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Christmas Spirit

The beauty of the season can be seen all around us right now. It is in the smiling faces of the children on Santa's lap. It is on the snow covered tree's and the bright shiny lights covering all the houses on the street. It is in the kind words of strangers wishing you a Merry Christmas and the ringing of the bell's on the corner to donate to those in need.

I love to shop--to give and receive gifts, but it is so important to take the time to really recognize the reason for the season and to spend time and appreciate the ones we love.

In my world, Jesus truly is the reason we celebrate Christmas and for a shopaholic like me, that can be easy to overlook in a time of mass consumerism. I am going to take extra time this year to really focus on God and his blessings and the people around me that make Christmas so very special!

"But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. ¹¹Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." Luke 2:10,11

I was so blessed to be able to go cut down a Christmas Tree with my hubby's family. The day was gorgeous and I even got a little down and dirty and helped carry the tree out! (this is saying a lot considering I had on my brand-new coat ha but totally worth it!) It is our first live one and already Gemma loves to drink the water out of the tree stand ha! But it is beautiful and makes my home feel so cozy and full of love.

I hope you don't let the madness of the season totally cover your Christmas joy--take the time to enjoy it, recongize what it means, and love the people you get to spend it with!

Thank you for stopping by & enjoy your weekend!

Tori <3

Linked up with:

Jessica Simpson

Major Girl Crush Alert!! I have loved Jessica Simpson ever since her days as a Newlywed. I may or may not own all the seasons on DVD (guilty pleasure). We won't go into details on how I may have worn black the whole week I heard of the divorce, but I digress! I think she is just adorable and love that she is herself all the time. She is goofy and silly, and gains weight like a normal person does during pregnancy--Hallelujah!. Not to mention, she is totally gorgeous and I LOVE her style!

Her line of clothing, shoes, etc, etc, etc. are always some of my favorites of the season!! This sweater is an example of a staple piece I like to have in my closet. I love the mixing of the different yarns to form a very subtle pattern and it is literally sooo soft to the touch! I dressed it down a little here by throwing on my glasses and some comfy, stretchy jeans.

{Sweater: Jessica Simpson} {Jeans: Old Navy}{Watch: Michael Kors}

{Boots: Last Season Love} {Lipstick: Milani- Uptown Mauve}

The night I wore this there was literally a snow storm going on here in the cold state of Ohio. I didn't really want to venture out because I am terrified of driving in the "s" word, but hubby agreed to drive. We had a lovely time at his mother's retirement dinner. It was held at a winery by our home that was lite up with wonderful twinkle lights on every tree. The trees were snow covered and the moonlight shown down on them making it glisten. It was such a beautiful sight!

I am truly in the Christmas spirit! It has hit me like a lighting bolt! It started with chopping down the tree this weekend and hasn't stopped. I have been decorating and shopping up a storm!! My hubs is the hardest to buy for though!!

Who has good idea's for a man who hates clothes and well-- anything else I know anything about?! haha Suggestions NEEDED!!

Hope you all have a great Wednesday!!

Tori <3

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