Red Buffalo Plaid

 Shirt: Thrifted Men's flannel shirt, Boots: Thrifted Laredo boots, Leggings: Kohls

Let's play dress up...

Leyna loves playing dress-up, she want's to dress up in her finest all. the. time. Can you blame her.

Today (actually Friday) I'm playing dress up, pretending that it's actually Fall... not quite. I got pretty hot today walking to and from the playground, but I'll wear boots and scarves anyway.

Leyna rocking her dress-ups. She is so effortlessly photogenic.

Cowgirl Meets Ballerina

Necklace: Hand-me-down from lovely sister, Shirt: Forever21, Skirt: HM, Boots: Thrifted Justin's

Camo & Neon... and stress

I am realizing more and more the impact of stress and anxiety on our bodies. It’s unreal. Although we can cope to a certain degree… it really ages us and wears us down. No wonder my mom blamed her gray hair on us kids. But I don’t want to live under stress, I don’t want people, Peter, or the kids to remember me as a stressed out person. So I’m trying to spend extra time thinking, praying and brainstorming to put in place so that I don’t live like that. For extroverts it may look different, but for us introverts I think these things will help me.

Refusing busy. I recently read this motto, "I will say 'no' unless I can say "Hell, yes!"' I like it!

Finding joy in the small. Like running in the rain with the girls and savoring each Oreo--my go-to dairy free sweet. 

Cutting out distractions, clutter and extras. I've been doing three day a week tech fast, which has been amazingly productive, and I've also been slowly decluttering the house of things that I own out of a pressure to have them, from gifts that I don't use, to item's just in case. It's so freeing! 

Making quiet time & prayer a priority. Although this varies day to day. I really have been trying to even spend 5 minutes quiet, no pressure to have an amazing prayer time, which often makes for a great one anyway.

Finding simple and productive creative outlets. 

T (from C), shorts (pants from C, cutoffed by me), necklace (ebay), watch (timex)

Getting dressed every morning, can be a chore for some, but for me it's such an easy and fun way to feel good and get creative. Even without shoes (I love being barefoot), I feel put together, just by adding a fun necklace, scarf or mixing bold pieces. Camo and neon green seem to be meant for each other, huh?

September-ish Outfit

Found some clothes in my closet that I havaen't worn in awhile.

Most of my outfit is from Second Ave. 

 

 

The beanie and shirt are from H&M :)

Vintage clutch and AE boots.

I love the pattern on the sleeves and bottom of the sweater.

Cozy hood.

Color inspiration from this piece of pottery.

Reflective Sunday

I have grown to love Sundays. On Sunday I am very reflective. I thinks it is because I realize that all lovely things must come to an end. On this last Sunday before school starts, I am especially grateful for the beautiful summer I had. I feel blessed to have been able to travel and spend time with amazing family and friends.

I've started out the day with some kona coffee. Dad always has a stash of kona when we go to the beach. It is the best coffee out there. 

Here's to another summer! Bring on the Fall weather and festivities! 

 

Art Nest

My room is ready for another creative year! 

I'm excited to post some of my lesson ideas ! Stay tuned :)