I made sure this Christmas to take my own preaching and shop small. Most of the presentsI gave  were from small businesses, some local, that I love supporting. One of my all time favorite small businesses is Amelia Styles in Nashville. They have a store front as well as an online presence, which is fabulous for gals like me who live out of the city. 

I always love a good crisp sweater to add to my collection for the season, and it is always a plus that it is under $40. I have paired this grey sweater with black jeans, these navy trousers, or mauve tailored trousers with a big oversized duster. It is just so comfortable, and it comes in three other colors. I think I may go ahead and grab it in ivory as well. Am I the only one that when I love something I get it in all the colors? Haha! 

Six months into us being married, we were asked to do a styled wedding photoshoot for some photographers to be able to submit it to a publication. It was an instant yes for us. It was beautifully placed in a garden and meadow. I loved the idea of re-living the best day of my life in such a new way. It was such a whimsical experience. We had fresh macarons, honey jar take-home's, and sweet champagne toasts to commemorate the day.