Happy Thanksgiving...Let the Holidays begin!

Hi Sweet Friends,

I hope you had a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING and hope you're enjoying lots of quality time with loved ones and left overs.

It's been such a busy month {hence the neglected blog posts}.  From our 3 week flooded apartment fiasco, to celebrating 3 years of marriage with my handsome groom, traveling to SoCal for a week long worship leader's conference to preparing for and hosting Thanksgiving.  A whirlwind, I tell you!

Here's a little peek of the past month...

{Hubby & I at the CCWL Conference}

{My Thanksgiving table}

{Gluten Free Apple Pie Success!  I was so proud of this!}

{My first turkey ... also successful!  So happy it didn't disappoint.}

{I've been busy busy crocheting gifts for loved ones and decided to restock my Etsy shop with a few items...I'm offering FREE shipping to PPS friends, use code : PPSFREESHIP}

I've so missed blogging, and look forward to pulling together some of my favorite Christmas decor ideas and recipes...happy shopping this weekend.  Be safe!

XO

Cozy Knits

Knits are just cozy - there's no other way to describe yarn woven into perfection.  Who doesn't love it?  

My love for yarn + diy manifests itself in crocheted creations.  It's a vicious cycle, I must admit. 

You see...around this time of year I get the itch to pick up my crochet needles again.  And every year I get a little more gutsy, trying my hand at something more difficult than the year previous {last year it was oversized cowls and coffee cup cozies, this year I'm thinking headbands and boot socks}.  

But it doesn't stop there - once I conquer my challenge, I usually think..."hmm, this would make a fabulous Christmas gift," or the unavoidable {if you're me}, "I could sell these!"  The latter thought launches me into a crocheting frenzy, every spare moment, leading up to Christmas, spent crocheting till my little fingers are numb and my eyes are crossed, and with the last stitch I swear off crocheting "forever."  {aka - next year}

Needless to say - I'm feeling the itch again.  Once I have a free moment, you can bet I'll be headed to my local yarn shop to swoon over my next knit project.  

Until then, check out these handmade beauties...{any of these would make perfect Christmas gifts for those who like to shop early!}

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8

While I just adore all of the above, I have to say #2 is one of my absolute favorites!  {And she's offering a 50% discount on anything in her store if you like her on fb...click the #2 link to learn more.}  Maybe I'll attempt a bow scarf this year as well - why not?? 

Are you loving knits this season??

XO

Fashion Friday : Summer Scarves

Summer is winding down but I am not ready for the warm weather to be over. There is one chilly weather trend that I am delighted has carried over into summer though: the scarf. Whether made out of silk, chiffon or cotton, the summer scarf is lighter and sometimes brighter than a winter scarf. It is an easy way to accessorize any outfit, from a dress to cut-off jean shorts.

Wear over a Tee-shirt or tank top to add a splash of color to your outfit. Pair with a jeans and sandals for a late summer look!

Summer Scarves can be tied and wrapped in endless possibilities! Be creative! As with any accessory, there are so many varieties of scarves to choose from. 

For a unique twist, pair your scarf (or scarves!) with multiple necklaces and bracelets!

What do you think of the Summer Scarf trend? How would YOU wear it? 

- Jamie
Fashionista Musings

- images via theInsideStoop, OneFineDae, Refinedstyle


Edit // Speaking of scarves...Amber over at Happy Wife Happy Life is doing a scarf swap!!  How fun??  Click on her link to join the fun!

Fashion Friday : Mixing It Up

Since moving to Monterey, I've had to rethink my wardrobe. Tank tops, shorts, sandals and summer dresses aren't exactly my summer staples anymore - think jeans, flats and light cardigans.

Never in my life, did I imagine I'd be {comfortably} sporting jeans all year round. That said, I only have ONE pair of jeans at the moment. {I had two, but the second pair lost a button after several years of wear, so they're out.} With that, I'd say I'm in need of another pair...or five. Until I can splurge on a really great pair {I'm pretty picky about my denims, and I like to consider jeans as an "investment" if I'm going to be getting so much wear out of them} I'm trying to incorporate a few of my old summer go-to's without being too chilly. Thanks to pinterest, I can much better visualize my own wardrobe in several different ways. I'm now mixing my former summer with my former winter pieces to avoid spending a small fortune on entirely new clothes...tank tops + blazers, maxi dresses + cardigans + a belt, blouses + jeans + a scarf. Here are some of my favorite Photos of inspiration:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

How are you mixing it up this summer??