Top left photo: January 2013 / Top right photo: January 2012 / Bottom left photo: January 2011 / Bottom right photo: January 2010

Happy New Year, everyone! I decided to take a little blogging break over the holidays and just focus on spending quality time with my family and friends, so I apologize if I seemed a little MIA over the past week and a half. But, I am back and ready to take on 2014 whole heartedly!

As much as I love looking towards the future, I also love looking back. So, I thought it would be fun to take a quick walk through memory lane with these photos, which date all the way back to January 2010 (although I’ve been blogging since 2009, I didn’t start posting outfit posts until about a year later).

It’s amazing to see how my style has evolved as well as my photography style. I definitely have cringe-worthy moments when I go back through my archives, but I think it’s very important to remember where I started, what I was thinking about, and now where I want to go. I have been thinking very hard about my work related New Year’s resolutions and will be sharing those here soon.

So, with this new year upon us, I just want to say how very thankful I am for the amazing experiences this blog has brought me over the past five years, and how incredibly grateful I am to you, my sweet readers. Without you, I wouldn’t have an audience or the support it takes to keep on keeping on. So, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for always being there. Here’s to an incredible year, everyone. Let’s do this, 2014! xo

A touching moment, watching my parents decorate the tree together.

Barney, seemingly unimpressed by the festivities, decided to take a nap instead.

My mom’s little decorative touches on the living room coffee table. My favorite is the matchbook (off to the left) with my Grandparent’s photo on it from their wedding back in the 1946.

So many memories and sentimental ornaments hanging on this tree.

Taken during a walk in Greenwood with Barney – so festive and fun.

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Outfit details: Jacket: IRO / Tote: Forever 21 / Jeans: Rag & Bone / Boots: Rag & Bone

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More outfit details: Hat: Zara / Scarf: Zara / Sunglasses: RayBan / Lipstick: Viva Glam 1 by MAC

Such a cheerful blue color. While walking in Greenwood and Phinney Ridge, it seemed to be everywhere I looked.

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Barney, sacked out, but waiting patiently for my Dad and I to finish up taking photos. Such a good puppers.

I’ve so enjoyed spending quality time with my friends and family, and taking some time off. It’s been incredibly relaxing and I feel ready to take on 2014! So here’s to you, my dear readers – I wish you all a very safe and happy New Year! And as always, thank you for reading. You guys truly are the best. xo