LOCATION: Good Earth Garden Center OUTFIT DETAILS: Patagonia Better Sweater Vest || Chambray Shirt Dress || Outdoor Research Puffy Vest || Slim Plaid Flannel Shirt Growing up we never had a real Christmas tree but we did have strong traditions of decorating for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving. Transforming our house into Christmas Thanksgiving weekend is so dear to me and three years ago we started the tradition of picking out a real tree to place in our home. I'm ... continue reading...
How to Throw a Festive Sweater Party
Thank you to Tostitos for sponsoring this post. #ad I love Christmas. I really do. There is just something so magical about it. Of all the holidays ever, this one you get to celebrate all month (or even for two months if you are me and cranking the Christmas jams Nov 1st ;) )Throwing a Christmas party is a great way to get your friends & family together to celebrate but often the idea of planning a party & the feelings of needing to be the perfect host can get in the way of inviting ... continue reading...
Gift Guide for Him 2016
Sometimes guys are hard to shop for so I mostly stick with the basics when gifting - adventure and toys. What guy doesn't want more adventure gear or fun toys in their life? I mean, I am sure there are plenty of guys out there who have different hobbies but I base my gift guides around things I want (for her) and things my husband wants (for him) -haha! So if your man is a little bit nerdy and a little bit outdoorsy, then you are in the right place! Codenames This is a great game for ... continue reading...
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm taking some time off this weekend to really be able to spend time with friends and family - I hope you let yourself take some time off too. My whole side of the family is gathering at home in Colorado this year and so Bruce & I are going to soak up some major sibling time! Today you can find me watching the parade (the musicals are my FAVORITE!), playing games, and sharing pie. This year I shot for the moon and opted to make THREE pies from scratch. After several ... continue reading...
Layering with a Patagonia Vest
LOCATION: Lincoln, Nebraska - Haymarket OUTFIT DETAILS: Patagonia Los Gatos Fleece Vest || Gap Skinnies || Chaco Barbary Boot || Softspun knit hi-lo top I have multiple vests and I brought three of the five that I own on this trip. Vests (the cozy kind) are a really magical invention. They add just enough layer to warm your core but prevent you from over heating when you go inside or while walking around. This benefit saves you from carting around your coat and putting it on, taking it off, ... continue reading...