Christmas Festivities

I trust you all enjoyed a delightful holiday :) 

Here are some snapshots from my weekend... 

Friday night Josh and I celebrated Christmas and exchanged gifts with his family. His mom always has a lovely tree and delicious food. (MMM cheesecake *drool*) I gave Courtney some items from ModCloth and one of my handmade hair bows, which she put on immediately. I just knew it would look adorable with her pixie hair cut. Then there was some baked goods and coffee for his mom and dad, the coffee fanatics. And Josh's gift was utterly epic. I'll post pictures tomorrow, so you can witness for yourself how glorious it is. 

Then on Christmas Eve I went with my family to visit with my dad's side at my grandparents' house. This is me with my grandpa. I love his icy white hair and blue eyes. Since I was a little girl, he has always said, "I'm gonna dance at your wedding," each time he sees me.

Christmas day was spent at my house with my mom's side of the family. We all lounged around in our jammies, so I don't have any photos really, except for this close up of our tree, and then there's my sweet little Maddie. Excuse my disheveled hair.

I'll post photos of the outfits I wore later this week.  Don't forget to come back :)

EWOK!!

I can't say I'm thrilled with this entire look, but I feel cozy and I do LOVE this hat...so much :)

When trying on this hat, I was essentially frolicking through the store. I was with my mom at the time, and she was just giggling at me (as she often does because I'm a bit of a shenaniganizer). She told me I had to get the hat because it makes me look like a little ewok. And I love ewoks*.

Meep!

Look inspired by Freckles in April.

*No ewoks were harmed in the making of this hat...or in the making of this post, for that matter.

Outfit Details:

Hat//JC Penny Outlet
Polka Dot Blouse//Vintage
White Blouse//Charlotte Russe
Sweater//The Quirky Poet
Cameo Ring//Antique
Belt//Vintage
Broach//Antique
Jeans//Target
Booties//ModCloth

Time Traveling Sweater

Recently my mama was rummaging through some boxes in our basement, and she came across this gorgeous, extremely comfortable knit sweater from the 1980s. She also found an adorable sleep set with little butterflies on it, which she also bequeathed to me. So dainty. My mama is always shocked and thrilled when I tell her I want to wear something old of hers. 

I just love seeing her my age wearing something and then getting to see myself looking like her twin. It really does feel like time traveling. It blows my mind.

Isn't she beautiful? I'm told I look just like her ;)

What I'm wearing:

Sweater//Vintage 1980s

Jeans//ModCloth

Purple shoes//Vintage, Thrifted

Headband//ModCloth

Turquoise ring//Antique

Silver rope ring//Charlotte Russe

Earrings//??? Can't recall.

Linked up at Spunky Chateau

Autumn Adventures

Mid-October Josh and I ventured to Galena, IL to take in the shops and local scenery. Galena really is one of the few beautiful places in northern Illinois. I despise the Midwest. But Galena was rather pleasant. I enjoyed the little shops. I found one called Sushi which was a boutique that carried eclectic and bohemian styles. I would have gotten this lovely little owl purse if it had not been $140. Eek! I cannot justify spending that much money on a handbag. 

As promised, here are some snapshots of our escapade...bear in mind, I tend to notice awkward things even more so than the apparently beautiful ones. Also, you should know that I named the box elder bug Larry...I love all box elder bugs.

Then last weekend, I went to the apple orchard with my family. Going to the orchard and inhaling apple donuts is my favorite part of fall (well, besides Thanksgiving). Inside one of the barns there is a little shop where you may buy miscellaneous apple things and decor, and I found some adorable aprons here. If you've never been to an orchard, I would definitely say you need to make that your new fall tradition.

And to conclude the lovely month of October, I carved a pumpkin for the very first time. Well, Josh did most of the work, but I got to touch the pumpkin guts and create the design. I named her Penelope...Penelope the Punkin Owl.

Unfortunately Penelope's life was short...the squirrels in the neighborhood assumed she was a food offering. 

Looking forward to November and Thanksgiving...I love all occasions that involve consuming outrageous quantities of casserole and pie.

What's your favorite fall tradition?