My Top 10 of 2025: book, song, purchase, recipe, album, etc.

At the end of each year, I typically do a round up of my favorite clothing items, my top sellers, and things like that, but this year I also wanted to add my top 10 favorites in a new way—I wanted to share some of my favorites from the past year that include my favorite album, the best book I read, my most listened to song, the yummiest recipe we ate, and more.

I thought it was a good way for you to get some fun tried and true recommendations and for me to share a little bit more about what I enjoy.

I’ve linked what I can in the post. These are affiliate links, so I might earn a small commission—thank you so much for supporting my blog—it really means the world!

📖 book: “Say You’ll Remember Me” by Abby Jimenez. It felt very realistic, was an easy read,  and I loved how sweet it was. 

✨ accessory: my natural stone bobble necklace from Shapes Studio. I’m pretty sure I added this to almost ALL of my outfits this summer. 

😋 recipe: broccoli cheddar soup. I made it several times and my whole family loved it! I added potatoes to it as well, and every time it was so yummy.

🎵 song: according to Spotify my top song of the year is Taylor Swift’s “Guilty as Sin”. It’s a good one, but I was pretty surprised it was my top one. I did listen to The Tortured Poets Department on repeat this year! 

📍place: Montreal, Canada—we visited for the first time to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and it was so fun to explore. 

🏀 show: Running Point with Kate Hudson on Netflix. Cute, funny, and quick!

💰 purchase: little green machine. I bought a cream couch this summer and this is the ONLY way I was able to do that while also having two little boys (who are always barefoot😅)

💿 album: Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem”. When this came out I listened to it SO MUCH. We saw Morgan Wallen in concert in 2022 and it was SO fun (the picture I shared was from that concert)!

🤩 new piece of clothing: my black jeans from Quince. These are so versatile! The washed black color makes them work-appropriate but they’re such a soft and comfy denim that you’d never think you were wearing jeans!
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🎥 movie: Wicked 1 and 2. We didn’t jump on the Wicked bandwagon until this year (at Thanksgiving time) and we loved both of them. Fun fact: My husband and I both love musicals and the first time we held hands was at a high school musical.

Thanks so much for reading! Do we have any of the same favorites from this year?

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Four Easy and Cozy Outfits for Running Winter Errands

Here are 4 of my go-to cold weather errand outfits! It’s snowy and cold out, but I never want to be too hot in the car and in the store, so layers help me feel comfortable. These 4 outfits feel cute, comfy, and casual🥰

If you prefer video content, the reel is HERE.

All the pieces I’m wearing are linked under each photo, plus I added similar options if something is older! These are affiliate links, so I might earn a small commission—thank you so much for supporting me, it really means the world!

Outfit 1: a cozy green sherpa pullover, barrel jeans, blundstone boots and a matching brown hat, and green bag—I love this one because of the colors! Green and brown look so good together🪵🌲

Outfit linked HERE

Outfit 2: a comfy cream crewneck sweatshirt, a fuzzy brown sherpa vest, wide leg jeans, ugg tasmans, and a warm red hat and orange bag—I can never resist pairing brown, red, and orange together! It’s such a pretty color combination🧡♥️🤎

Outfit linked HERE

Outfit 3: an easy cream crewneck sweatshirt, a green puffer vest, wide leg jeans, blundstone boots and a matching green hat and green bag—loving this monochromatic moment! Green on green is always a favorite of mine🌲💚🍃🌳

Outfit linked HERE

Outfit 4: a snuggly red sherpa pullover, straight jeans, a black puffer vest, black chelsea boots, a grey beanie hat, and my tan baggu belt bag—black and red is a classic combo (especially for the holiday season!) and this look is super cozy and warm♥️🖤

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15 December Outfits

Here is a little round up of outfits I’ve worn in December. I’ve tried to keep it festive and fun, so there’s lots of green, red, burgundy, winter whites, and textures. I wanted to share this round-up of festive outfits before the holidays in case anyone is looking for inspiration.

Everything I’m wearing (or some similar options if the item is older) is linked under each photo! These links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission. Thank you for being here and supporting me! It means the world.

This red/burgundy neck scarf has been a fun little addition to my wardrobe. Throw it on with any outfit and it’s instantly a touch more festive!

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We had a December date night and you know I had to sparkle! This sequin top is old but I linked some current ones.

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Burgundy is red’s muted cousin and I love it paired with a fun pair of socks!

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A green accessory is another fun way to create a festive December outfit. this textured scarf was a Christmas gift from last year and I love the color.

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Maybe not festive, but a cozy sweat set (this one is fleece lined and only $11 for each piece!) is definitely a must for December. I’ve been wearing this one almost daily 😅

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Loving this beautiful red half zip sweater for December! I also have it in green and orange. It’s super cozy.

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A really simple outfit with just a touch of festive color! Love this green tee shirt layered under my black cotton cardigan.

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These earth tones have me so obsessed! Loving the green/brown corduroys and redwood brown cardigan.

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This is a sweater I’ve had for years and it’s always a cozy piece to throw on in the winter.

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My sister and I had a x-country skiing date and my red sherpa and black puffer vest kept me nice and cozy!

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This is the same half zip as the red one above in green. This is what I wore to help in my prek son’s classroom for the morning.

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This red set SCREAMS Christmas. Super comfy and easy to throw on!

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You’ve GOT to have a fair isle sweater for December. Although this fair isle sweater is older, I linked a bunch of similar ones.

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Another red look for December?! Groundbreaking.

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7 Ways to Wear 1 Cardigan

Red is such a good color, especially for the holiday season, but I definitely think it can go beyond the holidays. So, here are a few different ways to style a red cardigan for just the winter season in general.

This is a cashmere cardigan from Quince (use INFG-25MARISSA10  for 10% off your first order from Quince—new customers only!) and it definitely has a higher price point. I linked some similar red cardigans if you want to get the look but don’t want to spend lots of $$$.

If you prefer video content, watch the reel HERE.

Everything I’m wearing is linked under each photo — and if something’s older, I added similar pieces too. These are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission. Thanks so much for being here and supporting me!

1. Red cardigan + jeans + matching shoes

For the first outfit, I wore the red cardigan with my new favorite jeans (the relaxed straight from Quince) and matching red Mary Jane flats.

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2. Red cardigan + denim skirt

A denim mini skirt is always a favorite for me and one would think it would be too chilly for winter, but fleece lined tights remedy that problem! Add some tall boots and you’re cute and warm.

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3. Red cardigan + black jeans

Red and black is a classic pairing! Love the way these wide leg patch pocket jeans look with the cardigan.

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4. Red cardigan + jeans + comfy slipper shoes

A perfect outfit for a day at home or casual outing. I chose to unbutton the cardigan and layer it over a ribbed tee and styled it with these jeans I’ve been loving and wearing constantly for over a year now.

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5. Red cardigan + denim dress + neck scarf

I bought this denim dress in the summer and haven’t styled it yet for winter. It’s so cute with a red cardigan and matching neck scarf. Just like above, add fleece lined tights and tall boots to finish it off and stay warm!

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6. Red cardigan + floral midi skirt

I have been LOVING this floral midi skirt. I haven’t found anything that doesn’t look cute with it! it’s such a versatile piece!

Outfit linked HERE

7. Red cardigan + denim midi/maxi skirt

I haven’t pulled out my denim midi skirt since the summer, so I really wanted to try it with this cardigan. I think it looks so cute. I added a charm necklace for just a hint of sparkle!

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Which look would you wear?

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