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The Pumpkin Queen: Giving Thanks // She Saw Style

Answer this question for me: do you love Thanksgiving?  Okay, maybe that’s a super easy question, but another question would be why?  Is it because you get to eat til you’re about to pop, or because of the football games, or maybe the shopping?  Those are some of my favorite things for sure, but there’s another reason I really love Thanksgiving.  I love giving thanks.  I mean, isn’t that why we have the holiday to begin with?  Not just for the turkey and the crowded malls, but to truly take an entire day to be thankful for all that we have.  Why don’t we spend more days doing this?  If it were me, I would make Thanksgiving day every day, just for the sake of expressing my thanks more often.  Maybe you’re someone who feels like you don’t have much to be thankful for this year – please know that you’re not alone in this thought process.  Also know that there is someone thankful for you and I think that’s reason enough to be thankful.

The Pumpkin Queen: Giving Thanks // She Saw Style

Since we’re on this beautiful topic of giving thanks, I wanted to share a few things I’m thankful for, and thank a few people in the process.

1. I’m thankful for the outlet that blogging has provided for me.  It’s been incredible to meet so many people who are passionate about the same things I’m interested in, and to surround myself with such a supportive community.

2. I’m thankful that my blog is still alive.  That might sound bizarre, but if you’ve been reading along for a while, you know that I used to have another blog name, and I lost it earlier this year. Since then, I’ve dealt with numerous website crashes and gotten to the point of a serious “why me” syndrome – but here it is, still going strong.

3. On that same note, I’m thankful for my incredible brother-in-law who has worked tirelessly to help me keep this blog on its feet.  He has been the backbone of my website from the start, and has helped me into the wee hours of the morning and on super sick days just so that I can keep my business running.

4. I’m thankful for my boyfriend finally living in the same place as me.  For a year, we worked our booties off to have a long distance relationship, and now we get to live in the same city (right around the corner from each other).  I can’t get enough of seeing him!

5. I’m thankful for the skilled hands of the surgeons who were able to correct my mom’s back.  Though she’s had to go through such a long, and painful recovery, she’s on the road back to health and beginning to enjoy life again.

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6. I’m thankful for the fact that after three years of WhatsApp texts from Richmond, VA to Switzerland, my best friend and I are finally getting the opportunity to meet in person.  In fact, that will be happening TODAY, and “excited” doesn’t even begin to describe how I’m feeling.  Sarah will be spending her first Thanksgiving with my family and me, so follow along on Instagram stories, as I’m sure we will be bombing it like crazy with all our adventures.

7. I’m thankful for all of my “photographers” since I began my blogging journey.  From my mom, who read everything she could about portrait photography in order to take my photos, to my boyfriend, who takes a pause during every date day just to snap a few shots (hence these pumpkin patch pics), to my blogger bestie, Stefanie, who even since announcing her pregnancy still wants to go out each week with me and shoot together.

8.  I’m thankful for art.  This comes in so many different forms, but I’ve recently watched as one of my best friends has begun to paint and draw more, and her artwork is beautiful.  I’ve also gotten to experience more local music lately, and even watch as a friend of mine got to finally put together a music video (which turned out bomb, btw).  Art is healing, in all its forms, and I’m so happy to experience it whenever I get the chance.

9.  I’m thankful for brands that believe in me as much as I believe in them.  I’ve gotten the chance to create incredible, professional relationships with so many companies, and through that, I’ve been able to watch small businesses grow to new heights and I’ve even become good friends with different shop owners.

10.  I’m thankful for my readers.  Every single one of you babes who come back each day to read what I take the time to write.  It means so much to know that I have literally thousands interested in what I have to say.  Like, whoa.  I want to continue using this platform to share my style and my life, along with so much positivity and love, as long as I can.

The Pumpkin Queen: Giving Thanks // She Saw Style

Real talk time: I’m sitting in a super busy cafe right now drinking an iced chai latte and eating a Mexican chocolate cookie while Brandon sits across from me editing my first lookbook video (eek!) and I’m trying not to cry my eyes out as I write about all these things I’m thankful for.  If we only took this kind of time every single day to list out the things we were thankful for, I think we would all be such different – and better – people.  So join me in giving thanks for all our many blessings, and have a Happy Thanksgiving, ya’ll!

