Scarf Art

We recently painted and quickly decorated our third bedroom. I am loving how it is turning out, but I really needed to get some art on the walls. I love the look of abstract paintings. I knew I wanted an abstract look but wanted to change it up a bit. I went to Anthropologie and found this beautiful colorful scarf...and it was on sale!

The scarf was huge!

Immediately my wheels started turning. Did I want to frame it? Press it in between acrylic sheets? Wrap it around canvas? With the help of my mom, I decided to mod podge it onto canvas. 

I painted the canvases a beige so they would pop against the white walls. (A little wine with paint is good for you...right?) Then I cut the scarf to fit just inside the edge of the canvas and applied the mod podge. 

I love this DIY art. The best part is the scarf was so big, even after cutting the pieces, I can still wear whats left!!! I will share some pics of the room soon. 

October Recap

You probably think I have been giving you the silent treatment or decided to live under a rock, but we have been on the go and when we are at home I have been neglecting my computer and tuning into the big black box. Yep, TV has gotten all my attention lately. I have been catching up on the first season of Homeland...OMG....no wonder it got all the awards! Even though I have been lazy during the week, we have had lots to do on the weekends. 

We have been to Alabama to a hunting camp with a group of friends. The boys had a dove shoot while the girls went through Ashely's bootcamp.

The next weekend we traveled to Cordele for our 10 year High School Reunion. 

Wow! It was a blast to catch up with so many people. 

Here is a picture of us from our yearbook. 

 And here we are 10 years later...

We went to the CCHS Football game Friday night

and got together again on Saturday night. 

 Some of the senior cheerleaders

 Some of my best friends

Last weekend we drove down to Lower Alabama, some like to call it LA, for a friends wedding.

Ray and Mary Michael tied the knot!

The wedding was beautiful, the bride gorgeous, and the groom was the happiest guy I've ever seen. 

Me and the girls. 

See we have been busy bees tearing up the pavement and we're not even done. This weekend we are going to charlotte to visit my family. I promise I still have more house pictures to show.

Way Cool Wellies

Since it is raining outside I thought I would share my favorite rain boots right now. 

I am dying over these cute wellies by Joules

They have so many great colors and styles and I love the one with the bow on the back!

Of course there is Hunter boots. You can always go original, but check out these styles that really amp up the rainboot fashion statement.

Wedges, riding boots, and if you don't want to commit to the knee height how cute are those slip ons?

And for those of you who don't want to pay an arm and leg for some cute wellies 

Target saves the day!

Cake in a Jar?

Today is Lanier's (one of the girls I nanny) 11th Birthday! For her birthday she wanted Cake in a Jar.

I was like what?? Cake...in a jar?? But then I went to good ole Pinterest and 

realized yep there is such a thing.  

Once we found Rainbow Cake in a Jar, she fell in love and I had to recreate it. 

Here is what it looked like with the mix before baking. 

and once they came out of the oven

I topped them with icing and sprinkles

I added the lids with cute stickers from Paper Source and ribbon with a fork attached.

The girls loved them and said the cake was delicious. It was really fun to make and I am ready to make more for holidays, sports teams, birthdays, and gifts. Here is the recipe I adapted from. 

Here are some other cake in a jar recipes that look good

Pinkalicious Cake in a Jar

 Peanut Butter Cup Cake in a Jar

 Chocolate Pudding Cake in a Jar

 Nutella & Red Velvet Cake in a Jar

You can find all of these links here.

You have to let me know if you make any of these. 

Its Football Time Again

It is feeling more like fall outside and football season is in full swing. Wesley and I went to Auburn for the Auburn vs. LSU game. It was so much fun to spend time with so many friends. 

I am such a good sport when it comes to dressing the part...being a good wife!

All the girls

 and all the guys at the Tailgate

We ran into my Aunt Lyn 

 and cousin Anna Grace, she goes to school at Auburn now.

Auburn didn't win, but at least it was closer than anyone thought. Meanwhile, my Georgia Bulldogs are doing awesome! This is such a fun time of year!

Emmy Looks

Ahhhh the Red Carpet. I love watching some of my favorite celebrities walk down the carpet in the most beautiful dresses. Here are my top faves from last night.

I want Julie Bowens whole get up

Hedi looking smokin' single

 Leslie Mann is always a favorite of mine

 Nicole's dress was pretty, but her hair was kinda boring to me.

Allison Williams...love the Emerald color

I am excited about the show Nashville coming up this Fall with Hayden

and Sophia...beautiful as always.

Who was your favorite?

TOPSHOP at Nordstrom

Last week I was out shopping and went into Nordstrom at Phipps Mall to discover Topshop has a collection there now. I have liked Topshop ever since I traveled to London years ago. I was excited to see all the fall merchandise. Here are some of my favorite pieces. 

Love these suede shoes

 This top is going to come home with me. Peplums are still HOT!

 I can never have enough blazers

 Wine colored skinny jeans...the salesperson told me wine is the color for the fall! 

 A lace back top is perfect for layering

 a little bit of sparkle on a basic sweater = awesome

 long black maxi skirt...I think I have to add this to my closet too

Hope you get to check out Topshop at Nordstrom at Phipps Mall, it is the only one in Georgia carrying the line. If not you can shop online here. They also have Topman for the guys!