Friday, November 9, 2012

Snow is Magical

SNOW???? In early November??? unfortunately, yes. It has snowed here. So crazy to me how two weeks ago we took our fall pictures. The temperatures just dropped so suddenly and it decided fall was over I guess.

Now don't get me wrong, I love snow, and I like winter. BUT, I like all 4 seasons in their time. Instead, where we live we get winter for 5 months minimum. Enhhhh ya, so I'm not so eager for it to shorten our beautiful fall. It can come, but when it's supposed to come. Well apparently the weather doesn't give a hoot what I think...or even consider what I might want (or not want) for my birthday (which is tomorrow)....and it snowed yesterday. Quite a bit. It hasn't melted. It's staying. It's colder. Winter is here.

GROAN. Yes I did groan a bit last night and then this morning when I drove to work.

BUT THEN...on my way home from work, something happened. The snow was so pretty on all the trees, the bite in the air made me want hot chocolate, peppermint mochas, warm meals, a fire, and all of a sudden I started thinking about all the winter decorating and crafts I want to do. The meals I want to make, the goodies I want to bake, the gifts I want to give and hopefully receive at Christmas, the songs I want to listen to (but not yet...I will stand firm in some things). And all in a 15 minute commute, I decided that I liked the snow and okay, it was winter, bring it on. I'm ready, I'm looking forward to it. I want to get into the spirit, be crafy, be home-makery, and be hostessy. We shall see how much time I ACTUALLY have for all these aspirations since my workload literally doubles in a couple weeks and school doesn't get out for break until Dec 22...YUCK.

As soon as I got home, I went out to take a few pictures. Its not totally enough snow to be a winter wonderland, but it was enough to work its magic on me. :)






WTTW #9

Monday
 Khaki jacket: Bass Outlet
Blue bootcut pants: Target
Brown flats: Target
Crocheted headband: Delias

Tuesday
Mint Gingham button-up shirt: Shade
Denim skirt: don't remember the store, from a mall in Southern California
Black flats: DSW

Wednesday
 Blue baby tee: Shade
Dark yellow cardigan: Target
Black bootcut pants: American Eagle
Black flats: DSW

Thursday
 White t-shirt: Kohls
Coral sweater: Bass outlet
Khaki bootcut pants: Hollister
Brown belt: American Eagle
Brown flats: Target

Friday
Gray baby tee: Shade
Black boyfriend cardigan: Target
Jeans: Vigoss from JCPenney
Black slouch boots: JCPenney
Pink scarf: gift from BP at Nordstrom

Sunday, November 4, 2012

WTTW #8


Monday
Red baby tee-Shade
Black cardigan: Target
Black bootcut pants: American Eagle
Black Flats: DSW
Faux pearl necklace: SamMoon.com

Tuesday
White tee-Kohls
Oatmeal cardigan: American Eagle
Striped scarf: gift for birthday from Nordstrom
Wine pencil corduroy skirt: WalMart (I think)
Brown tights: probably WalMart but who knows
Brown boots: Murdoch's

Wednesday: Halloween

Black long sleeve: Target
Black bootcut pants: American Eagle
Black Flats: DSW
Ladybug antennae headband: borrowed from friend
Ladybug wings: borrowed from friend
Red tutu: made by my mom

Thursday

Blue baby tee: Shade
Ivory and gray striped open-faced cardigan hoodie: Target
Khaki bootcut pants: Hollister
Brown flats: Target
Crochet headband: Delias

Friday
Beige hoodie sweater: gift for birthday from Costco
Brown bootcut pants: American Eagle
Brown flats: Target

Friday, November 2, 2012

WTTW #7

These outfits are from last week. My crazy schedule didn't allow me time to post them last Friday.

Monday
Green baby tee--Mod Bod from Costco
Blue cardigan: Target
Floral Skirt: made by my wonderful mom
Boots: Murdoch's 

Tuesday
Gray shirt dress: Target
Yellow cardigan: Target
Boots: Murdoch's

Wednesday
I was casual today because I attended a professional development class.
Jeans: American Eagle
Red courdoroy jacket: Target
Brown scarf: made by my mom
Navy keds: Target

Thursday
 Denim button-up shirt: Target
Khaki bootcut pants: American Eagle
Brown belt: Target
Brown flats: Target

Friday
Yellow baby tee: Shade
Gray/white striped blazer: Shade
Skinny jeans: American Eagle
Boots: Murdoch's

fall in love

I love fall. The colors are just so beautiful! I have been waiting for a day without gloomy clouds and rain so that my husband and I could take some pictures with the gorgeous foliage. Monday afternoon, it finally happened! Below are some pictures from our little photo shoot along with a couple things I am especially loving right now.

I so enjoy lighting this candle in the evening and smelling the spicy aroma.

Who doesn't love candy corn? And when you put it in a mini Parker Bowl from Crate & Barrel it gets even better.




Had some editing fun with B&W effects.


What are you falling in love with?