so, this just happened tonight (!!!)
Come Sail Away
Thanks everyone for all the overwhelming sweet comments on my last post!
I'm still working on getting around to all your blogs :) So, compared to the last photos (which were definitely some of my favorites so far!) today's post isn't so exciting. Haha.
The darling Jessica of Midwest Muse was nice enough to let me borrow her cute sailboat sweater so I styled it up super casual for the weekend.
(Ignore the nerdy glasses glare in these photos...)
Well, we're almost through another work week! This week has totally dragged by for me. No one wants to come to the bank when it's a total blizzard outside. It's been snowing heavy almost non-stop for the past two days, so it takes forever to get anywhere! Makes me want to just bundle up and stay inside all day after sleeping in until noon. I wish that cruise we're planning was sooner! (except, I don't. Because I'm not bikini ready)
Outfit Details:
Sailboat Sweater - Swap from Jessica through Flock Together
Chambray Top - H&M
Jeans - Nordstrom Rack
Socks & Necklace - Gifts
Booties - Target
Ice Covered Lake
I'm super excited to show you these photos! They turned out so pretty. As you might already know (if you saw the photos in my guest post) Ethan and I headed up to Tibble Fork over the weekend and the half-frozen lake and lush green trees made for some stunning scenery. (I got the idea from this girl and her gorgeous photos)
But this dress is what I'm most excited to share with you! This darling company, Tailor & Stylist offered to send me something from their shop and I couldn't be more thrilled. Seriously, the have THE prettiest vintage inspired pieces and they're all so affordable! You need to check them out! I'm already planning my next purchase.... Oh, and they're founded by a tailor (husband) and stylist (wife) who fell in love! So cute.
I love the pale pink and the pretty vintage style buttons. I swooned when I saw it in the shop and it was perfection when I put it on! Bare with me here, there's quite a few photos. I just couldn't narrow it down.
Phew! Told you there were a lot! It's just so gorgeous up in the canyon, we went a little snap-crazy. It seems like we've been taking a lot more photos with this new camera. Well, hope the start of your week has been good! It snowed some more here. Ugh. Spring come soon!
Outfit Details:
Dress - c/o Tailor & Stylist
Jacket - Nordstrom Rack
Tights - H&M
Fur Stole - Forever 21
Lace Booties - Gift from my Sister
Guest Post: 1000 Words or Less
Hey! Today I'm over at my Aunt's brand-new blog 1000 Words or Less sharing a few photos. Her blog is basically a photo blog displaying photos and adventures she's taken with descriptions of 1000 words or less. Pretty cool idea, right? (and she just started it so she needs some love!) Head over there now to see my post HERE!
P.S. These photos are a preview of my outfit post tomorrow! I'm pretty excited about this one...
P.S. These photos are a preview of my outfit post tomorrow! I'm pretty excited about this one...
highlights
Whew, we had a busy week and now that it's wrapping up, I'm finally relaxing. I'm kicked back in bed with my macbook and a cup of tea in preparation for another busy week. But first, here are this week's highlights:
*a follow up appointment and good report for
elliott at arkansas allergy and asthma
*a tea party with an old friend
*taking dinner to a couple from church
who just welcomed a new addition
*celebrating gary's 29th birthday
*a midweek play date with friends,
*joining a local running group
*going on my first run since last April
*an online "hangout" with the order
*giving our 2 week's notice at elliott's daycare
*enrolling e in a mother's day out program (a $330 a month savings!!!)
*cooking 3 times in one week
*a birthday party for e's friend, max
*chaperoning elliott and paisley's chick-fil-a date
*a baby shower for a sweet friend from church
*movie night with caleb and laura
*homemade cookies
*a day trip to arkadelphia to visit gary's grandparents.
I have a feeling this week's highlight will be the "mommy time" I have planned for wednesday: a visit to the dermatologist, followed by a massage and a pedicure. My poor toes are long overdue for some TLC!
Corduroy & Dusty Mint
TGIF!! I'm seriously so grateful the weekend is here. This week has just dragged by. Work has been so slow and long and I'm ready for a couple days of freedom! I'm planning on dragging Ethan to see a horror flick tonight. He hates them but my sisters and I all love them and I need him to hold on to! It's kind of a husband duty, right?