Shop My Style

Top: Grayson Shop // Blazer: She + Sky (not sold online, similar here) // Denim: Charlotte Russe (medium wash sold out, dark wash here) // Booties: Charlotte Russe (cognac not sold online, black here) // Scarf: Garage (old, similar here)

[photos by Brandon]

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Comments

  3. What an awesome post Stephanie! I absolutely love Thanksgiving and the friends, family, and food that comes with it but the part I like the most is being able to take some time to truly evaluate my like and give thanks to God for everything that He has given me 🙂

    Happy Thanksgiving love <3
    xoxo
    Fe Samaia

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  4. Stephanie dear, apart from looking at these lovely and fun pumpkin shots, reading your post was a real pleasure. I’m the kind of person who actually makes a list of things to be grateful for. Every single day. It’s made me a better person and it’s also made me appreciate what I have and to live in this here, right now. Not in some distant future. I was happy reading about all the things you are grateful for and I hope you and your Swiss bestie will have the best of times! 🙂
    xoxo
    Thomas

    http://www.thomasfalkenstedt.com/2016/11/23/leman-locke-london/

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  5. I just read the link explaining your blog name change and wow, that must have been so tough! I would have broken down if that happened to me. I also had blogging problems this year and it was really stressful, but like yourself I’m thankful that it all worked out and I’m still able to blog as well 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!!
    http://www.samanthamariko.com

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  7. I love Thanksgiving because not only we get to all gather with family and friends but we do it to thank our Lord for all he’s given us!
    I love this post not only the pictures but reading what you’re grateful for 💕

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  8. What a meaningful post you wrote here, Stephanie. Of course I love all the great food/football games (and days off from work!) during Thanksgiving holiday, I especially love about this holiday is to give “thanks” to everyone. It’s so sweet of you to make a list, you are truly a beautiful person inside and out. Love following your blog and wish you a happy Thanksgiving!

    xo,
    Jo
    http://www.glamfashionbook.com

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  11. What an awesome post Stephanie! I absolutely love Thanksgiving and the friends, family, and food that comes with it but the part I like the most is being able to take some time to truly evaluate my like and give thanks to God for everything that He has given me 🙂

    Happy Thanksgiving love <3
    xoxo
    Fe Samaia

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  12. You are such an incredible person and I love hearing your blogging journey (as well as your personal journey!) I’m thankful to have met you through blogging and to visit you in RVA this past year!! Hopefully we can plan another get-together soon 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!

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  13. Awww, I love hearing about what you are thankful for. I actually love Thanksgiving because it truly is about being together with loved ones and enjoying a meal and not about the gifts and overspending. It is all about family, friends, and good times. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! xoxo, Christine
    http://dailykongfidence.com/

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  17. Girlfriend, thank you. Thank you for being you, you truly shine. I am so glad to have connected with such a wonderful person such as yourself! This post was amazingly genuine and I loved it so much. Yay for your blog, yay for your brother and boyfriend for the amazing support they provide because that is hard to get, and I can’t wait to hear about your best friend’s journey!! You look great as well, keep up the great work babe and I can’t wait for you to write a post one day about our meeting in person haha! xo, Darci

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  18. Stephanie this was such a beautiful list. I’m thankful for YOU and the happiness & positivity you bring into my life every time I read your posts or comments! You have a beautiful heart. Wishing you, your family and your bestie the best thanksgiving!
    Xx, Kathryn

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  19. I love this post for so many reasons but first because it makes me appreciate our blogging community ! I am also so thankful for blogging. It has been the best creative outlet for me but it has also connected me to so many amazing likeminded people. I am glad your blog is alive & well & love hearing all the things you are thankful for.
    Your fall look in the pumpkin patch is perfect.
    Happy Thanksgiving !
    xx, gracie
    snappedbygracie.com

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  20. Omgg girl I feel the same way about thanksgiving! Why do we rely on just one day to be grateful? We should really be thankful all the time! I’m so glad that surgery went well for your mom! I know how hard it is to deal with one’s suffering 🙁 my mom underwent surgery years back and unfortunately was at the hands of a surgeon who made her worse. I’m so glad you and your family don’t have to go through that! I can’t believe you get to meet your best friend and spend thanksgiving together! Can’t wait to hear more on your festivities together 🙂 sending love on Thanksgiving!

