• Fashion,  Outfits

    Florals and Green

    I’ve worn this particular outfit combo several times, so I’m not sure why it took me so long to write a post about it. I really love the out-doorsy, rugged vibe of my anorak coat and paddock boots, paired with this floral dress. Speaking of floral dresses, isn’t this one just lovely? I got it from the Goodwill several years ago and it’s been a favorite ever since. It was one of those “looked really ugly on the hanger” dresses, but I saw it and thought I’d give it a shot. It is a little short for my taste. That’s why you see it here, worn with a thick pair…

  • A Sundry

    Pictures of a July Wedding

    As of today, Brian and I have been married for half a year! I can hardly believe it, the wedding truly feels like it was just yesterday. In honor of our 6 month anniversary, I am posting a collection of some of my favorite wedding pictures. Thank you Brian, for a wonderful 6 months! I’m the luckiest girl in the world, and I’m looking forward to spending the rest of my life with you! Photos by Alex Lasota Photography. Thank you Alex for a wonderful collection of memories. If anyone is in need of wedding/engagement/family photos, I highly recommend this girl!    

  • Books,  Elevenses

    5 Books You Should Read in 2016

    In keeping with my unintentional theme this week, here are five books you should read this year! I love to read, and I love book suggestions, so I thought I would put together a list of my own. These books here are just a few of my favorites. 1) For any Lord of the Rings fans out there, I would really recommend picking up a copy of the Silmarillion. It’s a tough read–in fact, there were times I didn’t think I would make it all the way through! In the end, however, I’m glad I did. The depth that Tolkien put into his world is absolutely breathtaking. For those of…

  • Fashion,  Outfits

    Boyfriend Jeans and a Pretty Scarf

    Winter is a great time to cozy up on the couch and get some reading done. Cold weather always makes me want to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea. I’m going to be completely honest. It took a little bit of inner gumption to post today’s outfit photos online. I’ve put on a little weight over the past year or so and I’ve been really struggling with it. Recently, it’s been a bit worse. The holiday season has passed, and it left behind several extra pounds–all in the wrong places. In this set of pictures, it shows. And that kills me. I’m posting these pictures…

  • Faith,  Fashion,  Modesty

    What is Modesty?

    What is modesty? Modesty is a tough subject to pin down, partly because there are so many ideas about what it means to be modest. There is no rule book to modesty. For some people, modesty might mean full coverage from the neck down. For others, modesty can include short sleeved shirts and a pair of shorts. Some people agree modesty means skirts and dresses only–others wear pants and call it modesty. With all the disagreement, you can see why it’s so hard to define. I think the most important thing to remember, is that modesty is not only about clothes. In fact, I would argue that it is primarily not about clothes.…