This Year’s Holiday Card
I mentioned in this post that I was digging the Crazy Stripe items from Gap… I liked them so much I got some for all of us and we decided to use it in this year's holiday card! Emerson loves this sweater and wears it all the time. I didn't think Karl would adore the scarf, but he also wears it quite often. I wear my sweater too, as you can see in this blog post. I just love how happy and cheerful the color combination is, and that it's not specifically holiday. We took these pictures in our living room with a self timer and white backdrop. We took only three photos, and two made the cut! Emerson is the one who suggested the peace signs!
We had the first photo on the front with Peace, Love, and Joy on the bottom and this photo on the back with a wish for a happy 2018. I would show you the cards but I underestimated the number needed and sent out every single one. However, I have these photos to remind us that while 2017 wasn't the best, we have each other, we can remember the good times, and head into a new year with strength and a positive outlook!
FYI, I am wearing the sweater in XL. This sweater is not a relaxed/boxy fit, but more of a tailored shape and ends high hip. I bought Emerson the sweater in L hoping she'd get another year out of it, it too runs small and shrinks a bit even when following the laundry instructions. It fits her now, but I'm not expecting it to work after this year. Crazy Stripe is currently on sale, I may buy a larger one for Emerson to have on hand for next fall so we can twin again! And for those wondering, Karl's sweater is Banana Republic from a couple years ago; this full-zip sweater looks like a similar fabrication and color.
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I was just watching this Christmas’ Gap commecccommeercial (during Colbert) and thinking … wait that was good but this is better and I didn’t even realized the three of you were wearing Gap. Next year I hope it’s your family in the Gap commercial.
Happy holidays to you, Emerson and Karl!
Those are really fun! And a great idea for a family picture. Wishing you all a wonderful 2018.
I really enjoy your blog and appreciate that you actually include some text rather than just photos/links to products with a quick line or two. I was a little worried for you when you left your job but it seems to really be agreeing with you! You look happier and healthier.
Lovely pictures. I love the sweaters, as you say they are really cheerful.
You all look adorable!
I may be over-doing it with my comments, but I can’t help myself: you look so happy and full of life. I am contemplating some changes in my life, spurred by some circumstances that I wish were different. You are a great example and role model of taking a risk, rolling with the consequences, and moving strongly towards happiness.
Alison,
I read your blog pretty much daily, but not sure I’ve commented – you guys are so cute! I wish you all the very Merriest Christmas and all the best for a happy, healthy and wonderful 2018!
Beautiful family! I always love your holiday cards and what a memory and tradition for Miss Em. You may like our post today…another way fashion and decor are BFF’s!
https://littleblackdomicile.com/2017/12/15/statement-light-fixtures/#more-28090
Such a great post, Laurel! Trends and style transcend the closet to many other areas, most especially home decor!