Quoting: Long Term Goals

I have been trying lately to focus on the big picture, or more the long term plan, and not what I am achieving just in one day, or even a week. I find that it has really helped me to slowly whittle away at goals I have set for myself without becoming too overwhelmed or frustrated. Writing daily to-do lists alongside long-term to-do lists has really been a big component of this, instead of lumping them all into one. If anyone has any other suggestions for me, please share!

Tuesday Inspiration (on a Monday) : Faux Fur

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As promised in my last post, my inspiration this week came from these lovely ladies wearing their faux fur. Such a great, statement-making look for winter, and it can be dressed up or down depending on your mood. 

Check out a vintage option here!

Weekend Recap : Winter Wedding

cheesin'

Reception at the Old Lantern in Charlotte, VT

This weekend we attended the wedding of one of Owen's good college friends. The reception was held in a beautiful barn-like building, with white light strung everywhere and pine tree branches decorating much of the room. It was a beautiful, Christmasy wedding, and we danced our butts off. 

*Side note: dancing with a glass of red wine is an extremely difficult thing to do and takes much more skill than I apparently have. Sorry, wooden dance floor, hopefully they mopped you afterwards.

I wore a white cropped faux fur jacket over my dress, and let me tell you, it was the coziest thing I have ever put on. Check out my next inspiration post, because watch out, I am now obsessed with all things faux fur.

Snow Day

My friend Jackie and I made ornaments last month, and thought it would be funny to have one only say "hark". We were right, its hilarious : )

It is snowing like crazy today in Vermont, and the husband had a snow day from school. We are hunkered down in the house working on projects and putting finishing touches on our tree. I love quiet days like this : ) Hope everyone is staying warm and cozy!

Tuesday Inspiration : Mexican Embroidery

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I am obsessing over Mexican embroidery lately, especially in home goods. I mean, how cool is that throw pillow? I might try to make my own version later tonight, as we are about to be snowed in for a day or two.

Happy Weekend

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Owen and I got our Christmas tree this afternoon, so we have a big Friday night planned of decorating the tree and watching the new Bill Burr special on Netflix. Hard core party-ers over here, people.

Looking for something fun and Christmas-y to do this weekend? Try out this fun DIY project. I made some a couple weeks ago and they turned out pretty darn close! Hanging those babies up tonight front and center.

Happy Friday everyone!

This and That : Around the House

An outdoor plant brought in for the winter. Crossing my fingers I don't kill it like a few plant friends of his before him. Also some new pictures I finally got around to printing out.

A stained glass lamp I found for 3 dollars at Goodwill. It adds such a cozy light at night time.

Mexican painting I found in Saratoga while thrifting with my mom a few weeks ago (do I thrift too much? Probably)

Clementine season is the best season.

Cherishing any bit of sunlight the Vermont winter will give me. 

Still unpacking from Thanksgiving. I feel like we brought half our belongings with us for three days.

It's been a busy but good week around here. Lots of cleaning, cooking, planning, working, shop-listing, and shipping. I am still slowly getting the house decorated how I want it, it takes a while! I am trying to find things I really, truly like, instead of just filling the space with whatever I have. Also the winter months bring a lot more cookin' for this family of two. I just feel much more inspired to try out new recipes when I am stuck inside out of the cold. Maybe I will share a few of my favorites soon ; )