Clothing Swap Score

The fun things about this outfit:

Boots - Target, Purse - from Basque Country, Necklace & 2 Gold Bracelets - Thrifted,

Leggings & Sweater - Clothing Swap (aka - free), Tank - F21

Well, as the sun comes out, giving smiling rays to tanning wonders everywhere,

the great Northwest didn't want us to forget where we've planted our roots.

And thus, It gave us a bit of rain these past few days. 

So while people everywhere are sporting tank tops, I'm just over 

here in Oregon sporting my tribal print sweater that I just picked 

up in a clothing swap. I've pretty much wanted one of these all year. 

Being a thrifty type of a gal, I couldn't bring myself 

to pay anywhere near what I saw them selling for. 

Oh thank you sweet patience.

P.S. Tomorrow I'll be sharing a recipe for the first ever effort to 

regularly share something other than outfits. Get ready for the Tastiness!

This Psalm was preached yesterday at church. 

I wanted to share a couple verses from it today.

Psalm 34:17-18

When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears

and delivers them out of all their troubles.

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
and saves the crushed in spirit.

Colored Leggings

 The fun things about this outfit:

Sweater - Thrifted, Leggings - H&M, Necklace - Gift

Well I have to say, I'm in love with these leggings. 

I never thought I'd be a colored legging type of girl, but H&M proved me wrong.

And I was pumped to pair this slouchy thrifted sweater with them!

Anyone else out there a little scared of colored leggings?

Share a link with how you pulled them off!

Ephesians 3:14-19

 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength tocomprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Thankful Thursday: Gifts

The fun things about this outfit:

Sweater - Free, Jeans - Buckle, Shoes - Target, Bracelet - Thrfited, Necklace - HomeMade

This necklace started from an old chain found in my mom's garage and a short skirt 

that makes a tall girl like me look like I'm showing a little too much badonkadonk.

Here's how I created it:

1. Pick some materials.

2. Cut strips of fabric. (try to choose something that doesn't fray) 

3. Get your piles of fabrics set out and ready to go.

4. Tie lots of knots!

5. Wear that thing like a boss!

All this brings me to what I'm thankful for...

I'll be joining my sister Rachel for her monthly theme of Thankful Thursdays. 

So appropriately kicking off today on Thanksgiving!

I'm so incredibly thankful for having the ability to cut strips of fabric. And that I'm able to tie a knot. 

I love that I have a mind that can be creative when I see an old skirt and a bulky chain. 

I'm just so incredibly grateful that God has given me the gift of craftiness... I know it's not on

the list of spiritual gifts, but I'm claiming it as God given anyways! 

James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the

Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

Wordless Wednesday: Knotted Sweater

The fun things about this outfit:

Sweater - Thrifted, Bracelets - Mostly Thrifted, Jeans - OldNavy, Shoes - Target

Romans 5:6-8

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—

though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—

but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Lost in Translation

The fun things about this outfit:

Boots - Target, Leggings & Shirt - H&M, Sweater - Thrifted, Necklace - purchased in Basque Country

So this is an outfit I wore during my trip in Basque Country.

It was a chili night so I tossed a scarf on, but I promise that this photo has this outfit!

These are some of my lovely new friends that I will never forget! 

I can't wait to see them all again in the future!

One of the funniest things about this trip was eating out.

The time it took for these girls to translate a menu for me was comical. 

But they were so patient with me and eventually I did order food!

And it was delicious!

Anyone else ever been on a trip and just had to stop 

and laugh at the language barrier?

1Timothy 4:7-8

Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Screaming Like a Nut Case

 The fun things about this outfit:
Shoes & Jeans - Old Navy, Sweater - Thrifted, Scarf - old'n days, Earrings - Thrifed

After a long and ridiculously action packed and blog lacking October, it's time to try (key word) to get back into a habit here. 

Let me set the scene for you. After 11:30pm I'm sitting in a car talking to a friend before leaving to go home. I see my friends eye get caught by something out the window behind me. I turn around to see what was up, and right out my window is a huge dog face. (Not sure you know... I'm a little irrationally scared of large dogs) So I screamed... Quickly. Sharply. Loudly! As my eyes moved up to see a man facing my car and standing very closely I jumped backwards onto my E-break and screamed again... longer. Sharper. Louder! And you know... Just for good measure I screamed one more time... Longer again. Nice and Sharply... and Louder!

The guy was totally caught of guard. He was clearly looking at his phone and not even trying to be a total creeper (you know... my instant thought) and he quickly  moved along. To which I jumped out of my car and yelled, "I'm so sorry. I was soooo startled." At which exact point I got back in my car and began to laugh so hard I cried because never in my life have I screamed like I was running from an axe murdering clown in a horror movie.

And my friends that is the story of a whole 45 seconds of my weekend. 

First John 1:5

This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you,

that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Back to the Blog

The fun things about this outfit:

Pants - Old Navy, Sweater - Thrifted, Shirt - 2ndHand, Boots - Nordstrom, Bracelet - 2ndHand

I'm Baaaaack!

Words cannot gather all the thoughts that are running through my head to summarize my trip to Basque Country. It was wonderful! God is really amazing! I met some great new people, saw some incredible things that I never imagined experiencing, and walked way more in 10 days than my legs and feet thought possible.

All I keep thinking of is that God does things I don't expect all the time. He uses people in ways I don't expect. He puts me in places I don't expect. And He opens doors before I even see that they exist!

Looking forward to sharing a few pictures soon!

Matthew 5:14-16

 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.