time warp

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Happy Thursday in an outfit brought to you by Tuesday!!

I thought I'd have time to post these on Tuesday but best laid plans....

The morning started off well-woke up, had coffee with my man, went to vote, took these pics-and I got a call saying I didn't need to go into to work until late afternoon...sweeet! I was all set to dive into my stack of seriously neglected periodicals, and my son walks in the door with a blood covered towel on his face!!Yeah, that's never a good sign.

  He had a bike accident and apparently broke his fall with his face! There was kind of a big, gaping hole in his chin. Thankfully, he was wearing a helmet!

I thought that was the worst of it until we got to the ER and I found out it he'd broken his arm:( My poor baby!

All is (mostly) well. We go to the orthopedist tomorrow to get his cast, which he'll have to wear for 6-8 weeks.

*the kids were out of school Monday and Tuesday. In our district polling places are at all the schools and instead of trying to manage a million kids and people coming in out to vote, they just close the schools.

Mission(i) Accomplished

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Hello November! When did you show up? Why is it that the older you get the faster time flies!?

  And do you know what isn't helpful? Going to Starbucks and seeing the red Christmas cups...on November 1. 

The nerve! 

But then I had my very first peppermint mocha and all was forgiven;)

 I have to admit that I didn't really get all fuss over the Missoni for Target collection. I guess I'm not a Missoni fan. But as I was strolling to the checkout line I noticed this skirt hanging alone and it was on sale. While I'm still not gaga for Missoni, I liked the colors and the price! It's a size large but it has a drawstring waistband and the I have belts, so problem solved. 

This weekend Art in Bloom is going on at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Florists and floral enthusiast are able to pick a work of art and make an arrangement inspired by the piece.

 This is my arrangement in the kitchen

And here it is in front of the inspiration painting

Frans Hals "Portrait of a Dutch Family"

I really love they look next to each other.

If your local check it out, there are some amazing arrangements!

Have a fantastic weekend!

mad for plaid

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Thank you so much for all of your words of encouragement on my last post!!!

Since I'm not working today I thought I'd break out these ridiculously high heeled booties. If lovin' 'em is wrong, I don't wanna be right:) 

I've also forgotten how much effort it takes for me to move gracefully in heels. Did I ever tell you I'm a klutz? 

So yesterday I had a conversation with a friend about how I put outfits together. Hmm, honestly these days there is no rhyme or reason. I usually have something I want to wear and I try to not look too ridiculous. Yup, that about sums it up. Wear something I like and try to avoid looking like an ass! Ha!Brilliant!!;)

We're headed out for dinner to celebrate my daughter's birthday. That's right she's turning the big 2-0!

I remember the day she was born so clearly. I was so excited to meet her! I was also terrified because I had absolutely no idea what the heck I was doing!!! I wanted to be the best mother possible. In some ways I've fallen very short of that goal. My one regret about having children so young isn't that I had them, it's that they had a mom that was still trying to figure out so much about herself:(

I'm so proud of you and so proud to be your Mom!     

I love you R! 

Happy Birthday!!!

wordy monday

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The last few weeks have been challenging.

I've been trying to focus on what I really want in terms of career and what that means for my family.

A few months ago, I had a conversation with a lady that I really admire. She basically has the job that I've been working on for myself. She is super talented and with a shit ton of hard work has become super successful in the local floral industry. We talked about lots of things, particularly about where I wanted to go with what I've been doing lately.

The fact of the matter is I want work for myself.

I want to work with couples to create events that reflect them-their personality, their style. I want to provide planning, florals and styling. This is a huge undertaking but it's something that I feel like I've been slowly running toward for a long time.

Starting a business takes a mountains of energy and cash. I have plenty of one and not enough of the other. I feel selfish asking my husband to dip into the savings to get this off the ground(especially when I have no real training!) My goal of working for myself from home so that I can get some balance in life and have a more flexible schedule for the baby we want to have(which isn't happening...another reason for some sadness around here)

Anyway, this wall of text is an explanation of sorts. Trying to come to the place where dreams and reality are not battling each other but balancing each is tough. Having all of these dreams and run full steam ahead and  having that tempered with caution and a level head(neither of which is my strong suit) is a little disheartening.

If anyone other than my bff and my family have read this far....thank you!!!!

So yeah, there have some cute outfits that I've loved but I've been spending my time trying to work out a business plan and start up costs.  

Anyhoo, I miss you guys!

honey mustard

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Nothin' like a Monday to b***h slap you back to reality! Yesterday I had a lovely day at home with the husband. I even made the best caramel apple pie...ever!!! Which we totally ate as dinner-because I was too exhausted from baking to figure out the rest of dinner..oops;)

But today, my friends, I have the Monday-itchy, burning, watery-eyed, my allergies are killing me- blues!! My son had a doctor's appointment and I had to make a grocery run so not getting dressed wasn't an option. I started out with an entirely different look in mind but nothing was coming together. In times like this I rely on some old favorites. A comfy cardigan, cords and my favorite flat shoes.

Now it's time for a cup of tea and my allergy meds!

And a little bit of cute so this post isn't so Debbie Downer........ 



Hubby closed the pool today(boo!!!) Here's Henry relaxing on the pool cover:)

florals...again

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I feel like I'm on a roll! Maybe the cooler temps have inspired to actually get dressed and pull together a look instead of just trying to not to look like a hot mess in the heat and humidity. I forgot how much I adore tights. Yay for fall-cooler temps, boots, pumkin lattes, tights, and fall tv!!!

