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This is the most wonderful time of year!! Growing up, my family was not overly traditional.  We never had a real Christmas tree, mainly because my parents couldn’t be bothered but we still loved it!!  We always went away during Christmas time as well, which was very exciting for my brother and I! Ben and I have started some traditions over the past few years that we plan on continuing for years to come!

  • We get our tree the day after Thanksgiving, preferably from a tree farm, but we have
  • definitely gotten a few trees from Home Depot in years past lol!
  • Every year the kids get a new ornament.  This year I got them one with their initials.
  • Every year Ben and I exchange a heart ornament.
  • We do advent calendars for each kiddo.  My mother – in – law sends them every year for Christmas.
  • We go Ice Skating.
  • We go to the fabulous 40’s and check out all the cool lights on all the homes here in downtown Sacramento! This is literally miles and miles of residential areas filled with Christmas lights.  It is the best!!
  • On Christmas eve we exchange Jammie’s for the whole family, along with a new book for the kids!
  • On Christmas eve we also watch a Christmas movie! Some of our faves are: Elf, Home Alone, The Grinch and a Christmas Story.
  • On Christmas morning we have cinnamon buns and for our Christmas supper we have lamb.
  • We have to listen to the Queen’s speech before we open presents (A tradition Ben had as a child.  He is from the UK).

On to this outfit! This is the perfect time of year to be dramatic in your clothing choices! I consider this outfit a little dramatic! From the sleeves, to the mixing of prints this is a stand out look!! Confession: This is my first bell sleeve top this season!! What do you think of my choice!?!? I kinda went big! This skirt is my favorite.  Very feminine in the style, the colors and the print.  I don’t wear skirts often, but when I do, you better believe it is one that I am in love with!!  I have linked the exact skirt and top below! Both are under 45.00!!

 

 

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So what are some of your favorite Christmas traditions!? Please do share below! Happy hump day friends!! It is almost Friday!! Much love,

All photos by: sarahschweyer.com


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  6. Jessica says

    Ruthie this outfit looks incredible on you! I just adore everything about it. I love your Christmas tree tradition and keep on doing girl! Love you friend!

  8. Courtney bentley says

    I absolutely love these traditions! Seriously it is so important to keep with tradition and have all of the special moments and things look forward to every single year! I love the pajama tradition I want to steal that for my husband maybe I’ll give him a game for his PS4 and a new pair of pajamas so cute! Also this outfit is everything I absolutely love the bell sleeves and the skirt length and the shoes are adorable love it!

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  10. April says

    Such a gorgeous look, Ruthie! I love this outfit from head to toe. And I love your Christmas traditions – very similar to mine!

  25. Kait Elizabeth says

    We always have cinnamon buns and lamb too! All your traditions made me go ‘awwwww’. Christmas traditions are one of the most important things in the world to me, definitely part of my core identity. Thank you so much for sharing! Also these pieces have a gorgeous profile together- killing the style world as always babe. Hugs, Kait
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  29. Ashley says

    This outfit is fabulous. The mix of prints is SO cute and yes, girl…I love the bell sleeves!

    xo Ashley

  30. Jessica Sheppard says

    Ruthie! Loving your glamously, gorgeous, DRAMA look! That top with those statement bell sleeves is on point. And I luuuv the mixed patterns. This is perfect for the holidays (or any day). Your fam has the sweetest Christmas traditions. As I read them, I tried to pick my fave but couldn’t decide on just one. LOVE this post!!!

  32. suzanne says

    Such a lovely look! Loving that skirt. We get our tree the day after Thanksgiving and have cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning, too! Happy Holidays, mama! xo

  37. Rachel says

    I think bell sleeves are so classic and elegant! I’m far too short to pull of the trend but you look amazing in this outfit!

  40. Yulissa says

    Love your whole outfit but that tops kills me!! ?❤️ And what beautiful and lovely traditions you have started with your family.

  43. kimballandkedzie says

    I LOVE bell sleeves and the sleeves on this top is just amazing! I love that you paired it with the floral pencil skirt. Great outfit, it looks amazing on you. kimballandkedzie.com

  45. Vet Leow says

    You have great style! Dressing up the Christmas tree, watching a Christmas movie and going ice skating as a family are such fun things to do for Christmas….

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