Spring is in the air...

***If you have never checked out Lena Hoschek's collections, you need to get on that!  She has AMAZING pieces.  They are kind of expensive, but they are so pretty to look at.  Especially her lookbooks.  You can also go to the website and get a free poster.  She puts one out with each collection and on the back of the poster is the catalog!  So cool!***

I had to put together a little spring inspiration this morning because its going to be 55 degrees outside today and I can't wait to take the kids to the park!  That sounds so weird of me to say, but it has been in the 20s and 30s lately and even snowing, so I will take 55 over that any day!  My mood has been less than great lately and the weather may have something to do with it.  I will be in North Carolina for 3 weeks soon enjoying the warm weather and won't be back to the Twin Cities until mid-April.  Hopefully by then it will be really nice out!  I just might have to do this every year to battle the end-of-winter-blues (and not saying blues because winter is over, but because it drags out so long).  Hope all these awesome things are getting you into the mood for Spring!  I am ready!






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Window Shopping: Carnaby Streak

I am really sad to say I don't remember where I found this shop, but I am so excited I did!  The Carnaby Streak is all about keeping the 60s mod style alive.  They have so many adorable dresses and they are made-to-order.  Made-to order!!!  You pick the design you like, then the colors, and you can even get custom sizing.  Plus, they are affordable!  Some dresses are 50 GBP, which is around 75 USD, and that is totally worth it for a handmade dress.  I will definitely be buying one in the near future for summer!  Check these out and imagine all the color possibilities!









Ahhh! They are so cute!  I wouldn't mind having one of those scooters either.  That's another summer accessory I need here in the Twin Cities.


Hope you're having a good day!  Got all my groceries and getting ready for my first snow emergency!

Congratulations!

You must have incredibly good luck, because I remember you saying you won a ton of giveaways not too long ago!  Random.org loves you!


I'm thinking about a lot right now.  Thinking about how I have no college and how expensive it is.  Thinking about joining the National Guard and getting back with the military.  I miss it, plus, the full payment of a real college would be amazing and so would retiring in 20 years.  I hope you stick around as I'll be posting every now and then to keep up with this thing.  I did start is so I wouldn't quit it.  


So, good-bye for now!  I hope you hear from me soon!

A Little Quiet

I know things have been a little quieter than normal for the last couple of days.  I got my grades back from school, and it was not good news at all.  I've been put on academic probation for a month and if I don't improve I'll have to withdraw.  Sigh.  Its my own fault.  I'm not interested in it, so I have given up.  I really need to change that attitude.  Its so hard, though!  I'll try to post every now and then, but it may not be for awhile!  I will, however, announce the winner of the necklace tonight for the giveaway.  Thanks for understanding and I'll be back when its Spring!!!

Last 5 Pins

Its been awhile since I have done a Last 5 Pins post.  Plus recently I have had no motivation to do anything very fun.  I was sick, then both kids were sick, and now the husband is sick.  I'm pretty sure the littlest is getting it again!  Ugh!  Anyways, here's the pins!  Click picture for my sources!

How adorable are these heels!  I love them!  I need to get them by the time spring is here, because I am going to wear the hell out of them!



We're toying with the idea of getting a kitten for my daughter.  Honestly its hard not to want a cat with all these blogs with pictures of them.  Especially the ones of them dressing up!  But this pod style cat bed is awesome!


Sigh.  This is so pretty!!!  I never thought that shade of orange and blue would go together, but it totally does!


I love really simple dresses that don't have a lot of flare or fabric.  This one is so cute...  and that scooter is really awesome.


And anyone who can appreciate this reference is awesome.  Jarith, I would have let you have power of me.


Hope everyone's week is going good!  Don't forget to enter the giveaway if you haven't already!  You had until Wednesday night at 12:00 am!

Giveaway!

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Its been awhile since I've done a giveaway, so I figured its time!  Plus, I'm in the mood for celebrating because its going to be above 35 for the next week which means spring is coming and I'm going back to NC for 3 weeks!  Can't wait to see all my family and friends!!!  


This giveaway is an antique silver coo-coo clock on a 17 in chain.  This is one of my favorites in the shop!  It also reminds me of Kaylah over at The Dainty Squid because of her collection of clocks.  Love her!


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I will announce the winner next Thursday, so don't forget to enter!  Good luck! 

Mid-Century Monday: Credenzas

I think one of my favorite pieces of furniture is a credenza.  Its a great place for storage and also the perfect place to display all your favorite things!  I have been looking all over the Twin Cities and have yet to find one in my price range.  There is a local vintage store that I follow on Facebook called Golden Age Design that has found some on the side of the road in perfect condition!  Why would you put a beautiful piece of furniture like this on the side of the road to go to the dump?!  That makes me cry!  It really makes me want to drive through every neighborhood in the metro area and try to find my own.  That would be hilarious if I found one, because the only people I would have with me are my two daughters that are both under 3.  I would have to stake the place out until my husband was able to get there and help!  It would so be worth it.  I am in love with the first one.  Teak is such a lovely color of wood!  Which is your favorite?


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