What I Wore Wednesday

Happy Wednesday! Happy Halloween! Um, yes, I should be in costume, no? Its to freakin' cold out for a costume. Bundled up. 36* out there this morning & the high only at 56*. Brrr. 

Top: Teal Tank from Jockey, Brown Thermal from Old Navy, Topped with a Black Fleece Hoodie from Old Navy. Bottom: Jeans - The Gap Converse Sneaks. My everyday go to shoe now. LOVE em. Accessories: Scarf - stylish & warm = WIN. Hand me down from my baby sis.

Also had to share with you what Miss Emma is wearing today.  Owl Pjs from Target.  Its Pajama Day at school.  How fun is that?

.... To the machine I go.  Time to sew, sew, sew.  Its a tote kinda day. 

 

What I Wore Wednesday

Where did the last week go? Seems like I was just posting last weeks What I Wore Wednesday. I had the most crazy morning yesterday. Both of our cars were robbed in our small community. I am slightly surprised. But no. Not really. Nothing surprises me anymore. bah. Whats a 1,000 dollars at this point...?

So heres what I am wearing today.  I am freezing out at the bus stop this morning.  Funny.  It's going to be 82 degrees later today.  Too bad I am going to be here sewing away.  Four skirts & a dino.  Here we go...

 Top:  Jack BB Dakota Pea Coat.  -  Scarf 

Bottom:  Jeans by SOHO from Khols & Converse Shoes

 

Make It Monday: Pumpkins

Oh Monday! Here again, finally a good one. The littles tracked back in. It was a long three weeks. But we had fun, travel, pumpkins, the fair, sleeping in, movies, oh, did I mention pumpkins?

Last week I posted the coaster tutorial, where I made those super cute apple coasters, perfect for fall.  Well this week, keeping with the fall decor ideas I am posting some super cute pumpkins.  Yes!  Pumpkins.  The icon of fall.  Am I right?

Last year, I saw these cuties on a blog somewhere - so I take no credit for the idea originally but, totally wanted to share with y'all how to make them happen.

Here it goes...
What you need - 
 

• Toilet Paper 
• 16 x 16 inch square piece of fabric {Fall colors work best!}
• Stick {Or a cinnamon stick would work too!!!}
• Scissors

Place the toilet paper roll in the middle of the fabric.  If you have some newspaper you could wrap it first for a fuller look.  I have none.  - Fold each corner up & stuff into the center of the roll.   Stuff the stick in the center - bam - a pumpkin! {See photos..}

 Too easy.  But super cute.  Here is my living room table all decked out for fall.

Happy Monday.

 

 

Weekend RePlay

Weeks are flying by. Only one weekend left in October & it feels like it just started.  Well were back from our trip north.   As promised we had to be, couldn't miss the pig races at the fair this year.  Miss Emma {and the boys!} were so excited about the pigs.  Didn't know we would see ducks racing too!  Oh. Fun.

We go to the State Fair for the food & the gardens {and the pig race!}  We don't go for the crowds & the rides.  Ugh.

 

... And there you have our day at the Fair in pictures... 

 

What I Wore Wednesday

Spent my morning in pj's cutting fabric for 16 {maybe more?} zipper pouches. Put away laundry & cleaned out Miss Emmas old clothes to make room in her drawers for all the new hand me downs. - Grabbed a quick shower & took some lovely bathroom mirror photos. ha.

Top:  You aren't going to believe this, its a hand me down from my {almost} niece Arianna.  Limited Too. bah.  Yes, I am that small I fit into the children's clothes.  I have been known to wear a couple of Cody's shirts here & there.  It works.   The blue is fun & the polkadots.  I am love. love. loving polkadots right now.

Bottom:  Khakis from Bass & Co.  So comfy.  Socks.  Yay.  Its sock season.  Target {or course!}  Not even bothering with shoes today, I will  be home with the littles all day.  Mr. L is on the road.  Work, work, work.  Make that dollar. bah.    Happy Wednesday. Time for me to hit the machine.
 



 

Make It Monday: Coasters

Time is flying by - as always, & I am trying to get ready for fall here. My house smells like fall, but that has been about it. Oh and the unnecessary stuffing face of all things - pumpkin. ha.  Of course I have a pumpkin coffee in hand.  Of course.

So this weeks Make it Monday is such fun & rather simple.  The fabulous xogigifabrics.com has been so kinda as to allow me to link up her tutorial for YOU.  And I just know you are going to love it. 

First things first, head over to her blog & see the full tut here, then find some fun fabrics.  I went with fall ones, because I just love fall so much & I am in dire need of some decor around here...





I was pretty excited to give the whole fancy top stitch a whirl.  I never use all those fancy features that my machine has to offer.  Do you?  Now you can!  So fun.  - And then I went a little coaster happy.  Um.  I think you might too.  They are just so darn quick to whip up.  Now go.  Make something.  Also say hi to Gigi on her blog.  Her fabric is amazing & her personality is even better.   xoxo

 

What I Wore Wednesday

Aw. A chilly What I Wore Wednesday...  & Cinnamon Roll coffee too. Yumm.

Top tank from old navy {not that you can see it.  I am bundled up} Sweater from Eddie Bauer.  Freakin' looove this sweater. Mhmm.  Jeans by SoHo from Khols.  They are my comfy comfy pair.  Of course the converse.  What else?

Linkin it all up to the fantastic Pleated Poppy.  Oh & did you see I totally took these photos with my cell.  Yep.  I jumped on the instagram wagon - a little late.  But. Um. The colors are so perfect for fall. Right?

What I Wore Wednesday

Eek. Its Wednesday, again. I've been working away getting orders caught up. A crazy task with three littles all home for track out. But. With Mr. L working from home now he is able to keep them busy for me to get things done. Yay to that.

 
Today I am wearing some comfy, peach as I call them, {Mr. L says PINK} pants from the gap.  They are a size 2 too.  So all these pumpkin treats & apple crisps aren't affecting my booty... YET!!  My top is from old navy & am loving the small dots & lace trim.  I have it paired with a comfy light cardigan from Old Navy, um its hot out there.  BUT.  Its so humid - I won't be out again until tonight for the baseball game!  Hopefully by then it won't be so bad out. hmm.  I have already started my fall porch decor.  But I have so much more I want to do.  Especially with our Halloween party next month.  I just love fall.  Don't you?