Let's Do This

Well hello 2014, it's lovely to meet you! This is going to be a huge year for me- mostly because I'm graduating from college in August! For the first time I have no idea where I'll be, but I'm excited to see what the future will hold for me! I'm looking forward to this next stage in my life and have high hopes for this year! Since I love lists I thought I would share my top ten "to-do's" for the coming year- take a look!

1. Get an internship

2. Graduate from Clemson with honors

3. Get a professional blog redesign / Grow blog

4. Stay healthy and fit

5. Become better at hair and makeup

6. Stay on top of finances

7. Make a home for myself somewhere new

8. Travel to a place I've never been before

9. Grow in my faith

10. Spend less time "plugged in" - more time reading and connecting with others

Here's to a fresh start and a year of endless possibilities! I'm so thankful that y'all continue to come read what I have to say, and I wish every one of you nothing but the best! What are your goals for the year? Can't wait to hear! xoxo

-Lanie W.

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I've always favored even numbered years (I'm OCD like that), but little ole 2013 proved to be a great year regardless! One of the best parts about the year was growing Southern Preppy Chic! I'm so close to one hundred followers (currently at 94) and I hope to cross that milestone off my list in 2014! Here's a look back at some of my favorite posts/moments from this past year!

Nominated for two Liebester awards 1 // 2

Went on a spring break cruise with my best friends

Celebrated my 21st birthday 

Started writing for Modern Magnolias

Celebrated SPC's first blog birthday

Participated in my last Bid Day and Gameday

Did a blog link up with Emily at Cooper & Thames 

Was featured on Clemson's College Fashionista 

Had a great Thanksgiving & Christmas 

I'm still in the process of writing/finalizing my goals for this coming year, but it's shaping up to be one of the biggest transition years of my life - I'm (gulp) graduating from college in August and for the first time since starting school I have no idea where I'm going to be next fall. This is both terrifying (because I love to have a plan) and exciting because I also have an adventure loving side. Regardless, I know that God has a plan and I have to put my trust in Him to guide me where I'm supposed to be!

As we reflect on the past year and look forward to the next let's not get so wrapped up in what we did/didn't do, and remember that the most important part of life is simply trying our absolute best to be good people! I wish you nothing but success and happiness in the coming year! xx

-Lanie W.

Wrapped Up

Well happy Friday and last weekend of 2013 everyone! I hope you all had a great Christmas! Ours was wonderful- a day of exchanging gifts, hiking in the mountains, eating yummy food, playing board games, and enjoying each others company. Today we're heading to Atlanta to spend the weekend with my mom's sisters and their families and I'm so so excited to see them! Since I'm going to be out of town this weekend today's post is super quick, but be sure to keep up with me via Twitter and Instagram!

I'll be back on Monday with a 2013 wrap up and a look at what's to come in 2014! In the meantime have a blessed weekend and enjoy these last few days of the year! Much love. xx

-Lanie W.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,

let your heart be light,

from now on our troubles will be out of sight.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,

make the yuletide gay,

from now on our troubles will be far away.

Here we are as in olden days,

happy golden days of yore,

faithful friends who are dear to us,

gather near to us once more.

Through the years we all will be together,

if the fates allow,

until then we'll have to muddle somehow,

so have yourself a merry little Christmas now. 

Just stopping by to say Merry Christmas to you and yours. I pray your day is nothing but happiness and love. Make sure to pause and remember the reason for the season and today's sweet festivities- the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I hope you all are having yourself a merry little Christmas! xx

-Lanie W.