{happy fall ya'll}

Today is officially the first day of Autumn and if you are anything like me, you are excited for what Fall tends to bring...

*cool mornings and evenings (yes, even in the Sunshine State)
*changing leaves (yes, even in the Sunshine State)
*changing wardrobes... can we say BOOTS!!!
*smells of cinnamon brooms in the grocery stores...
*...and the promise of Thanksgiving dinner (my most fave meal) with my Mama and Daddy!

Here is a mish-mash in honor of Autumn's approach and my excitement for Fall fashion...

Purse found {here}

Black Boots found {here}

Peep Toe Bootie found {here}

Blazer found {here}

Skirt found {here}

Boots & Tights found {here}

Knit Scarf found {here}

Coat found {here}

Felted Scarf found {here}

{ladies of labor day}

Well, I hope everyone had an amazing long weekend. I {heart} Labor Day weekend for many reasons… and two of my favorites are...

USF Bull’s football and...

enjoying the last boating trip of the summer!

I was lucky enough to spend my weekend with some great friends, watch some great football, and catch some great rays while relaxing on the island.
I was even so inspired by the Bulls WIN that I went home and unpacked my serger, sewing machine, and beading supplies… then I proceded to whip up a new dress for next weeks’ football game (against UF… it’s a BIG one for us). I do not have pictures to post of my new dress yet…

… but this is the one I made last year.

It isn't the best picture, but you get the jist.

I make them from a men’s XXL t-shirt. Here is a drawing of the one I am working on now…

I will post a picture of the finished product as soon I... well... finish it.

I will also post some detailed instructions on how you can construct your own T-shirt Dresses.  There are tons of books and ideas out there... try searching "T-shirt Reconstruction" on Google Images and have fun with all the possibilities.

I also own a couple of books on the subject...

find it {here}

find it {here}

...and find tons more {here}.  Get out all those boring t-shirts and have fun with all the possibilities!  And please, share your creations with me.  I'd love to see what you all come up with.

{finally}

I've been lucky to have been showered with complements and encouragement from friends and family for years… and I am finally putting some faith behind them.


I opened an Etsy store! Yay me… FINALLY!

So, check it out… let me know what you think. There are only a few things on there so far, but I will be adding... and adding... and adding... as I go along.

Wish me luck!!!