It’s happening… the cooler weather is here! Or at least it’s showed up a tiny bit. I imagine we have at least a few more warm days still. But it was definitely chilly today. I swapped my walk-Teddy-in-the-morning shorts for leggings and I’ve officially pulled my favorite fleeces for the season.
These are everything. They are a bit pricey but so worth the investment. I got two in college and have worn them religiously every fall through late spring. The coziest. The comfiest.
I think they’re the best things to throw on after the gym, or to walk the dog in, or to run errands in. Or just to lounge around the house. I’d go with a neutral color for your first and then I would 100% get a fun bright color for your next.
If you’re in between sizes, go up for a comfy look.
I have that style Patagonia in a lavender and I absolutely love it! It's perfect in almost any situation instead of throwing on a sweatshirt (which I do way too often)
I have the grey with the pink edges and pocket. I bought it while in Colorado on impulse! I don't regret it! Easily one of the best purchases ever! I've had it for 3 years and looks just as good now as the day I bought it!
I've had mine (the cream) almost 4 years now, and it still looks great! I can't say enough about all of Patagonia's pullovers. I've also gotten the better sweater 1/4 zip and the mens/unisex diamond snap-t over the last 4 years. They really are worth the investment. They all look as good as the day I bought them, and they keep me warm in the cold Boston winters!
Patagonia is about minimalism, check out their worn wear campaign. So maybe just suggest to your readers they buy one until it's no longer wearable! Patagonia is trying to have people buy LESS
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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📚 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!)
I have that style Patagonia in a lavender and I absolutely love it! It's perfect in almost any situation instead of throwing on a sweatshirt (which I do way too often)
Abbie
smalltownsparkle.blogspot.com
I love those Patagonia pullovers – they are the best!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com
I love patagonia pullovers! I have a khaki one and a black one, and recently picked up one of their vests!
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista
I have patagonia in red and its my favourite. 🙂 Thanks for the blog!
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I have the grey with the pink edges and pocket. I bought it while in Colorado on impulse! I don't regret it! Easily one of the best purchases ever! I've had it for 3 years and looks just as good now as the day I bought it!
I've had mine (the cream) almost 4 years now, and it still looks great! I can't say enough about all of Patagonia's pullovers. I've also gotten the better sweater 1/4 zip and the mens/unisex diamond snap-t over the last 4 years. They really are worth the investment. They all look as good as the day I bought them, and they keep me warm in the cold Boston winters!
Patagonia is about minimalism, check out their worn wear campaign. So maybe just suggest to your readers they buy one until it's no longer wearable! Patagonia is trying to have people buy LESS
It's my all-time favorite fleece. I've worn the gray one religiously for years but I think I'm going to get a fun one this year!