotten to the under $20 guide?! Only one more to go!! — xoxo darling, Hayden

1. Sweater Shaver, 2. Pen, 3. Mug, 4. Sourdough Book, 5. Nail Polish, 6. Cheese Book, 7. Gingham Mask, 8. Candle Wick Trimmer, 9. Key Chain, 10. Beanie, 11. Socks, 12. Notes from a Young Black Chef, 13. RBG Ornament, 14. Bee's Wax Food Wraps, 15. Note Book, 16. Gingham Ribbon, 17. Tortoise Comb, 18. Donut Sunglasses, 19. Floral Mask, 20. Meg thee Stallion stickers, 21. Eco-Friendly Hair Ties, 22. Half Baked Harvest Cookbook

Christmas Decor Haul

As I was creating my gift guides I couldn't help but find some super cute decor and I thought, why not round it up? You might be looking for some new additions to your classics — we all know and love the ornaments we made as kids but a new garland wouldn't go amiss. Let me know your favorites — xoxo darling, Hayden.P.S. Do y'all remember the light trees (no. 4 below)?! My nanny (grandma) had one when I was a kid in white and I haven't seen one since then. Target has them in three different colors and I'm kinda obsessed...even if that makes me a grandma now. 

1. Christmas Car Doormat, 2. Pom Pom Tree, 3. Merry Christmas Sign, 4. Vintage Pink Light Tree, 5. Christmas Candle, 6. Purple Stocking, 7. Kitchen Towel, 8. Light Garland, 9. Holly Garland, 10. Donut Ornament, 11. Peppermint Garland, 12. Pizza Ornament, 13. Patterned Stocking, 14. Cups, 15. Red Blanket, 16. Tree Candle, 17. Holiday Sheets, 18. Tablecloth, 19. Cheers Neon Sign, 20. Candy Cane Candle, 21. Pom Pom Ornament, 22. Merry Christmas Garland, 23. Bottlebrush Tree Set, 24. Tree Cheese Board, 25. Wonderful Time Doormat, 26. Pom Pom Wreath

Week Re-Cap

Letchworth-Love Mounds Archeological State ParkOh y'all how good it feels to be back in Florida. I recognize I am incredibly privileged to be able to come home to "winter in Florida" and I am not taking it lightly. I flew in Tuesday evening to Tampa and then we drove up to Tallahassee for the long weekend. We did lots of walks, ate lots of goodies and drank quite a few craft brews. I've officially been in the state for eight days and it is just so nice to be back. I would like to say, we obviously wore our masks, stayed more than six feet apart (I'm a big believer in 7 to 8) and we have only three people in our family so our long weekend events were limited to just ourselves. Also, I quarantined for 14 days before getting on the plane. I will be in Florida fairly indefinitely, as I'm working from home I decided why not come where it's warmer at least until 2021. Now, let's get to the good stuff! — xoxo darling, Hayden

How cute are my parents?

Waffles from The Grove in Tallahassee.

Oyster City Brewing

Lake Tribe Brewing

Lake Jackson Mounds Archeological State Park

Getting my second fall.

Breakfast from Bada Bean in Tallahassee.

Slice of pizza from a food truck.

Marker 48 Brewing near Spring Hill.

Southern Fields Brewing on the border with Bama.

FALL!

Tuesday morning breakfast from The Bagel Factory.

Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park in Tallahassee

Eastpoint Beer

Cajun chicken filet from Bojangles...I love this lil guy.

Empanadas from Gordo's.

Big long weekend dinner.

Apalachicola's historic downtown 

On our journey home the only place with outdoor seating (I refuse to sit inside) was Applebee's. I've talked about how Chili's is my favorite national chain but I was super impressed with the 'bee's wonton chicken tacos.

Missed oak trees real bad.

Favorite breakfast.

Halpatter Brewing in Lake City.

Holiday Gift Guide Under $40

Happy yet another gift guide! — xoxo darling, Hayden

1. Gingham Headbands, 2. Beret, 3. Stapler, 4. Broach, 5. Pineapple Earrings, 6. Green Earrings, 7. Phone Case, 8. Headband, Silk Mask, 9. Hand Cream, 10. For the Girls Game, 11. Lingerie, 12. Squiggle Earrings, 13. Orange Hairband, 14. Pineapple Clutch, 15. New York Tote Bag, 16. Bow Earrings, 17. Lunch Box, 18. Beanie, 19. Leggings, 20. Duffle Bag