Getting back into the swing of things this week has been nice but I am definitely ready for a weekend break. That first full week back after the holidays is always a rude awakening and while Monday lasted for AGES, the rest of the week has gone by pretty quickly. It’s crazy how quick you fall right back into a routine.

But before moving on and hitting the New Year head on, I thought I’d do a quick instagram (follow along @louwhatwear) recap of my holiday fun.

Here’s to a year full of new adventures!

Clockwise:  An amazing TV appearance on WHAS with Angie Fenton for The Salvation Army with a 94 year-old bell-ringing volunteer (inspiring!); The most fun Kate Spade present from my co-worker & friend Elizabeth; Beauty goodies snagged for myself while out Christmas shopping; a little snap of my Courier-Journal feature. 

 Baking up a storm before Christmas; My two best guys celebrating with Christmas cocktails; A much-needed night out with the girls at La Coop; My neon attire for girl’s night. 

 The BEST road trip find – Reese’s Chocolate Bars!; SO excited for Nola; Snap shots from Royal Street. 

 Ringing in the New Year with Baili; First night out on Bourbon Street with Alex, Mallory and the hubs; Celebrating the Cardinals Sugar Bowl win; Pre-game action. 

Sneaking in a little jazz at Kermit’s Speakeasy on NYE; A little snap before a ridiculously delicious dinner at Dominica hosted by my greatest friend Caroline’s family. 

 Back to work bling from Shop Jami & Gigglosophy; the best surprise late Christmas gift – a classic Coach bag; Trying to step up my hair game for work along with my new Jewelry Nut Auctions necklace; my best boy enjoying his new red wagon.