I love fall.
For me it’s a time of reflection.
A time to look back over the last year.
To mourn losses,
embrace changes,
rejoice in new and old friendships.
This year has brought about many changes in my life.
It marked two years since Rags to Stitches, the blog and shop was born.
The launch of a new site and rebrand. (well shortly, the new site will be done soon)
It celebrated my 31st birthday,
my husbands 28th birthday (a story for another day),
my daughter’s 3rd birthday,
and my son’s 2nd birthday.
It reminded me of how thankful I am for my family.
It was also the year that my husband and I decided that we were not going to have any more babies.
I thought I would struggle with this, but God is a God of peace and I’m at complete peace about this.
I thought I would struggle with this, but God is a God of peace and I’m at complete peace about this.
We believe God has given us our special family of four and we are looking forward to fostering the love we have for each other and our children.
This year has taught me a lot about who I am and who I want to be.
I am…
first and foremost a daughter of the most high God, created to serve Him.
A wife,
a mom,
a daughter,
a sister,
and, of course, a blogger.
This blog has meant the world to me. It’s been a journey, an escape, a learning curve, but mostly an amazing documentation of my children’s lives.
It has birthed some amazing friendships,
and for that I am so grateful!
Now as I look to the future I’m so excited for where this blog is going.
I’m excited to continue to get to know each one of you better.
And I’m mostly excited to begin sharing more of my life with you.
You never know, my love story might pop in there in the next year. 😉
What has been the best part of the last year for you?
Outfit:
Flannel Shirt: Anthropologie
Boots: My Cents of Style
Cents of Style lives by two mottos. One, you do not have to spend alot to look great, and two, when you look good, you feel good. Withthese principles in mind, Cents of Style offers the latest fashionaccessories, shoes, handbags, and jewelry, at rock bottom prices.These fashionable pieces are meant to enhance any wardrobe andconfidence level. Cents of Style is proud to offer stylish, fun andaffordable products that will allow you to “accessorize your life.”
And ladies… they have some fabulous accessories!
Adrianne, from My Cents of Style is giving ONE of my amazing readers pick any item from their shop!
To Enter: You must be a Subscriber of my blog via RSS or email
– Visit My Cents of Style and tell me what item you’d pick if you won
– “Like” Adrianne’s Cent’s of Style Facebook Page and leave a comment saying “Hi”
– Follow Rags to Stitches on Twitter
– “Like” Rags to Stitches on Facebook
– Tweet and Facebook about the giveaway.
Not an entry, but I hope you’ll follow me on Bloglovin
I’m liking up with The Pleated Poppy and Momma Go Round. I hope you’ll check out their lovely blogs.
This giveaway is open to US residents and will end on December 20th.
**REMEMBER** Get 10% off and FREE shipping with discount code “0301”at checkout: www.mycentsofstyle.com
Libby's Life says
I would choose the Cozette hat! LOVE!
Libby's Life says
I like her on Facebook
Libby's Life says
I follow you on Twitter
Libby's Life says
I like you on Facebook
Handbags*N*Pigtails says
Isnt it amazing how much one year can hold…how much we change in that period of time? Some of it good, some bad. But all of it is a learning experience.
Im a follower here and would love to win something:) Thank you for the chance!
Handbags*N*Pigtails says
I follow you on Twitter:)
Mama Bub says
I would choose the Potion shoes! (I'm an RSS subscriber.)
Mama Bub says
I follow you on Twitter. (@mamabub)
Sarah M. says
I follow via RSS!
Sarah M. says
I'm following you on FB!
Sarah M. says
I'm following you on TWitter!
Sarah M. says
I'd love to have a pair of shoes!
Sarah M. says
I liked her FB page!
Rachel says
Hi Alissa, what a lovely post! The best thing about this last year for me was the birth of my first child, my long-prayed for daughter!
I love your outfit. 🙂
Also, thanks for the email about the changes to your blog. I had been having a lot of problems with my google friend connect but had no idea that they would be shutting down! 🙁 So I went and joined bloglovin for my blog too, and I'm a follower of you on bloglovin now too. 🙂
Rachel says
I visited My Cents of Style. I'm loving it!
I would love Cali-3 boots.
I follow you via RSS. 🙂
Rachel says
I "liked" Cents of Style's facebook page and left a comment.
Rachel says
I follow Rags to Stitches on twitter.
Rachel says
I "liked" Rags to Stitches on Facebook.
Ami says
oh my gosh!!! such awesome cuties for awesome prices!! i'd pick the emella shoes!
subscribed to your blog!
Ami says
liked cents of style on facebook and left a comment!
Ami says
following you on twitter
@hunnybunny727
Ami says
liked rags to stitches on facebook!
Ami says
facebooked/tweeted giveaway!
https://twitter.com/#!/hunnybunny727/status/146856082084610048
marissa says
I love cents of style, they have SO many cute shoes! but I love the holy scarf I'd love you to add this to my What we Wore and Made party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/search/label/WWWMW
Shannon Olson says
I love the plaid and the boots! such a cute combo!
by the way I am doing a giveaway
over on my blog =)
http://shannonolson.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-memories-giveaway.html
Shannon Olson says
I subscribed to the rss feed !
The Arizona Russums says
you are so cute dear! glad you've had a blessed year!
Karie @ The HoB says
I love the Gilla Shoes!!
Karie @ The HoB says
I "Like" Adrianne's Cent's of Style Facebook
Karie @ The HoB says
I Follow Rags to Stitches on Twitter. @houseofbledsoe
Karie @ The HoB says
I "Like" Rags to Stitches on Facebook
Kassi at Truly Lovely says
I'm a subscriber by email now!
Kassi at Truly Lovely says
I liked her page and commented on FB!
Kassi at Truly Lovely says
I follow you on twitter!
Kassi at Truly Lovely says
I'd choose the Floyee boots!!!
Heather :: AFD Jewelry :: says
Oh, hey supermodel!! That first picture of you is gorgeous! (They all are)
….and I didn't know you were a cougar! Rawr 😉
Chelsea says
I subscribe via email 🙂
chelsea.thom90@gmail.com
Chelsea says
I love the molly bag!!!
Chelsea says
I like her on Facebook & said hello 🙂
Chelsea says
I follow you on Twitter!
Chelsea says
I follow you on FAcebook!
Chelsea says
I tweeted this giveaway >> chellywelly1
barneyn says
I love the Katherine bag!
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barneyn says
Following on twitter!
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barneyn says
Tweet
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Stephanie says
I love the Cali boots but I'm not supposed to wear heels anymore SO my next fave would be the Pieces boots. 🙂
Stephanie says
I follow you on Twitter!
Jenni Austria Germany says
i follow your blog.
Jenni Austria Germany says
i think the cozette hat is my favorite.
Jenni Austria Germany says
following you on twitter.
Object of Maya*ffection says
I am LOVING The plaid trend too!
Brittany Sommer says
I follow your blog!
Brittany Sommer says
I like you on fb!
Brittany Sommer says
I like Cents of Style on fb!
Brittany Sommer says
I would LOVE the Cali-4!
Brittany Sommer says
Following you on Twitter! @BrittanySommer
Brittany Sommer says
I tweeted/facebooked! @BrittanySommer / Brittany Dawson
Brooke says
I would pick the Tori black boots. They are exactly what I have been looking for!
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Brooke says
I like Cents of Style on facebook.
bkds79(at)gmail(dot)com