FRIDAY FAVORITES...HOLIDAY EDITION

Happy Friday sweet people. Well, I mentioned how many presents I had to wrap on Monday, I am half done but next week is wrapping and baking week so I should be able to complete it. This week will be spent with my Mr. who was gone all week and hoping for a date day/night on Saturday. I hope this Friday treat you mighty fine!!

1. Birthday Boy Trip
As you know, Tuesday I had a boy turn 21. I missed the last 2 actual birthdays because of college so there was no way that I wasn’t going to be there to celebrate his 21st. It worked out perfectly because he had actually gone out with friends the night before at exactly 12:01 AM, LOL! My mom was able to travel down to  IU with me and we took him and a friend out for a wonderful and fun dinner! We also went on a mad hunt to find the “2” and “1” balloons as Walmart was out of the “2”, LOL





2. Holiday Find ~ 
Buffalo Plaid Earrings
My mad for buffalo plaid attitude is not stopping anytime soon. While I mainly decorated with it on the porch and a couple spots in the house, I am really loving it for attire. Just look at these adorable buffalo plaid earrings I got from Etsy. This Etsy shop has the sweetest sweetest owner and I am tickled pink with these earrings.
 
BUY EARRINGS HERE

AND so excited to get his in the mail soon
Buffalo Plaid Pullover
I ordered the black and white with the red monogram. 
BUY HERE

3. Week's Attire
Red Sweater HERE

My Wrapping Day attire
Jammie Set HERE // Slippers HERE

Daisy likes my slippers too, she actually laid on them just like this with her  paws in them, lol

Similar Poncho HERE // Stripe Tee HERE // Hunter Boots HERE

4. White Coat
There is something about a white coat that is so classy. I love to keep it pretty neutral and it looks pretty against the snow. Love this Michael Kors one my mom got me with the fun gold zippers. 

Goes quite nicely with the white couch, lol
Similar Michael Kors Coat HERE

More inspo


5. Misc. Fun
UGG Pom Pom Socks
I am a sucker for all kinds of pom poms. Aren’t these just so cute and I bet comfy too. Great gift idea.


BUY HERE

Posts for the Week
A festive week round here
Monday was the fun TBB ASKS for the Holiday's, Tuesday, I shared the birthday boys’ Favorite Meal, and Wednesday, went a little sassy with SEQUINS!

Our 41st President Laid to Rest
It is no secret, that I adore the Bush family. My go go go pace halted and my Wednesday and much of Thursday was spent watching George H W Bush’s funeral and trip to his final resting place. I laughed at the reminiscing and shed many tears especially when George Jr. spoke of his father, our 41st president. It was so refreshing to see all our Presidents together to honor him. What a tribute, what a life, what a family and so much rejoicing that he is with Barbara and their daughter again. And as Jenna Bush Hager said, George and Barbara will now be together for Christmas for which they had spent 73 Christmas's together.

George W. and George H W's best friend, Ted Baker.




And I leave you with the notion we should gather from this family...Be kind, Be noble, Serve others and LOVE everyone. 

Have a wonderful, festive weekend! 


Linking up with  Amanda // Friday Favorites  // High 5 For Friday  // Fashion Friday

xoxo


43 comments:

  1. oh what a beautiful post my friend. From the graphic at the beginning to the quote at the end - well done! Have a wonderful weekend!
    Love ya!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  2. I am so glad you were able to spend time with your boy for his birthday! And your dog in those slippers is too cute. I have not wrapped a thing---which I am sure is not a shocker. Happy weekend lovely!

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  3. I'm so happy you got to spend a special birthday with your boy! 21 is a big one! & I love those slippers as much as your pup too. :)

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  4. It looks like a fabulous birthday celebration, how fun that your mom got to make the trip with you. I also got the cutest Christmas card in the mail yesterday xoxoxox I hope you guys have a super fabulous weekend!

