A Day at the Farm Girl

 We went to visit a friend that was house sitting for a couple that have a small farm. Chickens, roosters, a million dogs (maybe nine, I think) and two horses. Oh, and one adorable cat. We had a great time grilling out and cracking open some growlers from the local brewery. The horses were very friendly and so was the cat. But one small disaster happened when one of the chickens got chased into the dog pen by our dog (not used to chickens) and got a little love tap from one of the huskies (their dog). I freaked out and froze! Thank God my friend came running because I didn't know how to get a dog to stop kissing the chicken. At least I like to think they were just kissing. The chicken was ok. Just lost a couple of feathers. But I felt like a loser since I didn't pull a superman move and save the day. Farm girl I am not.

 Jacket: Brian's old army jacket, Button up shirt: NY&Co, Jeans: Thrifted, Scarf: ? Hiking Boots: HiTec

Nice shoes!

hee hee - funny horse chewing

This guy was extremely cocky (HA!) He did not like me coming around. See that last look he's giving me?!

Sweetest cat ever

photos by Brian and me

DIY: Baby is Sleeping Wreath

After seeing Danielle make these wreaths on her blog Take Heart, I thought I would give it a try. She made it sound so easy! My wonderful friend Katie is expecting her first baby very soon so I thought this would be a great first wreath. I know how important it is to not disturb that precious little baby snoozing away so I thought this would be a nice way to say "Don't you dare turn that doorknob one inch".

On the other side is a happy "Baby is Awake"! Meaning, you probably don't even have time to turn the sign around and you longingly look at the "Baby is sleeping" side and wonder when the next time that will ever be.

In Love With the Trend

I mentioned earlier one trend that I'm not in favor of so now it is time to drool over the one that I am in love with! Leather! Of course, I am more of a faux leather kind of gal if I am buying it brand new but I am constantly on the hunt to save those discarded leather pieces from their lonely spots in thrift stores. I have found quite a bit of pants and skirts but none that fit...YET! I won't give up! Here's how I would style them if I was lucky enough to have the gates of heaven open with a beautiful pair of leather pants:

Ferris Bueller Girl

 

Top: Thrifted Land's End, Tie: Liberty of London for Target, Jeans: NY&Co, Boots: EBay, Fake Raybans: Dollar Store

Feel a bit like skipping and doing this:

Why does my life not have more random musical numbers?

Autumn in My Town

Experiencing the joy of fall during my daily travels.

Stripes and Bows Girl

Dress: Vintage, Boots: Steve Madden, Hairbow: Thrifted

This dress has immediately become one of my all time favorites. I ran across it at the Rescue Mission Thrift Store and it had terrible little spots all over it. I couldn't tell if it was just dust or some sort of mildew?? I don't know. I almost didn't get it. But I brought it home and cleaned it by hand and worked on each little spot. I got it back to it's original splendor and now I love it.

 

Flowers in the Fall Girl

Sweater & Tunic: Thrifted, Leggings: NY&Co, Boots: Vintage, Ebay

A big blue flower to wear in the fall? Oh yeah. I like it. This tunic has been around the block a few times and I think it will be around for a few more.

Here's how I wore it in the past: