thankful, very thankful

^^^ i love this one! ^^^

photos by victoria west photography

i know thanksgiving was last week, but in the spirit of the holidays, 

i wanted to take a break from the outfits, the gift guides,

and my usual posting, to thank this guy! 

he tolerates my complaining, messy habits, shopping trips, 

perpetual need for blog photos, and occasional (okay, frequent) toddler-like behavior.

i know we hear this all the time, but i truly cannot

imagine my life without him!

willie // will // babe // louis,

i love you. i cannot wait to spend another holiday season

together - get ready for some christmas-inspired dates!

xoxo.

p.s. will's jacket is from banana republic, mine is stitchfix

and booties are off broadway shoes (similar here)

that thing we probably shouldn't post about...

...on the day we cherish and give thanks for the people and things in our life...

black friday black friday black friday

are you braving the crowds tomorrow? or tonight?

i experienced my first true black friday last year - 

it was epic, to say the least.

i only made it to kohl's, but saw the line for target nearby. 

after witnessing the lines, crowds, ridiculous sales, and people trying to cut,

i swore i would never do it again. 

not to mention i got home at 4am. seriously?

but i might just have to make an exception this year...

what if i promise to focus on finding christmas gifts?

no shopping for myself.

although i do need a new dress for my bff's birthday... 

Source: WomensPersonalFinance.net

giving thanks

giving thanks for this little pup today.

seriously, i love her.

thank you to my friends and family, too;

i am so grateful to have you in my life. 

now it is time to bathe and prepare for the epic food coma that will ensue shortly :)

happy thanksgiving everyone!

xoxo.