I’m trying out a new picture spot in my house.

Jackson graciously let me pull his toys aside and use his room. I didn’t get to all the toys, obvs. But I did get the diaper genie out of the way so YOU’RE WELCOME.

I love these stripes on the wall. I want to paint every wall in my house this way. But then there would be days (like almost today) when I would blend in to the wall because I wear a lot of stripes. And then my family couldn’t find me and the washing and the dinnering wouldn’t happen so I’ll just let the one wall have all the glory.

This top is one that I saw in the Ann Taylor window at West Town Mall last year and it almost stopped me in my tracks. So I waited it out and like a good Hallmark Movie, we came together in the end…after the top went on sale (unlike the movies).

This is actually a petite size, which, I’ve found on more than one occasion can still work if you’re not petite as long as you size up.

Every time I get dressed for anything festive, or even just Wal-Mart, I try to incorporate some kind of sparkle. The subtle sequins in the stripes makes this sweater perfect for a light daytime sparkle.

As I said, I got it on sale, but here is a very similar option from JCP.

Merry Christmas Everybody!