five things...

here are this weeks five favorites.

cozy fall

does this photo not make you long for fall!!  as many of you know i've begun listing my scarves back in the shop, and working with all that flannel just gets me super excited for the best season of the year.  i love fall so much that i have only been wearing leggings the past two weeks, i have this plan to trick the weather by wearing fall appropriate clothes {i try it every year}, i'm really just making myself hot : )

hairpins

now this may be a slight cheat, since they are out of my shop.  but i am so obsessed with these brass hairpins!!  i mean they are so cute!!  any of these would look great pinned into a messy bun, which i sport quite frequently!!

pumpkin spice latte

oh my gosh!!  starbucks will carry the psl again on september 4th!!  i know, slightly odd that my calender is marked.  this is my favorite drink ever!!  i have been anxiously awaiting its 2012 debut!!  so who wants to join me for a starbucks date on tuesday?

photos

i'm working on adding return customer coupons for fall festivals.  i've been playing around with a few different ideas, then i saw these.  how smart!  i now plan to use the larger portion as the coupon and stitch a business card onto it, for safe keeping!!  if you want one you will have to come visit me at upcoming festivals!!

 

these tables
i've had my eye on these tables for months now!!  i went in today to see if they were still available.  they are.  now i have to work super hard and talk my so sweet husband into them  they are awesome...right??

well those are my favorites right now!!  what are some of your favorite things right now?  and are you as excited for fall as i am?

i wish this was real life...

 

this is my favorite commercial at the moment, i wish this was how we all lived!!  high fives!

 

that's all for now!

five things...

 

well it's after 8p and i'm just posting this, but hey at least it's friday : )

 

 

braids

i am obsessed with braids!!  i mean look at that hair!  i've been growing my hair out for like 3 years just so i can braid it again!!  i try each week to make it work, but this week it finally worked!!  i can braid my hair again, it's not this pretty but it's getting there.

 

 

skeleton keys

i love finding super fun skeleton keys!  they are just so neat, and all the history that you just don't know.  mysterious little things aren't they?  this one can be found in my shop.

 

 

surprise packages

i love to send out packages!!  that is no secret, but i really, really love sending out packages when the receiver isn't expecting one!!  there is just something special about snail mail.  this one went out today.  do you ever send secret packages?

 

 

screenprinting

this started out as a hobby, when my hobby turned into a business.  but it has now turned into work as well.  but it's cool...i love doing it!  this is a new shirt in the works for greythread.  i love capturing something onto fabric forever!!

 

 

words

this is definitely my go to for everything good or bad!  i've found myself telling myself and others this a lot more lately!  i do trust that even if i make decisions or detours God knew i was going to.  and if he is the one who opens the door for us it will be.

 

 

on a side note i'd like you all to take a look at my nomination for martha stewart's american made awards.  the voting doesn't start until september 7, and i have to make it through a round of judging.  but you should still keep it on your radar : )

click here . nomination

 

well that's it for this week!!  i hope you all have a great weekend!!



brass...

i've just recently placed an order for brass materials.  i've never really used brass in my work before, but i though it would be a winner!!  here are two examples of the new pieces!

 

 

arrow pin

 

 

rutile quartz + brass arrows

 

 

what do you think?  i really love the brass with the gemstones i use!!  but these are only two samples!!  i have more styles coming soon!!  so keep an eye on my shop.

 



five things...

well i am just a tad late on last weeks five things.  but i thought i'd go ahead and post them anyways!!

 

a few words to keep in mind

i think it's safe to say that we all get a little caught up in our own plans from time to time.  and this poster is such a pretty reminder that we are not in charge!

macarons

okay let's be real, macarons are not one of my favorites this week!!  they are my favorite every week!!  i love them so much.  i haven't actually found a place around here that makes them.  i know of a few in atlanta, but no where in gainesville.

birthday celebrations

richard's birthday was saturday!!  i can't believe my husband is 29!!  we enjoyed the entire day!  ihop for breakfast, a round of golf {i took my kindle}, dinner and ice cream with both families!  a while back i signed us up for a few birthday freebies so his breakfast and ice cream were both free!!

loafers

i am obsessed with loafers, i've already gotten two pair this year and it's not even fall yet!  I picked up a vintage pair at mustard seed, and a burgundy pair at target.  i have not stopped wearing the target ones since i first purchased them!

