A Forest Frolic

Where are the Fashion Police?

Have I mentioned that I have a 3rd grader who doesn't only march to her own beat...but leads her own band (hence...the outfit)...

We have completed the first week of school and she's loving it :)  But I'm guessing that by now, the teacher either thinks she gets dressed in the dark or is blind, tee hee. 

Please tell me this is an age thing...please tell me it gets better...puuuu-lease tell me that when I called my Mum to rant about the outfits this week, she didn't laugh hysterically & tell me that I did the same thing when I was her age!

I admit...I was a tomboy and there was no way in you-know-where, that I was letting that PINK *gasp* sweater anywhere near my body!  But other than that, I think I was a perfect little angel ;-)  And now, pink is one of my fav colors.  Ever since my husband, er'...boyfriend at the time...bought me that pink sweater back in 1998, it was all over & I can't get enough pink!  Oh how the times change ;-)

Anyway, I'm rambling...back to my rant!  This child o' mine makes me laugh/cringe/shed a tear at her choice of outfits and accessories.  She looooves accessories...her latest being silk scarves that don't match whatever she's wearing. 

And why oh why must you where Ugg boots when it's still 75 degrees outside my dear?  And with a cute skirt...oh, where are the fashion police when you need them?

This is actually one of the better outfits of the week.  Yesterday, as she was coming off the bus...one of her friends parents said, 'here comes the vest,' hahaha, yeah...no comment!  I'll let you imagine that one ;-)

Sooo, now that that's off my chest...I will just say, I am very proud of her!  I'm glad she has a mind of her own and doesn't care what people think.  She is who she is...she's unique & I love her more than life!  That girl will be something one day (just hopefully not a fashion expert ;-)

Jamie :)

Fall Goodies

I went to get myself a little Birthday treat tonight, to start celebrating a little early (what...don't act like you don't do that too, tee hee!)  But, since I'm trying to take it easy on the sweets, I decided to go to Yankee Candle and get something that smelled yummy instead. 

I decided on the new 'Pumpkin Patch' swirl candle & I'm now craving Fall, pumpkin pie & anything to do with Halloween!   I also got the 'Frightful Flickers' lid jar topper that is just adorable with it's witches hats & jack-o-lanters...Oh I can't wait for Halloween...wheeeee!

So, you know I opened it right when I got in the door and that smell, oh so yummy...made my mind start to wonder and next thing ya know...I'm shopping for Fall clothes online.  So you see, smells are a dangerous thing for me...beware ;-) 

I am behaving myself though.  Instead of making any impulse buys, I am going to share a few things I found with you...

Hand knit Orange & Cream Scarf by TJTDesign on Etsy

Pearl in peach by idea2lifestyle on Etsy

Scarf-Tied Oxfords by Anthropologie

Crossway Heels by Anthropologie

Oh & I just remembered today that Anthropologie sent me a 15% off my ENTIRE purchase card for my birthday...SWEEEEET!  But, I probably shouldn't even attmept to go in there...could be a dangerous thing.  I swear, when I get a discount, I act like it's a free-for-all (yeah, I know they plan it that way, tee hee)...but it's soooo fun.

Aaaand, I gotta stop there because I'm supposed to be cleaning this disaster of a studio to prepare for Scrapfest next weekend!  I've got a crazy week coming up with some last minute pool trips for the kiddos to enjoy the end of summer, dinner dates, Margaritas, a Buffet concert (oh boy ;-), some possible travel and theeeeen...Scrapfest!!  And don't worry, I'll be reporting on it all...without incriminating myself in the process I hope, tee hee.

And, yes the girls helped me make cupcakes today (speaking of staying away from sweets ;-)  But I wanted to show you the new Funky Pumpkin Picks I made with some of Martha Stewart's new Halloween paper.  They are in the shop now...

I hope you all have a Smashing Friday!  Now, don't forget my 15% off birthday treat to you either.  Until next time...

Jamie :)