    XO Jenn
    http://jennsemble.com

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  24. Omgg girl I feel the same way about thanksgiving! Why do we rely on just one day to be grateful? We should really be thankful all the time! I’m so glad that surgery went well for your mom! I know how hard it is to deal with one’s suffering 🙁 my mom underwent surgery years back and unfortunately was at the hands of a surgeon who made her worse. I’m so glad you and your family don’t have to go through that! I can’t believe you get to meet your best friend and spend thanksgiving together! Can’t wait to hear more on your festivities together 🙂 sending love on Thanksgiving!

    XO Jenn
    http://jennsemble.com

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  28. Yesss I love Thanksgiving! I really have a deeper appreciation for the holidays now that I’m older just cause it gives us quality time to spend with our family and loved ones. It reminds me that the people we have closest in our lives are the most important and having them in our lives is just as important as having our ambitions.

    xoxo
    http://www.atsunamatsui.com

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  30. A really beautiful and inspiring article, the photos are wonderful as well. I think there is always something that we can find to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving

    Wwww.leilaandvanya.blogspot.com

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  32. Yesss I love Thanksgiving! I really have a deeper appreciation for the holidays now that I’m older just cause it gives us quality time to spend with our family and loved ones. It reminds me that the people we have closest in our lives are the most important and having them in our lives is just as important as having our ambitions.

    xoxo
    http://www.atsunamatsui.com

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  33. Oh wow – I love your writing style. So personable and fresh – I can’t wait to see the lookbook video! WOOHOO! I’m sure it’ll be amazing!

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  36. Oh wow – I love your writing style. So personable and fresh – I can’t wait to see the lookbook video! WOOHOO! I’m sure it’ll be amazing!

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  41. What a cute post! love your outfit! I do think we should be thankful everyday but i like that you took the time to list everything you sure are thankful for. Sometimes, that’s what we need to put everything in perspective 😉

    I hope you had the best Thanksgiving yet!

    Bisous, Josie

    http://www.petiteandbold.com

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  42. Love this soft suede cardigan. So cute! And I loved reading about all the things you are thankful for. I love thanksgiving for all the bountiful food and the fact that we can get together for a weekend with friends and family and just share in each other’s love. It’s my favorite holiday of the year!

    xx Yasmin
    http://banglesandbungalows.com

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  44. Love this soft suede cardigan. So cute! And I loved reading about all the things you are thankful for. I love thanksgiving for all the bountiful food and the fact that we can get together for a weekend with friends and family and just share in each other’s love. It’s my favorite holiday of the year!

    xx Yasmin
    http://banglesandbungalows.com

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  46. aww this is so cute! I am so happy to be able to read what you are thankful for. I totally have to agree with the boyfriend taking pictures, haha I am thankful for mine too for taking pics for me. Without him my blog wouldn’t be the same. I definitely agree thanksgiving should be everyday! You should give thanks every day 🙂 Happy thanksgiving love!

    Linh
    http://xcapewithlinh.com/

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  48. Beautiful post! You have so much to be thankful for! I am so thankful to have gotten to know you, babe! Can’t wait to see where the next year takes you!

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  49. This was such a sweet post to read. I love all of the giving and generosity that the holidays bring. Of course, I wish we could all stay this spirit all year round, but there’s something about these months that make it extra special! I’m thankful to have met YOU my dear 🙂

    xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco

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  59. I’m thankful for you little beauty! I’m so glad your mom is recovering and almost back to normal (but better!). I’m also happy Brandon lives close by, I can tell how happy you are when he’s around! xoxo

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  61. I’m thankful for you little beauty! I’m so glad your mom is recovering and almost back to normal (but better!). I’m also happy Brandon lives close by, I can tell how happy you are when he’s around! xoxo

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  62. I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving, Stephanie! There’s seriously so much to be thankful for. That’s so awesome that you have your brother-in-law to help you out with She Saw Style! I wish I had someone like him. I’m actually very thankful for tradition and the constants in my life that help me to keep on trekking. Such an awesome post!

