Pretty in Plaid Post-Christmas with Rosie the Blog Dog

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Anyone else LOVE a good plaid print but feel a little weird about wearing plaid after the holidays?

It almost feels . . . dare I say the word? Tacky. But, why?

Who says we can’t wear plaid after Christmas Day? After all, the winter season didn’t even officially begin until December 21, 2017 – just 4 days before Christmas – and won’t end until March 20, 2018! Plus, I don’t know about ya’ll, but here in North Carolina the weather gets chillier with each day lately.

That’s why I’m all about making those gorgeous plaid pieces last throughout the Winter season, not just for the holidays! If you love a good plaid print like me, keep scrolling for the lowdown on how to style that “holiday” plaid after the holidays!

I’ve also linked similar pieces to those featured in today’s post – just scroll to the bottom of my post and shop away. 🙂
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December 23, 2017December 30, 2017

Heavenly “Peace” by Sophia’s Naturals

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Sleep in Heavenly Peace . . . slee-eep in Heavenly Peeeeace!

Speaking of Christmas songs . . . I can’t believe Christmas is just around the corner – eek, it’s Christmas Eve eve – literally just a few days away! I’m sipping coffee out of a Target mug that says “Beary Christmas” while Mariah Carey belts out “All I Want For Christmas is You” and I’ve gotta say . . . the 60ish degree weather we’ve been experiencing lately in the Carolinas isn’t going to cramp my Christmas style at all.

The back and forth with all this weather lately has really done a number on my skin, though, ya’ll. I don’t know WHAT’S going on with “December” this year, but even the palms of my hands are incredibly dry, and I’ve never really been particularly prone to dry skin, so I can only assume it’s all global warming mixed with surprise freezes we’ve had this December in the Carolinas. Whatever it is, it leaves my skin wanting, in desperate need of replenishing so the hubs will keep snuggling me all Winter long.

That’s where Sophia’s Naturals comes in, a brand I’m so grateful to have found through the magic of Instagram! I’ve been following along with Sophia’s Naturals on Insta for a while, always admiring their warm and friendly posts, their beautiful packaging, and of course the fact that it’s a family + small business in the heart of Jonesboro, Georgia.

I love Sophia’s Nautrals Body, Soul & Mind Collection because it reminds me – on the box, literally – to “Remember To Take A Moment For You Everyday!” I love that! Any of Sophia’s Naturals gift collections would make the perfect gift for your girls or your mom because it comes with a set of 3 full-sized items . . . complete with enclosed tips to help you relax and enjoy your Sophia’s Naturals experience!

I really appreciate the little details that go into creating a product, especially since I run a blog and an Etsy shop. It’s hard work to create something that feels so unique, sincere, and specially made with love once held in a customer’s hands, but that’s exactly what the Evans Family has done with their brand. Continue reading “Heavenly “Peace” by Sophia’s Naturals”

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December 18, 2017December 22, 2017

Oprah’s Favorite Things featuring the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean on Amazon

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Simply hover over this beautiful shoppable image to be taken straight to the product page!

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Let’s talk about the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300 Rechargeable Toothbrush and one of my favorite people in the entire world: OPRAH!

*Please hold while I die and go to Heaven over this collaboration.*

First things first: is there any better person in the world than Oprah? Is there anyone more fitting for a mid-twenties woman like myself to look up to? I truly can’t think of anyone above her in this life, except of course my own mother.

I grew up watching Oprah’s show and knowing she was loved by all, but it wasn’t until I went to law school that I really started heavily turning to her magazines for my monthly dose of “goodness.” It’s the first new magazine I look for on the shelves every month, and it’s the only magazine I keep with me at all times in my purse, like my guide book to life and being a positive light for the month.

Fast forward through law school to my current setting in Corporate America, Legal Department, and I truly have a sincere appreciation for Oprah’s ability to connect with different people with different views. One thing that’s consistent between Corporate American and the Blogosphere – which perhaps we could not say just a few years ago – is this: we are all so uniquely different, and that’s okay, we don’t have to be placed in a box or be defined by one specific measure. Oprah always finds a way – despite what the political climate of the moment is – to really make us think about how, despite our differences, we are really all the same.

It’s a truly special talent the world needs a heck of a lot more of these days. I love to share Oprah’s articles with my friends and coworkers, and sometimes I buy spare copies of her magazines if I have a few extra bucks and think a message within might touch someone I happen upon . . . if in talking to someone I think a specific article will be helpful to whatever that person is going through that month, I pass Oprah’s words of wisdom on.

