I feel like no matter how old I get, I will always love anything with a cute bow on it. I’ve been eyeing so many pieces with bows right now that I had to share.
Vegan Satchel with Bow (under $60)
Ankle Wrap Pump ($88)
This and yap 🤍 Don’t forget to create holiday magic for yourself too! I can’t tell you how nice it was to do some gingerbread decorating without having to follow a three year old’s vision (or fight the sugar battle)! It’s fun to do it with kids, too, but sometimes you just need coffee, baked goods, and little bit of kid-free catch up time with your mom friends! Thank you for hosting @blueskyehouse!!
I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do for fun in 2024. I crossed off exactly zero of them (having a baby will do that to ya) and my only hope of accomplishing one would be to host a cookie exchange! I wanted to SO bad but I was also feeling exhausted after a long year (losing a dog, having a baby, running a business, etc.) and I didn’t know if I had hosting a party in me. I sent out the invitations and told myself I’d figure it out. There was no going back! It was SO FUN though and I will be doing this again. I feel like so much of the holidays as a mom is spent making the magic for kids. It’s Santa meet and greets, Christmas shopping, holiday pageants…. And then seeing Santa again (and again and again). THIS party was for us! 🥂
🎧 Five 5-Star Audiobooks I Listened to This Year ✨
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This year, I listened to some incredible audiobooks, but these five stood out as absolute favorites:
📚 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith: A beautifully written coming-of-age classic. I didn’t want it to end and could absolutely see myself re-listening in a few years.
📚 None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell: A psychological thriller with unreliable narrators that kept me guessing the whole way through.
📚 Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter: Part mystery, part family drama—flawed characters, a gripping storyline, and a chef’s kiss ending.
📚 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: A masterpiece of storytelling that starts as a serial killer mystery and evolves into something much bigger.
📚 Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: A stunning exploration of sisterhood, grief, and imperfect people. The ending left me in tears (happy ones!).
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Holding on for dear life this December ❤️ I have had SO MANY conversations this week with my friends near and far and we are *all* struggling. I have to say, just knowing it’s not just me feeling the pressure of “end of year-holiday magic- cold/flu/stomach bug season-darkest days of the year,” has made it a little easier to handle. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too 😮💨 (Telling myself this because I could use the reminder too!)
If I hadn’t already mailed our Christmas cards*, I would be ordering a reprint because this first photo is IT. ⭐️💂🏻♀️
*Actually only half because for some reason, I didn’t order enough? Our list must have grown over the past year or I just underestimated how many people were on it! I had to order more so the second half will be going out later whoops!!
I love the dress.
I remember there was a time period way back when I used to be obsessed with bows! I would’ve loved some of these picks then, especially the bag!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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I love this round up! I have a weak spot for anything with a bow on it. I really love the striped dress and that bow sweater from J Crew, so cute!
Taylor | http://www.livingtaylored.com
I love the bangle! It’s so unexpected and cute.
xo, Sofia
http://www.thecozie.co
This entire post is so tempting! I love anything with a bow on it – my favorite hat and my favorite pair of earrings both have bows on them. I blame Kate Spade, haha.
Taylor | http://espressoandambition.com
Love the bangle and the shoes! I’m curious to see what the sweater looks like on! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
I love a cute bow- your picks are subtle too which is nice!
x0x0 Caroline http://thecarolove.com/
Okay… I need that bag!! Blush + Bows = a win-win!
The dress with the bows on the sleeve! I’m always looking for cute dresses that I can wear while teaching, that also have a little something extra and that looks perfect…I love the stripes!
xoxo, SS
Southern And Style
I am the same way – anything cute that has a bow on it is a win in my book! Love all your picks!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com
I feel the same way! I use to wear ribbons in my hair all the time, I’ve grown out of it but I still can’t resist a well placed bow! I saw this blouse the other day perusing nordstrom, and thought it was too cute! Don’t you think?
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xx
Madeeha
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I am dying over that J. Crew sweater! I love it! thanks for sharing!!
xxoo
Mary
http://www.BelleOnTrend.com