Life of a Full-Time Teacher/Mom & a Showgirl Cardigan

Prior to Christmas the T.Swift cardigans came back in stock for 48 hours.  Ever since the Life of a Showgirl cardigan dropped I had been wanting it but it had been sold out forever.  So when it came in stock in November my husband encouraged me to just "buy it" instead of missing the opportunity again.  And am I ever glad I did!  This cardigan is not only beautiful with it's rich burnt orange color and gold sparky thread glistening in the light, but it's also excellent quality.  The weight of this cardigan is soooooo nice.  There is no itchy wool feeling but it's also a heavier knit, making it cozy and so warm for the those cooler temps on it's own or under a winter parka on those  frigid winter days.  To say that I am obsessed with it is a complete understatement.  I wear it all the time and have no regrets.  T. Swift fans immediately notice the trademark stars and the very discreet TS embroidered into the sweater,  but most people just comment on what a lovely color and structure it is.  I get so many complements on it.

Now, I may not live the Life of a Show Girl but I did want to share what a random Wednesday looks like in this full-time mom/vice-principal ladies life is.  Sometimes, I wonder why I can't do all the IG posts, and blog more, and read more, and give back to my community more, etc.  Then I look at my day and I realize that it's jam packed.  When I am at work I basically start and I don't stop, except to take a quick bathroom break.  I eat on the move and love it! Here is Wednesday, Feb. 11tth.

5:45am - alarm, got up @5:50 6:00 am - treadmill, 5km 6:45-7:30am - shower, get ready for work, breakfast and out the door. I am so thankful for the coffee that's already brewed and waiting for me when I am done my run. I take a cup to the bathroom with me while I get ready, and then I also fill my travel mug to take coffee on the road with me 7:55 am - arrive at school and let the chaos begin 4:10 pm - left the school 4:40 pm - arrived at home & immediately made 4:50 pm - coffee & reading to unwind 5:20 pm - prepped supper, fish tacos, rice & veggies 6:00 pm - off to go coach track. So much excitement from the kids. We had three U13 teams and two U15 teams racing. Overall the kids had fun and one team made it to the finals but didn't place. 9:25 pm - arrived home from track 9:30 pm - snack & bedtime routine 9:40 pm - wine, Mr. D show & puppy snuggles 10:10 pm - Logan left for ball hockey and I scrolled while waiting for Halie to come home from work. Chatted with her and got caught up on her day. 10:30 pm - exhausted, bed and do it all over again tomorrow

I am on winter break this week and will be sharing content on IG from our mountain getaway. I am looking forward to being in the Rockies and breathing in the fresh mountain air, as well as hitting the slopes.

What's a typical day look like in your life?

R & R in Cozy P.J.s

Friends we've now gotten away to the lake sans kids not once, but now twice, in 2026!  You read that right.  Since our youngest has gotten her drivers license, we've had a lot more flexibility with our time.  January kicked my butt and left me feeling depleted.  Last week I tried to regain some of that energy lost and then we headed to the lake for a couple of nights.  What do we do at the lake?!?  

I went for a run by myself.

We take the pups for walks.

We cross-country ski in the forest.

We eat and enjoy a nice glass of wine.

We watch TV, currently watching and loving Shrinking and the Olympics.

We read and cuddle the pups.

This is such a great time to cuddle up with a good book, in my new PJs that I received at Christmas from my youngest.  They are super cozy, oversized, and so warm.  I love the pattern and the coziness it provides, especially in the winter months.  I am not a fan of fleece lined PJs.  Although I like that they are cozy, I find them way too warm to sleep in.  These however give you warmth without overheating, plus the tiny little red flower pattern against the light pink fabric is adorable.  What a great gift to get she picked out!

Books I've read so far in 2026:

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Favorites by Layne Fargo ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Housemaid by Freida McFadden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(audiobook)

Catch the Sun by Jennifer Hartmann ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(audiobook)

How are you entering February?  How are you feeling?  What are you looking forward to?

Bye Bye January & What I Wore

Bye bye January!  That was a whirlwind of a month and I feel like February is a welcome change of pace.  For most people February is a hard month, but January really kicked my butt.  Although it was full of wonderful things, I felt like I was on a hamster wheel this month and I have finally gotten off and it's a welcomed change of pace.  Work was really really busy with lots of evening commitments, starting indoor relays and reading 400+ report cards.  It was also very cold for 6 days straight so that made life seem a little harder.  But it was also a month full of wonderful things.  

• 2 Birthdays!  Happy 19th birthday to our girl Halie (who is now legal drinking age here in SK) and happy birthday to my dad.
• A quick 24hr. getaway to the cabin.
• Rang the New Year celebrating LOVE with a family wedding.
• IronSlug Challenge completed. It got me back in the pool for the first time in a year.  I was able to complete the requirements, 3.8 km swimming, 42.2km running/walking & 180 km biking, and get a few other things in as well.
• Books Read: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins  and Housemaid by Frieda McFadden ; both are ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Got outdoors to cross-country ski before the cold snap.

