What would you do?

This post is truly a fashion vs design dilemma.... what would you do? (and why is dilemma the strangest looking word right now? deee limma not diii lemma....)

So last week I was at Target and purchased this sweet quilted faux leather jacket.  I was hoping to wear it to our big holiday party last Friday night - but with temps in the 70s it didn't seem necessary.  So now I have a cute jacket but not really sure when or where I will wear it. I know, you say, def something I can wear with anything - although can't really zip up due to my increasing waist line...but with a cute top and some maternity jeans, it could be a winner.

Sunday we (or should I say John) spent the day painting our bedroom (FINALLY). He did an awesome job and finished the room in one day.  It was a few hours but he knocked it out.  Curtains will go up and I found the perfect mirror to hang above the bed.  Also from Target!

So here's the dilemma.  Should I return the jacket for the mirror? Or just buy the mirror since it's definitely a bargain and use my cartwheel deal for another 15% off?

decisions, decisions...

Thankful

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. 

And even though I'm working today and Friday (til 5:00 mind you) and barely going to be able to sit tomorrow as we prepare to host our first Thanksgiving dinner at our new home I will do my best to breath and enjoy every second of the day.  

So thankful for this amazing little character who wakes me up everyday with sweet smile and conversation.

He truly loves his pockets.

Come sit with me, Mama.

sweet smiles and wild curls.

joyous tackles.

my amazing family. 

AND the sweet little one that will be joining us MAY 2014! 

We couldn't be more excited! Owen will make the most wonderful big brother!

Happy Thanksgiving!

all photos taken by the wonderful Emily Elrod.

Giving Thanks

We are hosting Thanksgiving this year at our new home.  Pretty exciting since we just got the dining room chairs recovered and bought a bunch of new dinnerware at Ikea! :) Couldn't stand chipping anymore wedding plates!!!

A few inspiration for my table this year...

all images found via PINTEREST

 Happy holidays to everyone in blog land!  

Labor Day

Enjoy the last weekend of the summer! So ready for a relaxing good time!

It's coming...

soon enough. scarves and layers and booties. can you say it with me? fall!  I am so ready but still, here in WS it stays quiet warm thru October!  Not terrible really, but I love some chilly-wrap up in a blanket on the deck-drink some hot tea (really a good cab or something stronger would be preferred)-kinda chilly.

pinterest has been my go-to for some fashion inspiration. I can literally find something for almost any piece of clothing i own. gray pencil skirt? give me some ideas pinners! done.

here's a few of my favs right now...hopefully won't be breaking the bank too much with a few fall purchases....

 

I love a chunky sweater. 

speaking of, this looks just perfect.

 

my whole dream outfit.

these shoes! again, i pinned them last week and already have 51 repins!

i hope there are some left for me!

Owen eats...

Our little guy has become quite the connoisseur of all things yummy....yummy to an almost 2 year old of course.  His favs at the moment are hot dogs, cookies, spaghetti, cheese, bagels, all fruit, and all potatoes of the white variety.  He still will not touch veggies or most meats.  We try to go with the flow and just let him eat as he wants but still offering him what we have for dinner. He may spit it out but at least he puts it in his mouth!

 

Bagels with mama

His first corn dog - not a fan of the stick

First bowl of Cereal - in milk! He loved it.

Date night with his girl, May May. I thought the table clothe and flowers were a nice touch!

Friday night cookout with his buddies. Wade & May May.

Finally! Some magic for our bedroom!

Okay, I know such a silly post title for this one but I couldn't help. Last night, on where else ? but Pinterest did I find the bedroom of my dreams.  When I was younger I babysat for this amazing family down the street - the Browns - they had, at the time, 4 lovely children who I adored and I think they thought I was pretty sweet too.  Anyways, the parents had the prettiest blue bedroom.  I always wanted a blue bedroom the color of theirs but could never really match it up. 

Thank you to Pinterest and Sacramento Street for this wonderful inspiration.  The blue works so well with the cremes and browns we already have, but gives some real depth to the space and I think it will be just perfect.  It's all happening!!!

 

Saturday the hubs and I had a wonderful dinner date to Spring House. It was the most fantastic meal I have had in a long time. The weather was far from perfect, kinda chilly (for August!) and rainy, so I had my first red wine in a while and enjoyed every bite of pork belly, salmon, rustic mashed potatoes and butterscotch dessert. Heaven!

 

 

Had to upload a cute pic of me and hubs. He hates having his pic taken and even more having it uploaded to #insta. Sorry babe but I love you and have to show you off some times!

 

The hostess had on the cutest pair of oxfords and I made a point to tell her how much I loved them and she shared with me where she had gotten them - that day (Belks, they are Dolce Vita)!  I will definitely be adding these to my fall wardrobe.  May be a little behind in the fashion world, but in little ol' WS these will be a hit. 

 

Trying to get back into this regular blogging thing. I am long over due for an Owen update, I'm sure. Maybe soon! :)