like dorothy's dress

Today's  inspiration monday!

That's when the ladies Nora and Megan of Two Birds Boutique
chose an outfit to inspire an outfit.

Here's my version of the look.
To see how others were inspired,

go to:

inspiration monday: is it bad?

Today's inspiration is:

Rebecca Minkoff

My white t-shirt is from Target (over 5 years old).

I didn't have printed pants like the inspiration.
I thought my skirt pattern had a similar print.
My skirt was thrifted.

My ankle boots were thrifted.

Alexis Mabille Spring RTW 2013

Left: Cacharel Spring RTW 2013
Right: Alice + Olivia Spring RTW 2013

My twin niece Lil Bug

My nephew Baby JJ

My twin niece EJ

My nephew Speed Racer

My art journal page from
June 5, 2013

The last time I saw the ocean was in August of 2012,
 while in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

I wonder when I'll see the beach again,
and where that will be?

i heart aqua

My outfit was influenced by inspiration monday.

That's when the ladies Nora and Megan of

 Two Birds Boutique chose an outfit to inspire a look.

Here's my version of the look.
To see how others were inspired,

go to:

inspiration monday: quirks.

Today's inspiration is:

Eva Mendes

My blouse was thrifted.

My belt and shoes were thrifted.

Left: Cacharel Spring RTW 2013
Right: Alice + Olivia Spring RTW 2013

My nephew Speed Racer,
 at his Grandma's house, with her dog Ellie B.

My nephew Baby JJ, and my twin nieces with their presents.

My guy building his fire pit,
in our backyard.

A journal my friend made me for Christmas

My art journal page from June 15, 2013

SEA SICK:
The last time I rode a boat was the huge ferry with two levels When I went to Ellis Island in September 2011.
Even though I took, Dramamine, I still got sea sick.
I even got sick when we paddled a canoe at canoe fest
 in May 2010.
I also got sick in the boat when we went
snorkeling in Acapulco in October 2010.

I think I heart aqua most, when I'm on land.

of arcadia and things

I'm one day behind inspiration monday.

The ladies Megan and Nora of Two Birds Boutique
chose an outfit to inspire a look.

Here's my version of the look.To see how others styled it go to:
inspiration monday: the motherload.

Today's inspiration is:

Lauren Conrad

...Sometimes you have to let time carry you past your troubles she says. Believe me...
from book Arcadia by Lauren Groff

I hand painted my earrings yellow.earrings: Michael's craft store dollar bin 

Yes, it looks like I need to iron my dress.
left bracelet: hand painted by my friend's mom
right bracelets: made by cousin, mom, and various stores

Yes, my poses are silly.
dress: thrifted
shoes: thrifted

My art journal page from May 30, 2013

Sometimes I have to shut the windows
 and doors. It's allergy season! 

I have to take allergy medicine every day.
Today my friend told me that she heard, it's more windy in Dallas than in Chicago.
I believe it.

...watch day begin to hatch to yellow...from book Arcadia by Lauren Groff

all nature photos  taken by my guy

...flowers spread on the ground like small open mouths,
 purple bells, white stars with golden hearts...from book Arcadia by Lauren Groff

...The trees whisper among themselves...from book Arcadia by Lauren Groff

...into a love song, voices broken and beautiful.
The song rises and infiltrates the city and wakes the inhabitants, one by one, from their oven dark dreams, and all across the island, people sit up in bed to listen to it lap around them, an ocean of kindness...from book Arcadia by Lauren Groff

little white dress

Today's inspiration monday!

That's when the ladies Megan and Nora of Two Birds Boutique
choose an outfit to inspire a look.

Here's my version of the look.
To see how others styled it go to:

inspiration monday: real pms.

Today's inspiration is:

Emmy Rossum

Making faces

Jean jacket: Secondhand from my cousin. It has an Old Navy tag.
Lace dress: F 21 (over 3 years ago)
Cream tank top: Sewn by mom. It used to be hers.

My gold shoes were thrifted.

More little white dresses.

Left: Alexis Mabille Spring RTW 2013 
Middle: Alice + Olivia Spring RTW 2013
Right: Alice Auaa Spring RTW 2013

Little me wearing a little white dress.
I think I'm holding a sandwich.

My art journal page from April 8, 2013

TODAY:
I played Factory Girl by The Pretty Reckless on my guitar.
 I scrapbooked with a friend.
I went to the library.
I watched The Client List on TV.
I got photos of my nephew.
I ate spaghetti.
I talked to my mom.

snippets of life

Today's inspiration monday!

That's when the ladies Megan and Nora of Two Birds Boutique
choose an outfit to inspire a look.

Here's my version of the look.
To see how others styled it go to:
inspiration monday: backstage demands.

Today's inspiration is:

Jennifer Lawrence

My friend gave me the pink dragonfly necklace.
It was designed by the person who did her tattoo.
The blue and fish bird longer necklace came from Target.
My bracelets are made by my mom, and another friend's mom,
 and other various stores.

My skirt and shoes were thrifted.

My nephew Baby JJ turned 1.
They had to give him a bath after he ate his cake.

My twin nieces liked JJ's cake too.
As you can see it's all over their faces.

My nephew Speed Racer likes french fries and diet coke.

My art journal page from April 18, 2013

My mom made me a small quilt of my childhood photos for Christmas in 2012.
She made a quilt we sometimes have on our bed.
My childhood bedspread she made was quilted.

My friend made my teddy bear quilt.

One day when my husband made the bed,
I asked him what the bears were doing.
He said, eskimo kissing.