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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!!

LINKING-UP with Style on the Daily // Metamorphosis Monday // Thursday Fashion Files // Love your Creativity // Hello Monday //Fancy Friday // Trend Spin //

CABANA LIFE POOLSIDE with FRIENDS

Coming off the sweetest girl’s weekend and couldn’t wait to show some of the pieces that made it extra fun!

Wearing Cabana Life by the pool is always a good idea, not only because of the built in UPF sun protection, but because of the cute factor as well and today it’s times 5!!! Showing off the glorious colors of our Cabana Life Eyelet Midi Dresses!

And I’ll be sharing more about our girl’s weekend in the days to come but we were blessed to have no rain and enjoy not only a day by the pool but a nighttime pool dip as well! These beautiful friends of mine are the REAL DEAL! Laura From I do DeClaire

Kathrine From Kathrine Eldridge

Jill From Doused in Pink

Caroline From The Petite Fashionista

We ate, we drank, we laughed, we cried, we sang, we fixed a chirpy smoke alarm, we worked, we gave gifts, we swam, and we appreciated EACH OTHER as women! So important in this tough world we live in and so good for the soul.

Check out my Instagram today for the cutest video we did not only sharing the darling dresses but some adorable, personalized beach towels from Hello Nautical by Pontoon Girl. Use Code IDODECLAIE for 10% off those!

SO MUCH SUMMER FUN!

DRESS HERE // Sandals HERE

Soak up these August days and grab some

Cabana Life cuteness to do it in!

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VERY MERRY WITH WOODEN SHIPS

Bringing out all the holiday cheer my dears. You know that I absolutely love Wooden Ships! I can tell you that I would be giddy to get one of these beautiful knit sweaters under the tree and I’m sure you would as well along with your loved ones! They have dozens a beautiful hand knit sweaters to choose from and I love that they often have seasonal, and holiday geared ones!

I’m one of those festive girls that two decades ago used to wear the very ornate holiday sweaters albeit very classy, but I’m not really into those types of sweaters anymore nor the whole concept of the ugly sweater, instead I want cute and stylish and that is what these two Christmas themed Sweaters from Wooden Ships has to offer!

First Up, all the Holiday Cheer indeed! Based on a hunter green knit, the holiday cheer font is so darn cute! I shared this on Instagram last week and a follower said it was sone of the cutest Christmas sweaters she had seen and I completely agree.

I found the perfect setting for these photos and loved that I had a beanie hat to match!

What is also great about Wooden Ships is that many of their designs come in numerous colorways!

Eat, Drink and be MERRY on the porch with me is what I am titling these photos! Look how cute the Merry is on the olive green! I added some olive-green Short Gloss Hunter Boots and Hunter Boot Socks to add to the festiveness!

This one is a nice chunky crew neck knit that will keep you so warm and I added a little pop of white with a button up underneath. I thought it looked great with the faux leather Spanx leggings.

They literally are the best sweaters and I love getting behind a company such as Wooden Ships that gives back so graciously to the community and the entire world! Family owned and family ran, you cannot go wrong with these hand knitted gorgeous sweaters! They literally have dozens of amazing styles and not only do they cater to the fabulous season at hand but they pretty much have a sweater for every need and occasion you could think of!

The highest quality Knits, I always feel so cozy when I wear a Wooden Ships sweater, and I like to think I’m an expert now on them as this is my eighth sweater to own from them!

AND The important news is my love of WS and a fabulous promo code so you can get one for yourself and gifts for those you love with 15% off the entire website!!

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You will have so fun shopping their website and knowing that not only are you buying the finest and cutest high-quality sweaters, but you are buying from a family owned and philanthropic company that loves to help others. You can’t go wrong, and she is going to smile when she opens her Wooden Ships Knits under the tree!

xoxo

THE CUTEST T-SHIRT DRESSES

These 3 T-Shirt dresses are my go-to pieces! At $15 a pop, even less with your Target red card, I cannot tell you how often I reach for these when trying to decide what to wear! Dress up, dress down, and always receiving compliments every time I wear them.

I especially love throwing on sneakers and a ball cap and heading out. So easy breezy and the soft T-shirt material is so comfortable.

Stripes

Stripes are generally always a good idea on T-shirt dresses! The simple Blue Stripe adds the perfect touch are there’s so many accessory options possible. I just jazzed it up for the upcoming summer holidays with some red and this might be my favorite, Mr. Nine loves this outfit!

DRESS HERE // CAP HERE // SNEAKERS HERE // NECKLACE HERE // EARRINGS HERE

Color

You know me, I love color! A great color T-shirt dress is also a good idea. This is the exact same style as the striped one and oh so adorable! I also love throwing a Jean Jacket on with these!

DRESS HERE // MAMA CAP HERE// SNEAKERS HERE // NECKLACE HERE // EARRINGS HERE // JEAN JACKET HERE

Ruffle Details

Ok, let me tell you about This One! When it’s even a little warmer, forget the Jean jacket because you want the cap sleeve ruffles to show off the perfect detail on this one! I love the length and I love the color options! Of course, this royal blue caught my eye which looks great with both bright colors of course you can make it patriotic as well!