Back to School Blues AKA Monday Blues on Wednesday

About to embark on a new journey...
Change can be scary. So, instead of dwelling on the inevitable ickiness, I'll channel some things making/keeping me happy today.
1. My near-dead caudus equinas 

 2. The coolest Terrarium I never had as a kid.

 3. The cutest little "Monkey" ever.

Tomorrow is a new day. I will list vintage goodies on Ebay, maybe some more on Etsy, hug my girls, make a much-needed dentist appointment, blog, and breathe (which will actually come first on said list). XO

Do I get an excused absence?

It's been a while...please excuse my absence. Life got away from me. Or maybe I should say it got the better of me. But, I'm back. Between work, chasing two growing (and precocious) girls and other details I'll work up to boring you with, I paused from blogging. I'll try to be brief (not one of my strong points) and fill you in.

1. Quit dreaded job in healthcare in March

2. Selling my closet on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/sch/dallasvintage/m.html?_ipg=24&_sop=12&_rdc=1
3. Staying home with my girls this summer. Chloe is 9. Devon is 5, going on 16. 
4. Fighting through hot yoga. www.sunstoneyoga.com
5. Started an Etsy shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop/Iamclothesminded
So until next time...gotta get these 2 packed for a trip to Paris (TX)

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