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Peppermint Mocha Cookies

I realize that I haven’t shared any recipe favorites in a while. It’s not that I haven’t dug up anything new and worth sharing, but more of a lack of time to capture it on camera. And with the sun setting at the crack of 5pm, well, that leaves me little daylight to work with! […]

Pom Pom Hat + Camel Coat

When you have a birthday exactly one week before Christmas, sometimes the celebrations can tend to blend together. But this year my friends and family filled the entire day with fun celebrations all of my own! Friends came by with flowers, my family came to bake cookies and sing to me (as every good family […]

Call Me Cozy

The temperature has been drastically dropping around here and in order to compensate I’ve been adding on the layers! I find it ironic however, that I very much enjoy every layer I can add (both because I hate being cold and I love styling each piece), but my children despise it! I find myself pleading and […]

Holiday Gift Guide: Under $25

I’m guessing by this point the majority of you have the bulk of your Christmas shopping well underway, but today I have my under $25 gift guide for you. Here you’ll find some odds and ends gifts for friends or hosts or to tack on to other gifts that don’t feel quite complete. And if […]

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Faux Fancy

We woke up to fresh snow on the ground yesterday which didn’t accumulate to much (until this morning) but it sure was beautiful! I put this look together for church and knew I had to wear this coat that just so happens to be a birthday present from my mom…and yes, my birthday isn’t until […]

Holiday Party Style

This month is full of events for many of you. From corporate parties to preschool concerts, there’s quite an array of outfits that you’re likely needing to put together. Today I’m sharing four outfit ideas to give you a few ideas and hopefully get you through the next few weeks slightly more stress-free ;) JavaScript […]

Holiday Gift Guide: Guys

Today I hope to help you check a few things off of your list as I share my Holiday Gift Guide for the Guys! I enlisted the help of not only my husband, but one of our closest friends. The two of them may be best friends but they have very different personalities which gave […]

Cozy Sweater

It’s always this time of year when all the sales go into full-swing, that I become a sweater hoarder! I love being cozy and warm and with so many great options out there it’s hard to resist! Oh and let me not forget to mention that this one (along with a bunch of others) is […]

Holiday Gift Guide: Kids

Today I’m sharing my holiday gift guide for kids! The majority of these gifts are tried and true toys that have served for hours and hours of fun in our home. Have a look for yourself and see what might light up that little one’s eyes…   1 . Chronicles of Narnia Box Set: My 7 […]

Fairisle

Have you all caught your breath now that Black Friday/Cyber Monday have passed? I know my inbox needs a little detox for sure! I did manage to snag a few goodies and get a few things checked off of the kid’s lists, so at least the ball is rolling! I’m a sucker for a good […]

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