Happy Monday friends and happy Thanksgiving week!
The holiday train starts today in my house with company arriving. Woop! It's going to be a crazy but great week at the Wunder house. I hope yours will be the same way.
Let's talk about more postive, happy things with another edition of Things I'm Loving Lately!
Thinks I'm Loving Lately 18
White Christmas Everything
I try not to jump on the Christmas bandwagon before Thanksgiving, but I found this at the store and could NOT resist. Barnie's was the local coffee place in Orlando and their White Christmas Coffee was a staple in my house growing up Florida. My Mom adored White Christmas coffee, stock piled it and drank it year-round. I was surprised to see it at my store all the way in the mountains and I could not resist!
For you Mom!
All Things Turkey
Yes, I'm a vegetarian... but I'm kind of obsessed with all things TURKEY! I have tons of adorable turkey decorations specifically for Thanksgiving and I love having them out for my company this week. My amazing Mother-in-law bought most of them for me and I love them.
Sunsets
I'm officially in search of the best sunsets in the world! I'm so happy with the way the last Key West sunset photos turned out. Can that be my hobby.... sunset photo taking? NOT that I need another hobby 🙂
Tory Burch Purse
You know those Instagram loop giveaways? Well... I was curious and entered a few. I almost gave up on winning them, when I got a note on Instagram that I won!! I could not believe it! It was a huge prize - a Tory Burch purse, wallet, sunglasses and Nordstom gift card.
I even found out near the anniversary of my Mom's death. My Mom was the biggest shopping fan out there and I kind of think she pulled some strings for me to cheer me up. 🙂
I just got it in the mail the other day and can't wait to use it for future Fashion Friday posts.
Overnight Oats
Ever since I made these Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats, I've been on an oats kick! Can't get enough!
Best of Blogs Linkup
I'm launching my first ever linkup next Monday. It will be a called Best of the Blogs Linkup and you can linkup either any of your favorite or top viewed post of the month from your blog OR a monthly wrap up post similar to mine! I’m so excited and I hope you will join me. The linkup will be on the last weekday of the month. For bloggers this will be a great way to get exposure for your site. For readers this will be a great way to see the best the blogs have to offer in one place! I hope to see you guys there.
If you are planning on joining me, use the hashtag #bestofblogs and help me spread the word!
Want to catch up? Read my other Things I’m Loving Posts! I’ve created a new page/category just for them!
Thanks for stopping by today! I'll have more on our trip to Charleston tomorrow!
And of course, have a Marvelous Monday! Thanks for the linkup Katie.
Your turn!
What are you loving lately?
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
I LOVE Tory Burch!! Congrats on winning the giveaway! That is a great early Christmas present!!
JulieWunder says
I felt like I won the fashion lottery :-)))
Coco says
That sunset picture is stunning!
JulieWunder says
Thank you Coco! I'm working on it!
Jess @hellotofit says
Great idea for a link-up, Julie!
I can't wait to start listening to Xmas music tomorrow...
JulieWunder says
It's about time... 🙂
Mary Beth Jackson says
I love sunset pictures- especially from my backyard! Santa's White Christmas, that is a keeper, we had the Barnies and I always bought that for my mom for Christmas. Great memories! Enjoy all that great company this week- and great score on that purse!
JulieWunder says
Thanks MB! I screamed I was so excited!!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Hey Julie, congrats on winning that gorgeous purse and assorted awesome stuff. Very cool. I'm sure your mom pulled some strings for you... the sunset picture is gorgeous. (Can I just go there now???) Enjoy the time with your company and have a beautiful Thanksgiving!!!
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Allie! Great to see you here!
Debbie@debbiethisandthat.blogspot.com says
Congrats on your Instagram win! I'm looking forward to the linkup next week. Hope you and your guests have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
JulieWunder says
Yay! So happy you will be doing the linkup!
Mandi Korn says
Congrats on winning the purse and other great things, and yes you can photograph sunsets as a hobby:o) Do you have a camera or only use your phone. I do miss Barnies coffee, there was one in the mall I used to work at, and loved getting the White Christmas at Christmas time. Hope you have a wonderful week:o)
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
Kind of funny, when the boys were little and we went to Anna Maria Island every year, we started to hear the complaint: "not another sunset". I took a lot of sunset pix, with and without them. How sad that they got tired of it! Someday they'll understand...
I've never hear of Barney's coffee!
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says
I alwyas wonder if people ACTUALLY win those! I entered one once, but now I'm inspired to enter more!
Farrah says
Congrats on your instagram giveaway win! <3 I never win those either and never thought I would, butttt recently won a pair of spiffy boots that I'm really excited about! Sending you hugs, and looking forward to joining in on your linkup! :]
JulieWunder says
How exciting! Congrats!! So excited you'll be joining the linkup!
Blane Sherer says
Glad that you had several nice things happen to you
that inspired nice memories for you of your mom.
I hope all goes well for you with your family in for
Thanksgiving. I look forward to hearing about that
in some of your upcoming blogs.
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much! It's going to be a good week.
Heather@hungryforbalance says
We used to have a Barnie's in our mall! I loved their White Christmas blend, but I haven't had it in years! I will have to be on the lookout for this!
Congrats on your link up! It sounds like fun!
JulieWunder says
Found it at Publix 🙂
Gretchen | Gretchruns says
I love your idea for a linkup! I'll definitely be joining 🙂 Congratulations on winning the giveaway! Earlier this year I won one for a Target giftcard and it absolutely made my month! Can't wait to see you modeling the purse!
JulieWunder says
Yay! So glad you will be joining!
Annmarie says
Wooohooo, congrats on winning that IG giveaway! That is one seriously awesome prize!
JulieWunder says
I know! I literally screamed!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
It is always a hectic fun week! Hope you have a wonderful time with your family.
JulieWunder says
Thank you! I hope you have a great week too.
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
I'm so excited for my family to get here.... but then I'm thinking WHAT DO I DO WITH THEM???
JulieWunder says
Oh yeah- I totally get that! I try to have ideas, but it's never perfect.
Heather @ HeatherRunsFast.com says
I love love love Santa's White Christmas. My grocery store has it as an ice cream and it is beyond good! I'm loving the cold front that came through today. I live in FL and it's been in the 90s until today!
JulieWunder says
Oh! I miss that! It's freezing here now!