center of the universe

In July I had the pleasure of being a vendor at the first ever Center of the Universe Festival here in Tulsa. It was hot, hot, hot, but I decide to go to let people know about my shop grand opening. I handed out almost 1000 grand opening flyers and got heat sickness, re-sprained my ankle, and battled a thunderstorm with my products made out of - that's right - paper. 

But you know what? At least 50 people who went through my shop this week met me there. They have told their friends, and my network of supporters has grown and grown thanks to that two days of sacrifice. So that's what I'm reflecting on today as I wear my commemorative COU tank top - with a little bit of hard work and sacrifice up front you never know what might come to be.

fake first day

Today is my first regular day at the shop and it is so strange not to have a to-do list that needs to be frenziedly attended to in order to be ready for an upcoming something. Today I'm just here, at the shop, no pressing deadlines, and it feels amazing. It's the first chance I've gotten to just stop and look around at this place. It's still sinking in that it's mine.

Because that's what happens when dreams come true, isn't it? We look around and think, this is it right? This is what I wanted? And when the answer is yes you have to just slow down, get out of your head, and be happy about it. It's real and YOU did that. So today I'm just giving myself permission to enjoy my hard work and my real first day on the job.

everything changes

Sometimes, just like that, everything changes. I thought I knew exactly what my next 12 months were going to look like, and suddenly it all changed. Now I'm facing a time in my life that I haven't planned for, and it's all exciting, but it's scary too. So just like the colors I'm wearing, I'm feeling a little, well, unusual lately. So here's to jumping and hoping the net will appear.

pretty pirate

Some times, you just feel like doing something crazy, like dressing like a pirate. How exactly could one wear this shirt without piratey-ness? I wouldn't know. Today my mental energy is absorbed by getting ready for Zeleny in Springfield tonight! Yikes! Lots of work to do!

Hope to see some of you there!

how to wear vintage

wild heart

These photos were taken at the Tallgrass Prairie Reserve in Pawhuska, OK, where we went for a great little day trip last week to celebrate spring break... Unfortunately it was really cold, so it didn't feel much like spring.

weird in the knees

Since I've been on the Revolt Now fitness plan, some strange things are starting to happen. Clothes are starting to magically not fit as well. Skinny jeans are becoming less skinny, and, let's face it, there is a spreading weirdness in the knees. Soon (but not yet, sadly) it will be time to buy new jeans - and for the best reason - the old ones will be too big! If you'd like to learn more about Revolt, tune in on Saturday for our weekly link-up!

Happy Wednesday!

a little bit boho

This was such a fun weekend outfit. John and I ran off to Dallas for the weekend just for the fun of it and this outfit was great to travel in. I am really liking hair scarves lately, but it's hard to find one that isn't too tight because I easily get headaches from things wrapped around my head. This one from Forever21 is perfect.

Who caught the Oscars last night? Personally, I really like Seth McFarlane as the host. He is a wonderful kind of mash up between an old Hollywood, big band type and modern irreverent comedian. They did seem long, but it was so much fun to watch. My favorite outfit was Amy Adams!

Here's to a good week!

let's pretend it's fall

Thrifted: everything!

Between the fall leaves backdrop and the color scheme I got going on here it seems like it should be October instead of February. No complaints from me though - I am a big fan of this 50-60 degree winter we've been having here in Oklahoma.

Have a lovely Thursday!