Don't just sit there!

via Dainty Squid

Listening to
Architecture in Helsinki - The Owls Go 
Aeroplane + Friendly Fires + Flight Facilities - I Crave Paris
Charlotte Gainsbourg - Dandelion
Pheonix - Too Young
Iron and Wine - Tree by the River
Taken By Trees - Watch the Waves
Traveling Wilburys - Handle With Care - this sounds so much like Roy Orbison
Jenny Lewis - Handle With Care
Little Joy - Brand New Start

Thao with The Get Down Stay Down - Beat (Health, Life, Fire)

Smokey and Miho - Blue Glasses
Land of Talk - It’s Okay
Mirah - The Forest
Lisa Hannigan - Lille
Xiu Xiu - Clown Towne


via Old Brand New.




I forgot how nostalgic Dial and Deal on the radio is. One guy in a radio booth taking calls from people trying to sell their belongings. I don't need anything just find it fascinating we still do this. 

I commented on Adiaphane's blog post discussing getting odd looks from people because of the way she dresses. I had forgotten this story...
Once I was at a race track (yeah long story) with my husband and dressed a little oddly. Got some stares and was feeling a little uneasy until one of the girls came up and asked if I was Gretchen Wilson (the country singer) I laughed said no. She looked under my hat, squinted to see through my glasses and said she didn't believe me. So I always just assume when I get weird looks they must think I'm someone famous! Works for me! Here's a cute pick of Adiaphane...

And now off to middle school basketball. Far away game. 

Some inspiration from Tammy Tutterow.

More wiener dog art for Yo via Dainty Squid

via Ciao Bella

Why can't I get black leggings/jeans/slacks that look this stylish (and no it does not matter that she is 6ft tall 100lbs)

via Poppytalk a cut light set up with paint cans

I'm cooler

jenzet

How many times in one week can I hear the word steam punk? The latest is from Nancy Pearl's recommendation of Soulless by Gail Carrigan. It was also referred to when I was gathering books for my booktalks to seniors monday talking about Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan. Then this necklace on etsy by Southwest Sky. I don't really see how it fits in steampunk. Defined by Wikipedia- steampunk involves an era or world where steam power is still widely used—usually the 19th century and often Victorian eraBritain—that incorporates prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy.

Which then led me to this photo of a steampunk styled desktop.

Cuteness from From Aisle to Aloha via Bon bon girls

 and then over to Rhoney Designs (no hints here honestly let's say this is like my bathroom)

via books, paper, scissors

Some iPad inspiration pics from wow knows where I'm afraid mostly

maybe Dottie Angel

 Red Velvet Girls- I wonder if I can turn my library windows into store like displays...

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 Little Girl Big Closet

Wendy says this is her signature pose. 

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Dottie Angel

Here are those anthro tights I was talking about the other day.

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Nothing to see here folks...

Dress down day today and a much needed break called for hoodie, jeans and Uggs. Ugg!

Hub's said we will commence dieting on Monday. Yes I know I make serious fun of people who say, "I'm starting my diet.... Monday... Tomorrow... in the summer... in January." However we both have vowed to lose 30 by the end of the school year. I always do so much better when he joins me. Remember the honey bun story? Yes. Not having them bring junk in is half the battle.

Via Apartment Therapy this inspiring Pillows and Bedding by Alexander Girard: Urban Outfiters

I like how A Latte Style styled the Anthropologie Baroque Sweater Tights but I can't copy her pic over!

I like Dottie Angels thoughts on February...

Listening to ...

use somebody rac remix kings of leon
in for the kill skream's let's get ravey remix la roux
can't stop now major lazer

Here Kitty, Kitty

I scored this Odille coat at Second Chance Consignment in Columbus last fall. Love. It. The Lucky Brand Cat sweater is from One More Time's consign sale this month. Cheap. One of my students asked why I was wearing pink shoes though. Didn't see the cardi as pink. Opps.

 Marina says it rocks though. She would like the cat to come visit so she could, ahem, say hello.

Walking on thin ice

Several meetings today called for a suit.

Bub's and I took Marina girl for a good, long walk this evening. Bub's rode his bike and sometimes let me ride it so he could go walk on the frozen puddles. Is spring on its way? 

Dreamer

 Yes I wish I had taken more pics to choose from but alas the only picture with the outerwear included. I bought this Bill Blass trench back in the summer for next to nothing. And it was high time the coin purse cardigan made another appearance.

A while back I stopped in the goodwill boutique in Montgomery and bought this sparkle for 50% off. 

A few thrifted finds of late...

 

Sigh~

Pablo by Karin Soderquist

Wiener dog art is everywhere

Also via Where the Lovely Things Are - January folks

Taking a virtual nap through Where the Lovely's post here

Went to services today and the message was forgive, let go, let God. This is so applicable to my life right now and I still say but, but, but. Hubs says, No but. Don't rationalize. But :) seriously I say God would not make the decisions that are being made. Kids will be hurt, lost and further left behind. He would not do that. Those (implied) I should forgive... to me it isn't about forgiveness it is black and white, right and wrong. And once again that's all I can say about that. But :) speaking a spiritual note on a very public blog that mainly showcases fashion, crafting and reading I feel very alone in times like these when I want to talk it out spiritually about God, the world, prayer and such. Sigh.  

And on to those pesky goals.

It took me forevah to get dressed today because I am 30 lbs over where I spent the majority of my adult years. Therefore things don't fit like I want them. I then spent the day flipping through fashion magazines on the way to church, dinner and errands and actually I think it reenforces the fact that those 30 lbs have to go if I want to feel 'normal' again. I don't mean model thin I mean my normal. Fashion gives me a creative outlet and right now it is killing the joy to put an outfit together. So feeling like I might finally be catching the train again.  

Listening to She and Him

The boys enjoyed their first visit to 5 Guys Burger and Fries. Although bubs still claims Terry's Turf rules Cincinnati.