Dear dears,

Dear Devon,

 Sometimes I laugh about how much we are alike...although I can't always see it. We both love to dress up. Isn't that every mother's dream? To have a girl want to be just like her? You love your makeup and lipgloss. The darker red lips, the better. You are our family's best hugger. You loved your big sister the most from the moment you laid eyes on her... We both love scary movies. Me, the bad 70s type ones and you Scooby Doo and the Loch Ness Monster. We both are cranky in the morning. But are fine after coffee (or cranapple juice).

 It's funny because you look just like your daddy. Both have the same beautiful, intense blue eyes. Reminds me of the ocean. You also have his blonde curly locks (lucky girl).

  What will you be like when you're older? You are such a fun-loving, spirited little girl. Not even 4 yet and you have no fear. You love to climb and explore. No coloring or legos for you. You want to be out there doing things. You also love to put on a show (not sure there who you're like)... I have a strange feeling you'll keep me up at night and make me worry.

  When Chloe was your age, I was pregnant with you. I can't imagine you sharing the spotlight with a new baby. You are (and will always be) THE baby. Our baby.

 I love you so much it hurts. You are here and you're perfect.

 Love,

 Mommy

36 is the new 12

Chloe is camping with Mike and the Cibolo princess group this weekend.

Leaves me and little D plenty of time for fun in the sun.

Stone Tables at WR lake park

Lady bug umbrella is necessary for play!

Random ramblings:

Will i ever grow up...do i want to?

Barbie is bewitching

Miss my girl

And boy

I wish someone would read and sort my mail for me

RIP Mr. John

my phone annoys me

Is it a bad idea to watch scary movies while the Mr. is away?

red or brunette

American. Horror. Story. best show ever. 

Tues. Oct. 18th

slouchy, soft, caramel leather

curly locks...lucky girl

How old would he be now? How long has it been since he left?

back ache, neck cranky, head ache, oh my

It's the weekend...somewhere.

Just jumped on the Instagram bandwagon.

$1 bin rings from target

super rare Gullwing Benz from the '50s

Coco and her "C" shirt from american apparel

 Ten reasons I'm smiling.
1. Eloise
2. Devi's impish grin and bear hugs
3. Drive soundtrack on itunes
4. Camo and denim
5. State fair 10.10.11
6. turtles swimming
7. fire Tuesday
8. Mike's homemade dressing
9. mismatched wine and champagne glasses
10. sweet friends (thanks Amy)

The best thing about being jobless is being JOBLESS.

Things on my mind this Thursday.

Sweetest collection of my Mee-Maw's and vintage box purses

Orange pumpkin cremes in Mee-Maw's orange carnival glass

Never realized I like orange so much...

Shopping the kids department...oh no, she didn't

One of the perks (pitfalls) of being petite (a little person) is perusing the kids department.
Especially when certain trends are in: Peasant blouses, to the knee skirts, babydoll empire waists, all are found easily (and on the cheap) in local kid's sections.
What I'm loving right now.

modern day fanny pack  jcrew.com

so glam with a fitted oxford  jcrew.com

boys gray shirt zara.com

elbow patch sweater zara.com

 

The good old days?

Recent changes in my life have me thinking...which isn't always a good thing.
Things seemed much simpler as a youngin'.
No mortgage. No real responsibility. All fun and games.

I reminisce...dancing late into the night with my girlfriends. Rebelling. Against parents, teachers, society, really any authority.

Me, Amy and Wesley = Teen angst trouble

The rest of our girl gang

 Back to reality, being a teen was horrible. Not knowing your place in the world, living with your parents, being insecure and unsure....not so fun. 
If I could only live now with some of the teen trouble-free ideals. Not having to worry about life, money, my kids getting hurt, real-world issues.
I am happy as an adult and will (try) not to let life bring me down. Word up.

Rain Reigns

It finally rained last night...nothing better for sleeping, except I can't sleep. Blah.
Here's to the positives.

Bell jars in my kitchen...wanting to add something fun and/or creepy to them

 

 

Similar one on etsy.com

Fine Friday night dining at Tukta Thai

Mr. Clothesminded having fun with orange peels

To do list:
1. Sell books at Half Price
2. Be a soccer mom
3. Attend a four-year-olds birthday bash
4. Get pedicure and feel like a socialite
5. Buy the "Drive" soundtrack

Who names their kid Peaches?