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  5. Such a beautiful post Andrea- love the pic of George and Barbara together- Amen! Have a wonderful weekend- hope you have a great date night!

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  6. Your wrapping outfit is so cute! I love the buffalo plaid earrings, I have been looking for a pair just like that. AND I really need white coat. I should add that to my Christmas list. Have a great weekend.

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  7. Happy Friday, sweet friend! Again, I'm so glad you could celebrate your son in person on this milestone birthday!! How funny that Walmart ran out of "2"s! Lol! Glad you could track one down so that your balloon sentiment could be complete. :) I absolutely adore that white coat and there couldn't be a more beautiful gal (inside and out) to sport it this season! George W. did such a fantastic job delivering that and I couldn't help but cry with him at the end. I hope you enjoy every bit of your date time with your man now that he's returned! *Hugs*

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  8. Which "IU" does your son go to? My husband and I both went to Indiana University!
    LOVE that plaid sherpa pullover!!

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  9. Aw Andrea I watched a lot of President Bush’s funeral as well and was so touched by all the words his family and friends had for him. What a special man! I made it a favorite this week too because it was truly inspiring and a great example of a life well lived. So glad you got to celebrate with your 21 year old! I just bought my first white coat and I’m so excited to wear it! Happy Friday! Xo

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  10. Glad you got to celebrate with your son!! And can you really go wrong with buffalo plaid anything?? And I wasn't really expecting to watch the funeral, but I was hooked. It was really beautiful!

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  11. I love all of your outfits for the week! Those earrings are really cute.
    I did the TTB Holiday edition post and posted it today but I did not realize that the link party already closed. Oh well, I tried!
    Hope you have a great weekend with your husband.
    Julie xo

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  12. Yay for birthday boy time! I remember turning 21...oh my oh my we shall let that memory go right now LOL! Wishing you a wonderful weekend xo

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  13. Love, love, love the white coat!

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  14. It's so sweet that you celebrated with your son and he wanted that too. I had no desire to be with my parents on my 21st! That plaid sherpa is so cute! Have a great weekend!

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  15. Wow, you know how to do up a birthday celebration right! Funny that you had to track down a "2" balloon! (Though it probably wasn't at the time!) And your white coat is gorgeous!! Love it!
    Gina || On the Daily Express

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  16. Looks like a great birthday celebration! I love white coats, too. I am on the hunt for one that is flattering and comfy. Have a great weekend.

    Lisa
    Daily Style Finds

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  17. I love all of your looks! I love those earrings, they would be such a fun pop to any outfit. That is so funny about your 21 year old going out at 12:01. I hope and your Mr. have a wonderful weekend together!

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  18. Such a good post! I love that you were able to see your baby for his bday! Haha yup, I remember going out at midnight for my 21st too. We all went to Atlantic City. I love the white coat look and those fun pom socks. Such a great thought at the end and something we should all be practicing. I hope you and the Mr. Have the best weekend! Sierra Beautifully Candid

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  19. You are the best mom! I love the “21” balloons, and what a perfect birthday dinner. Idk if I could have handled going on for the 21st birthday celebrations so this is what I hope for when my kids turn that age. I love the pic. of him getting carded, haha! Who is the cute girl… his girlfriend?

    LOVE those plaid earrings!!!!

    Daisy is so adorable in your slippers, hehe.

    Both my daughters want slippers for Christmas. I should look into those socks. Adorable and they look super cozy.

    Hope you have a beautiful weekend, Andrea!!

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  20. I used to have a white coat and I adored it. It's just so perfect for the season and goes with everything. Mine was even washable so it lasted at least 10 years. But just last year I tried to spot clean it with oxyclean and the weirdest stains happened. It was very sad....so it's gone and I'm on the search for another!!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  21. I love that photo of Daisy in your slippers! Ginger would do the same! Love you in that white coat, so cute! Enjoy your weekend and date night!

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  22. Those earrings are so cute!!! I love that you & your mom got to go celebrate with your son. LOL I also love that he went out at 12:01.

