I enjoyed a really quiet Thanksgiving with my family and then headed our shopping with all kids in tow… They really love the thrill of Black Friday and being the mother I am I strive not to disappoint. My husband texted us as soon as we walked out the door requesting Chocolate covered cherries.  Yep, it’s officially that time of year…  I hope all my dear readers had great quality family time and enjoyed their day.

Linking up today for Friday Faves, so please check out Cindi’s Blog.  I love her style and love of animal print.

I am just dipping my toes into the waters of pattern mixing and have only done one other combination that was easy as I kept it to a black & white polka dot skirt and zebra print scarf…Here is that first attempt

And of course last weeks second pattern mixing with the hounds-tooth jacket:

And now for my third  attempt, which is just as basic, but I am still getting use to this whole idea, don’t worry I plan to get even braver, just be patient with me… Growing takes time….

Notice my sweater here… It was too long for my liking.  Remember I am trying to do a better job of dressing my petite height and this just didn’t work well.  Rather than forgetting it entirely,( I loved the color with this skirt), I just buttoned it up and tied the ends.  I actually think it is something I may do again…. Am I delusional or does this work ok?

The wind was blowing and I was a little chilly here, can you tell?

I never do close ups of my face, but didn’t like how I was standing in this photo, so I cropped it!  I do have to say that my 12 year old took these photos and that first one he nearly gasped over and loved it.  I think it was the wind in my hair…

Thanks for viewing my progress as a pattern mixer…I promise more adventures to come as I get more comfortable…

Gratitude: I am grateful that I am feeling better, just in time for Thanksgiving. I am grateful for the time this week with family.  I am grateful for my readers and those who comment and keep me going by their support!  I am grateful for the upcoming weekend and time with my daughter!

Dear readers, I was serious when I asked if I was delusional in thinking that tying the sweater worked out ok, so please chime in,… Thank you!