 

pretty displays

isn't this votive display so beautiful!!  i want to light candles all throughout the house!!  it's such a simple idea, but these little displays would add a lovely amount of color to any room.

so those are my five favorites from this past week!!  what are some of your favorite things?  i'd love to hear from those of you who are reading these post!!  i hope you enjoy!!



fall shopping list...

i have been ridiculously busy lately!!  i haven't slept 5+ hours a night in the last few weeks, i haven't seen my best friends baby in 3 weeks, i haven't spent any money on myself in i can't even remember how long {besides the purchase below}

with that said, i also haven't spend time deciding what things are going to have to be added this fall to my closet!!  so today i did just that!!  and here are a few things i think i'll add...

animal print cardigan

i've been living in baggy tanks all summer, and plan to keep on throughout the fall {it just makes sense seeing as i sell them}.  i plan to add at least one animal print cardigans into the mix.  i've decided that i will only buy tops that are too big...they are just so much better. plus i will continue, as life is meant to be, wearing leggings nearly everyday!  and baggy tops cover the bum : )

hats

i just recently purchased this hat, from target.  i had my eye on a vintage one, but let it get away.  i really love hats, even though the daily top know i wear makes it tough.  but a hat means i don't technically have to fix my hair!  those of you who know me know this isn't exactly something i care about.

ponchos

i know, i know, some of you have a strong hatred towards the poncho.  however, i do not feel this way!!  i bought a few last year and love them!  plus easy to wear with leggings...you will learn that gets me every time.  i am working on a few for greythread right now!!

frye boots

i will have to buy a new pair of brown boots this year!  and i've wanted a pair of frye boots as far back as i can remember...they are way more than i have spent on a clothing item in a long, long time though.  but i think i may commit this year, i mean my foot isn't growing anymore!!

yes i would take a baby elephant too!

keds

i need a new pair of sneakers, my little sister thinks i should convert to vans.  i feel like i have an attachment to keds and i can't buy another brand!  plus they are really stepping it up lately with a huge range of colors and prints.

also on the list are the usuals: cardigans in neutrals, big scarves, straight jeans, wool socks, a new pair of minnetonka moccasins,

so there you have it, my can't live withouts for fall!!  what are some things on your list to buy?  and what have you already bought?



five things...

this fridays favorites are...

 

wood crates

I am thinking of building a few of these to work into my craft show display.  i love the rustic look.  i'm thinking i'll add nails to hold necklaces...yes??

or better yet...does anyone have any they want to give me : )

this place

i pinned this photo on pinterest a while back, and i just keep going back to it!!  isn't it so beautiful?  we live in a townhouse {i thought it was the right thing to buy} so we don't have an area for a hammock.  oh but if we did, this is where you would find me!!

coffee and doughnut cupcakes

oh my gosh!!  i haven't made these yet, but don't think for one second that i don't plan to as soon as wedding season is over {i'm busy!!}. are you already drooling??  well i am!!

 

this quote + photograph

1. the photograph is obviously beautiful. 2. i love this quote!!  it's so, so true!!

 

rain

we've been having pop up storms this week!!  i love summertime storms.  the chill they bring, the water, the thunder, and the out of control lightning!!  i snapped this photo in the grocery store parking lot yesterday, just to remind me that God controls all of the out of control.  He is always there, to bring you through the storm.

ps...this puddle was a good 4in deep!!

most of this weeks favorites are pins from my boards.  there are just so many wonderful things in this world, and i'm so glad pinterest keeps them all in one place!!  if you are on pinterest leave me a link to your boards and i'll follow!!

i've been thinking about offering packaging supplies in my shop greythread.  is that something anyone would be interested in?  such as kraft boxes, bakers twine, and washi tape...since everyone seems to really love these items!!

Family Day...

This past Sunday we went kayaking with my family.  It was so much fun!!  For most of us it was our first time kayaking.  But of course for my husband it was no big deal!  He is pretty much awesome at everything, except buying me everything i want  everything : )

For those of who have been thinking of doing this, it was so much fun!!  We went through Appalachian Outfitters on the Chestatee River. 

We were only missing one set from the family, they were on a birthday trip.  These photos are from the start of the trip...before people started getting stuck and falling in the water.

My mom and I shared a kayak, which I though was probably going to be a bad idea!!  Since the Chestatee River isn't known for its super powerful rapids, it turned out just fine sharing.  Plus we were able to talk the whole time while the others weren't.

Now this is where it starting getting fun!!  My mom and I ended up getting stuck on a stump, then my dad and Kasey ran into us.  I'm 99% sure I flipped Kasey's kayak over on top of him...sorry dude : )  Once he flipped out of the way my dad came cruising in, filled his kayak with the rushing water, flipped as well!!  Once it was over it was hilarious!!

Don't worry we got payback!!  This is my mom and I, rammed into a tree!!

I had to promise my mom turtles to get her to go!!  If you follow me on instagram then you know she loves wildlife!!  Kiersten (Nella's BF) took lots of photos for her!!  There were so many turtles!!!

Once we finished the 6 mile course we headed to The Back Porch Oyster Bar in Dahlonega.  I hadn't eaten here in such a long time.  Turns out they moved and the food didn't seem the same to me...maybe I'm wrong.

Next we headed to Connie's Ice Cream where we snapped some intense ice cream eating!!  haha so sorry ladies : )

I had an Oreo Delight Sundae!!  And yes it was a delight.  I am not ashamed to say I did not waste one bit of this!!

Chocolate ice cream + oreo + hot fudge + whip cream

OH MY GOSH!!

I love family days like these!!  Even when we fight I still wouldn't trade these moments for anything else in the world!  I pray that everyone has a relationship like this with their family, I know they don't but I hope those of you who don't will change this when it is your time to have a family!!

