image of the day

 decorated my tree last night. it is a sad little thing, so bare. i would love a real tree, but they dry out so fast here. one of my very favorite parts of christmas decorating is unwrapping all the ornaments & laughing at our terrible homemade ornaments (who knew pretzels could last 19 years?!), the photos of us with santa (i have an amazing one where i am just screeeaming) & the momentos that still decorate our tree after all these years. decorating the tree helps me to center myself...directing my attention away from the materialistic, consumer christmas & bringing me back to what christmas is really about.

more important

dallas clayton

my kind of party

who needs clubbing in vegas when you could have this little bachelorette party instead?!

via yes,please

style crush

she doesn't seem like the most down-to-earth little lady, but she does have a great sense of style.  i would raid her closet any day.  her style is very sophisticated, almost preppy...but she throws in funky necklaces, chunky booties & printed cardigans to add that extra edge.

photos via the sartorialist, studded hearts, knight cat, red carpet report, busy being fabulous

emerson made in heaven

i can't really express my love for all things emerson made.  have you seen more perfect jeans???  i can definitely picture myself wearing that skirt & wellies & talking to my chickens...

my mom & i are going to make similar flowers for christmas presents this year.  probably couldn't sell them for $54, but they will probably look much more amateur!  ;)

dress the part: thanksgiving

happy thanksgiving y'all!  of course when i think of any event, one of my first thoughts is "what am i going to wear?!"  thanksgiving at our house will be small & casual this year as our extended family will be elsewhere.  & no boyfriend; dropped him off at the airport this morning.  :(  never fun.  but i am excited to cook with my mom, eat tons, get some running mileage in, & rework my old dresser so i can use it at the new place!  hopefully a productive long weekend spent with my parents & sibling.

thanksgiving day outfit:  with stretch & bagginess to hide my food baby...

 a comfy wrap via modcloth

my favorite pants: paige verdugo jeggings

dolce vita over-the-knee boots via shopbop