We had a weekend filled with birthday celebrations. One for my Papa, who turned 95, and another for my Gram who turned 96. And as we do at every person’s birthday, we ask about the highlights of their year. Their responses were simple, yet meaningful: Family.

My Gram even said something to the effect of “I might not remember everything we were doing, but I do know it was the moments with family that mattered the most.”

As I reflected on those answers, it served as a powerful reminder that at the end of the day, no matter how successful you are, no matter how many accomplishments you can tick off a check-list, at the end of the day, it’s people and the relationships you have that really matter the most…

And with that, I hope everyone has a wonderful week ahead and had a nice few days off! I’ll be back tomorrow to share some Thanksgiving Day Outfit Inspo….
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(My favorite tree in town….)

(Friday lunch with the family… jeans, top, boots, bag)

(Saturday morning donuts…)

(Celebrated this lady’s 96th spin around the sun…)

(Kept it casual and comfortable for Saturday…. pants, top, bag)

(An impromptu family dinner…)

(Then off to celebrate my Papa’s 95th birthday… really hoping I end up with those longevity genes… dress (sold out free people, style is “feeling groovy”), boots, bag, belt)

(The prettiest fall flowers to brighten up Sunday…)

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My favorite cashmere wrap, that I recommend as gifts every season, is on special this week… marked down to $98. Can’t recommend this more as a gift.

Madewell is having 30% off and some of my favorite items are included like these brown suede boots (so beautiful for fall), metallic flats, and this belt (I have it in black and brown…). I also love this metallic or studded bag, silver straight leg jeans (so fun for the holidays), and this satin dress (so beautiful).

Some cute pieces for this holiday season ahead… like this embellished sweetheart neckline top, crystal embellished blazer dress, embellished black jumpsuit, and this crystal embellished wrist bag (I have it and it’s beautiful… under $50 temporarily)!

We’re heading to Park City this Thursday for our annual family trip, and I have most of my outfits picked out…

I’m bringing along these black sweater pants, camel sweater pants, and then these faux leather pants and these jeans…
This beautiful top, ribbed tops, cashmere sweater (this has been a favorite for several years), and this
This camel coat, black coat, and black faux shearling lined puffer coat are coming along as well… in addition do this puffer vest.
And then these cashmere socks, earmuffs, cashmere wrap (linked above), and this beanie (that I have from last year).