Do you enjoy kayaking?  I'd love to hear about it!!



Packaging Exchange...

I've been leaving little notes about my packaging exchange recently!!  My partner in this activity was Julia, and now that she has received her package I can post photos!!  YAY!!

 

We both signed up over at Oh Hello Friend.  It is a wonderfully lovely blog, you should check it out!!  Danni post the cutest things : )  The swap was more about the packaging than the gift, but you weren't suppose to be a cheapo when it came to the gifts either!!  The package limit wasn't to exceed $30, so this post will be great for anyone who thinks you have to spend a fortune to send something nice to a friend or loved one!!

 

I'll start with my package to her...

This is almost how it looked when she opened it!!  One of her descriptive words was clean.  So I tried to keep the presentation as neat as possible.  She also used the word vintage, so I added a bit of vintage charm to it (vintage floral fabric, lace, twill ribbon).

Side view of some of the goodies!!

 

One of her favorite things is sewing, so I wanted to send her a few of my favorite notions.  I made up a little mason jar sewing kit, for packaging purposes : ) it included...

a vintage wooden spool

twill ribbon

clothespins

button assortment

pearl pins

vintage lace appliques

The spool probably took the most hunting out of everything, as it turns out they are hard to come by in Gainesville!!  The floral button is trimmed in gold, and my favorite out of all of them!!

When I read that Julia loved Paris I knew I had to order a set of prints from The Paris Print Shop.  Anyway, the postcard prints show more than just the iconic Eiffel Tower.  I sent Julia the White set, in case you are interested!!  I packaged them up in a sleeve I made from chevron + dotted paper, a bit of bakers twine, and lovely lace ribbon.

ps...she is having a sale for the month of Aug.

 

I'm super lame and I couldn't make myself leave out a little something from my shop!!  I sent her a pair of the mum post earrings.  I just wanted to add a fabric flag to something!

 

I also added in latte bowls from Anthro, because I love them so much!!  I use these little lovelies for craft shows, snacks, paints, jewelry, beads, more snacks, you name it!! 

the attached link is for the 8 set...they have them individually in stores in a wide range of colors.

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Now for Julia's package to me!!

This is how I opened it!!  I, like her, was on my way out when it came.  I, unlike her, couldn't wait so I ran back inside and opened it all up!!  Ahhh...the excitement of a package!!

 

Oh goodness was I excited!! Glassine bags, washi tape, bakers twine, kraft paper, etc!!!!  This girl knew what she was doing!

Here are some of my goodies!!

A super fun disposable camera

stamped notecards

bakers twine

a pencil

beautiful stickers

a maple flavored pop.  (Richard thinks she sent that for him)

painted feather tag

and a few others

Because I was way to eager and opened them while it was rainy, I didn't get any great photos of Julia's packaging!!  I know, I know!  But I did get a photo of this sweet little jar of Strawberry Rhubarb, isn't it packaged so lovely?  She was a genius and sent me items from Vermont!!  How cool is that.  If I do another exchange I will totally copy this idea with Georgia goodies!! 

She also sent me Strawberry lip balm.  I know this was more about packaging than the gifts, but I had forgotten how much I love this stuff!!  I am so happy she sent this back into my life!! 

She also sent Lucy and Scottie something!!  Wasn't that super sweet!!  They loved their homemade treats!  Lucy made a ridiculous mess though : )

This exchange was so much fun!!  I am so happy I was partnered with someone great!  I hope she doesn't feel the opposite.  Julia, Thank you so much for making my first ever package exchange awesome!!  I look forward to doing more in the future!

Have any of you ever participated in an exchange like this?  What was your favorite part?

Five Things...

This weeks five favorite things are...

The Rifle Paper Co.

I recently purchased a sticker booklet from Anthropologie, so of course being the curious gal that I am I looked up to brand!!  And let me tell you I'm obsessed!!  Hello...they have Scottie dog notecards!!

Package Exchange

I recently signed up to do my first package exchange!!  I signed up at Oh Hello Friend, if you want to watch for the next one she host!!  My partner did not disappoint!  I received my package today and was so excited!!  I will post more on this later, She should get hers today, I certainly hope I don't disappoint her : )

Shop Displays

If is no secret if you know me, or follow me on pinterest, that I one day want to have my own shop!!  Well Pinterest offers so many pieces of inspiration.  Take this one for example!!  Come on, what's not to love!!

Vintage Goodies

It's also no secret that I am a Junkie collector.  I love stuff!!  I found these super old light bulbs last week at an antique store.  I am so obsessed and keep trying to find things to do with the ones I bought.  Here is the link to this necklace!!

Snickers Ice Cream

Okay, I am allowed to have a silly favorite right??  I've loved these since the first time I tasted them!!  And I don't even like the candy bar, weird I know!!  But over the past few weeks, probably because I think its 200 degrees here, I can't stop eating them!!  I think I've gained 10 lbs!!

What are you in love with right now?  I'd love to hear about it!!