So these photos are a little old, as in pre-Christmas and pre-new camera. I really loved this vintage corduroy dress I got to borrow from Rachel through Flock Together. Check out how she wore it here (I'm telling you her outfit is darling!) It's actually a children's dress so no wonder I like it! You all know how many items of children's clothing I own. Haha! I love the v-neck and the cute side snaps. The rich red color was perfect for the holidays but I can see this dress working for any season! For winter it went perfectly with my favorite floral leggings and vintage dusty mint belt. (yes, dusty mint is now a color)
I hope you all have a lovely weekend! Anyone have any big plans or are you all just catching your breath and making plans as you go like me?
Outfit Details:
Corduroy Dress - Swap from Rachel
Leggings - Papaya
Blouse & Shoes - Forever21
Belt - Vintage/Thrifted
splish splash
I love to just sit back and watch Elliott in the bathtub. He's in his own little world, splashing and playing, and I'm in mine, deep in thought. Trying to memorize his round little belly, short chubby legs, and sweet baby voice chattering away... those beautiful long eyelashes I envy, his precious profile... I mean look at that face! Could you keep from kissing those soft cheeks several thousand times a day? I sure can't. I'm trying to soak it all in, because I know a day is coming when I'll miss it oh so much...
Guest Post : Almost Stylish
Hey! The amazing & talented Kati of Almost Stylish asked me to guest post today.
So head over HERE and check it out!
And here's a little preview:
♥
a glimpse into our weekend.
Gary was away on business this weekend. Elliott is cutting a molar and running fever. Not a good combo.
We went to a dear friend's adorable gender reveal party Saturday morning, and shortly after finding out she is expecting a sweet baby boy, I had to whisk E away to my Mom's house for a breather. He was into everything he could reach, crying and turning into a limp noodle any time I tried to pull him away. The party was packed and he wanted down on the floor beneath everyone's feet. I struggled alone to carry around a squirmy, fussy 22 pound weight, while attempting to make polite conversation. 45 minutes later, I left drenched in sweat, wanting nothing more than a strong drink and deep tissue massage.
Thankfully, our afternoon was better than our morning (thank you infant's Advil), and we had a nice play date at the park with Brooke and Paisley, followed by E crashing for a two and half hour nap, during which I cleared out our outdoor closet (to make room for the bikes I'm dreaming of purchasing this spring) and organized our messy pantry.
Sunday morning E was, once again, super fussy and I was feeling the stress of 4 days alone with a one-year-old piling on, but at 3:25 Sunday afternoon Gary touched down in Little Rock, and life returned to normal. Elliott was in bed by 6:30 and we were enjoying takeout and catching up on our shows from the past week via Apple TV mirroring (this whole no cable thing has been working out nicely, btw) on our living room floor by 7:30.
I sure did miss him while he was gone! Sure, it's fun to have the bed and computer all to yourself for a night, but anything after that is just plain lonely. And as far as taking care of E goes, we make a good team. Props to the single Mommas out there, you are amazing. I'm certainly not cut out for it!
Inspiration: Green Envy
I was a little worried about putting together such a simple outfit when I saw the Inspiration photo of Lauren Conrad but this ended up being the perfect casual weekend outfit!. I just added my scarf and jacket later in the night when we went to the car expo (I seriously want a fiat) and then out to a movie with friends.
I loved pulling out my olive skinnies for this look. I don't get enough use out of them (since I don't even wear jeans that often). They're awesome because they work as a neutral but they're more fun than your usual neutrals. Oh and I'm in love with my new rain boots! They're practical and adorable and I've had so many compliments on them!
So, I dyed my hair darker again. I loved the ombre but the ends were fading bad and a little too light for my taste. So I had my amazing sister dye the top darker and bring the ombre back to the subtle look it began with. I feel so much better!
Oh, and if you have a minute come CHECK OUT MY POST AT FLOCK TOGETHER today :) I'm styling Marisa's lovely blue floral dress!
Outfit Details:
Blouse - Forever 21
Olive Skinnies - Thrifted (Forever 21)
Jacket - Thrifted/Vintage
Belt - Target
Earrings - J.Crew
Booties - ModCloth
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