Sweet Crochet Diy

Easy pretty crochet DIY tutorial!
I found some pretty vintage crochet table runners at an estate sale this past weekend and I have been cutting and putting them everywhere! I thought this looked so pretty! Hope you like it!

1. lay out your fabric

2. cut outer frilly rim off

3. carefully trim all excess

4. take all remaining threads, and clean up all edges

found this amazing leather work bag at the same estate sale!

Along with the wall hanging piece, I also made these really sweet little ornaments! Check 'em out! 

Southern Coastal California.

I am on a 10 day adventure, and this was the first part of it.

I just spent a few days in Orange County, and I have to admit, it is probably one of my favorite places in the world. Even though I have some amazing memories from living there, it's just plain gorgeous. Especially this time of year. 

Plus-it was my sisters 30th :)

A day in the Bay

I know at the beginning of the month I vowed I would write a post everyday, and I am fully aware that I am now behind by 3 days... but this has been a crazy weekend and I am just now uploading my photos and sort of breathing again!
My sister and I spent a ton of time together, and it meant the world to me to be with my best friend all weekend.  We went into the city and spent time walking around, shopping, eating, going to farmers markets, and on Sunday, she ran a half-marathon.  Isn't that amazing?! She is my hero.  I am so lucky to have her in my life!

Acorns

I took Alabama on a walk this morning and saw so many acorn 'caps' that I thought I would just snatch them up as many as I could and make something.  This was a really easy thing to do and I love the way it came out. All I did was paint the inside of the caps gold, throw them in a bowl, and light some candles! The more I look at it and see all of the gold, it looks like a camp fire! It is so cool!!  While I was collecting the acorns I pulled some branches down as well.  I stripped all of the leaves off of them, and put them in water.  I love the way this looks.  Fall is such an incredible season.  The way the leaves drop, the way the air changes, the way colors just come to life.  I love every second of it.  The sun is still warm one day, and it rains the next.  It always keeps me on my toes.  You know the feeling?
I have put an unnecessary amount of photos in this post, but I hope you enjoy them!

A little Decorating!

I was reading some of my favorite blogs earlier today and was particularly inspired by this amazing lady in southern California who has the most amazing decorations.
So I decided to decorate a little bit today.
Literally-a little bit.
I have a total of 3 Halloween decorations and I pulled them out today! They are really quickly and weird, but   I think they are unique and perfect for my little place. How are you decorating for the up-coming spooky holiday? I have seen some homes around here that fantastic!! One day I will one a big house and I will go CRAZY with decorating for all holidays.
Today we had our first rain, and the second I saw that first drop hit the ground, I went around and lit all of the candles and opened my windows to let in all of that yummy rainy air.  I keep thinking about ideas for another tutorial to do, so be waiting, it will come very soon.
I hope you were able to enjoy the odd weather today, and put out some festive decorations.

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Terrier Tuesday!

The hills are alive!

Day 7, Walk it out.

Today I took Alabama on a walk to a trail near by. It was one of those 'get-my-head-clear-before-I-lose-it' sort of walks. It was so refreshing to be outside with chilly cold breeze, and warm cozy sun beating down on me.  I have had so much on my mind lately, with finding a new job and just stress about life, I have been on overdrive emotionally for the past few weeks(let's be realistic-it's been months) and today I took a step towards relaxing a little bit. Spending moments on a hillside with nothing around besides tall grass, low clouds, little critters was some of the most peaceful I have had in a long time. Do you ever feel like you are just a version of yourself? That you aren't living to your potential? I had some thoughts today that that's where I am.  That it's time for me to turn over a new leaf and start living a more ampt up life that pushes me towards living the best version of me.  Firstly, I am going to starting spending more time on the sides of hills and mountains with plenty of time spreading my winds, growing, and pushing.