Monday, January 25, 2010








I loved Anabela's post on the winter emergency list and since I was feeling some serious winter blues myself last week, I decided to cross a few off my list:

#1 Throw on a dress and go out dancing with the girls. I started taking ballet classes when I was a little girl and have loved all kinds of dancing ever since. So this Friday we went out to retro night. You can always count on dancing to a little Michael Jackson and Madonna to put you in a good mood.

#2 DIY-Take the time to make something for myself. I started this necklace at craft night last week and finally finished it on Saturday. I wanted a long braided necklace and since I can't afford this one, I decided I could make one with my hand cast beads. It seems like there are cute braided necklaces everywhere these days like this one I missed out on from Wiksten, this one from Lauren Haupt and I am hoping to snag one of these from For Me, For You.

#3 Indulge my love of denim and stripes and do a little spring shopping. I have given up on shopping for winter, but I feel guilty spending too much on spring. I was determined to make an outfit for less than $20 and had great success! Denim oxford ($2) and brown boots ($3) thrifted, striped dress ($12.95) from H&M and my new handmade necklace.

#4 Sleep in late and let my wonderful husband make my favorite breakfast, banana oatmeal pancakes!

19 comments:

  1. I have also been making some DIY for myself lately, love your necklace.

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  2. Great necklace! Those pancakes look delish :)

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  3. Love the spring outfit!

    I love making myself a new necklace as well when I feel like I need a little pick me up :)

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  4. i love your necklace! maybe you should add this style to your shop!

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  5. That necklace is so great! Will you be selling them?
    I love that outfit too. I can't you found all those things for so cheap! Lucky girl.

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  6. Friday night dancing equates to nothing getting done with weekend! But it was fun. :)

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  7. Doing something nice for yourself once in a while is really important. I think it's one of the keys to staying happy.

    P.S. Those pancakes look amazing!

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  8. the $20 outfit looks so cool laid out!
    love your blog. it's really neat. :D

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  9. Oh Golly! I LOVE those $3 boots! That outfit is perfecto.

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  10. thanks so much for all the comments, especially on the necklace! I am definitely considering adding it to the shop!

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  11. CUTE outfit! And I want those pancakes.

    www.glammed.blogspot.com

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  12. I love that necklace, very cute! :)

    I also love your teapot! I am very sad, I had to say good-bye to my green teapot just like that one. It got broken during our move...:(

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  13. Excellent list! That necklace is incredibly lovely. I love the handmade feel of the braid alongside those shiny beads - makes for a very interesting (and pleasing) dichotomy.

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  14. omg i love the braided necklace! is it possible to request a custom order?? :)

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  15. mmm definitely all great ways to beat the blues! i really want pancakes now...

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  16. i love that your striped shirt matched your striped tea cup in the next photograph. i can never get enough of stripes!

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  17. I'm liking the necklace!!Your outfit is really nice 2!!

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