Sharing a December 2018 recap a little late but also still can’t believe the month (and year) is over!
PHOTO BY KRISTEN BISHOP DAY
WHAT I BOUGHT
Line & Dot Sheridan Ribbed Sweater
Line & Dot Alder Sweater
Madewell 10″ High-Rise Skinny Jeans
FOR THE HOME
We received a couple of beautiful pillows from Caitlin Wilson Design. Two 24×24 pillows in Vienna Floral and one 20×20 in Navy Leo. My sister-in-law also crocheted us a extra cozy, fluffy blanket – similar to this beauty.
WHERE I WENT
Raleigh, NC – We traveld to Raleigh to spend Christmas with my side of the family. We were there for four days and enjoyed lots of time with family! Especially our niece and nephew – we absolutely love spending times with them.
MOVIES WATCHED
Tramps – Probably our least favorite movie of the month but it was still pretty good. A little unexpected here and there which keeps you entertained. But also a little weird and slow moving.
L.A. Confidential – We came across this one, one afternoon over Christmas break and decided to stick to it. I actually saw it years ago but Joshua had never watched it. We both really liked it and found it to be a good mix of romance, suspense, and drama. A good movie for a chill afternoon or evening.
Dumplin’ – So stinking cute! An absolute must watch! Jennifer Aniston is quite fabulous and entertaining in this one. The movie has a really great message as well. A good one for ladies and gals to watch! This one is available on Netflix.
A Simple Favor – I heard so many mixed reviews about this movie that I put off watching it but when RedBox has limited selections over Christmas break we opted to give it a try. And y’all, I loved it! Joshua, too. We both thought it was a little weird but very entertaining, quirky, and fun! I’d recommend renting for sure.
RECIPES TRIED
Magnolia Table Cola Cake
Homemade Oatmeal Fig Newton Bars
FAVORITE BLOG POSTS ON LOUELLA REESE
Readers Favorite: The Brand I Can Always Count On For Great Boots
My Favorite: This is 29, I’m Savoring It – 29 Life Lessons Learned
FAVORITE BLOG POSTS
THE 2012 BLOGGER VS THE 2018 INFLUENCER: 6 THINGS I’VE LEARNED OVER THE YEARS, PART 1 – The Champagne Edit
THE 2012 BLOGGER VS THE 2018 INFLUENCER: 6 THINGS I’VE LEARNED OVER THE YEARS, PART 2 – The Champagne Edit
Three Reasons to Visit Charleston in the Winter – My Style Vita
Crystal Clearwater – prêt-à-provost
FAVORITE SONG
Grown Up Christmas List – Amy Grant
WHAT I WATCHED
Still watching Meet The Foster’s. Currently on the last season and things are intense! I am loving it and as always, not ready for it to end. Joshua and I also watched all of season 1 of Narcos Mexico. It was really good! Not as graphic or violent as a lot of those types of shows are and amazing acting! What are y’all watching during off season?
Favorite Finds
Moon River Houndstooth Double Breasted Coat
UGG® Blanche II Short Robe
Anthropologie Tasseled Mittens
Chelsea28 So Sweet Pajamas
Fitness Update
December 3rd I started FASTer Way to Fat Loss and y’all, I am HOOKED! I have never in my life seen results are quickly and felt so good. I have more energy, I’ve lost inches (and pounds), I’m eating more, and I’m working out less as well as enjoying my workouts. It is amazing! I’m going to do a full post on it later this month so stay tuned. If you have any specific questions, please DM me on Instagram with them or comment on this post. I’ll be sure to answer them via the post.
Take a look back a previous monthly recaps here.
Happy 2019 lovely!
x Lisa | lisaautumn.com
Thank you Lisa! Right back at you gal!
xo Laura Leigh
Ahhh thanks for sharing my posts, lady!
You had a great December, and YOU GO GIRL for loving FWTFL!
The Champagne Edit
Of course lady! Absolutely loved them! And thank you 🙂
xo Laura Leigh
I can’t wait to start FWTFL with you!! Oh – and that Cola Cake was BOMB!
-Morgan
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So excited for you to join it – you’re going to love it! And thank you 🙂
xo Laura Leigh
Love the recaps and these photos!
Anika | anikamay.co.uk
So happy to hear that!
xo Laura Leigh
Aww I love this recap! I’ll have to go back and read those blog posts!
Thanks gal! Hope you enjoy them!
xo Laura Leigh
I have been thinking about starting that workout program – I’m so glad to hear it’s working for you!
I’m sharing a review/experience recap about it tomorrow so definitely check back!
xo Laura Leigh
I recently watched A Simple Favor and was a little disappointed because the preview looked so good!
The preview definitely showed a lot of the bigger moments of the movie. I do hate when they do that!
xo Laura Leigh
You’ve given me so many ideas for things to WATCH – which is good because I’ve been feeling super behind on all the movie/tv trends lately haha! Sounds like December was a great month. Can’t wait to hear what January holds for you!
Yay!!! It definitely was a great one! Hoping January is a little more chill haha.
xo Laura Leigh
I love this post babe!! Definitely need to add these movies to the list, they sound like a fun watch!
Kileen
cute & little
Thank you Kileen! Yes, for sure!
xo Laura Leigh
those made well jeans you bought are my FAVORITE! Sounds like such a fun month – excited to hear more about FWTFL
They are SO good! Literally the most comfortable jeans I’ve ever worn. Just posted about my FWTFL experience!
xo Laura Leigh
Great round-up!! Happy New Year!
xoxo, Sarah
Thank you! Happy New Year to you as well!
xo Laura Leigh
I absolutely loved the movie “Dumplin'”, it was so sweet!
Really was!
xo Laura Leigh
Dumpling was such an awesome movie!
Completely agree! I absolutely loved it!
xo Laura Leigh
Madewell jeans are everything!! They’re basically the only jeans I buy anymore
100% could not agree more! Will absolutely only be buying jeans from there.
xo Laura Leigh