It's Thanksgiving here in the States and on this day we all try to remember to be more thankful. I personally like to live my life in gratitude but today I want to take some extra time to think about all the things I am grateful for. In my reflection I thought about some Thanksgivings past when my father started a new tradition (one I try to keep) with the three of us (my father, brother, and I) and we would go watch a movie together. The last one we saw together as the three musketeers was The Abyss (1989). I also remember the ones when my children were babies and they wore their "My First Thanksgiving" bib. Some memories are bittersweet and some are amazing but all of them are good.

I want say that as this year is coming to an end I really am thankful for so much. I am thankful that despite the pain and discomfort that I am still able to walk. I am thankful that I am not as prideful as I once was and am willing to seek help when I need it. I am thankful for my husbands unconditional love and dedication to me and his children. I am thankful for the health of my children. They are growing so fast and although its bittersweet it is also wonderful to watch. I am grateful to be able to be here for my family. 

On the creative front I am grateful for opportunity to be a blogger. To be able to remain creative while I tend to my everyday regular life. I know not everyone is able to do that. I am thankful for my laptop so that I can type my posts that I share with you. I am thankful for you, my loyal readers.  I grateful to still be here over eight years later doing what I love and growing as a creative. I'm grateful that I remain passionate about vintage, Old Hollywood, and fashion. I am also really happy that I have come to a place where I can share with you about my disability and incorporate this into my vintage nerd brand. I'm really proud of myself for doing this because eight years ago I wasn't in the right frame of mind and heart to share this openly and now I am.

So I will end by saying again thank you to all of you that keep supporting A Vintage Nerd. Those of you who reach out to me and share your stories with me. I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to be able to connected with like minded people like you. Happy Thanksgiving!

Outfit: Plaid Coat from Modcloth, Mustard Turtleneck from J Crew, 

Mustard Beret (Vintage), Gold Loop Earrings from J Crew

It's starting to get chilly in the big apple and that means pulling out sweaters, turtleneck, and coats. It also meant I got to finally wear my "new-to-me" vintage sixties sweater coat. I think there's nothing better on a chilly day than wearing something cozy, warm, and vintage. 

On this day I was heading to take the train with my family to attend a convention with my children. Mommy felt stylish and comfortable and it made me feel at ease for the rest of the day. Who says busy moms can't maintain a stylish wardrobe and still run around with the kidlets? I confess there are many days when I wear cotton pants and a tee but most outings with my family I doll up. I don't think you have to loose your sense of style just because you're tired or busy or in my case both. Throw on some lipstick, a cute beret, and that "new-to-you" vintage piece hanging in your closet. It will make you feel great and set a tone for your day to just be awesome.

Outfit: Vintage 1960's Sweater Coat from Rax Clothing, Blue Turtleneck from J Crew, 

Red Beret from Forever 21, and Red Crossbody bag from Primark

Outfit: Plaid Skirt from Modcloth, White Blouse from Collectif, Red Cardigan from Old Navy, 

Red earrings are Vintage, and Vintage Pumpkin is from the 1960's

Every time I find myself in a pumpkin patch I can't help but think of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966). Linus van Pelt strongly believes in a holiday figure called The Great Pumpkin. He thinks the Great Pumpkin flies around bringing toys to sincere and believing children on Halloween night. Even though the Great Pumpkin doesn't show up Linus still believes that one day it will happen.

When people think of magic they usually think of Christmas and Harry Potter but I've always found the fall weather, pumpkin patches, and Halloween to be a magical time of year. Its a time to warm ourselves with soups and sandwiches, a time to pick out costumes, a time to allow ourselves to be spooked, and a time for pumpkin carving. 

I think Linus was right. Let us all keep an eye out for the Great Pumpkin. You never know what the Great Pumpkin will bring us.