Thankful For The Random-ness

Almost the end of January. Thursday marks the 23rd day of 2014. Its a weird feeling cause I feel like it should be a higher number, but also feel like January is flying by. I know that doesn't really make sense but I can't help it, thats how it feels to me (Jack) :) 

Thought I would switch it up a bit this week. We got some fabulous posts from others but I thought maybe I could share some of how I pick what to post each day. Most of the time I let it be an instant thing, (that is the purpose of Instagram) but other times I take pictures through out the day and then choose which one to add as my thankful post for the day. It's kinda whatever hits me really :) 

Like to start the week we had a spontaneous cousin trip to Charleston. My granddad wasn't doing well and was in the hospital. I wanted so badly to just be thankful that we got to see him, but was also trying to watch what exactly I was posting on social media. And later that night I ended up being so thankful that the trip became more than visiting out granddad in the hospital and turned in to a goofy night out with the family and AH MAZING food. 

Then to continue the family fun I got spend a little over 36 hours with this handsome little man. We pretty much became best buds. Lots of adventures that I hope one day he will remember and cherish. I'm so thankful that Reed and I got to be that cool aunt and uncle with the big toys and lots of animals! 

Too top off all that family time our own little family got an update to our house. Yep that would be insulation! Reed and I got to see some amazing blessings this week and are so thankful for the amount of people that where willing to help us figure out how to better communicate so that we can be efficient instead of just "complaining" and waiting for it to fix itself. 

And finally, more cousin time!!! After shopping with my cousins we lost ourselves in the art of jewelry making. I'm totally hooked and am SO thankful I found another creative outlet :)

Basically that has been my week in Thankful posts. Pretty random and simple things, but that is what makes this project so beautiful! It doesn't matter how pretty your pictures are, or how cool the activity is you are doing. Just find the things that fill up your days and give them the appreciation they deserve!!!

ETSY Wish List

Woot woot for wish list Wednesday!
I love being able to cruise ETSY and find some goodies that make my heart flutter. There is just something so astonishing about what can be made by hand, I love being inspired by the amazing shop owners.

This week I searched some random things, no theme this week man!!


First off is this awesome wrap dress. I've wanted one of these for eevvaaaa. I love dresses specially in the summer and talk about awesome that you can wear it so many different ways and just LOOK at the rainbow of colors they offer!! I'm thinking this orange one would awesome for a fun and bright summer afternoon. Maybe even a good ole Clemson game with a cute jean jacket and cow girl boots?? Oh man I think I just sold myself!!

Ok maybe there is a bit of a theme this week. I mean sometimes a girl just wants some new clothes :)

Y'all know I love my leggings. If you see my Instagram feed most of my outfits involve some sort of legging layered with a long shirt, scarf, and vest. I'm so thankful for the trend because its is SO comfortable :) And I've had my eyes on these bad boys for over a year now. Yep, a year.... Maybe I just splurge one day just so I stop drooling! These faux thigh high leggings are ah-mazing. They are the comfort of leggings with the tiny bit of sexy that layering adds. Not to mention who doesn't want to look like they are wearing tie dye knee socks?!

Annnd my rando wish this week is for this super cute address stamp!!! I've never wanted to invest in an address stamp before because I felt like I was never sure if I was going to have the same address for longer than a year. But this place is feeling more and more like home and some place we will want to stay for a while. So why not invest in an address stamp?! Angi has some beautiful hand calligraphy over at her shop and my heart is now officially set on a stamp with the same beautiful flow of calligraphy.

Man, talk about some talent! Sewing and calligraphy are all things I wish I could do. I'm sure I could attempt to make my own versions of each of these but just look at the craftsman ship they put in to it, why not pay a professional and help out some one with a custom order :)

I hope you all start considering ETSY as a usual shopping place not just for gifts. ETSY has so many talented people that you never know what you may find. I have purchased so many things for our home, our pet, my parents, Reeds wedding ring, invitations, blog designs, and countless gifts for birthdays and Christmas.

And you know I love some love in  my shop too :) If you want a custom piece shoot me a message I love to work with new ideas!!