Counting My Blessings
Vancouver has been buried in a snowstorm, so I hope to be picking up my daughter at the airport later today and will be signing off for a few days. I want to take the time to soak in all the love and family vibes that I can. My son and grandson will be here, and my sister-in-law will join us, so we’ll have a full house.
I’m wearing a few of Chico’s outfits below, which the brand sent me to share on Instagram. The teal is a huge color for them this collection, and I love it!
Thanksgiving was lovely but quiet this year, so I’m excited to celebrate Christmas surrounded by loved ones. We’ve ordered an organic turkey, and I plan to bake some goodies with my daughter and grandson. I haven’t decided if I’ll share anything on Instagram, but I will decide that in the moment.
This is the time of year when I take stock of all I have to be grateful for. My family and I are blessed with good health, and although I often grumble about some minor stuff, I know they’re trivial compared to the challenges many are dealing with.
I’ll pop in here for WYWI on Saturday, then be back on Boxing Day to share a few sales I’m shopping that you might want to take a peek at.
I also want to take this time to tell you how grateful I am for you. Your kind comments and wise observations have made this a community I’m proud to be part of. I’ve learned much from you, and I am blessed that you take the time to be here. This page may contain affiliate links; if you click on a shopping link and make a purchase, I receive a small commission.
As you celebrate your holidays, please take the time to give yourself some extra self-care. This time of year, when you are doing so much for others, remember to take a moment to breathe and appreciate how precious you are.
Merry Christmas and Happy holidays to all!
The teal color is gorgeous. I especially like the pants and skort. Have a merry Christmas and enjoy spending time with your family.
Thanks for a great year of sharing fashion and ideas. A Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year.
Love teal, love your blog. Merry Christmas and Happy 2023!
Oh Jennifer, I’m so sorry to be posting this so late. I just learned that the Our Place Always pan you wrote about in September is on a big sale. Many other items on the site are on the sale, but the Always pan is seriously discounted. I bought a blue one! 😊
Merry, merry! Enjoy all the hustle and bustle of the holidays!
Thank you for your insights on fashion…I look forward to what is coming next!
Love Chicos clothes, of course I work there part time. I cant wear all their styles as I’m short 5’1”. I’ll do a bunny tie on a blouse but not a fan of the wrap sweater. Yes Teal is a great color and almost everyone can wear it.
Have a Merry Christmas with all your family!
I hope Vanessa makes it home to you tonight. I’m afraid the recent storm has played havoc with our flights, ferries, buses and more. We are not accustomed to temperatures this low and so much snow. Unfortunately, there is more to come Thursday night and Friday. Vanessa might have found the sweet spot.
I’m so happy to hear you are taking time off to enjoy your Christmas and family time. While social media is your job, being present with family takes precedence at this time. Merry Christmas from Vancouver Island! 🎄
Hi , and thanks for being there for all of us ladies. You’ve given us immense knowledge into the world of fashion.
I wish you a very happy time with family and friends this holiday season. Karen Z.
Oh, by the way I enjoyed your brothers books.
What a wonderful gift you give to us all year long. Wishing you a beautiful, joyful holiday season and a healthy, adventure filled 2023.
Thank You Jennifer for all the valuable information this past year! I look forward to reading your blog everyday. Have a nice visit with your family and a happy holiday!
Merry Christmas to you, your family and all your readers.
Thank you Jennifer for all the hard work you do. I really enjoy your blog with my morning cup of tea, and I’ve learned so much.
BTW love the teal on you. It’s definitely your color, mine too!
Jennifer, thank you for a year of wonderful posts. I am always excited to see what you have found to share with us.
I hope you have a very special Christmas, surrounded by laughter and love.
Merry Christmas! I take my tea with your blog every morning. Looking forward to the respite and well and the excitement of the Christmas season. my family’s tradition was to go to a bookstore every boxing day – because you can always use one more book. Safe holidays to you and those in the path of the storms.
Happy Holidays to you and your family. As many others have said, I, too,look forward to your posts each day and to the friendly interactions. Thank you for sharing with us. And happy holidays to all of your other readers, too; you all give me a real sense of belonging.
Happy Holidays to you all!
MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄 Jennifer, and thank you for an excellent year of interesting and inspiring posts. I know you have lots more coming our way in January.
Hoping for a healthy , prosperous and peaceful year ahead for this ‘funny old world’ 🌎
If you have the time, check out my reply yesterday morning to your post about coats sent the day before. I think you’ll enjoy it 🙂
Thank you Pat. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Jennifer!
Enjoy your lovely family and savour all the seasonal cheer.
Best wishes.
Leslie
XO
Hostess of The Humble Bungalow (another very snow day in Victoria!)
Nothing better than family time at this time of year! Savor every moment and have a joyous Christmas together. As others have said it is a reliable pleasure to read your blog and I’m grateful for all you do to bring it to us. Here’s to a Happy New Year!
Elizabeth from Oregon
Merry Christmas, Jennifer! Enjoy your time with your family!
Merry Christmas! Always enjoy your content! That teal is lovely on you!
Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy New Year!
You look fabulous in teal! Your blog is a favorite and I look forward to reading it everyday.
Enjoy a wonderful holiday season with your family! Merry Christmas!
Dawn
Merry Christmas and all the very best of health, happiness and joy to you, your family and everyone in this community. Maybe 2023 bring all good energy in our lives.
Jennifer I enjoy reading your posts and appreciate all you do with such style. Cheers
I love the wrapped sweater!! Thank you for sharing your gift of fashion, especially for me as I am so terrible at putting together pieces and making them look right. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!!
Jennifer, this blog is a wonderful gift to all of us, so thank you very much. May you enjoy a lovely holiday with your family and may 2023 be blessed with good health and much happiness for you all. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New year to you and your family.
A big thank you for adding sparkle to my morning with style, grace and wisdom.
Looking forward to 2023 with you. 🎄🥂
Jennifer, I so look forward to your posts/blog. I enjoy what you share. I want to wish you a wonderful holiday season. I pray you have Christmas in your soul as you enjoy your family. Wanda Bradey, Campobello, SC.
Thank you Wanda! Merry Christmas! xo
I look forward to your blog every morning with my cup of coffee! Merry Christmas to you! Enjoy every minute with your family!
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas and wishing a you and your family a Blessed New Year! Enjoy your family time for it is the best!!
Merry Christmas! Sounds like you’ll have a full house and a very special holiday! Enjoy every minute! Cheers! 🥂
Love the teal wrap sweater! I wear that color quite often. We Are having a big family get together at our house this year. One of the few times out of the year we all get together. It will be hectic but fun. Merry Christmas to all 🎄
Love the teal! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas! There’s nothing better than family time!
I agree. Fingers crossed her flight gets out. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas
Looking forward to seeing what new fashion trends 2023 will bring!
I love the color teal! Enjoy the time with your family. Merry Christmas to you and everyone here on the blog! I always look forward to reading your blog and the comments.
Merry Christmas to you!! Enjoy this time with your family and all of the love. Will be waiting to hear from you in the new year.
Merry Christmas!
Jennifer, I look forward to your blog posts every day. Thank you. Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family!
Merry Christmas Bea!
Looking forward to 2023!
Me too!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. I love the teal garments. I bought a Touch of Cool tee in a teal pattern. I love those tees. I will be right on trend this winter.
Thank you for creating this wonderful blog and community. I love your style and you help me create and dress the best me, possible. Meanwhile, l am preparing for a blizzard. I have to go find my heavy duty winter hats and gloves.
Janet in Michigan
Oh yes, I think your area is going to get clobbered. Stay warm! Merry Christmas.
Well said!
Your blog has offered so much useful information and encouragement as I venture through this new era of my life. I love to read all the comments from your followers too.
Sending Merry Christmas wishes to all!
Thank you for sharing in the comments too, Jan. Merry Christmas.
Thank you for all the inspiration you share with us each day. Enjoy your family and the holidays.
And teal makes your eyes really pop with color.
Merry Christmas to you and all your loved ones.
Dorothy
Merry Christmas Dorothy!
Jennifer, Merry Christmas and a very healthy 2023 to you and your family! Thank you for making a difference in my life and wardrobe through your energy, expertise and recommendations. Looking forward to more in 2023! #grateful, Carol
Thank you Carol. That means the world to me. Merry Christmas!
Teal is a great color for you !
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!
It’s one of my favorites. Merry Christmas.
Wishing you and your loved ones Jennifer A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and an abundance of everything good all around, both to you and your many readers. Warmly
-Brenda-
Thank you Jennifer. Greetings from Boston. I enjoy your posts. We have a similar vibe and I always get great ideas from you. Honest opinions, reasonable price points. Look forward to more from you in 2023
Best wishes for a lovely holiday and a happy and healthy New Year
Merry Christmas Carolyn!
You’re so sweet. I wish the same for you! Merry Christmas.
Hi Jennifer
Your time with family sounds wonderful! Have a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you Paulette. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I very much enjoy your blog, it gives me ideas on how to dress since fashion has never been my thing.
Look forward to your future posts. 😊
Merry Christmas Susan!
Hope you have a wonderful family holiday. May 2023 bring you and your family good health, happiness and prosperity! Cheers! Thanks for all of your ideas! It’s a treat in the morning to read your blog. Lots of work for you and it’s appreciated!
Thank you Janet!
Thank you so much for sharing your blog. I so enjoy reading it. Enjoy your family at this magical time of you. Merry Christmas and a Happy and HealthyNew Year.
Very Merry Christmas Jean!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you Rene. I wish the same for you.
That teal wrap sweater is gorgeous!
Enjoy time with family, Jennifer. Thank you for all the style previews and advice.
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!!
Enjoy your loved ones! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Jennifer. Wishing you a Holiday Season filled with love, laughter and great memories.
And Happy Holidays to all your wonderful readers.
You look so beautiful in blue and teal. Really love the skort from Chicos.
Wow! These teals really pop ! I definitely would wear these ! Enjoy your family time !
They’re really fun!