FRIDAY FAVORITES THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON

Santa’s arrival is getting way too close my friends! Unfortunately, my December didn’t really get real festive until today when I host a brunch for friends this morning! I’m so excited! Oh, wait, we did have Mr. Nine’s work dinner on Wednesday night at Ruth’s Chris! And then there’s the botanical lights tonight and hopefully fingers and toes crossed not only can Mr. Nine and I do something festive this weekend, but finally see the twins since our sickness. We gave it a good two weeks just to be safe from seeing them.

 

1. Twins

It sure did make me smile to get pictures of them. It always does but even extra while we were sick. Don’t they look like precious dolls in these pictures?

2. Stella Mae Turns 2

Speaking of cuties, our precious, Stella Mae turned two on Monday! I can’t believe she left the sunglasses on. The tutu kept falling off, but we sure did get some cute pictures! Our lil Diva.

 

Personalized Party Hat HERE // Tutu HERE // Sunglasses HERE

Remember when she was just 2 MONTHS?!

3. Outfits Lately

I didn’t actually wear these outfits out, but hopefully I will. It was to make an Instagram video showcasing the metallic flats I showed you last week from Cecilia New York. But let me note how cool the Rhinestone Bra is! It’s kind of like a corset from Amazon, so well-made, and just super sparkly and cool!

Sweater HERE // Bra HERE// Skirt HERE // Bag HERE // Shoes HERE

Sweater HERE // Shorts HERE // Tights HERE // Bag HERE // Shoes HERE

Sweater Similar Here // Pants HERE // Bag HERE // Shoes HERE

4. Oh The Dinner

We had a Christmas Party to attend Wednesday night. I wanted to get dressed up but Mr. Nine had his heart set on wearing out matching “Lights” outfits. More on these outfits next week. They were a huge hit, and the party was so much fun this is one of only a couple pics snapped. I’ll take festiveness form Mr. Nine wherever I can get it! lol

5. Misc. Fun

POST OF THE WEEK

Monday....In case you missed it, 

My Favorite Post of the Year:

Christmas Home Tour 2023

I WON AGAIN

Can you believe I won another IG giveaway!! 

So excited to win this Bag from In Style by Katy page. It's a beauty!

Exact Bag HERE

HOLIDAY MEMES

I LOVE YA CHRISTMAS CUTIES!

(I'll be back Monday in the Kitchen!)

Linking up with  Friday Favorites  // Metamorphosis Monday // Sundays on Silverado

xoxo

WHAT'S UP WEDNESDAY...HOLIDAY EDITION

What a week does not even begin to sum up all the things that happened! One of our boys got engaged, our last one graduated from college and the holiday season is in full swing. 

I just realized that I don’t think Shay and Sheaffer are doing this link-up this month but I have lots of What’s Up to share so I’m moving forward.

Let's get to it!

 

1: WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS WEEK: It’s really more about what all is being made, my goodness, so much baking and cooking and all the things, but here are some favorites/traditions. And of course we are munching on some healthier options like the Festive Christmas Fruit Wreath I made on Monday!

 

My annual Red Velvet Cake. See how I make it HERE

Date Pinwheels..my mom's specialty and she makes them every year for me. Recipe HERE.

Of course I put together my annual Cookie Trays, just not as many this year.

Oh and I did make Sheet pan Mongolian Beef for dinner one night…so tasty

 

2. WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT:

This was the last picture taken of the boys before the youngest on the right, stopped believing in Santa. Going to try and re-create it on Christmas.

 

This is one of my favorite pictures on Christmas morning of my mom and I in our satin pajamas over 30 years ago.

 

3: WHAT I’M LOVING: 

That these 2 cuties made it official! We’re getting a daughter!! 

That our youngest graduated from college early and magna cum laude at that.

I feel like a broken record talking about this but so many of you have purchased it and are loving it just like I do so I just wanted to mention once again, my favorite beauty brand of the year and probably forever, Serovital! Click HERE to get you some youthfulness in bottles and use code: ANDREA15

Getting my Chick-FIL-A Peppermint Chip Shake weekly! 

4: WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO: Stella Mae’s first birthday last week and how this time last year didn’t even know she would be a reality.

Attended a fun party Saturday night..about 40-50 there in our friend's beautiful home. So much fun!

And me: Wrapping, shopping, cooking and baking, and more wrapping, shopping, cooking and baking and all those last-minute errands. lol 

 

5: WHAT I’M DREADING:

Christmas going way too fast, it always does so I want to absorb every second! 

 

6: WHAT I’M WORKING ON: I’ve been buying all the things and will get the berries In a couple days to make this on Christmas Day..so pretty!!

 

7: WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT: 

A festive Christmas Dinner tonight. A Blizzard Headed our way.

Christmas Cards Sent and Received. So happy to get out family Christmas cards this year. I missed doing it last year. Even though the boys live on their own, nice to have the crew together for these cards and on the back, I put all 3 of them with their gals. Fun seeing the cards come in too. I hang them around the window in our kitchen. Next year they'll be a wifey in it!!

AND...

Honestly, beside's the holiday's, The art of doing nothing. I always do, do, do so a little downtime will be so nice!

8: WHAT I’M WATCHING & READING: 

From Scratch, Yellowstone, 1923 and Tomorrow Binging: EMILY IN PARIS!!

9: WHAT I’M LISTENING TO:

Christmas Music! 

 

10: WHAT I’M WEARING:

All the Christmas festiveness of course and some comfy.

This AMAZING JUMPSUIT HERE

Vest HERE // Joggers HERE // Sweatshirt HERE // The Sneaks that went Viral on TikTok HERE

Sweater HERE // Skirt HERE // Booties HERE

11: WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND:

Celebrating the Birth of our savior and enjoying family. 

 

12: WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH:

Soooo many Things like our son’s birthday, possible trip, organizing all the things! A beasties 50th!

 13: FAVORITE QUOTE: I leave you with this quote: Thank you lovelies for making the MAGIC Happen!!

 

 From our Family to Yours

Merry Christmas MY LOVES!!

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