Monday Musings: Update Correction!

My sister is not having a little girl, but a little BOY! We found out on Tuesday - what a surprise! He was too much of a little gentleman the first go-round :-)

For some reason I had not bought anything for the baby girl, but I had begun planning the perfect shower for my sister and her little baby girl (details to come). I'll admit, I was already attached to that baby girl, and it took me an hour or two to switch gears. 

Now I am in love with Baby Lyle and he's not even here yet. I also bought him a few things already and can't wait to give them to my sister this weekend! And I haven't had to change too many details for the shower - just pink to blue! 

DIY: Pillows

I got a sewing/embroidery (monogram everything) machine last year for Christmas! I made a few things on my own (Pinterest is the best!) and with some help from my mom. But my sister encouraged me to find a place to take some sewing lessons - so I did.

The first thing we learned after the basics was how to make a pillow. The hardest part was making the cording (edging) on the pillow. But after making a practice pillow in class, I decided to make them on my own.

My mom loves decorating for practically every holiday, so I made these cute pillows for her for the Fourth of July. Who needs Pottery Barn?!? (yes, I monogrammed them as well)

:-)

Life's Little Updates

Wow! I had no idea that it's been so long since I last posted!

I thought when I had a part-time job I would post more often, but trying to post everyday was biting off more than I could chew. In May I switched to a full-time position, which has been great, but leaves less time to blog. 

We lost my grandfather the first of June. He has suffered several strokes five years ago. We were so glad to have him these last 5 years, but thankful his suffering his over. 

(At my sister's wedding in 2011 - how cute is that tuxedo shirt?!) 

Although we lost a loved one, we are gaing one!! I'm going to be an Aunt!! Even in my grandpa's last days he joked "I'm not old enough to be a great-grandpa!" The baby girl is due in Novemeber and I don't think I've been more excited about anything in my life.

(That's my big sis - by 14 months. We don't look anything alike!) 

Two big things are happening in my life next month...

1) I am competing in my first Triathlon! Sports/endurance isn't my best thing, but I figured why not. There's training to do everyyyyyyy day and you plan your day around it basically. It's on August 10, so it's getting close

2) The weeks before & after the Tri I will be moving to Atlanta!! I am still job hunting, so that's nerve wracking, but I'm hopeful I'll find something soon 

Well that's probably enough for now! 

Stay Fashionate!! 

Jack is Back!

(schmoesknow.com via google search)

I'm talking about Jack Bauer of 24! My family started watching years ago , after the first few seasons. One summer all we did was catch up on the past seasons (but without netflix! haha). I was so excited when the rumors were true about 24: Live Another Day actually happening. To get ready for it I have been re-watching 24 from the beginning through AmazonPrime. If y'all have not seen any of 24, get a Prime Account and start now. You have a week to watch 8 24-episode seasons. :-)

The new season proves worth waiting for.

Happy Watching!
Live Another Day!

He is Risen!

This post has nothing to do with fashion as associated with clothes (most of my Musings do not), but the One who fashioned you, me us, in our mothers' wombs. The One who knitted us together in the secret place. The One who knew we existed before anyone else did, even our own mothers.

Yesterday was Easter Sunday. The day Christians, I, celebrate the empty tomb and our Risen Savior. You may or may not believe in Jesus or the Bible. But I do. The empty tomb is crucial to my faith because if the tomb was not empty on that third day, then He would not have conquered death and been made a liar. His resurrection proved that He did conquer death, and that one day any one who calls Him Lord will be raised into eternal life in Heaven.

This song by Travis Cottrell has been replaying in my head and on my iPod these past few days.

Hear the heart of heaven beating
Jesus saves, Jesus saves
And the hush of mercy breathing
Jesus saves, Jesus saves
Hear the host of angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
And the sounding joy repeating
Jesus saves

See the humblest hearts adore Him
Jesus saves, Jesus saves
And the wisest bow before Him
Jesus saves, Jesus saves
See the sky alive with praise
Melting darkness in its blaze
There is light forevermore
Jesus saves

He will live, our sorrow sharing
Jesus saves, Jesus saves
He will die our burden bearing
Jesus saves, Jesus saves
"It is done!" will shout the cross
Christ has paid redemption's cost
While the empty tomb declaring
Jesus saves

Freedom's calling
Chains are falling
Hope is dawning
Bright and true
Day is breaking
Night is quaking
God is making all things new
Jesus saves

Oh, to Christ, how great a debtor
Jesus saves, Jesus saves
Are the saints who shouts together
Jesus saves, Jesus saves
Rising up so fast and strong
Lifting up salvation's song
The redeemed will sing forever
Jesus saves

Rising up so fast and strong
Lifting up salvation's song
The redeemed will sing forever
Jesus saves(Jesus Saves)
Jesus saves(Jesus Saves)
Jesus saves

Styled: Fedoras

Fedora: J. Crew
Bracelet: Orange Peel consignment shop, Jackson, Mississippi

When I think of summer I think of long, easy dresses, short shorts, and fun accessories. One accessory I've been craving is the fedora. Baseball caps don't look that great on me, but floppy beach hats are my style and I knew I wanted to try a fedora. During my trip to Mississippi I made it my goal to find a fedora. We went to the J. Crew Factory store and there I found the perfect fedora! This fedora will go perfect with this look I posted earlier, as well as this one. It is becoming my favorite accessory for spring/summer!!

Monday Musings: Ready for Sunshine

source: pinterest & someecards.com

I love living in the South for more than one reason. But one of those reasons is that we get to experience every season. My closets are FULL of clothes that are for spring, summer, fall, and winter - which makes for full closets (I lucked out and convinced my parents I needed the room with two)!! I love taking my clothes from one season to another and still having a few season specific items to look forward to wearing. This year winter has seemed forever long, and although I don't really tan, I want to be out in the sunshine. We've had a few days of glorious sunshine followed by days of crazy wind and chilling temperatures. I'm not looking forward to the famous southern humidity we get each year, but I am ready for typical spring weather. Eventually I'll be ready for the intense summer heat, but not yet.

Ask me again in a few months and I'll be ready for crisp fall to arrive!!