Not going to restate the obvious. 
Positives about today:
Homemade pizza with boboli.
Chloe's with garlic, cheddar, pizza sauce.
Devon's with pepperoni and cheese.
Mine with red and green peppers, garlic, feta, tomatoes, pizza sauce.
Mike's with pepperoni, onions, cheese galore, garlic.
Forgot the truffle oil. 

Devon's set-up...pepperoni and makeup

Chloe's meal...homework and lots 'o cheese 
Tomorrow's highlights: Missoni for Target hits stores. Who'll be on the computer after midnight hunting???

Fall-ing

It's finally cooler here in Inferno, TX. Outdoor outings and sunny days filled with my sweet kiddos and friends keep me happy.

Practicing for the "Wolverines" first game

Practicing looking cute

 Cooler weather makes me want to shop, travel, dine, enjoy it all. Current lusts:

70s Indian jewels via etsy.com

 

 

 

Road trip anyone?  Austin Motel, room 144 austinmotel.com

Kayak adventures with Chloe on White Rock Lake

 whiterockpaddle.com

I actually have all these! etsy.com

My bird-cage lady has a dia de los muertos friend. Scored at Bishop Arts Market this weekend!

Deco rhinestone dress clip unearthed at World of Goods thrift

Nook Re-do

I have a semi-awkward space (nook?) in my living room. It is leading to the kitchen and was probably intended to be the formal dining area. 
I'm imagining it wasn't awkward to the previous owners, who had a baby grand piano there. Or the owners before that, who were truck drivers, on the road 10 months out of the year and left the house "Silence of the Lambs" scary. But, I digress....
Scoping some of my faves sights for design inspiration.

Before. 

etsy.com

ebay.com

allmodern.com

 Thinking it might be fun to turn said nook into a bar area...with mid-century modern Danish bar cart and some Phillipe Starck ghost chairs for seating. Then, the Eames lounger can move into the master bedroom! A girl can dream...

If Purses Grew on Trees...make that Vintage Purses

Quite possibly the chicest picture of anyone carrying the "Bagonghi" Roberta
Who doesn't love LIZ?

Everyone knows I love vintage anything and everything....cars, clothes, homes, purses, decor, etc.
This is no shock to people who know me. I was born in the wrong era.
I challenged myself to pick my 6 top vintage bags that I reach for again and again.
They are not necessarily the most expensive or rare. Bags are like stepping back in time for me. I save receipts in them of where they were last carried...was it dinner at Cafe Madrid? A movie with the girls? I like to remember these fun times.
I also try to save receipts of where I stumbled upon and bought said treasures.
I will share that with you! 

Roberta di Camerino $40 from Fort Worth antique mall

Pecan branch down in the yard = good prop for purses

Dior speedy $7. Margolin box clutch $40. Gucci floral $25. Roberta di Camerino $40. Jacques Esterel satchel $125. Honey magazine clutch $20.

Weekend Musings

Candle-lit dinner at Vera Cruz http://www.veracruzcafedallas.com/

 

 

 

6th lost tooth

 

 

Vintage Bedtime Care Bear sleeping bag

Great. Movie. Revisited.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Single_Man

lust/must. crave/save. rich/poor?

Dolce Vita "Jax" boot $199

Acne's "Pistol" boot $570

1. Dolce Vita boots are quality. Comfortable. In my budget.
2. I LIVE IN TEXAS. IT'S 108 degrees today.
3. Wake up, bitches..

American Apparel large leather carry-all pouch $68

Celine clutch $$$

In other news, the new H&M opened to throngs of people last week. Disappointing.

Five Fall Faves

1. Aveda Brilliant Shine   aveda.com

2. Urban Decay "Naked" eye shadow kit   urbandecay.com

3. Poppy King for J. Crew lipstick   jcrew.com

4. Fresh Cannabis Rose and Cannabis Santal parfum fresh.com

5. OPI polish in "Here Today...Aragon Tomorrow"   amazon.com

FOR AYRICA. And all my broken-toed friends...