I documented a few, real life, teacher outfits from January.  The sun isn't up by the time I leave the house in the mornings so it's still dark as you can tell by the photos, but that's real life.  

How was January for you?  What's on the docket for February?

Ageless Style: Tweed & Link-Up

Welcome back to the first 2026 installment of Ageless Style.  If you are new, welcome to our all-inclusive blog that celebrates women from all different walks of life.  We are so happy to have you here.  I hope 2026 is treating you well.  

This month we are styling tweed.  I have featured this tweed coat on the blog a few different times, here and this really fun post that was inspired by fashion TV show icons here.  Even though it's not new to the blog,  I think it's the perfect color to mix into my more neutral winter pallet and it comes just in time to give a little nod to Valentines Day.  I absolutely love this little jacket and wear it all the time instead of a cardigan or blazer.  I especially love the detailed gold buttons.  Although this exact jacket is no longer available, I have linked a few similar options below.

I wanted to show three different ways to style it for the office or for a casual weekend day.  I kept things pretty simple keeping the jewelry similar and switching out the footwear and purse to suite the different vibe. All three of these outfits are ones that I've worn in my real life.  

#1 Cloud Dancer White

If you haven't heard, Pantone named "Cloud Dancer" the color of the year.  It signifies serenity, new beginning and reflection.  I am here for all of those things.  In the first look I played with bright white and an off white, creme colored wide-leg pants, finishing it off with cream colored pumps.  The pink, gold and brown really elevate this outfit while still making it classy and keeping the pink tweed the star of the show.  

#2 Black and Pink

Instead of white, now I played with keeping everything in the black family but I added a little spunk with the snakeskin boots.  They definitely stand out in this outfit, but I think it makes the outfit fun and a little unexpected.  What do you think?

#3 Pink Sneaks

Keeping it casual on the weekend or if your workplace has casual Fridays like mine, I think this is the perfect outfit.  The tweed coat is classy and feminine, while the rest of the outfit is weekend vibes coming in hot.  I especially love that my Adidas sneaks have hot pink accents.  

There you have it, three real life Bo approved outfits for this winter and into spring.  Now it's your turn to link-up with us and check some other blogs for inspiration. Come back on Thursday, Feb. 19th when we are going to be sharing out favorite outerwear for the season.  

Tweed Pink Jacket ( H&M old; Shein)

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New Year’s Eve Glamour: The Power of a Statement Fur Coat

Friends, how did you ring in the New Year?  For us it varies from year to year, sometimes its a small gathering of friends at the lake, at home, sometimes we go out and this year we had a WEDDING, which was so much fun!  Over the years we've attended a few NYE weddings and it's kind of awesome.  What better way to ring in the new year than to witness a lifelong commitment to love one another.  

I love an occasion to get all dressed up and I wasn't about to let this one pass me by.  I asked my IG friends for some helping in choosing a dress for the occasion and then I got our my mother's fur coat.  she gave it to me a year ago and last year I wasn't hesitant to wear it because if I am being honest, I didn't want to get into it with anyone over real fur and moral beliefs, etc.  Since then I've decided that I do want to wear it because it's passed down, vintage so not something new, and otherwise it's sitting in my closet collecting dust and frankly that's non-sense.  If you don't agree, I ask you to kindly glance over this post and just move past it 😉.  I love you and thank you for being here either way.  🫶 

I wore my new  Hillberg and Berk drop earrings (currently on sale!) that I received from my sister as a gift this holiday season and a bracelet (similar) that I had purchased previously.  I also borrowed my BFFs vintage purse that fit everything I needed in it.  Needless to say everything I wore to this wedding came from my closet or was borrowed for the occasion.

So the four dresses I toyed with wearing were, 

1. Classy in Pearls
2. Sparkle & Shine
3. Long & Classic
4. Feathery Fun

For a while it was a tight race between #2 and #3 but in the end the long and classic Ted Baker dress had 41% vote and having a chance to wear a long dress felt just right.  I love the midnight blue color, how it falls on my body and it was so comfortable to dance in.  

And DANCE we did!!!!!  We closed out the wedding at 2:30 a.m. like a bunch of youngsters.  We had the best time with reconnecting with my husbands family, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends from his childhood.  I didn't take many pictures of the wedding because we were fully immersed in the event and enjoying ourselves, plus I am always cautious not to put pictures of others on my blog/IG if I don't have their permission.

Your turn!  How did you ring in the New Year?  At home? Out? With the kids, friends, family, alone?

Either way, I hope 2026 is off to a good start for you.  I hope it brings you and your loved ones health first and foremost, and then happiness, peace and adventures big and small.