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  23. Oh, Andrea...I, too, spent much of Wednesday thinking about the dear Bush family. 41 is the President that I first have true memories of, so thinking of him getting to spend Christmas with his sweetheart in heaven is just perfection. Also, unrelated, all your buffalo plaid has my heart going pitter-patter! As always, your style is #goals!

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  24. Holy moly, there's so much good stuff in here. Bush 41 was such a good man and I just was choked up with the entire thing. What a sweet 21st bday celebration for that cutie boy of yours. I'm mad for buffalo plaid too. Hope you have the best weekend!!! XOXO

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  25. You are so gorgeous! Happy Birthday to your son!

    xo, Joling
    http://lovejoling.com/

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  26. You have a great family and congrats to your son for turning 21! Such a great time in life. I watched H W's funerals and cried. It's not political its social. Our world is so harsh and the kinder gentler days seem gone. I have to have a white coat!!!
    Peace!
    Cheryl

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  27. Those buffalo plaid earrings are darling! And listening to Georgia W. talk about his Daddy had me tearing up. His eulogy was so good.

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  28. Love that you were able to celebrate so big with your boy! And dangit girl..I may have to have that sherpa WITH the monogram. That is so stinkin' cute!! It has been amazing hearing all the words spoken at the various services. Such an incredible man and a life well lived. Welcoming him to his final resting place yesterday was definitely a memory I will not forget. You need to come see me! GB Library and a trip to Waco all in one. :)

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  29. Aw happy birthday to him! Love that you went to celebrate him. You look so cute in all your plaid, and I love your white coat!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  30. Aw, what wonderful birthday fun! I love the ID photo!!

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  31. Love that you were able to celebrate your sons birthday with him! I'm obsessed with that monogramed sherpa! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  32. Ahh, got me teary eyed over the George Bush photos. I LOVE that wrapping day outfit, so cute and fun! I am hoping for some of those Ugg pom pom socks for Christmas! I've always wanted a white coat for the holidays, I need to check it out!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  33. I just love that you were able to go visit your son and make his 21st extra special! I also admire the Bush family so much, and especially so since they made Houston their home. Have a fab weekend!

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  34. Rest in Peace George! I love that you included that in your post. Happy birthday to your son! I hope I get to celebrate with my daughters when they are 21 too!!

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  35. Isn't it crazy that we have 21 year olds ?! Love those earrings - but I can't get the link to work! Hope you have a fantastic weekend!

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  36. Always lovely to Read your Friday Favorites! Have a good weekend!

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  37. I love that you got to go visit your son for his 21st!! How special that your mom could go too! Love those black balloons. They were worth it! Those buffalo check earrings are awesome. Love you in that white coat. I shy away from light outerwear, I'm always worried I'll spill coffee on it! Hope you're having a fabulous weekend!

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  38. Glad you got to be with your son on his 21st! And, hopefully our country might learn from the Bush's and the season upon us and "try a little love." Happy weekend dearie!

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  39. Loved see the pictures from the Birthday Boy's celebration! Looks like y'all had a great day! You know I have the white buffalo plaid earrings, right? I just love them. They go with a Christmas tee with the red truck on it that I've been wearing alot this year! The shirt came from Etsy, too! Hope you and Mr. Nine are having a FABULOUS weekend! xoxo

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  40. Happy birthday to your son! So nice you got to celebrate with him! :) I am loving your white coat too, what a nice colour for winter! :)

    Hope that you are having a great weekend :) We are heading down to my parents today to spend time with the family :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  41. Lovely birthday pics, loved your classy cute white coat outfit. Yes, Bush was a great man and President who fought for his country in war and in peace. His son's eulogy was so touching. Hugs my lovely, x.

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  42. What a cute post! Love the cozy outfits you have here dear.

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  43. How cute is Miss Daisy trying to wear her mom's warm slippers. LOVE the white coat and how you styled it. So pretty!

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