Strike!

hello lovely people...this is my bowling ball bag ;)

during my Monday adventure I came across this vintage bowling ball carrier and it was love at first sight. In fact, falling in love with it happened so quickly that our love story is kind of blurry. ;) hehe

leaving without this bag was not an option due to the following:

                                                                                                        a. it is beautiful.

                                                                                                        b. that pattern is amazing.

                                                                                                        c. it was $10 dollars. (seriously)

This pattern inspires me to make something beautiful.

I hope your Monday was beautiful! 

Here in my world facing Monday with a smile is key ;)

Found...

One of the cool things about life: the way your true passions always find random ways to combine and make you remember exactly why they are your passions.

I like:

old things and antiques

history and books

design and decor

When I was younger my parents caused me to develop an obsession with antique and junk stores.

hunting for cool things and trying to find missing pieces to collections....one of the best adventures you can have. 

I have always loved history.

knowing how other people lived and seeing the ideas they came up with is truly intriguing.

I am a bookworm.

especially books with amazing images and cool information.

Design....ah yes design.

I am all things design.

lover of color.

obsessed with pattern.

constantly searching for the perfect arrangement of a few amazing pieces.

An old book filled to the brim with color and design ideas from the past found in a cool vintage store.....

everything I love combined!

I stumbled across a Saturday afternoon adventure :)

It wasn't a long adventure or a planned one...

just a "hey I think I'll check that place out before I head home".

Sometimes those are the best!

If you are ever in Memphis and in need of a quick vintage adventure...I would for sure recommend that you check out this one of a kind shop! The owners are super nice and truly committed to what they do!

Better Homes & Garden Decorating Book Found at Flashback in Memphis, TN

Check out their website here!

Practice.

I've been practicing my handwriting with my new Bamboo Capture. 

It can be a little frustrating writing digitally, but I'm not giving up! 

I just keep on writing and trying to get the hang of it. 

:)

and yes I even decided to write the alphabet just for practice...

probably the first time in years I have actually written the alphabet.

My new job is wonderful! 

I think one of my favorite things about working in retail and in a cute little store like this is dressing for the job.

I love waking up and dressing really cute every morning and doing my hair and make-up.

I took a few pictures for the store on Wednesday.

Check them out here >>> Sprout baby home garden

I had a small adventure this afternoon.....

Ah dresses make my world go round....especially when I can get two very awesome pieces for thirty dollars :)

*happy dance*

It's safe to say I will most likely be wearing one tomorrow ;)

Good night lovely people...

Smile and love life 

:)

Weekend Smiles :)

This weekend was nice and beautiful......... :)


Saturday was complete with a trip to Dirt Cheap (yes that happens!)
I'm super duper sorry if you're like "ick....Dirt Cheap....really???" Yes really! and let's just say Dirt Cheap is a place for this imagination of mine to run wild!!!! If ever you are in need of a shopping spree for the heck of it on a tight budget....don't rule this place out or any junk store for that matter! I love shopping for my little apartment just as much as (or maybe more than) I love shopping for myself! So you ask......what exactly did you find that was so great???? ah well let me just show you! ;) thrifting+photography=ahhhhhh.......oh! and a *happy dance!

First! I found these awesome draperies! I haven't decided how their story will go yet....will they live their lives as they are or will they become nice throw pillows??? who knows?? ;D

Then! I spied this amazing pillow that just so happened to match my sofa pretty amazingly! The catch???

one tiny hole about this big ____________ (literally) but never fear! I know how to use a needle!

Ahhh and now the story turns to these guys.....they are adorable!! (made for oil and vinegar) I'm thinking there are ten tons of possibilities! I love oil and vinegar, however my dish washing liquid would look a little more appealing in one of these!

Ohhhhhh by the way!!!! that awesome bowl/platter in the background???? was an early Christmas present from my sweet roomie! She wouldn't let me wait until closer to Christmas.....It's made out of paper mache....and hand painted :) absolutely beautiful!   

Saturday night, was fancy dinner/girl's/Christmas night out! yay for getting all dolled up and going out to eat! I'll share pictures as soon as I get some! :)

I wrapped the weekend up with supper at my church Sunday night and a Christmas light adventure afterwards (with my family).

I adore twinkling Christmas lights! It knocks me from 21 to 2..... hehe

Have an amazing day and smile :)