Tie one on.

Remember Graeme?

Just when I thought she couldn't get any more talented with her sewing machine, she did.

This morning, G sent me pics of the cutest darn aprons I've EVER seen.

(And I'm a complete Etsy freak, so I've seen some cute aprons.)

Behold:

I mean, can you stand it? I definitely need one of these before we have our big garage sale next weekend, even if it is sort of counter-intuitive to buy something before you sell anything.  But hey, you gotta spend money to make it, right?

Allen Someone might say that's why we have to have such a big garage sale.

But that's completely beside the point. These aprons are so cute, you'll never want to be without yours. So pick one up at Uptown Country.

Love the one you're with.

Especially if the person you are with is Amy Butler! 


Have you seen her new line, Love? It's A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

It's (the beginning of) the most wonderful time of the year.

It's October, which means it's time to tackle my Christmas list. Every year I attempt to have all of our shopping done by Thanksgiving so that I can concentrate on my very favorite Christmas tradition: decorating the house.

Also, mall crowds give me anxiety. 

First thing checked off the list? A couple of pretty fabulous outfits from Boden.  I just happen to know two little girls that will look darling in them. 

This one is for Miles. LOVE those pink flowers

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Purple is for Peyton. I think her outfit needs a pair of funky tights.

I'm also trying to do some homemade Christmas presents this year. My sister in law (I don't *think* she reads the blog, but if you do, Mikell, stop reading now!) collects silver goblets, and I found a really pretty set of 5 at my favorite consignment store in dallas, Consignment Collection. A little polish and they'll be ready to go. 

Obviously, that's not the handmade part. 

This is: 

They are pouches to put the silver goblets in so they won't tarnish. I basically made little envelopes with a cute fabric I picked up at Hobby Lobby and lined them with green Pacific Silver cloth. 

I tried to do piping along the edges, but two trips to JoAnne's, a broken needle in the sewing machine and multiple cuss words later, I decided they were cute enough without the piping.