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.