FRIDAY FAVORITES...CHRISTMAS IN FULL SWING EDITION

What a week it has been my friends! Probably one of the most fun and festive of the season so far! I feel so blessed and you know this girl feels the Christmas cheer! It's a jammed packed Favorites for ya today! No matter how much there is to get done, it will happen, and it will happen with joy in my heart and maybe Bailey’s in my cup, LOL!

1. Chicago One

How lucky was I to get to be in the windy city of Chicago three days in a row! Here’s what went down, precious Mr. Nine knew that I would be riding the train into town by myself on Monday because the weather was looking unfavorable for me to drive. I’ve never been on the train alone so what do we decide to do last minute? Take the train together so I would know exactly where I was going, and we got to enjoy a festive weekend in town! Such a fun time and we did all the festive things and ate all the yummy treats.

More to come next week on loosing my Santa Balls, LOL Mom to the rescue!!

Buy the Cutest Coat from PEACH

right HERE

2. Chicago Two

So, that gets us to Monday and boy did the ladies and I have a great day! Read HERE about out summer meet up.

Jill from Doused in Pink arranged for us to be on Windy City Live! They love having bloggers. What a fantastic show it was and included taping some promos for other shows like a gift guide segment where I was the lucky winner of an amazing cookware set! (More on this fabulous cookware and the video of the win) below. We also won cologne for our men and the entire seasons of Game of Thrones, lol. It's safe to say from what we heard from crew members that we were the liveliest on set.

With the lovely hosts of the show: Ryan and Val 

With Lifestyle and Entertainment Guru Josh McBride.

The cookware was so heavy that I had to buy a big rolling suitcase so I could get it to the train station.

We had a lovely luncheon at The Gage that my sweet friend Caroline had arranged and I was over the moon to see Laura from I do DeClaire again and meet Kathrine from Kathrine Eldridge from Kathrine Eldridge! We dubbed ourselves, #TheBlondeSquad! My Mom Said We Look Like We Could Be Sisters, LOL!

3. Week's Attire

Sweater HERE// Leggings HERE

Sweater Dress HERE

Sweater HERE // Jeans HERE// Boots HERE // Necklace HERE

4. Liquid Leggings & A Sweater

A favorite outfit this time of the year is leggings and a sweater and boots! I’m telling you; my favorite of the year has been my faux leggings..my Spanx and these Nina Leggings from Peach. A true staple! They are amazing and trust me, it is an investment you want to make!

BUY Leggings HERE // Sweater HERE // Earrings HERE // Boots HERE // Necklace HERE

5. Misc. Fun

POSTS OF THE WEEK

Tuesday ~ Thumbelina Cookies

Wednesday ~ Festive with XCVI

CookCraft by Candace

These amazing pans were inspired by the phenomenal Candace Cameron Bure.

So, not only did I have the honor of winning this beautiful cookware but corresponding with the company. What is so cool about these pans is: The lids are unique due to CookCraft’s patented latch lid that hooks on the edge of the pan. Silicone handles on both bases and lids prevent potential burns. 

Side note, notice my gf is wearing a PINEAPPLE Apron! Um, LOVE HER

The amazing CookCraftCo so kindly is offering a promo code so you can get 20% off either a single piece of cookware or an entire set or order. 

Use code HOLIDAY 

Yeah you can say I'm in love with my new pots and pans, LOL

BUY THIS 12 PIECE SET HERE 

AND Here is the video clip of my win...the last in the clip

Lady above sat in front of us and they all were a hoot

Robe and Hummingbird

My sweet mom always likes to give me a gift or two prior to Christmas to enjoy for the season. This year she surprised me with two perfect gifts. This adorable buffalo plaid robe and you know that back saying is so me! And it has a faux fur collar. (bought at TJ Maxx) And she also got me a beautiful hummingbird for the Christmas tree. We love getting hummingbirds to remember my sweet grandma by; her mom who passed away a few years ago. I made sure he was placed on the tree like he was flying to heaven!

BUY Similar Robe HERE

BUY Hummingbird HERE

Baby Cousin: BLUE XOCHITL

We have not had a baby born into our family in a very long time, so Sunday was a special day because Blue was born. My cousin has waited a while to be a mom and she is going to be a Rockstar!

Lunch with High School Classmates

My BFF from HS and I had not seen another friend in 30 years as she moved away after graduation. Pretty cool to see her and reminisce! 

Leopard Sneakers

How cute are these sneakers! They’re kind of a golden goose dupe but a fraction of the cost and I just love the leopard and pop of red. I’ll be showing you soon how I styled these cuties!

BUY SHOES HERE

Monday, I will share my Chrismas Decorations. Make it a Sweet and Festive Weekend my loves!!! 
My Baking Begins!