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Holiday Pajamas for Kids

December 18, 2017

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matching holiday pajamas, Christmas Pajamas for kids

matching holiday pajamas, Christmas Pajamas for kids

matching holiday pajamas, Christmas Pajamas for kids

matching holiday pajamas, Christmas Pajamas for kids

Jack is a little skeptical of Braden’s affection.

matching holiday pajamas, Christmas Pajamas for kids

Kids in matching pajamas might be one of my favorite things ever. We had some family visit a few weeks ago, and I couldn’t resist getting some matching holiday PJs for Braden and his cousin Jack. They’re both at such a fun age right now where they can start to play together. Gifting matching holiday pajamas for siblings or cousins is a tradition I hope to continue!

Honestly, kids in matching clothing is sort of the best thing ever. I used to wonder why people did it all the time, but I get it now. I tried to get matching family pajamas for us this year, but Ben refused. I will have to be content with mommy and me outfits  for now.

I’ve linked a few more that are super cute and still available that you can get in time for Christmas! All the ones below I’ve linked are unisex and would look great on boys and girls (the ones I picked up for Braden and Jack are only available in one size, so snag them if you need a 3T. They’re from Old Navy, and they were really affordable!)

Red and green fair isle unisex PJs

Red and white bear fair isle PJs

Santa sleepwear

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Fashion + Style

Casual Holiday Party Wear

December 15, 2017
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WAYF BLACK LACE TOP, burgundy denim, holiday casual outfitMost of the holiday parties I go to these days are house parties, so I thought I’d share a  casual holiday party look perfect for drinking wine  and eating tons of yummy things off a charcuterie board, all while catching up with friends with a little Christmas music playing in the background. 🙂

Casual for me means jeans, and I’ve been wearing these burgundy jeans a ton since I bought them in the Nordstrom anniversary sale this summer. I’ve mentioned that I’m a fan of all things wine/burgundy, as you can see here and here. When these jeans are paired with this lace top, which could definitely be dressed up more with a skirt to be more cocktail appropriate, it all screams low-key fancy, which I basically just made up, but accurately describes how I like to dress.  This low-key fancy outfit makes me feel sort of festive yet comfortable so it totally works.

Velvet is something else that totally could be low-key fancy. I’ll probably wear this cami with a black tuxedo blazer to another holiday party I have coming up. And, statement earrings, of course, finish off a casual yet dressed-up holiday party outfit.

P.S. I’ve had these Nine West booties for six years, but I love them and find myself wearing them a lot lately. I linked a similar pair below.  I love when I can rediscover something I already have and love it again!

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!

Lace top   | Burgundy Denim | Shoes | Earrings | Marc Jacobs purse (old)

 

 

Gifts Holiday Shopping

Holiday Gift Guide: Monograms & Personalization

December 11, 2017

gifts for couples, gifts for friends, monogram giftsThe countdown is on! Christmas is less than 2 weeks away, so that means most online orders need to be put in this week to make standard shipping times. Eek! I try every year to not be a procrastinator, but here I am again, scouring the internet for gifts for family and friends. I love monogrammed or personalized gifts — maybe it’s the Southern girl in me — so I’ve curated a list of some of my favorite things this season. Some I already have like this necklace, which I wear several times a week, or this address stamp, which I included on a gift guide last year. These are all tried and true gifts perfect for friends and family! Happy shopping!

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Fashion + Style Gifts Holiday Shopping

Gift for the Guy in Your Life with JORD Watches

December 4, 2017
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wood watch, JORD, mens watch, holiday gifts fro men

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A nice watch has always been a go-to gift for the special guy in my life. I’ve given Ben one or two watches over the years, and three years ago, I gave him a really nice watch that he loved. But, when we moved into the new house in April, he misplaced it. After months of looking, he still can’t find it to this day, so I knew I wanted to get him a new one this holiday season.

Christmas came early for Ben this year when JORD reached out to see if I’d like to partner together for a holiday post. JORD makes sophisticated timepieces for everyone, specializing in handcrafted wood watches. If you know my husband, he is a Jack, or rather a Ben, of all trades. 🙂 He’s probably the most handy of all husbands and has visions of creating a woodshop in our garage. (He’s even made a few kids’ picnic tables that rival Pottery Barn Kids). So, to be able to gift him a watch that’s rustic yet refined and made from wood is totally in line with his taste and his personality.

JORD has a ton of styles available, and this particular style is called the Dover Black and Koa. I like how unique the face of the watch is and that  it’s made of natural koa wood versus the standard stainless steel watches you see on most guys.  Also, I love that you can personalize the watch, too, with custom engraving. For Ben, I made sure his little family is always with him and had our first initials placed on the inside of the watch. What a special way to commemorate an anniversary or a memorable date for your favorite guy!

Currently, JORD has free shipping going on for holiday orders. PLUS, I  have a 25% instant coupon you can use when you place an order! All you have to do is enter a here, and you’ll be emailed a special discount code. Definitely take advantage of that before Dec. 19 when it expires (and before Christmas sneaks up on us!)

Watch c/o JORD

This was brought to you in collaboration with JORD. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Photos by Jason Fitzgerald Photography

fall family photo

A sneak peek of our fall family photos. You can see Ben’s already getting a ton of use out of his new watch! PC: Katie Hill Photography