Love: Year of the Chihuahua Calendar

I'm not usually the kind who goes out and buys a new calendar every year, but after seeing ModCloth's Year of the Chihuahua calendar I might* have to become that person! This reminds me of our Lily and would look pretty cute on my desk at work.

*Unfortunately it's already sold out at ModCloth, but I am determined to try to find it else where...

What I Wore Wednesday

Another full week of pictures and a lot of layering due to the true Pacific Northwest weather that appeared just a few days ago. I'm a fan of layers, so I'm excited for the change in temperatures, but you'll have to check with me in a few months as to whether I feel the same {after wearing every piece of clothing in my closet}.

{Wednesday}
Sweater: Ann Taylor Loft
Tee: Anthropologie
Pants: Gap
Wedges: Target

{Thursday}
Necklace: American Eagle
Tee: Downeast Basics
Skirt: Old Navy
Tights: Hue
Heels: Born

{Friday}
Tee: Gap
Sweater: Gap Outlet
Jeans: Gap
Shoes: Keds

{Saturday}
Hat: Anthropologie
Long-Sleeved Tee: Old Navy
Tee: Anthropologie
Jeans: Gap
Flats: Urban Outfitters

{Sunday}
Glasses: Coach
Sweater: Anthropologie
Tee: Anthropologie
Pants: Anthropologie
Boots: Forever 21

{Monday}
Turtleneck: hand-me-down from Kristi
Sweater: hand-me-down from SIL
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Heels: Born

{Tuesday}
Jacket: Gap
Sweater: hand-me-down from SIL
Tee: Target
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Flats: Privo

Because it's Monday...

And I can't stop thinking of the great time I had with my college roommate on Saturday {drinking cider, eating cupcakes, and chatting like we still see each other every day}. Therefore, I'm hoping this picture will help me get through the first day of a long week ahead.


Happy Monday!

Love: Shabby Apple Dresses

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I often find myself day dreaming of pretty dresses and the special occasions I can make up so I will have somewhere to wear them to. And Shabby Apple is one place I head to when knee-deep in aforementioned day dreaming. Unfortunately for me, dressy occasions don't come up often* and I already have a few fancy ensembles hanging in my closet that I can pull out if they do. But you can bet it doesn't stop me from filling my imaginary shopping cart up and right now, this beautiful number from Shabby Apple holds the top spot on my {always growing} list.

*If you are in the market for a pretty dress, check out the Shabby Apple link on my sidebar, with a code for free shipping! And no Shabby Apple did not ask me to promote them, I'm just a fan of sharing my day dreaming :)

What I Wore Wednesday

The closet cleaning continues... If you're interested in seeing more items, check it out!

Lots of pictures this week {even remembered to include a Friday night change and Saturday} and more favorites. Can you can tell my {new} boots are a Fall favorite right now?

{Wednesday - also shown here}
Cardigan: Nordstrom
Tee: Target
Belt: Old Navy
Skirt: Gap
Socks: J.Crew
Boots: Forever 21

{Thursday}
Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft
Tee: Merrick's Art
Pants: Anthropologie
Flats: Urban Outfitters

{Friday}
Long-Sleeved Tee: Old Navy
Tank: gift from Kelly
Jeans: Gap
Heels: Born

{Friday night - went to a jazz night
at the local university}
Jacket: Abercrombie
Tee: Victoria's Secret
Jeans: Gap
Boots: Forever 21

{Saturday - ran errands, ate a delicious lasagna
lunch, then made Kristi a skirt}
Sweatshirt: J.Crew
Tee: Dressing on the Side
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Boots: Costco

{Sunday - church}
Cardigan: hand-me-down from Kristi
Tank: Coldwater Creek
Jeans: Downeast Basics
Flats: Urban Outfitters

{Monday}
Long-Sleeved Tee: Downeast Basics
Tank: Ann Taylor Loft
Jeans: Gap
Boots: Old Navy

{Tuesday}
Top: Anthropologie
Pants: Anthropologie
Boots: Forever 21

Looking Forward To...

...Crossing off a big dental obsticles off my ever-growing list. Here's hoping this root canal goes better than the last.

...Spending a whole day with my newly married roommate*. I see coffee, catching up, & Eat Pray Love.

...Carving pumpkins {for the third year in a row - see first & second} with the whole Grable family, while also celebrating a milestone birthday for my lovely SIL.

...Helping Sam with his first official photo shoot. Can't wait to see how they turn out!

...Hanging out with James, Michelle, & Levi in Redmond {after almost a year}.

