My Favorite Boots

So, anyone that knows me knows that I am obsessed with shoes. Really, it's a bit ridiculous, but I just can't help myself. I'm totally loving these boots right now... they are the perfect addition to any outfit. The thing about boots is where they hit your leg... I hate boots that end in an awkward place. These go right up to the bottom of my knees, so they make my legs look longer... and really, what girl doesn't want that?!







"Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world."
-Marilyn Monroe

What Happiness is Made of...

Happiness is...

Uggs


Holding hands


Swinging with the little girls


Pretty floral flats


Obnoxiously pink nail polish


and being a South Carolinian


Happy Friday!

Posting: limited

Posting is going to be limited over the next few days... I'm working on something that I'm really excited about! I'll make sure to share when I'm finished!

HAPPY HUMP DAY!

It's a WONDERFUL Life

First off, I know I've been slack on the posting over the weekend. I have several projects I've been meaning to post, but time escapes me. I WILL get to those this week. Hopefully. :)

Secondly, this is a disgustingly happy post. Read at your own risk.

Today has been so perfect, my joy is boundless. There were a few rough spots this weekend, but things are looking up, and all I can do is feel so incredibly thankful for the life that I live and the amazing people in it.

The weather here is beautiful. Seventy degrees, I believe. Perfect weather for swinging all afternoon with the little loves of my life. I really, really love South Carolina.

Granny is home from the hospital and although she's still sick, she's feeling a little better. As almost every cancer family can tell you, it's a love/hate relationship with chemo. It kills the cancer, but its effects on the body can be equally devastating. I hate cancer, but I'm praying everyday for a cure, and all I can be right now is grateful for people who dedicate their lives to fighting this killer.

I love, love, love playing the farmer's daughter. I love being outside and helping/learning/carrying on. There's definitely something to be said for a peaceful life... and the smell of hay.

It's a new project day! I LOVE new project days. I love looking at something and seeing things in my head and then making it happen.

Here's the kicker... more of the same tomorrow! Although I have troubles, I've been positive today, and I think that's made all the difference. What the world could be, if only we always magnified our blessings the way we do our trials. Life goal: be better at this!

Pretty Little Headbands

I don't like to wear headbands much myself (I always get an awful headband headache), but I love love love to see them on cute little girls. Here are a pair I did recently for two pretty princesses.









Just a blank headband I bought in a pack at Wilson's wrapped in fabric from Hobby Lobby topped with a ruffled chiffon flower. Extremely easy to do, and it looks so cute on a pretty princess' head!

What Happiness is Made of...

Happiness is:

Making it through a CRAZY week to Friday


A third cup of coffee


Pretty pink polka dot bows


New "ink" and gigantic statement rings


Seeing the sun


The tall swing on the end


A completed to-do list


Boots over jeans


and Realizing the space poster in my classroom can double as a full length mirror.


Happy Friday!

Patchwork Pincushions

I'm going to go ahead and admit something... I've never had a pincushion, until now. I've never found one that was cute enough to buy, and I always intended to make one... I just never got around to it. That was until I saw all these cute patchwork pincushions, and I wanted to make one. Trouble is, I didn't know how, and I didn't want to buy a book simply for a pincushion pattern... so, I figured it out on my own. It took all of 30 minutes to figure it out, cut it out, and sew it up... so easy! Plus, the end result is super cute!





They are even reversible... well, you can use both sides! Now, if only I could get myself in the habit of using them!

I plan on making another one in the next few days as a gift for my granny (yes, I do call my grandmother granny) and I'll post a how to here.