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Thrifted Mixed Prints

I can’t wait for the day when my Sundays become free again so I can peruse the aisles of my local thrift and consignment shops. Thrifting is soothing for me and I have gotten away from it in the last year or so but seeing as how I purged and never replaced many of my staples I might want to get back on that bandwagon.

Thrifting for me is like that thing you do and then you stop doing it, and then you stumble back on it again and can’t remember why you ever stopped. Last weekend’s brief trip to the thrift store made me fall in love all over again. Something about this new dust allergy that I’ve developed in my late thirties is likely to have me carrying a dust mask but I shall not be stopped on my quest for a one of a kind cheap find.

Any other thrifters in the house might be able to relate to folks telling you how cute an item is and when you casually mention you picked it up from a thrift store their response is followed with a “I could never wear someone else’s clothes, or thrifting isn’t for me.” My response is usually in the tune of:

“Great, that’s why you don’t have to. Do as you like. Everything ain’t for everybody. Thanks for letting me know so I don’t invite you to go with me.”

Last weekend I picked up this orange and white checkered trench coat. I was on the fence about it, even did a Instagram Stories poll and the general consensus was get the jacket. I am happy to add this number to my growing trench coat collection. It was the only item I picked up, and it was $4. I’ve long moved away from just buying things. I want timeless pieces only, not a closet full of things I won’t wear as I rebuild my wardrobe piece by piece.

I thrifted this blouse many years ago. Leopard print is a neutral if you ask me.

Let’s get into the costume, and gaudy jewelry that finds its way into thrift store glass cabinets. I’m a fan. I shared some of my favorites that I’ve collected over the years HERE.

….and certainly if I’m here for used clothes, I’m all the way present for used books. I love stumbling on these little free libraries. I promise you it’s the little things….

Are you thrifter? If so, what’s the most incredible thing you’ve discovered?

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Random Thoughts

It’s Saturday evening and after being out all day and not planning ahead for this whole blogging every day in November thing I have going on, today’s blog post is just a few of the random thoughts that have been running through my head the past few days.

| This dance mom life is the most. I’m just getting started and I’m already tired. Every weekend from now until the middle of December there is a dance performance and/or practice sucking the life out of my Saturdays and Sundays. We breathe for two weeks and right when the new year starts we jump into competition season. Anything for the kids they said.

| I’m contemplating some really tough decisions on whether to cut out a few things I love in the new year. I’m in that time of year when I overthink everything and everyone’s intentions. One discerning factor that remains constant is I need GOOD VIBES around me. If they aren’t there some things will need to go for sure, but that still doesn’t make the decisions any easier to solidify.

| While I’m confident in myself and my abilities I often sit on my gifts, why I don’t know. These past few weeks I’ve been so thankful for girlfriends that have shown me a whole lot of hard love mixed with encouraging words. While I’m not quite ready to get up off my *ss on a few things I so love them for calling me out. Timing is everything. If you don’t have girlfriends that will gather you all the way together, email me, I’ll be that friend for you. We all need at least one.

I got this text from a friend early one morning and it has resonated with me for some reason, I guess because it came out of nowhere. This week send a friend a random email celebrating them. I’m adding this to my list of things to do, these little words of encouragement mean a lot.

| We’re doing a Friendsgiving this year. I need to get the menu together. From the very preliminary looks of it, we’ll have the traditional mixed in with crab legs, barbecue, and adult beverages. I can’t wait.

| I went over to my neighbor besties house and went in her closet and realized that I have no clothes. I literally did a purge and didn’t replace anything. I really need to go shopping.

| I ran up on one of those little free libraries today. I took a book, I’m going back during the week to put a few in. Those things are the best. As soon as I’m done with this post I’m going to start reading.

| I have a tattoo on my wrist. Trying to talk myself out of getting one on my other wrist. It’s not working.

| After asking my daughter to clean her room for the past week and her not doing it, today I had enough and packed up all her toys and will be taking them to the Goodwill in the morning. She was allowed to keep her American Girl doll and accessories, one other doll and that’s it. The thing is she didn’t seem phased at all. This just goes to show kids today have way too much.

| I really want to make time to craft and learn to sew but it always seems like I’m just trying to keep up with life and there isn’t room for these things. Truth is there is time for the things I want, and love to do. I just need to focus and quiet the noise. Stay tuned.

| I’ve been looking all over Craigslist, and thrift stores all across town for an executive desk to refinish like this one from Life on Virginia Street. How about my neighbor posted one in perfect condition for FREE in our neighborhood Facebook group and when I saw the listing someone had claimed it FIVE minutes before I saw the listing. I. Am. Still. Sick. About. It.

| While I love blogging, my love for video editing has me wanting to delve more into Youtube….like I have time to add ONE more thing to my plate. I went back and was looking at some of our old weekend vlogs and felt so thankful that I took the time to do them because they captured memories of my babies that I had forgotten. That being said I’m weekend vlogging again. Not sure if I will always announce it over here so be sure to follow on Youtube! Here’s the vlog from last weekend

Hope your weekend is going well

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$50 and Under “Little” Black Dresses

I’m not one for telling folks what they need to do but, you need a little black dress.

A well fitting little black dress, whether dressy or casual is the fix to a multitude of I don’t know what to wear(s). There is something so chic and effortless about a black dress. It’s a blank slate for bringing in statement or classic jewelry, and did I mention slimming. Every time I’m in the thrift store I’m always looking for a new one to add to my mix of high end and thrifted ones.

The thrift store is full of black dresses, but if thrifting isn’t your thing, here are a few black dresses I’m loving that won’t break the bank at $50 and under.

Who What Wear | Target $36.99

Asos | 32.00

Express | $35.94

Nicole by Nicole Miller | JCPenney $34.99

Nordstrom | $29.90

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Hall Bathroom Makeover Part I | Before & After

Whoever underestimated the power of a gallon of paint and a free day needs more people. In 2013 when we moved into our home, mentally I knew the paint colors weren’t going to work. Unfortunately our coins and free time missed the memo, four years later we are still tackling the upstairs.

We’ve tackled: The laundry room, Addison’s Room, Adrian’s Room, The Living Room, The Kitchen, The kitchen again, and the kitchen again.

Here’s a recap of my top 3 favorite makeovers.

When weather derailed our plans to spend the weekend in Asheville, we decided to tackle the mess of a hall bathroom. This weekend we’ll be attacking the trim, the cabinet, doors and the linen closet if time permits. The last step will be adding in decor and new linen. Seeing as how Thanksgiving is on our heels we’ll be done with the project sooner than later, or the usual “excuse the bathroom” will have a different connotation this year.

I’ll be quiet, and let the pictures talk…cause there are few words for the travesty that was.

Before I go, excuse these grainy iPhone photos but when the spirit moves you, you go. When we are done I’ll take the pretty pictures.

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