Inspired by a Button-Down

The colors in this thrifted button-down inspired me to make a few heart-shaped items in shades of blue, purple, pink and white.

Thrifted Button-Down

Set of 4 Heart Magnets

Embroidered Heart Keychains

Most of these Hearts are available now and all of them will be listed in my shop by the end of the week!

Heads Up:  I have another Tufted Bird Garland in the making :)

Etsy Treasury & Sweet Vintage Leather Bag!

1. I am honored to have my Birdhouse Ornament featured in this beautiful (and Front Page-worthy) Treasury created by LaurenceCollection on Etsy!  Please check it out and click around!

2. I poked around in the consignment shop on campus during my lunch break and purchased this beautiful vintage leather bag!  I have been on the lookout for an affordable handbag to carry around files and journals and papers … This was perfect (and it was a steal)!

Gotta go run!

Consignment Find: Floaty Floral Tunic

Sorry for the late post today … but I’m going to share one of my newest consignment shop finds:  this floaty floral button-down tunic originally from Banana Republic!  It has been too hot and too humid for the past couple days and wearing non-clingy clothing is a must!  I don’t tolerate hot weather very well (unless I am in my bathing suit lounging on the beach – Then I am perfectly happy with it) and I can’t wait for autumn … While shopping consignments yesterday I also nabbed a short-sleeved, blue, knit jacket (super comfy!) and a plaid button-down with 3/4-sleeves, needless to say, it was a good day!

Neckline Detail & Sporting My New Maple Pendant from FlyingJcreations!

New Floaty Tunic

I kind of got fed up with acting like a well-behaved model and decided to jump on the furniture a little bit – It was fun :)

Jumping on the Furniture! I look like I'm surfing ...

Well that was exciting!  I’ll be back tomorrow with another fun chemistry video for your viewing pleasure – Have a wonderful evening!

Consignment Shop Purchases

During my lunch break, I headed up to the main street that runs through campus and stopped in at the local consignment shop.  Purchasing clothing there has been, hands down, one of my greatest discoveries when it comes to shopping for clothing.  I used to religiously

Me Modeling My New Finds (I never take photos of myself like this ... very awkward!)

buy my clothing at the mall and I can’t tell you how much money I have saved by staying away from there!

However, I will say this, consignment shopping has to be done without any expectations.  Some days (like my most recent visit) are extremely fruitful, while others yield not one thing since you are at the mercy of what people drop off to be sold.  So today I am going to share my awesome finds with you!

  • Dark Wash Matchstick Jeans (J. Crew) – fit like they were made only for me – I had to nab these immediately
  • Bright Red 3/4 Sleeve Floaty Top (also J. Crew) – a tad larger than I typically buy my tops – but I loved the color and it pairs well with a skinnier legged jean
  • Peachy-Pink Long Tee (Vince) – not sure who this designer is but this tee is so amazingly soft and is actually long enough for my torso! great for layering too :)

Two Tops and Jeans Purchased at Consignment Shop

Jim’s excited too because I’m actually purchasing things in colors!  I am extremely partial to blacks and greys …

Give consignment a try, it’s cheaper and eco-friendly (since no new products are being made, all items purchased are essentially recycled!), plus, a few great finds are sure to make your day!