Favorite Things: Gingham and Paisley

Good evening, mah dears.

I don't know where you live, but here on my street

we've been holed-up for a couple days by an

insane amount of ice and snow, and I've just gotta say, I'm so over this weather.

You know how when someone tells you not to think of something,

your thoughts automatically zip-line in that direction?

Just knowing we're still so far from spring has me

mildly obsessing about gingham and paisley and sunshine and fresh lemonade.

Here are just a few items I've been swooning over recently...

and don't they look pretty all together like this?

1. American Eagle button-up

2. Doggie Toddler Hair Clippie by CrowesNest

3. PinkBowtique Flower Hat

4. Kate Landers Events, LLC.

5. Forever21 button-up

6. Monogram Cards by Jessica's Paperie

7. Gymboree Embroidered Fish Dress

8. Kate Landers Events, LLC.

9. J.Crew Gingham

10. Easter Cards by Fuzzy Sheep Cards

11. Hollister button-up

12. Cupcakes

13. Pottery Barn Kids Sheets

14. Sundance Cutwork Skirt

15. J.Crew Paisley

16. Old Navy Paisley

17. Kate Landers Events, LLC.

18. crewcuts boys shirt

Wearing: Crown Vintage

My husband is normally very understanding about new trends, but the first time I wore these oxfords, he remarked, "Seriously, Kristina, those look just like the shoes sitting in my closet."

And I was like, "Well then, husband, you've got some seriously awesome shoes in there!" =)

But, of course, they aren't for everyone.

Which is the greatest thing about getting dressed...because no one works it exactly the same way, and THAT makes the world a more interesting place!

(Anthro In a Twinkling Dress and Mystery Watch, AE plaid shirt, Target Stud Belt, Crown Vintage Hudson Oxfords)

Wearing: Pony Prix

(Anthro Circle the Globe Skirt and Pony Prix tights, AE plaid shirt, Gap cardi, Target stud belt, Mia Cadet Bootie)

It's the small moments when relationships blossom.

Nothing else matters for me but being present--

physically and emotionally for these

miniature people that rely so heavily on me.

I don't ever want to be the mother that assumes

my children know how I feel about them.

I have to tell them. I'm compelled to.

Because one day, they just might not be around to hear.

No regrets.

When I stand over my dead brother's headstone,

I have no regrets.

The love we had for each other was not just implied,

but consistently declared.

There was nothing I felt for him, he didn't know.

Nothing he felt for me that was left unspoken.

There was never a moment's doubt in any situation.

He had my back, and I had his;

until the day came when he simply didn't.

So, I'm going to tell my family how much I love them today,

knowing today is all I'm really guaranteed.

No regrets.

Wearing: Tatted Tides Skirt

So, I wish I'd had time to put together something a little more creative than this, but honestly, today's been one of those days...

1) doing research and sketching for a client meeting on Tuesday to discuss dress designs (a wedding with SIX bridesmaids!)

2) an on-line phone meeting concerning my super-duper BIG STEP and

3) ya know...all the usual stuff, like washing the clothes and feeding kids and making library runs and...and...and...

Honestly, I didn't know what to do with this ridiculously ruffled skirt except to play it down with scuffed Nine West boots and American Eagle plaid...but, whatevs, it got me through the day, so guess I should quit complainin', huh?

(Anthro Tatted Tides Skirt and Looping Lanes belt, AE shirt, Nine West boots)