28 before 28.....

Hello there!  I have been MIA for a while.....I don't really have an excuse, just life.  Anywho, In an attempt to inspire myself I have decided to make a list of the 28 things I would like to accomplish before my 28th birthday.  Keep in mind, my birthday is in June and I am a full time student, mom and I also have a part-time job so I tried to keep my goals within reason.  Here they are! :)

28 before 28…….

1.       Finish a painting

2.       Visit a winery

3.       Thrifting road trip

4.       Throw a party

5.       Start exercising regularly

6.       create my wedding songlist

7.       Go vegetarian (again)

8.       Alter an item of clothing

9.       Take a piano class

10.   Launch my Etsy store

11.   Plant a (successful) garden

12.   Learn to make sushi

13.   Record a song with Jacob

14.   Paint my kitchen table

15.   Internship at a museum

16.   Finish my curio cabinet

17.   Canoeing trip

18.   Visit family in Richmond

19.   Build a fort with the girls

20.   Sleep in a tent

21.   Go on a photography adventure

22.   Start Blogging more consistently

23.   Read a book that’s not for school

24.   Get my tattoo fixed

25.   Scrapbooks for the girls

26.   Visit friends out of state

27.   Shopping in Nashville, IN

28.   Attend a craft fair

Back to school shopping!

So, I suppose this is a bit of a fashion post.  I love fashion and I wish I could make my own clothes!!!  Why doesn't IUPUI offer a home-ec course!? 

Anywho, this fall I am really digging orange & brown, crocheted and embroidered details, shabby floral print, tights, knee-socks and of course, plaid!

This weekend Jacob and I are planning a bit of a getaway in Southern Indiana to do some thrifting and spend some quality time.  Nashville, IN is known for it's small specialty shops, and tons of arts & crafts.  Bloomington has tons of vintage & thrift stores.  Hopefully we can fulfill our back to school wishlist this weekend!

Here is a taste of what I am loving right now! 

Crocheted Knee Socks @ Free People

Jeffery Campbell clogs @Free People

Lace detail dress @Anthropologie

Slip dress @ Free People

Knee socks @Urban Outfitters

Boots @Yoox

Oxfords @ Ruche

Floral tights @ www.tinytoadstool.com

Floral dress @ Ruche

Plaid bellbottoms vintage Free People

Embroidered bag @Etsy

Floral dress @ Etsy

floral dress @ Etsy

Random things I love.......

I'd like to share a few things that I think are beautiful and inspiring.

This magical upcycled apron-dress made from a cannon towel, lace, doilies, granny squares and other materials.

Eeek!  <3 <3 <3  It was MADE for me! Well, me 30 lbs. lighter.... :/  Found here on Etsy.  

Lace/Doily covered trees!!!  pretty!

 via tumblr.

This amazing bedspread!  <3

from Anthropologie. 

Patti Smith. She rocks! Nuff said.  

Yellow crocheted hotpants!?  Yes, please!

This gorgeous felt rug. I love the way bright colors look against a black background.

via Bldg 15 Blog.


Johnny Depp, because he's so dreamy.

This pretty wreath made of fabric scraps.

via http://blog.craftzine.com

And granny square lampshades!  Actually I love granny squares no matter where they are.  I want to cover the world in granny squares <3

 

Etsy Favorites!

Hello! :) It's time for a few of my Etsy faves.  Today I am featuring handmade goods & art!

First is this sweet collaged canvas by Blossomnbird on Etsy.  Find her shop here. I love how she uses vintage fabric as canvas!  I really would love to try something like this.

This amazingly adorable upcycled table runner shirt by Poor Pitiful Pearl!  I can't say enough about how amazing & creative her designs are!  I LOVE the embroidery! Find her Etsy shop here.

It was really hard to pick a favorite of Linda Solovic's prints!  They're all so sweet & adorable!  Find her Etsy shop here.

These prints by Sascalia are so inspiring!  I love the dreamlike quality and the innocence!  I couldn't choose just one to feature from this shop! Find her here.

 

Here is an amazing piece by Rocket Girl Designs. Find her shop here.

 Also I am MADLY in LOVE with this skirt!

 You can find this and so much more cuteness at Made with love by Hannah's shop here!

I also love this one!!!

It matches my vintage tea towel <3

I could go on & on all day but......I have end-tables to finish!  :) 

Pics coming soon!

Etsy Favorites!

Here are a few things I'm drooling over on Etsy right now.  I have been really digging Pennsylvania Dutch and folk art.  Enjoy! :)

This adorable wood sign:

Click here for Etsy listing


I'm going to need a few of these wooden curiousity shelves! :)

Click here for Etsy listing

The cutest cheese-board ever.  I still love mine though, perhaps I could collect & hang them!

Etsy listing here.

This cabinet is to die for!  I could probably make one if I had stencils......well, and a cabinet.  The inside is really cute too!  It has lots of little shelves.  It reminds me of the book The Indian in the Cupboard.  

Etsy listing here.

This trivet is pretty  much awesome.   Such a good quote too!

Etsy listing here.


Oh! and one more thing to share.  This amazing cake! I love the graphics, I might make a painting inspired by it.  

                                                                      photo via The Dainty Squid