What I Wore: Sparkles & a Scarf

Tis the season for scarves! 

I have been having a slight obsession with them, particularly cowls and infinity scarves. 

Look what has me drooling: 

all via pinterest


As much as I love cowls and infinity scarves, I only own one. Scratch that - two and that's only because I did a quick stitch with the sewing machine and turned a regular scarf into an infinity one. 

Because I have so many regular scarves hanging in the closet I needed to find a few new, cute ways to wear them. Of course, I immediately went to Pinterest to get ideas and I came away with a winner. 


Inspiration:

via


My Version:

Scarf // gifted
Sweater // Vanity (old)


I now know how to successfully tie a scarf two different ways! 


Linking up with the pleated poppy.

A RANT - because I can

Do you know what just irks me?

When ladies trying to have babies get so frustrated when they have been trying for 4-6 months and " it's just not working " 

{try for 2+ years and then get back to me} 

When I get asked when we are going to have kids and my response is something like "well we are trying, just not having any luck." Then these women respond with "it'll happen. give it time. be patient. you're so young, you have all the time in the world. enjoy your alone time now. "

(note - don't say those things to someone wanting so desperately to be a mother. it doesn't help the situation at all}

Do you want to know what even irks me even more?

When someone gets pregnant and their whole world is revolved around that. Every facebook status, every twitter post. These ladies no longer care about anyone other then themselves and being pregnant. 
{Don't forget about the ones that were there for the journey far before you conceived. Don't stop worrying about what's going on in everyone else's lives - just because things are moving in yours.}



Do you want to know what irks me the MOST?


When ladies are pregnant and all they do is publicly complain. Like shut up already!  You are creating a human being. It is the most blessed gift God has given us as women and you are not rejoicing in it. 
{Plus, there are many other ladies who would kill to be swollen or puking or fat. Stop complaining!}

But at the top of the list is when I hear about women being so selfish and aborting their unborn babies.  
{It's so sad that the people who want it the most, it doesn't work and for those that want absolutely nothing to do with it, it works too easy.}  



. . . end rant. 


PS - Remember - this is MY blog with MY opinions. 
No need for distasteful comments. 

Non-Traditional Pumpkins

A few weekends ago, my little sister was in town and I had BIG plans to decorate some pumpkins together. You know, the whole she-bang: glitter, paint, jewels, ribbon. {check out my inspiration here} Anyways, we didn't get around to doing it that weekend, because you know how time fly's when you are having fun. Fortunately though, I had some extra time after work this past week and was able to knock out a few creations. . . just in time to take them to work for our Halloween party! 

Paint and a whole lot of bedazzling! 

Purple and gold glitter held on by mod podge! 

I also painted a bigger pumpkin with our companies logo on it and I will clean it out and put some flowers in it! I may decide to add a ribbon bow or two, but we'll see. 

Halloween is my least favorite holiday - but I love when you can be a little non-traditional while still being festive! CT even said 'This is the coolest pumpkin I've ever seen' in regards to the purple glittered pumpkin. He may not like our house in the process of all of my 'crafting' but I love when I create something and he likes it as much as I do.

What non-traditional decorations are up in your home?

Linking up with: craft-o-maniac and Making The World Cuter

Nail Files

CND Shellac - Rock Royalty. 

I've fully transitioned over into the fall colors. 

Once you go dark, you can't go back. Not until at least February or March! 

Linking up with Jennie.