Thursday, September 17, 2009

Purse and Boots

So, my beautiful little sister just got back from Taiwan. She was on the Women's Soccer Team for the Deaf Olympics. They won the GOLD medal! Amazing! Jeremy and I are so proud of her. My parents were also in Taiwan and my brother was at the house watching the dog. Well, Tyler (brother) had to head out of town for a night so Jeremy and I stayed with my parents' dog at their house. What do I do while I'm there? Raid my sister's closet, duh. See, when I was growing up, my sister always took my things (as all little sisters do, I think there's a class they have to attend). She took clothes, make-up, toys, etc. If it was mine, she wanted it. Well, there was nothing of hers that I wanted at that age so all I could do was whine to my mother and tell on her. However, now that I am married, my husband has recently lost his job, and I have no money to shop, I now steal my sister's things. She has the same style as I do, only she has money of her own and my parents still buy her things. So, I borrowed a bag that I love of hers and a shirt. The shirt she'll get back soon, the purse however, well, it'll be awhile. I'm in love. Therefore, I'm posting this photo for many reasons. I wanted my sister to know that I'm taking care of the bag and I wanted y'all to see the colors in this fabric: so rich and complementary. Also, the boots and the bag are perfect together with jeans and white shirt. Lastly, just to say: Anna, it's my turn (wink). I love you!






Etsy Love: My September Favorites







1. This sweater is what I love about fall. The color is like oatmeal and I can practically smell the mulling spices simmering on the stove. Buy it here.
2. Soft wool felt makes this so plush and cozy and the message is right up my alley! Buy it here.
3. The artist that creates these necklaces is one of my new favorites. This would bring such drama to a plain t-shirt and jeans, love the color combination as well. Buy it here.
4. Perfect art for my house. The neutral color from the masonite and the splash of pale blue would be lovely in my bedroom (at least the bedroom in my head that is all designed to a T). Buy it here.
5. Sweet little clutch. In a great camel brown this goes with all fall jewel toned outfits. Buy it here.
6. This just screams fall goddess to me. I love this idea, if only I would be gutsy enough to wear these amazing hair accessories. Buy it here.
7. What a perfect photo for autumn. My friends and I get so darn excited about pumpkins, I mean look at them, perfection. Buy it here.

So each month I've decided to share some great finds from searching around on Etsy. I absolutely love Etsy and I know that a lot of my friends do too. It is such a great place to find unique gifts for anyone at anytime! Have fun browsing, I know you'll get hooked!

P.S. Laura, I love the idea of Tasty Tuesdays! I'm thinking of a great recipe for next Tuesday's post! Miss you L-CatRob!

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Chicken Soup and a Hint of Fall





*Can you tell I love fall? Thanks to Etsy.com and dear Kelsi for the photo advice. And thank you to Jeremy for lovingly cooking our favorite soup for my scratchy throat, I love you.