Shop Update and Giveaway!

I'm not sure how many of you know but I have an Etsy shop where I sell photo prints and jewelry. You might have surmised from the posts about craft shows and events and whatnot. I have been updating and adding new things to my shop so I wanted to share with you all! You can check out my shop here. Here are a couple of things I just added. New jewelry and prints with quotes. I would love to hear what you all think!







Right now, I have a giveaway going over at Lori's blog. I will cross my fingers for you! Below is the necklace you will win!

Hot

This is all I can think of these days. I'm hot. It's hot out. I don't do well in summer. I'm a layers kind of gal. There is always a tank top under my shirt and a cardigan over the top. When it gets above 75, my brain shuts down. I can't think of anything to do or how to dress myself. I will try to keep blogging but my outfits might get pretty boring...





Outfit Details:
Shirt - H&M (old)
Skirt - Mighty Swell Vintage
Sunglasses - Target
Necklace - Um... Forever 21?
Shoes - Urban Outfitters

(Wow, nothing thrifted! I'm surprised I can still do this...)

Take A Hike

Just sharing some pictures of my hike with Ace from last weekend. We've been trying to get out more and exercise and hiking is one of my favorites. The only bummer on this trail is dogs could only go on the paved path which doesn't really count as hiking to me. This would be a great place for a bike ride or run though! If you ever want to come with, just let me know!











  
Wild turkey spotting!


Have a great weekend. I hear it's going to be a hot one around these parts!

Trip Planning

Do any of you have a hard time planning big or small trips? I sure do. I get so caught up in all the things I COULD do, I get overwhelmed.  The trip to Europe my friend and I are planning has been so hard. I've already told you that I lived in Scotland and went on a 4 week trip to mainland Europe when I was there. We went all over Italy, Spain and France. This time, we are skipping Spain but still trying to squeeze in A LOT of stuff. My big 3 were Belgium, Amsterdam and Prague. She has only been to Spain so there is a ton she wants to see too. Here is how I broke it down. Let me know what you think. I know it seems... ambitious... but I can't wait!

Day 1: Fly into Ireland. Explore some towns, try to get over jet lag

Day 2: Ring of Kerry/ Cliffs of Mohr. Make our way through the countryside. Arrive in Dublin that evening.

Day 3: Explore Dublin. Stay the night again?

Day 4: Head to London in the morning. Explore London.

Day 5: Explore London.

Day 6: Take train to Belgium. Spend the day making our way up to Amsterdam. Get there in the evening.

Day 7: Explore Amsterdam. Bike rides, etc.

Day 8: Explore Amsterdam. Take night train to Prague.

Day 9: Arrive in Prague.

Day 10: Explore Prague. Take overnight train to Venice (if there is one).

Day 11: Venice

Day 12. Take the train to Florence in the a.m. Explore Florence

Day 13: Florence (wineries/day trip maybe)

Day 15: take train to Rome in the a.m. Explore Rome.

Day 16: Rome.

Day 17: Spend the whole day going through Tuscany on our way to Cinque Terre

Day 18: Cinque Terre.

Day 19: Head to south of France. Take a couple hours wandering around Cannes, Monaco and/or Nice. Spend the night in Marseille or Aix-en Provence.

Day 20: Make our way up to Lyon and spend the night.

Day 21: Make our way up to Paris.

Day 22-23/4: Paris.

* See my pinterest board here for all links 

Red (hair), White and Blue

On Memorial Day, I had the pleasure of hanging out with both Birds, their husbands/fiances and their little ones. Megan and I braved the thrift stores and picked up a couple of deals. We were burnt out after only two though. 50% off brings out the crazy people, let me tell you.  Then we headed to Nora's for a delicious BBQ. She had lots of tasty fruit, snacks and even a fruit pizza. I had to bring my own meat since I'm the only non-veggie other than Megan's fiance. I whipped us up some tasty turkey burgers though :) Their kids are so cute! Eva and I hung out a little, Henry wasn't interested in me but Nora's daughter Mimi kept wanting me to swing with her and she even sat by me. "Ewin, come s(w)ing wit me." I would hand her food and she would say "Uhnx" haha. Nora kept saying she is too lazy to say thanks. So cute. I can't wait to meet their little boy! I'm looking forward to more BBQ's this summer!






Sorry this is so grainy, it was the only picture where you could see my shoes!

Outfit Details:
Skirt, shoes - thrifted (skirt is from my recent thrift haul!)
Shirt - TJ Maxx bought in ND
Sunglasses - Target

PS. Don't try to wear a wrap skirt without shorts when it's really windy. Just sayin...

Memorial Weekend

Over the weekend, my parents and I trekked 7 hours to Bismarck to hang with my grandma. She taught us the proper technique on how to make pasties, cracked some jokes and was just her all around cool self. I brought back a whole shoe box full of old pictures to scan in so get ready for some of those in the future. Just a couple of quick pictures.






Dictating :)


Trying to explain to my dad how to "follow your thumbs" to crimp the edge. I don't think we got it...

I hope everyone else had a good weekend!

Favorite Finds Friday - Thrift Haul

If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you might have already seen these pictures. I went to Saver's with Beth on Monday night and got a WHOLE bunch of good things. I can't wait to get some of them back from the dry cleaners and wash the others so you can see them. I have a project in mind for a couple things so stay tuned!

New records for my collection

Lots of pattern

2 best dresses! Can't wait to wear them both!