kate spade

Coat: Forever 21 // Vest: Target (sold out) // Sweater: Gap // Jeans: Old Navy // Bag: Kate Spade // Shoes: Target // Necklace: BaubleBar (old, similar here) // Ring: Stella & Dot // Sunglasses: Prada

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Another Christmas (and New Year!) has come and gone, and again I’m wishing for just a bit more of the holiday season before entering the cold, cold months of January and February. My family has always gone all out for Christmas: freshly cut trees, sugar cookie decorating, never-ending snacks, candlelit Christmas Eve service, and, of course, loads of presents. It’s a time of year I greatly cherish.

This year, I was so excited that I got to introduce Max to the joy of Christmas with my family. Sadly, we didn’t get to take part in our usual double celebration with family in California, but we did get to spend a whole week in Texas with all of my siblings (plus a new brother-in-law)! Since my sister Sarah has been living in Egypt for the past year and my brother is still in school in Virginia, getting everyone together was no small feat.

Spending quality time with my family is always my favorite part of Christmas, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t look forward to exchanging presents every year. Beyond the pure thrill of ripping open beautifully wrapped gifts, I like that each time I wear earrings from my sister or a coat from my mom, I think of them.

On the day after Christmas, I took several of my newest wardrobe items out for a spin at my favorite mall in San Antonio for some sale shopping. A preppy tassel adorns this structured Kate Spade tote that’s perfect for carrying my camera and all of my essentials (plus all-important extra layers). And I couldn’t be happier with this cheerful pink cocoon coat that will brighten even the drabbest of winter days when I’m back in Iowa.