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Blogtober, Halloween, Seasonal, Style

Spooky Season Inspired Outfits: Day 2

Last year I did a Spooky Season inspired outfit series and I loved it so much that I am bringing it back this year but on a smaller scale! I…

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October 4, 2022
Blogtober, DIY, Halloween, Seasonal

DIY Decor: Felt Bat Garland

For day 11 of Blogtober, I am sharing this cute felt bat garland. The addition of the wooden beads in between each bat add some nice contrast.

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October 11, 2024
Blogtober, Halloween, Seasonal, Style

Spooky Season Inspired Outfit #7

Today is the last Spooky Season Outfit of Blogtober! The beautiful color of this sweatshirt makes it perfect for this time of year!

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October 29, 2025
Blogtober, DIY, Halloween, Home Decor, Seasonal

DIY Halloween Decorations: Ghostly Frames

The first of many DIY decor projects you'll see this month. These cute ghost frames cost virtually nothing and were so easy to make! Happy crafting!

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October 3, 2023
Blogtober, Halloween, Seasonal, Style

Spooky Season Inspired Outfits: Day 6

Last year I did a Spooky Season inspired outfit series and I loved it so much that I am bringing it back this year but on a smaller scale! I…

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October 8, 2022
  • Style,  Weekday Wardrobe

    Weekday Wardrobe #8

    January 10, 2022 /

    I LOVE sweater weather. It’s likely not a surprise to you now that my uniform in the Fall, Winter, and early Spring is a sweater and jeans and when I saw this sweater at Target in this warm color I had to have it! It keeps me warm and looking cute on these cold dark days. In order to mix things up I added this button-up I purchased from Torrid in late Summer and it adds that little something extra! Button Up: Torrid (Similar) Sweater: Target Jeans: Torrid Booties: Torrid

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  • Life

    Skills I Want to Learn in 2022

    January 7, 2022 /

    I want 2022 to be the year where I tried new things, refined my knowledge in others, and learned skills that I have been wanting to try out for years! I thrive when I am learning and my hope is that with more knowledge will come increased confidence. Here are a few skills I want to learn or refine! 1. Learn how to use my new camera I dream of taking beautiful editorial photos for this blog and sharing snippets of my life via vlogging. My wonderful husband got me a beautiful new camera for Christmas and it has so many capabilities and I want to learn everything I can…

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    5 Simple Ways I am Putting Myself First to Kickoff 2022

    January 3, 2022 /

    When I decided to make 2022 the year of getting to know myself again and putting myself first, I thought of small things I could do to start the year on the right foot. Things that will bring me joy and make me feel like a goddess. Identifying ways to raise your vibration that you can apply to your life today will help get the ball rolling to a more confident and self-assured future for yourself! 1. Purchase new bras I am kind of embarrassed to admit that I rotate between three bras and have had said bras for over 2 years now. They are stretched out, the fabric is…

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  • Goal Setting,  Life,  Personal Development

    2022 Word of the Year

    January 1, 2022 /

    I feel like I have tried every type of goal-setting strategy that is available. None of them have seemed to keep my attention for very long and as a recovering perfectionist, it’s hard to get past the “failure” at the end of another year. In 2021 I didn’t even set goals just promised to show up for myself but that turned out to be the easiest promise to break of them all. I am not deterred though and am approaching things a little differently this year. I started seeing mentions on Instagram and Youtube of people who pick a word for their year. I read a few articles about it…

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    2021 Reflections

    December 31, 2021 /

    In 2021, I felt less direction, less focus, my boundaries have become non-existent, my self-care took a back seat, and I let stress consume me and let little things ruin my entire day. I took out my frustration on my husband and I spoke badly about myself and my body. I broke promises to myself over and over and have developed a lack of trust in myself and my capabilities. It was a hard year in my personal life. It’s heartbreaking to watch one of the people you love the most in the whole world self-destruct. Watch their depression, anxiety, and addiction take the driver’s seat and watch them hit…

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  • DIY,  Home,  Home Decor,  Seasonal,  Thanksgiving

    DIY Pumpkin Pie Garland

    November 5, 2021 /

    I can’t quite believe it is November already! It seems like just yesterday I was putting up my Halloween decorations! To get in the spirit of the season I thought I would do some crafting! This garland is so cute and was so fun to put together! Read on to see how I did it! Supplies: Tan felt – enough to make 7 triangles that are 4 “wide and 6” tall Dark orange felt – enough to make 7 triangles that are 4″ wide and 5″ tall Twine or string of your choice 7 large white pom poms Hot glue gun/hot glue Step 1: Create a simple template. I used…

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  • Halloween,  Seasonal,  Style

    Spooky Season Inspired Outfit #15

    October 16, 2021 /

    This is the last post in my Spooky Season outfit series and this cute sweater turned out to be one of my favorite purchases from Unique Vintage! This website is my new favorite place to purchase plus-sized clothing! The silhouettes are sexy and there are so many cute pieces! Sweater: Unique Vintage (Here) Jeans: Old Navy (Old) Shoes: Steve Madden (bought at Ross)

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  • Halloween,  Seasonal,  Style

    Spooky Season Inspired Outfit #14

    October 15, 2021 /

    I love the movie Beetlejuice and when I saw this cute shirt on Etsy, I immediately put it in my cart! One of my favorite things to do is to elevate a simple tee with a piece that dresses it up a bit. This is my favorite pencil skirt that I’ve had for a year or so now and it elevated this outfit perfectly! Tee: Etsy (Here) Skirt: Torrid (Here) Shoes: Steve Madded (bought at Ross) Jacket: Target (Old) Hat: Forever 21 (Similar Here)

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    Spooky Season Inspired Outfit #13

    October 14, 2021 /

    This sweater is a different version of the Jack O’ Lantern sweater and I am loving this one just as much! Again, I added the striped shirt underneath to add some more interest with the mixing of patterns and I love the way the outfit turned out! The ghosts are so cute too! Sweater: Unique Vintage (Here) Tee: Fred Meyer Jeans: Old Navy (Old – Similar Here) Boots: Torrid (Similar Here)

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    Spooky Season Inspired Outfit #12

    October 13, 2021 /

    Here’s another awesome sweatshirt I picked up on Etsy! I love the vintage-inspired illustrations on this sweatshirt and, just like the Sanderson Witch Museum sweatshirt, it is so soft and cozy! I can tell I will get a lot of wear out of it this Spooky Season! Sweatshirt: Etsy (Here) Jeans: Torrid (Similar Here) Shoes: Steve Madden – Bought at Ross

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