An Office Story

Well, now that I'm back for a third time (!), I figured I would start with a little home project. An entire room makeover, actually. I have no idea how long this will take, but I'm so excited. My brother-in-law lived with us from November through just a few weeks ago, so I emptied the room of all furniture and I'm ready to reclaim our 3rd bedroom. No longer will it be used as a guest room, but as an office. I'm a part-time photographer on the side while working full time and also pursuing my Master of Arts in Teaching degree, so I really need a place to be organized so I can work more efficiently. I also have a 17 month old sweet beautiful baby girl, so it also needs to be somewhat kid-friendly.

I'd love to buy a simple white or cream (kid friendly, right? lol) writing desk and build the room around that one piece. I want simplicity and organization. I don't want some big heavy "executive" piece that weighs down the entire room. The room has a vaulted ceiling and is painted a light yellow, so I want the room to feel light and airy, and comfy as well.

Here are a few ideas of what I want my overall "look" to be:

Josephine Antique White Writing Desk, found at Overstock.com

Here are a few other inspiration photos:

I hope that that Mister and I can agree on a desk to put in here...we seem to have differing ideas on what we should buy...hahaha. I'll just have to work on him a little!

Hmmm...

Hmmm...it's been a while hasn't it?

If there's a single soul out there who has checked this little blog lately, I am sorry to disappoint.

Honestly, althought I had been blogging for a very short amount of time, I just kind of got tired thinking about it. So I decided to take a little hiatus. LOL For 8 months. Yeah, just a little one.

But I'm back! And I'm excited to give my little corner of the world a make-over, but that will have to wait until later...

For now, I just wanted to pop back in and say "Hi!" and that I hope you are having a lovely day!

Fall's Calling Me...

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I'm not sure what it is, but there is something so invigorating about Fall. So refreshing.

I love it. I adore it. I live for Fall.

I love the weather, with its cool, crisp mornings. Going through boxes of sweaters and jeans, scarves and boots. I'm almost giddy just thinking about it! I love gazing down the long aisles of fresh school supplies! I'm a paper and pen addict, and I used to LOVE going to get new notebooks and folders... Around the end of August, I swear I can smell football season. I absolutely adored football games in high school. I cheered my freshman year, and danced the remaining three. I loved it. Most of my good guy friends played, and it was a pretty small school {Small Town Girl, exhibit A}, and we all just loved it. Being on the yearbook staff had its perks too, as we got to go down on the field to take pictures...

As you may (or may not) know, I call Kentucky my home. And while we may not be Vermont-like famous for our fall foliage, I think the photo above can atest to the fact that they are still pretty spectacular in a good year. That photo was featured in a 2002 article in Southern Living about Louisville, Ky, home of Churchill Downs and the Derby.

I am eagerly awaiting the return of Autumn...

"No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face..."
Quote by John Donne

To hold me over until I actually get a chance to go shopping, here are some of my wants for this upcoming season:

I heart sweaters. Particularly sweaters in jewel tones. This lovely comes from our dear friend Ann. $39.50

I'm also loving this outfit, would be perfect for the office...

I am totally in love with JCrew's boatneck tee...and I adore the pin...$34.50

My love of handbags definitely comes into play as the seasons change...I've been on the lookout for a tan/brown "go-to" bag that I can wear with almost anything, and can hold my universe, with room to spare...And it never fails, when I find one that I adore, it is by none other than Michael Kors. I love him! He's a genius! $348.00

Well, gotta go. Work to be done!

Anyone else have a love affair with Autumn?

Seven Words...

So You Think You Can Dance FINALE! AGGGHHHHH!

Here's my PICK:

JEANINE! LOVE HER! Source

With Phillip, from one of my favorite routines! Source

I just think she's a beautiful woman, an INCREDIBLE dancer, she's really come into her own on the show...She's been one of my faves since the beginning! I will be so jazzed if she wins tonight!

It's about TIME we have another GIRL win!

Hope ya'll are watching!

6 Months

Our sweet baby girl is 6 months as of yesterday! I can't believe how big she's gotten!

PS-Sorry I've been such a bad blogger...it's been crazy lately! Hope you all are having a great August so far!