Ring Game

Midi stacking rings can easily become an obsession.

I often lose them though, so I have to document days when my nails are actually done and I have a good ring game going on. 

Nails: OPI Berlin There, Done That

Midi Rings: Francesca's

Bag: Free People

Pumpkin Picking

It's that time of year! October = finding the perfect pumpkin. 

I like to decide what I want to carve beforehand so I can find the pumpkin that would best suit my design. This year I have something extra fun up my sleeve, but I can't disclose my secrets until it gets closer to Halloween! Until then, get lost in a corn maze and enjoy pickin' pumpkins!

Engagements

When your 2 best friends get engaged in the same month,

you make Feyoncé shirts.

Want to DIY like I did?

You'll need:

Shirt(s) -- I used Fruit of the Loom men's v-neck shirts

Iron-on transfer pages

Iron & Ironing board

Flat piece of wood (I used a large cutting board)

Pillow case

Sewing Pins

How to:

Mock-up saying or picture in Word

Print finalized piece on transfer paper (let this dry for 30min)

Cut out design as close to the edges as you can (I made a black text box behind the letter to blend with the shirt so I didn't have to cut out each individual letter)

Place the cut out piece in desired location on shirt (measure from the bottom or shoulder points to center it and align it straight..use pins to mark measurements)

Remove grid backing on transfer paper

Place the design along pins then remove the pins to make ironing easy

Place parchment paper over design

Iron for required amount of time (no steam)

NOTE: Follow directions exactly how the transfer paper states

This description is for the transfer paper I purchased, some could be different.

Words.

Lyrics are something very special. They can create an emotion, create a vision, create a memory, and so much more. There are certain lyrics I can never forget and there are others that are just so catchy, you can't seem to get them out of your head. The ones that give me tingly feelings and make me see the world in a beautiful light, are the unique ones to me. Because of this tingly feeling, I thought to document some of my favorites. So I present to you a new watercolor collection I have been working on. A collection that can never be truly 'finished' since there will continue to be a surplus of beautiful lyrics, but I encourage you to enjoy the ones I've created, and tell me some you'd also like to see.

 Lyrics from: Steve Burgos Music and Van Morrison

Happy Fall!

The first day of fall. I usually cry a little bit inside knowing that summer truly is over. No more jumping in the ocean for a quick dip without worrying you are going to freeze when you get out. No more surfing without a wet suit. No more sun bathing on the beach...it's very upsetting. I can't complain though because while living in San Diego last year, I got to enjoy summer ALL year round. While I was there, I actually missed fall days, the occasional snow storm, and spring weather. While I wish summer lasted just a bit longer, I am excited for 'fall things' -- Pumpkin spice everything, crunchy leaves, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and so much more.

One of my favorite fall activities hands down has to be apple and pumpkin picking. I never really wind up doing anything with the apples I pick [besides eat them] but the experience is the best part. So Happy Fall, and here's to hoping you get to pic some delish apples very soon!

booties [similar] | chambray shirt | fringe purse

TBT

 

I'm one of those people who literally cannot believe how fast time goes. Every birthday, I can't believe I'm already 'that age'. I mean, I still feel like I should be riding in my neighbors Barbie jeep. I do however, love every experience I've been fortunate to have during my time growing up. One of those times is when I lived in Australia for 6 months while studying abroad. Australia was everything. Just like Mary-Kate and Ashley made me believe it would be (of course I'm referring to 'Our Lips Are Sealed'..duh).

I have sooo many pictures that make me fall in love with that land over and over again. I miss it dearly but I am happy Instagram and the Internet made Throwback Thursday a popular day so I can share my nostalgic thoughts with you.

Let it Go

A half a year ago I didn't understand why everyone was signing 'Let it Go' everywhere you turned. I love Disney movies, probably more than the average person, but it's not like that song is even that good. Recently it dawned on me. Sometimes things happen in life. [Ya know the days where anything and everything seems to stress you out and you're on the verge of becoming a boiling teapot] For whatever reason, you need a place to go to just let it all go. For me, that is the ocean...the quiet, serene ocean. Just bobbing along with the current while sitting on my surfboard is the reason I would break out into song and have a 'Let it Go' moment.