So here we are heading into the holidays. I wish I was feeling better about them. I know that it really is just another day and not to attach too much meaning to them but...yikes. Also, it's been 5 years this month since this wedding happened here. Anyone out there remember this?
Dear reader, I told you I had purchased a few things from H&M and here is one of them. In my defense...nevermind, I don't have one. This pretty blouse is $14.99 and feels like Fall. I think it's pretty and would be perfect for Thanksgiving day. Take a look at this whole page or beautiful florals. I'm a fairly new HM shopper so I don't know if they always have these gorgeous prints or if they are just on a roll. Let me know in the comments ok? I'll be posting more fashion, food and hopefully something of interest all month. Wish me luck. x
I loved that wedding. A total mix of family, and friends surrounded by love. Blessings to you pretty girl. xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeletethanks susie, it was a special day. x
DeleteThose are gorgeous. I've bought a few pieces from them this year and have been quite impressed. I just bought a soft rose lace knit sweater that is very pretty and would go well with those floral tops. What a gorgeous wedding.
ReplyDeletethanks jen. they have a bunch of beautiful florals atm. x
DeleteThe floral blouse is gorgeous & you wear it well. Perhaps I watched the video of the wedding 5 years ago, but forgot how absolutely gorgeous & well done it was. I love Patsy Cline & I Fall to Pieces is my favorite song of hers. It felt perfect for the video...they are just the cutest couple!
ReplyDeleteYou do have some hard days coming up, but I found that keeping busy & even hosting some holiday gatherings helped me tremendously. But it's not a cure all...you will need to do whatever you need to do in order to get through each one. Even after a year has passed, there will be things you always did with Larry but now must do alone...each one is hard but it does get less painful with each event.
Like most other readers I will lift you in prayer, especially over the holiday season...it's not an easy road to travel.
Anita ~ the cabin on the creek
...all is grace!
thank u so much anita. love patsy too. x
DeleteI remember the wedding ♥
ReplyDeleteit was a good day. x
DeleteI do remember that wedding - five years already! Your daughter-in-law looks like a movie star from the 40s - just lovely. Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries all can be difficult. As I always say: do what you can, when you can, let the rest go. Thoughts are with you.
ReplyDelete3 kids later and she still looks like that. thank u jeannine. x
DeleteI remember the wedding well- wow, 5 years already! It looked so sweet, sentimental, elegant, and cozy all at the same time. I am a huge H&M fan and yes they usually have gorgeous prints. Love that their clothes are so reasonably priced. Can't wait to see all your upcoming posts- sometimes they are a breath of fresh air! Janet, I will be thinking of you during the holidays. I am glad you will be surrounded by children and grandchildren. You are right- it's just another day but enjoy the bits that you can.
ReplyDeletethanks and good to know about hm dana. x
DeleteYou're weathering change in a lovely way, giving some of us hope, so just keep being there in your coolness, with your badass fashion sense and great eye for design. Carry on!
ReplyDeletethank u carry. x
DeleteI love the blouse, the print and the high top jeans. Looks so fresh and pretty! That wedding - so fun and beautiful. Can't believe it's been five years already. I'm glad you'll have family around to hold your hand through the holidays if you need it. Thinking of you. <3
ReplyDeletethank u colleen x
DeleteI remember that wedding too. one of a kind. nothing about it was ho-hum.
ReplyDeleteit was beautiful and unique in every way! I've read every comment. and yes.
the "firsts." bless you darling bean. know that you are loved by so many.
you will get through this.
thanks tammy. yes the firsts...sigh. x
DeleteI loved the video; it looked like such a fun day. And you are pretty in the blouse. I worry about buying from H&M and other "fast fashion" sources due to ethical concerns. Sorry to rain on the parade, but prices that low cause alarm bells to ring.
ReplyDeletethanks judith. yes that is always a concern. i have so many vintage blouses that i wanted to look for similar ones that a lot of people cannot find in their towns. just an alternative but you bring up a good point. x
DeleteI have watched that video countless times! Truly one of a kind!
ReplyDeleteI don't remember much about the first holidays without my husband. I think I was just in shock since he died suddenly. For me, it's never been the holidays as much as the odd day or the milestone moments for our son. What I have learned is that the tough moments pass and the days get easier somehow. xo
thank u. well it's so fresh for me still all my days are fragile right now. i know those hard days do pass thanks for the reminder. x
DeleteThe house was still red! I had forgotten. :)
ReplyDeleteme too! x
DeleteI do remember the wedding! I loved the country theme and the truck!!
ReplyDeleteYour floral blouse is so pretty and very autumnal.
Holidays are times for me when I remember those who we have lost...we say grace and mention our loved ones. I hope you’ll be surrounded by family and friends during these difficult times.
XO
that's a lovely tradition and i'll use it this year. thanks leslie. x
Deletethank you. i've heard that year of firsts before and it's so true. x
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty wedding! It looks so relaxed and fun.
ReplyDeleteThe first holidays are hard but somehow we get through them. I always feel the New Year is a fresh start and i feel stronger for surviving it all.
thanks betty. i always love the new year and fresh start. looking forward to it. x
DeleteHI Janet, I was at the mall today and stopped in at H & M. They only had one blouse left like yours (not in my size) so I opted for the forest green color with the similar print. The guy that waited on me said yours sold out fast. Thanks for sharing! :o)
ReplyDeleteI remember you had to arrange that wedding in a matter of a few weeks...can't believe that was 5 years ago! I don't know how you managed to do that... It was hard enough planning my daughter's baby shower last month!
Linda
xo
hi linda. i think i know which one you are talking about. so pretty. i also got an olive green blouse that i'll be posting soon but it's already sold out on-line! yes, good memory, i think i had 2-3 weeks for the wedding! glad you got to have another baby shower! x
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