...Visiting my mom & her new life down in CA for almost a whole week!


What are you looking forward to?

*Kelly will always be my roommate at heart, whether we live together or not.

Love: Cupcake iPhone Case

Cupcakes are not a new topic on this blog. Several of my past "wish lists" have included cupcake items and I just recently purchased this off my Etsy wish list. Well surprise surprise, I've found another cupcake item to join the others.

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ModCloth's Have Eyes for My iPhone Case in Cupcake would be the perfect addition to my life, I'm already convinced. And how delicious does that cupcake look? Maybe this will serve as some inspiration for my {far-fetched} dream of owning my own cupcake shop someday!

What I Wore Wednesday

Another round of items on eBay for sale this week, if you're interested!

This week consisted of: more stripes, a couple belts, Fall colors, & my new boots. And I will say a few of these outfits were even some of my favorites combinations {and can I say that without sounding "all-about-me"?} and I can't wait to wear them again!

{Wednesday}
Sweater: ModCloth
Tee: Victoria's Secret
Pants:Anthropologie
Flats: Urban Outfitters

{Thursday}
Long-sleeved tee: Old Navy
Top: Anthropologie
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Heals: Born

{Friday}
Top: Anthropologie
Belt: Anthropologie
Jeans: Gap
Boots: Forever 21

{Sunday}
Necklace: Anthropologie
Sweater: hand-me-down from SIL, Eddie Bauer
Tee: Anthropologie
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Wedges: Target

{Monday}
Tee: Downeast Basics
Tank: Downeast Basics
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Flats: Naturalizer

{Tuesday}
Tee: Gap
Top: Anthropologie
Belt: Anthropologie
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Wedges: Target

Weekend Highlights

Not too much to report on about the last couple days off, but enough to devote a post to it.


Friday - Neither of us had the day off in honor of Columbus Day {we're not off today, Monday, either}, but I did get a couple hours off to go to the dentist. Are you all ready to hear about my mouth again? Yeah, that crazy amount of dental work is picking up again...


Saturday - We were home-bodies for most of the day, with the exception of a relaxing pedicure {for me} with Kristi.

Sam also bought me some beautiful orange roses for no particular reason {love when that happens} and I like to think he just wanted to bring some more Fall into our house. He also tried his hand at butternut squash soup, which was more delicious than I thought it would be!

Sunday - The day was pretty typical - church, lunch, gym - but we also took a trip up to Portland to have dinner with my Aunt Leslie {who lives in California}. She had spent the morning running the Portland Marathon, which is very impressive in my book. Some of my grandma's family came too - Uncle Wayne, Aunt Carol, & Suzy - and made for a good time at Deschutes Brewery.

{My Aunt Leslie & I}

Love: That I'm Still Alive!

Last year I wrote about how today {October 8} is a day that will forever hold importance for me. I can't even begin to describe how thankful I am to be here today, especially thinking back to how things could have turned out much differently. Hooray for life!

What I Wore Wednesday

As you see below, the warm-ish weather has decided to stick around a little bit and I'm making every effort to wear short sleeves & bare legs until I no longer can. I did just purchase a new pair of boots so maybe that will bring in some Fall weather {more so I can wear them, not necessarily because I want the warm weather to go away}.

{Wednesday}
Top: Anthropologie
Belt: Old Navy
Skirt {that's actually a dress!}: Gap
Flats: Urban Outfitters

{Thursday}
Tee: Gap
Belt: Old Navy
Shorts: Gap Outlet
Sandals: Target

{Friday}
Sweater: Urban Outfitters
Tee: Gap
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Shoes: Keds

{Sunday}
Tee: J.Crew Outlet
Tank: American Eagle
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Wedges: Target

{Monday}
Top: J.Crew
Pants: Anthropologie
Flats: Naturalizer

{Tuesday}
Top: Gap
Belt: Forever 21
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Flats: Urban Outfitters

Because it's Monday...

And a good deal always makes things a little better, you should check out Downeast Basic's Pink Sale!

With 50% of the proceeds going towards the fight against breast cancer, you can choose from 10 basic pink tees {in a variety of shades}, all at a good price and all for a great cause - what more can you ask for?

Love: BH&G Dog-Breed Pumpkin Stencils

{photo via here & here}

Better Homes & Gardens Dog-Breed Pumpkin Stencils had me at hello! With a couple specific pups with permanent residence in my heart, I instantly loved the idea and can’t wait to make my own. Plus, they have over 10 other dog-breeds to choose from!

Please come back & share if you decide to turn your favorite dog into pumpkin form!