Happy happy Friday, friends!
We are heading home from Prague this morning and should be back by the time the kiddos get home from school. It was a quick but amazing trip. I am now in love with the Czech Republic 🙂 .
We get asked quite a bit here at our travel agency if shorter trips to further destinations are a good idea or a bad idea and here is my professional opinion…if there is somewhere you REALLY want to go but just cannot seem to find a big chunk of time to get there, then go for a shorter amount of time. I think life is way too short to NOT visit a place that you really want to see because you can’t find a big block of time on your calendar. If we wait for the “perfect” conditions, we might never take the trip. I have clients who have been trying to get to Lisbon for two years now and finally, he just decided to go this next week for three nights. He’s going to Lisbon. This is a bucket list trip for him. It’s going to be quick, but he’s going with his son, and they’re about to have the BEST time.
So yeah, longer is always better, but shorter is better than nothing.
Okay, as always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika and wishing you a wonderful weekend!
I am going to take tomorrow off to enjoy my family and get my life (and laundry!) together, so there will not be Saturday post this week. Have the BEST weekend! I will see you on Monday.
We are officially done with sports until spring! It was such a fun fall…maybe this mama’s very favorite fall ever with youth sports? All four kiddos did exactly what they loved, and it made things so much fun for Andrew and me. Our season ended with one last volleyball tournament for Coach Big Fella and Mades. His team improved so much this season, and honest to goodness, I think this kiddo here was our most improved. I can’t wait to see them play again in the spring!
Um, this chenille sweater is SO COZY!!! I mean, why aren’t all of my sweaters chenille?! Everything about it makes me happy 🙂 .
Speaking of happy…
Agh! How cute is my FAIR ISLE SWEATER?!
Now, I haven’t worn it out yet, but geez, I’m excited to go somewhere in it 🙂 . As a reference, I bought it in XS. Right now, it’s on sale too! As are…
…both MY WAFFLE-KNIT LEGGINGS and my COZY SWEATSHIRT.
One of my Faves this week was my 10 RANDOM THINGS post! If you missed it, I cover random things about everything from my sweet in-laws to what I love to have with me on cozy mornings. It’s all right HERE!
A few Faves from my week…
…MY CHELSEA BOOTS (now ON SALE!)! They have been so comfy, water resistant, warm and easy to walk all day in without hurting my feet. I bought them in black, but they come in other colors too.
My TRIED AND TRUE COAT that’s been to Europe with me now three times this year! It just works for every occasion. Right now, MY COAT IS ALSO ON SALE TOO!
Speaking of coats…
…I love my VUORI PUFFER too! I’ve yet to purchase something from Vuori that I didn’t absolutely love. This coat (also available in a beautiful buff color) is insulated, warm, packed so easily and super cute. I bought mine in an XS just FYI.
Of course, I brought the holiday cheer with me…
…via my PAJAMAS! They just make me H-A-P-P-Y!
One last thing I was certainly happy to have this week…
These would make an excellent holiday gift idea too 🙂 .
And finally…
…a PUMPKIN SPICE COCKTAIL for your Friday. You guys, it’s like dessert in a cup. This is DELICIOUS!
Okay, that wraps up our Friday!
I will see you back here on MONDAY!
Sending you so much love this Friday! xx
Elspeth says
Safe travels coming back!!
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Mary says
Happy Friday! Can you link you jeans in the first picture with the striped sweater please?
Mix and Match Mama says
Well those are about six years old from J Crew 🙂 .
Sheaffer says
That fair isle reindeer sweater is adorable!
Kellie Grindstaff says
Link to chelsea boots just takes me to nordy homepage. Can you share again?
Mix and Match Mama says
So weird! Here you go: https://shopstyle.it/l/b3LWK
Happy Friday!
Jourdan Lenskold says
I love the J. Crew coat! What size do you wear in it, and would you say it runs true to size or big? Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
I am wearing it in the “classic” length in a size 2. I think it runs a little big. If you’re between sizes, size down. I probably could have sized down, but it works well my TTS because it easily and comfortably fits over sweaters and layers.
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
I love those Christmas pjs!!! I have got to find a good pair to wear this winter with pregnancy because I definitely want to be festive with everyone else LOL
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Honei says
Hi Shay! Can you share the style/name of your Louis Vuitton purse!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s the Petite Malle Souple 😉 .
Meg says
Could you please link the black boots you’re wearing with the striped sweater, and which LV bag are you wearing in Prague? So cute!
Mix and Match Mama says
Those boots are from Nordstrom. They’re Burberry and super comfy! My bag is an older purchase (I bought it in 2020), but it’s still available! It’s the Petite Malle Souple.
Danielle says
I loved when you said (a year or so ago) that you were from a long line of women who upgraded their engagement rings! Your jewelry always looks SO great, and with just the right amount of pizzaz!! Did you upgrade again?!
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you and nope! I cleaned it which always helps. It was pretty gross. Bahahaha!
Melissa Muelchi says
Would you share your gold necklace with round charm/medallion ?
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s from a shop on Nantucket 🙂 .
Erika Slaughter says
YAYYY!!! I can’t wait to hear about your getaway!
Anna says
I loved and appreciated your comment on your adorable daughter’s volleyball team ‘improving’ this season – not about their wins & losses. That is the true spirit and purpose of youth sports which, sadly, many parents lose sight of – thank you!