I got this skirt to wear out on our anniversary but this is the first time I've gotten to take a proper blog photo of it. It kind makes me wish I hadn't returned the crimson bubbles skirt:( Fellow Anthro lovers if you have that skirt and want to get rid of it send me an email;)

I went to a sweet little restaurant to have lunch with the hubby today. It would have been great if the two jerks at the table next to us weren't so freakin' loud!!! There were four people in the restaurant and we couldn't have a conversation because the other two were yuckin' it up like they had the place to themselves...rude!

Anyway, we're headed to get a pumpkin spice latte before pub trivia:)

See ya' on the flip side!

wallflower

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I was dying for a pair of red jeans!Dying! But, I didn't want to pay an arm and a leg for them since I'm pretty sure the colored denim thing won't last for more than a season. I was wondering through tjmaxx when I found this pair for $12.99! It was a bit of sartorial serendipity:)

Red+pink+orange has become a favorite color combo and I'm pretty sure you know I have an undying love for florals and gingham;)

 Red,orange,pink,floral and gingham...winning!

microphone check....

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Hello!Hello....is this thing on!?

Long time, no see;)

Friday morning, my bestie Nicole, texted me this message "Damn, Can I get a moment of whimsy!?" I obliged her by snapping these pics before work that morning.

Ha!! Sometimes all you need is a swift kick from a girlfriend to get you back in the groove.

So much has happened since I last posted-I got another year older, my youngest kid started high school(sad face), I went to my 20 yr. high school reunion(eek)!!

I definitely needed a break but man, oh, man did I miss this place.

So what's been going with you? Let's hear it.... 

as good as it gets

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I just started reading my September issues and I long for fall! There is a certain glamour that comes with rich fabrics and saturated color, and boots...oh how I've missed them! But, let's be honest, today temperatures were in the upper 80s, I'm exhausted from work, and putting on heels and skirt was more than I could handle! So, this is as good as it gets:) And, I'm totally okay with that!

Have a good evening!

come sail away

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Hey Y'all!! How was your weekend? Does anyone else think that sometimes weekends are more stressful than the work week? So much to do and only two days to do it! Lucky me I don't have to go back to work until Wednesday...don't hate;)

My birthday is this month...ick!(I'm not a person that loves to celebrate her birthday) But, that means my Anthro birthday discount...yay!!This year I got an additional 15% to use online...AWESOME!

I used my online discount for this adorbs sailboat skirt and the most awesome bag!!

I think I sometimes forget how dressing can affect my moods. Maybe I'm so grouchy because I don't get to dress up anymore! It's amazing what a cute new skirt and a pair of heels will do for a girl- a little sartorial prozac.

I'm off to meet my mother- in- law for dinner at Panera and then we're going to see The Help:)

Have a wonderful evening!   

in the (book) club

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Happy Monday! Thank you for all of your sweet comments on my last post. Sometimes all you need is to vent a little bit to feel better.

Today was a much needed day off. It was spent lounging by the pool and catching up on my blog reading. 

I also needed to finish reading the book for my book club. We choose Fitzgerald's The Beautifiul and the Damned. I loved Gatsby and This Side of Paradise but good grief this one was a tough read!!! Anthony and Gloria are two of the most unsympathetic characters. Ever! 

Next up Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five.   

picnic

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Geez, I'm such a slacker this summer! The thing is, there's been a lot going this summer. Most of it not good. Part of my personality is to "be on" and to make sure everyone around me is happy. That can be utterly exhausting and it wears me out. 

This is my round about way explanation for my lack of blogging. I can't really hide when I'm falling apart and I don't really want to use this as platform to bitch and whine and "poor me" so posting has been irregular.

I hope you'll stick with me as I get back to normal:)

That being said, when life hands you lemons, you put on your highest, spikiest heels and give it a good, hard junk kick!

I swear I haven't worn heels this high in weeks, but damn it felt good!

My sister in law had a baby today and nothing makes you feel better than cuddling a new born for an hour.  Welcome to the world baby Nicholas:)     

she blogs

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There is  an entire list of reasons to explin my posting absence to whose of you still reading-the unbearable heat, crazy and exhuasting work schedule, a little bit chaos/drama/stuff with the kids, lack of inspiration...

I could go on but I won't.

I hope your summer is treating you well!

blue it

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This weekend I'm headed to Columbus for a wedding. I'm officially old enough to be included on the parent guest list...eek! I'm not going as a guest of the bride or groom(although I've known the groom since he took his very first breath). The mother of the groom is one of my very best friends! I can't tell you how old that makes me feel :S 

This weekend will be a mini reunion of sorts-seeing friends I haven't seen in years-and a chance to hang out with my favorite group of girls. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

vintage whimsy

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How is it Thursday already? Seriously!?

When the lovely Lisa updated her etsy shop with this gem of a dress I pounced! Sweet summer print, sheer and airy with a full skirt-Yes, please! I ripped open the package and pranced around the house feeling oh so pretty:) The fabric is sheer and for a night out I might put a pair of boy shorts on underneath and leave it at that.But for the sake of modesty I layered it over an Anthropologie skirt and was instantly work appropriate!

A busy day tomorrow requires a ton of sleep tonight.

 Have a lovely evening:)