Looks & Life Lately {13}

Well we're halfway through the week.  I'm still not a huge January fan but the weeks are starting to go by a little faster and I don't hate the lazy weeknights to just enjoy being cozy.

A new year means tons of new paper goods around here.  I love having a cute wall calendar to look at.

I didn't want to let go of all the Christmas decorations right away so I kept the table going and switched out the Christmas plates for tartan monogram napkins - a win in my book.

monogram napkins - mark & graham 

Girlfriend thinks all bags are for her when we get home; she always has to take a peek

I think this was the closest to the front of the line I've ever been for the Lilly sale despite always logging on right at 8am

This tunic dress is one of my favorites - I love a simple black/white as well as window pane look.  Date Night looks: tunic | earrings 

Just a casual Friday night at Home Depo and your husband playing paparazzi.  With the new year start and clean out.  I thought it was time to add some extra organization to our closet.

My favorite kind of night with a margarita in hand (especially these) and some chips, salsa and guacamole.

Mondays are so much better now.  I've also been on such a hot chocolate kick, it's the perfect little after dinner treat.

We usually make this bridesmaids bread to have on hand when guests come over because our guests are usually asking for it.  If you need a simple bread to make (and are a lover of almond/vanilla flavorings) definitely give this a try! 

Since we didn't travel over the holiday we didn't see Derek's family so his parents made a visit down to celebrate Christmas the first weekend in January.  It was the perfect time to celebrate and an extra event to look forward to after the holiday.

We had my parents and brother over for a night at our house and a little holiday party which we're hoping to make a new tradition in efforts to not be so busy during Christmas break.

feta dip | mom's hot frito dip

Up until this week the weather hasn't been too cold so we've been trying to take advantage of extra walks anytime we can.  No walks this week and I don't expect any for the rest of the week either - winter is really here.

dress: here (just $15 now and 30% off on top of that!)

Last week two of our best college friends happened to be in town the same night so we had a great time having dinner, drinks and catching up.

And just because… 

Linking up with Jenn & Jessi for "What's Hap-pinning Wednesday"

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