bright&happy thursday

Am I in trouble? This morning I thought: I'm kind of ready for spring clothes...

I haven't even worn tights yet this season! I've barely even busted out my favorite cardis! I've still got piles of layers to work through...!

Although, I think it's more just a matter of wanting to wear bright colors - whether it be a kini or a coat need not matter.

So today, clad in a coral belt and neon headband, I greet you with a little extra spring in my step. Here's to a neon November!

Oh man. How much do these pencils make you want to color!?

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deep sighs

"Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves." Rainer Maria Rilke

My bestie Katie heard this quote in yoga last week and read it to me. As as admitted worrier, learning to let go has been an ongoing quest of mine. And although I've gotten better in the last few months, and have been far less consumed with worry than I was say, in March, it never hurts to be reminded that (1) most girls worry and (2) everything works out just how it should.

So why try to figure things out, when we can just embrace the mystery of not knowing what's to come? It's kind of like living in a Nancy Drew book. Or better yet, a Choose Your Own Adventure book. The choices are ours, and the outcome may be unknown to us, but it's already written. So just sit back, relax and enjoy the reading.

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gobbleskidoo!

A few weeks ago, Lily asked Court, "Mama, isn't it about that time to get out the Thanksgiving plates?"

And although I was more focused on wondering what four year old remembers using plates one time, almost a full year later, I also realized that it is, in fact, time to put away the Halloween decor and start loving on Thanksgiving.

And this Oh Joy! collage is the perfect way to start. I want that plate and I want to share it with Lily.

Eee I'm just so thankful for Thanksgiving.

making a list and checking it twice

Wellp, November is here, Sam's birthday has passed, and, although I am not OK with people playing Christmas music or decorating this early (let's respect Thanksgobble), I am totally comfortable starting my Christmas list.

Anybody asking for something awesome? I'm not quite sure what I want to put on mine yet, but I think it's time to start perusing. I really don't have many ideas and Muff wants a list! Holler at a girl.

PS: I can always find inspiration here. Ah. Happy.