Fall finds...

I've picked up a few fun pieces for fall lately that I am loving. 

 

As the temps get a cooler I can't wait to pair this with tights and boots.   

 

Lands' End Canvas Chambray Dress

 

This Target top paired with skinny jeans and flats is perfect for Texas fall (whatever that really is). 

 

 

Target's Merona's Polka Dot Top

 

This Gap dress is on sale and is relaxed but dressy enough for the office. 

Gap's Peasant Dress

 

 What great fall finds have you discovered lately?

Gobble...Gobble...Gobble!!

Well, are you ready?  Do you have the turkey defrosting?  The potatoes peeled?  The pies baking? 

Yeah, me neither...

I've spent the morning frantically cleaning, trying to find my favorite recipes, searching Pinterest for table setting ideas and checking the online pre Black Friday deals.  Priorities.

Here are a few fun ideas that I've found for Turkey Day...

What are you grateful for?

These free printables from I Heart Nap Time would be great on each place setting at your table.

These will be an excellent reminder of what the day is really all about.

Need an easy and adorable idea for an inexpensive table runner...

This would be really easy to do...buy a few yards of burlap, cut them the length of your table, pull the loose strings from the bottom to create the fringed edge, and stencil with the first initial of your last name.  Craft or fabric stores like Hobby Lobby and Joanne's carry burlap.  I've even seen it at Home Depot in the lawn and garden section to be used in flower beds.  Burlap is a definite favorite of mine because it's inexpensive, durable, and easy to use.

 Another way to style burlap...cut as a table runner and tie with a simple burlap string. 

The Kitchn

So easy...this would be cute too tied with satin or velvet ribbon. 

We all know that Martha always rocks it. 

Martha Stewart

 I love the idea of stacking desserts together so that your table isn't a flat, boring, table with desserts scattered all around.  By using cake platters and even small wooden boxes, Martha layers the pies at varying heights to create interest and uniformity.  Smart!  I've also see this with books stacked underneath.

And when it's time to pack up and go and take a piece of Grandma's pecan pie with you...

Petit Moulin's Etsy Shop

These are the greatest to-go pie boxes that I've ever seen. 

These would be perfect for the holidays or as a wedding takeaway. 

Precious.

Oh, and of course...how can you make Thanksgiving 'stretchy' pants stylish...

Pinterest

I'm thinking this look will be comfy, cozy, and step up from pajama jeans at least.

Alright, I'd better get some kind of prep done. 

Perhaps I'll start by chilling the wine...priorities!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Trending...

Ok, most people would not call me 'trendy'.  I certainly think I have a more classic and simple style. 

Pinterest has definitely inspired me to push beyond my black pant boredom and step out, very slowly, into slightly more updated looks. 

A trend I am trying today is the black dress and tights with brown boots.  A perfect look for fall, I think.  

Gasp...I know.  Black and brown, together?  Who knew?!

Obviously I didn't. 

I found these inspiration photos that led to my fashion exploration today...

 

All photos are from Pinterest

And now, my attempt (posed so fashionably in my husband's closet)...

 

Now, the only thing that I have noticed with this trend...you have to explain it to others.  My secretary and father both asked if I "knew what I was doing" with my outfit today.  I'm not sure you've accomplished pulling off a trend well when you have to explain to others that it is ok to be warn together. 

Hmm...maybe I'm not meant to be a fashionista. 

Have you tried this trend yet? 

Everyday I see more and more projects online that I really want to get to!  I've been using Pinterest (a lot) to keep up with projects that I want to try from blogs that I want to return to. 

Here are a few of my "pins" lately that I hope to get to this fall...

Menswear baby bibs that are

so adorable and would look great on any little man.

A Little Tipsy

Shadowbox keepsake of all of the keys

 where Josh and I have lived together...

it wouldn't be many, but it would be cute!

Young House Love

Baby leg warmers from boot socks! 

These are so adorable and would save some big $$$ on baby gifts!

Baby Making Machine

Framing of vintage hankies in album art frames from Urban Outfitters.
Love this idea. 
I often pick up hankies at antique and vintage stores for $1 or $2. 
It would be really cute to frame one for a bride,
especially if you can find one with her new monogram.

Poppy Talk

Creating buttons or pins from antique embroidered linens
that may be unusable because of old stains they may have. 
These are so gorgeous and will honor the work that went into creating such a special piece.

the adventures of bluegirlxo

Painted pumpkins...totally adorable and easy! 
These will look great mixed with a few plain pumpkins on the porch.
No carving required!

Pinterest

These are all adorable, inexpensive projects that I plan on trying in the months ahead. 
Wish me luck! 
I'd better put the computer down and start crafting...

Oh, and you can find a lot more of my "pins" here...Southern Grace on Pinterest

Happy Monday!

XOXO

Fall on the brain...

I can't believe it's the middle of September!  Wow.  The year has not just flown by, it's traveled at super-sonic lightning speed! 

Even though it's still 95 degrees outside, I've got fall dressing on my mind.  I'm ready for jeans, boots, and layers!  I've been saving some fall fashion inspiration photos to help me dress for football games and wine outside by the fire ring...and of course, the office. 

Great color combo!

Perfect layering and awesome wrap.

 

Perfect low key preppiness...definitely need the striped flats.

Loving the olive green and Burberry plaid!

Obviously I'm going to need to do a little shopping to prepare for the season ahead...and will probably need to buy one of those hand held fans to help cool myself in the 90 degree heat while I'm sporting my new fall scarves.  Gotta love fall in Texas!

Photos from Polyvore, Polyvore, The Sweetest Occasion, and New England Prepster

XOXO and Happy Weekend!

Falling for...

A pommel horse bench, chalkboard in the mudroom, horizontal beadboard, copper lights, and a sliding door (on the left) on iron rails...YES PLEASE!!! 

Via Splendid Willow