    xoxo Bryanna | Coming in Clutch

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  64. Cute outfit! I live Thanksgiving because it brings the family together. I didn’t get to take celebrate this year, but it truly is the perfect opportunity to voice your thanks in front of all the people you care about. I’m very thankful of being able to travel during Thanksgiving, have a healthy, happy family, and a wonderful husband who is my best friend and be surrounded by great people. We’re all very lucky, aren’t we? 🙂

    Xo,
    Miki
    http://mikialamode.com

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  65. Cute outfit! I live Thanksgiving because it brings the family together. I didn’t get to take celebrate this year, but it truly is the perfect opportunity to voice your thanks in front of all the people you care about. I’m very thankful of being able to travel during Thanksgiving, have a healthy, happy family, and a wonderful husband who is my best friend and be surrounded by great people. We’re all very lucky, aren’t we? 🙂

    Xo,
    Miki
    http://mikialamode.com

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  66. Love this post babe!!! Looks like your family its been incredible supportive to you and your blog and is the best feeling ever. Hope you had a great thanksgiving!

    Love The pumpkin pics So cute.

    Xx
    Marcy

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  68. You are such an incredible person and I love hearing your blogging journey (as well as your personal journey!) I’m thankful to have met you through blogging and to visit you in RVA this past year!! Hopefully we can plan another get-together soon 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!

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  71. Stephanie this was such a beautiful list. I’m thankful for YOU and the happiness & positivity you bring into my life every time I read your posts or comments! You have a beautiful heart. Wishing you, your family and your bestie the best thanksgiving!
    Xx, Kathryn

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  73. Girlfriend, thank you. Thank you for being you, you truly shine. I am so glad to have connected with such a wonderful person such as yourself! This post was amazingly genuine and I loved it so much. Yay for your blog, yay for your brother and boyfriend for the amazing support they provide because that is hard to get, and I can’t wait to hear about your best friend’s journey!! You look great as well, keep up the great work babe and I can’t wait for you to write a post one day about our meeting in person haha! xo, Darci

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  75. I love this post for so many reasons but first because it makes me appreciate our blogging community ! I am also so thankful for blogging. It has been the best creative outlet for me but it has also connected me to so many amazing likeminded people. I am glad your blog is alive & well & love hearing all the things you are thankful for.
    Your fall look in the pumpkin patch is perfect.
    Happy Thanksgiving !
    xx, gracie
    snappedbygracie.com

    Reply

  76. Awww, I love hearing about what you are thankful for. I actually love Thanksgiving because it truly is about being together with loved ones and enjoying a meal and not about the gifts and overspending. It is all about family, friends, and good times. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! xoxo, Christine
    http://dailykongfidence.com/

    Reply

  78. What a cute post! love your outfit! I do think we should be thankful everyday but i like that you took the time to list everything you sure are thankful for. Sometimes, that’s what we need to put everything in perspective 😉

    I hope you had the best Thanksgiving yet!

    Bisous, Josie

    http://www.petiteandbold.com

    Reply

  79. Beautiful post! You have so much to be thankful for! I am so thankful to have gotten to know you, babe! Can’t wait to see where the next year takes you!

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  80. This was such a sweet post to read. I love all of the giving and generosity that the holidays bring. Of course, I wish we could all stay this spirit all year round, but there’s something about these months that make it extra special! I’m thankful to have met YOU my dear 🙂

    xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco

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  81. Love this post babe!!! Looks like your family its been incredible supportive to you and your blog and is the best feeling ever. Hope you had a great thanksgiving!

    Love The pumpkin pics So cute.

    Xx
    Marcy

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  84. aww this is so cute! I am so happy to be able to read what you are thankful for. I totally have to agree with the boyfriend taking pictures, haha I am thankful for mine too for taking pics for me. Without him my blog wouldn’t be the same. I definitely agree thanksgiving should be everyday! You should give thanks every day 🙂 Happy thanksgiving love!

    Linh
    http://xcapewithlinh.com/

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  87. I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving, Stephanie! There’s seriously so much to be thankful for. That’s so awesome that you have your brother-in-law to help you out with She Saw Style! I wish I had someone like him. I’m actually very thankful for tradition and the constants in my life that help me to keep on trekking. Such an awesome post!

    xoxo Bryanna | Coming in Clutch

    Reply

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