Finally, it is starting to get cool enough to wear sweaters out and the cozy is slowly starting to settle in. We will be having to send True to school a little more bundled up. Just a little though, as it is still California after all. Oh and I so wish I could rock polkadot leggings, but I can’t, so I live my fashion desires vicariously through True!
This a new favorite picture of one of our favorite girls.
She’s got her own and now we just need to name it. Can’t wait to start this when she becomes one month in just a couple weeks. She better like pink when she grows up, cause this is getting passed down to her!
It’s the second of October, which means it’s this sisters birthday today and the baby sister’s birthday was yesterday! And my birthday is in a month (and one day, to be exact)! I love birthdays, but I am not sure how I feel about my 30th birthday. That one gives me mixed feelings.
Can you believe it is October? It seems just like yesterday it turned September and I was yapping about baby baby’s impending arrival and now that she has been with us our days have never been brighter!
Well with a new month, come some new sponsors so be sure to check those out and give some of the returning ones some lovin’. We also will have lots of new giveaways coming and it is another month to make more family memories.
Good things this month that make me excited…
– This and this giveaway from my sponsors (and more to come).
– Halloween is coming and I can’t wait to figure out what to make for the kids and a new halloween story.
I love clothes, especially vintage ones and again this is another lovely etsy shop full of old pretties that will not disappoint. This dress looks straight out of a movie (a fancy one), this dress reminds me of Nadinoo (but for half the price), and this one is just fun (makes me want to go to an ice cream shop). Obviously, Pomp & Pride should take great pride in their shop because it is loaded with nicely curated pretties.
You can win another $50 gift certificate to shop your heart out at Pomp & Pride. To win, here are some things you can do:
1. Leave a comment on this post telling me about your favorite item in the shop. 2. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and leave each separate links here.
Now, if you do all of the things mentioned above, you might even be able to up your chances by getting your name in 4 times! Fantastic, right? Even if you are overseas, please feel welcomed to join in on the fun!
The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Wednesday, October 5th. Good luck! Many thanks to The Pomp & Pride!!!
A well-stocked shop full of lots of vintage goodies. Those pictured above are some of my fall favorites from the shop (so wish I was a size 7 to fit those camel boots!). The shop not only has shoes and accessories, but also a wide range of clothes from a variety of eras. This poncho is great, this shirtdress amazing, and these gauchos are cool. I am sure you could easily find a few favorites for yourself!
And for you my friends, we are giving away a $50 gift certificate to the Vintage Urban Renewal shop. To win, here are some things you can do:
1. Leave a comment on this post telling me about your favorite item in the shop.
2. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and leave each separate links here.
Now, if you do all of the things mentioned above, you might even be able to up your chances by getting your name in 4 times! Fantastic, right? Even if you are overseas, please feel welcomed to join in on the fun!
The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Wednesday, October 5th. Good luck! Many thanks to The Vintage Urban Renewal!!!
I survived my first week alone. This verse has really helped…
Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help, I will uphold you with my righteous hand.
Learned and links…
– Letting my kids watch something on the computer for a little peace is not so bad. They are getting to know Shirley Temple. I loved those movies when I was a kid.
– Soul can say her own name, except it comes out sounding like “Sheesh Bapish”. Apparently, that’s Soul Bratcher to her.
– True and Brave are slowly getting reading and I am learning to be more patient and the minute I get frustrated, we just stop. Usually, it is when I decide to throw in an extra lesson, so I need to not do that and keep taking it slowly. Oh kinder teachers, I have so much respect for you!
– I have a new obsession with Madewell. I love all their things, but my wallet does not like their prices, though I am sure their goods are really made well.
– Love the Velvet Bird shop full of handmade dresses. So pretty!
– My new ideabook with dream items for dining with style.
– Our weather is slowly changing and getting cooler. I am so excited!
I have a large growing pile of fabric scraps. I refuse to throw them away because I am sure they can be used for something. I have been seeing different types of interesting necklaces made of buttons, beads, and fabric. Then, I figured why not make one out of my scraps...
I think it made my white shirt a little less boring. This was so quick and easy to make.
How to make a recycled scraps necklace (which is very similar to the straps on my braided tablecloth bag):
1. Take your scrap fabric, I cut a .5''-1'' snip and tear the rest of the fabric down for a nice frayed edge. Used 3 different fabrics for each strand.
2. Take 3 of the torn pieces and tie the ends together with a rubber band.
3. Braid the 3 pieces together and tie ends together with rubber band when done.
4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for more strands. Remember you can make the strands any length you want, if run out of fabric, just weave more into the braid.
5. Once all the strands you want are braided, gather one end of each strand together and straight stitch together with sewing machine. Repeat for the other ends of the strands. Snip off any excess.
6. Gather ends of the necklace and sew together (snip excess) or a ribbon can be sewn at the ends to be able to tie the necklace closed, but I just sewed both ends together.
7. Voila! A nice way to make use of all your lovely scraps.
Sorry if the directions get you a little lost, but it really is easy. I promise. Maybe I should put some in the shop. Please share any other good ideas you may have of things that can be made with scraps. I would love to hear (read) them!
