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!!





FESTIVE CHRISTMAS FRUIT WREATH

We consume so much sugar and junk during the holidays that sometimes you just need a healthier option! And what a pretty one this Christmas fruit wreath is! It’s so simple you guys. Add your favorite fruit dip in the middle and you have the perfect compliment to any Christmas gathering. In fact, you bring this and people will be in awe of your creative in the kitchen skills. 

You can certainly sub other fruits and garnishes. I love keeping the green and red theme.

 


What you’ll need:

*Bunches of green grapes

*Red Raspberries

*Strawberries

*Cherries

*Rosemary sprigs, mint and

cranberries for garnish

*Your favorite fruit dip

*Round platter and small bowl

for center

 

Start with a Grape bunches since they are a lot largest and arrange how you want then add in the other fruit and finish with the rosemary, mint and cranberries for garnish.

 


What do you think? Would you love seen one of these fruit wreaths at your next holiday gathering?



So pretty!
Watch how I made it on Instagram HERE


I'll be back Wednesday for some WUW fun!
2 Major things occurred this past weekend!

Happy Christmas Week friends!!


FRIDAY FAVORITES....WE FESTIVE

Delightful December. A little stressful at times, making all the magic happen, but trying to immerse myself in sweet little moments. This is my last Friday favorites of the year, but I will be back next week with two fabulous blog posts that you don’t want to miss.

1. Stella Turns ONE & Festive FUN!

This 1st festiveness is pretty much Stella Mae centered. With her first birthday falling during the Christmas season why not, it’s like double the fun!

  

Her Birthday

Our lil sweet pea turned one last Sunday and of course we celebrated! Look how cute her cake turned out from my friend Paula at Taffy's Treats!



Stella's Party Hat HERE

FUN with her, My Mama...

Festive fun for the birthday girl for several days actually. Mom and I took her to the town of Shipshewana.



...and Mr. Nine

Mr. Nine and I went up to Lake Michigan to Light up the Bluff but were disappointed by the lights. Made the most of it if course.


..only other cute thing we saw there...Frosty.


...and My daddy 

Made a Road trip down to see my dad on Monday and he got to meet Stella Mae. I only got one photo. Our time was limited in a quick trip down and back and we were enjoying the moments.


2. cabi Clothing Love
And she joined me for a cabi photo shoot and cute Reels. 
Check that video out HERE 
This Wrap Up Puffer is one of my favorite cabi pieces and LOVE the Quantum Cargos ....so comfy! 


I also attended a Virtual cabi Clothing show yesterday..in the comfort of your own home, so nice!


3. LTK Winner

I normally don’t mention great things that happen in the influencing world but because I worked my butt off for it, I will. I posted gift guides (so.much.work) like crazy and shared one every day on Instagram for several weeks and won the Gift Guides contest that I didn't even know I was in, lol. 

You can follow me on LTK HERE




4. Rustic Gem Beauties
AND Cute Outfits to Match

As you know, I am happy to collaborate with my beautiful friends at Rustic Gem jewelry, the California based business, creating the most beautiful, homemade jewelry with high fashion in mind and inspiration from those California foothills. Since I’m pretty much done with my fashion posts of the year, I thought I would show you a couple outfits I wore during a day in the life accessorizing with all Rustic Gem pieces! They are currently offering 15% off. Use my Link RIGHT HERE!


Not only are cropped puffer vests like this one in but the Sneaks went viral on TikTok, so good!

 

Red VEST HERE // SNEAKERS HERE // NECKLACE HERE // EARRINGS HERE // JOGGERS HERE // HENLEY HERE


Red SWEATER HERE // RING HERE // NECKLACE HERE // EARRINGS HERE// JEANS HERE


5. Misc. Fun
POSTS OF THE WEEK





Have a great weekend my sweet Loves.

Linking up with  Friday Favorites  // Metamorphosis Monday

xoxo 

NEVER STOP DREAMING!!

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