And though this may be a bit embarrassing to admit, I keep up with Oprah’s horses the way some girls (AKA, me, lol) keep up with the Kardashians. I am such a horse lover, you guys . . . after all, being able to afford my own horse stable one day is why I made up my mind as a young girl to go to law school in the first place! I couldn’t agree with Oprah’s photographer more that any of us would be lucky to live out our lives as one of Oprah’s horses. Hi, pick me, please!

Since we’re probably worlds away scientifically from me getting to live the dream of galloping along the island of Hawaii as Oprah’s horsey, I’ll certainly settle – if you could EVEN call it that – for the next best thing: the honor and privilege of trying out the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean, which has been so special to me since the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9500 Rechargeable Toothbrush – which I did not try – was featured on Oprah’s 20th Annual Favorite Things List for 2017!

That’s right, ya’ll! I’m so excited to say that the Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9500 Rechargeable Toothbrush was named one of Oprah’s Favorite things in 2017, and I had the chance to try a Philips Sonicare DiamondClean for myself! Keep on reading for my honest feedback and thoughts about this product. (Spoiler alert, it comes with WiFi imaging and a freaking app – it’s AMAZING!)

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December 4, 2017

Christmas Morning Memories With Lazy One Pajamas

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I’m so excited to share tonight’s post with you because it’s about one of my favorite companies ever: Lazy One! A husband and wife team started this company in a 600 square-foot garage in Northern Utah, and today it’s grown to partner with countless recreational hot spots throughout the country.

If you’re a Southern girl like me, you’ve definitely seen Lazy One’s fun, whimsical designs in an adorable souvenir boutique somewhere while on vacay. I always love spotting Lazy One on my trips to Gatlinburg, Tennessee (goodness knows there have been too many of those to count and many more to come!) in tons of shops along the strip!

I love spotting Lazy One in gift stores anywhere I’m traveling because their designs remind me of home sweet home in Tennessee, the mountains, and my love for the endearing wildlife their designs always feature! That’s why Thomas and I were so excited when Lazy One sent us these matching adult onesie pajamas! It is honestly such a dream to get to work with a company that’s been so close to my heart growing up.

We had so much browsing through their website – which has so many incredible, “cheeky” designs. I honestly have always imagined having a family that wears matching pajamas on certain occasions, and Christmas is the perfect time of the year to turn to a classic company – while also supporting a fun, family business – for just that!

It was almost impossible to choose a style given that they definitely offer so much more than onesie pajamas – including the sweetest t-shirt and pants sleep sets! We just had to with the onesies, though, y’all . . . They were just so perfect for the holidays and way too cute to pass up! And if we thought it was hard to choose a Lazy One style, it was even harder to settle on a design, because let me tell ya, there are sooo many fun – and wild – designs to choose from!

Be sure to check out the Lazy One website HERE so you can enjoy the originality of these lovable PJs, too!

I must say, ya’ll . . . I let Thomas pick the “Bear Bum” design, but we honestly both fell in love with it as soon as we saw it. I helped narrow it down to our final three favorites (I’m tellin’ ya, sooo. many. great. designs!) and I was beyond excited when Thomas said, “It’s gotta be ‘Bear Bums.’ That’s the one!” Soulmate status for the win because these babies turned out to be more comfortable, thick, and stretchy than we could’ve ever dreamed of!

I love that these onesie pajamas are fun and functional, I don’t even care if anyone thinks I look like a big baby, because guess what? I’m so darn warm, comfortable, and full of Christmas cheer that I can only assume you’re just jelly and need a pair yourself. ☺️ You do! Lazy One even carries house slippers, gifts, and so much more!

If you have a family, these Lazy One onesies are the perfect Christmas morning PJs for your fam! The buttons and material are such high-quality you won’t have to worry about a thing from visions of sugar plums to the early morning unwrapping madness – bonus for being picture perfect!

Thanks so much to the Lazy One team for making our Christmas PJ situation on point this year! From hot cocoa to decorating our tree or unwrapping presents, to – most importantly – time with family, we’re so thankful to have Lazy One there for those special moments.

PS, how pinchable is that hubby’s bear bum? #OUTAKES LOL! I’m so lucky to have a guy who supports my dreams, which include this blog. Hubs says, “The PJs were cool, super comfortable. It was cool, Babe. What do you want me to say?” I love him. ☺️

Snag your own pair of PJs from Lazy One’s easy-to-navigate website HERE!

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