Daybook 34

Outside my window- Cloudy skies. I think it was supposed to snow, but it hasn't yet.

I am thinking about- We've got a sickness going around... I've got a headache and feel kinda dizzy. :(

From the kitchen- Amanda and I made soup for lunch- still trying to finish up all our Thanksgiving leftovers.

I am creating- Made a list for Mum of Stuff I Want for my birthday/Christmas, this morning. :)

I am reading- Finished my Booth Tarkington book last week, and haven't read anything since then.

I am hearing- Christmas music. ^_^

I am planning- Christmas presents...

I am wearing- Floral skirt, and a pink top.

My hair is- In a low bun.

Around the house- We got our Christmas tree on Saturday! Morgan and I sawed it down, which was rather exciting 'cause I'd never cut down a tree before. :D

 I am wishing- I want to feel better, please?

Daybook 33

Outside my window- The snow is melting and it's really warm out- I just got in from taking a walk.

I am thinking about- Thanksgiving plans for tomorrow- it's gonna be fun! :)

From the kitchen- I made squash/dried tomato soup for lunch. It tasted rather awful at first, but after I added more seasonings it was pretty good.

I am creating- On Saturday I knit a hat. In one day. It was a pretty easy pattern, so I was able to knit it without any help from Mum, which was rather exciting for me. :D

I am reading- 'Image of Josephine' by Booth Tarkington.

I am hearing- Pandora radio, again. :)

I am planning- I've been trying to decide what sorts of Christmas presents I should get for people...

I am wearing- A pink/white/black shirt and a black denim skirt.

My hair is- Twisted, and pinned up.

Around the house- Mollie has a cold, so I put together a puzzle with her earlier.

 I am wishing- All of you a Very Happy Thanksgiving!

French Over

Once you've mastered this hair-do, it's super easy to do & it looks awesome! 
(disclaimer: I can't do it very well on myself- it's easier to do on someone else.)

You'll need to know how to french braid for this hairstyle, or dutch braid, if you prefer.

What you'll need. ^

 Find yourself a victim -er- willing participant, I mean. ;)

Part hair over head from ear to ear. Secure the back section out of the way.

I have Mollie put her head in my lap- 'tis easier to braid that way.

French braid starting just above the ear, and continuing over the top of the head.

 About half-way through, I have her sit up, and then I continue braiding down the side of her head.

Secure the braid, and remove the hairband from the back section, comb.

Finished!
I hope that made sense... Let me know if you try it! :)

Daybook 32

Outside my window- There's about an inch of snow on the deck, and it's still coming down.

I am thinking about- Nothing much. I'm just watching the lovely snow fall outside... and writing this post. :D

From the kitchen- We've got leftover chicken and vegetables for broth simmering on the stove.

I am creating- Drew/doodled in my sketchbook this morning.

I am reading- Read 'The Blue Castle' by L. M. Montgomery the other day. SUCH a fun book. ^_^

I am hearing- Pandora Radio. Yeah, I listen to it a lot. :)

I am planning- Hm, I dunno. Maybe I'll do some writing or read a book...

I am wearing- A blue sweater and gray skirt.

My hair is- In a bun.

Around the house- Morgan is pulling Lilia and Amalia up and down the driveway on sleds- behind the four-wheeler.

 I am wishing- That if I did wish for something it would come true. ;)

November 15, 2011

It snowed today. 

I couldn't resist stepping outside to snap a picture. :)

Fall Fashion Challenge - Saturday

Day 7 - Wear a hat

I can't believe this is the last day of the challenge!

This is a new favorite outfit of mine- I've been looking for a pair of jeans like this my whole life. Well, practically my whole life...

I got my earrings at Target- and love them. :)

Thank you all for leaving me such lovely comments this week- it totally makes my day when I check my e-mail and see them. :D

Fall Fashion Challenge - Friday

Day 6 - Favorite Fall Trend

I decided to wear plaid.

Fall Fashion Challenge - Thursday

Day 5- Polka Dots

After some deliberation I decided to just wear a polka-dotted shirt, and jeans- with a sweater 'cause it's freezing today! :)

It snowed yesterday evening, which made taking pictures outside even colder....

Daybook 31

Outside my window- It's snowing. Lovely fluffy flakes. 

I am thinking about- Story idea. ^_^

From the kitchen- I s'pose we'll have to start supper soon.

I am creating- Writing, writing, writing... :)

I am reading- A book called 'Foundlings' -just started it, so I don't have an opinion about it yet. :)

I am hearing- Gunshots in the distance. Yep, it's hunting season.

I am planning- My outfits for the last three days of the fashion challenge.

I am wearing- 50s inspired outfit.

My hair is- 50s inspired- 'Rosie the Riveter'.

Around the house- I voted for the first time ever yesterday- but they'd run out of "I Voted" stickers, so I didn't get one! I mean- how disappointing!

 I am wishing- I want the lake to freeze before we get a bunch of snow- so we can have nice ice for skating!

Fall Fashion Challenge - Wednesday

Day 4 - Dress like your favorite era. 

The 1950s are definitely one of my favorite eras.

My skirt is actually a dress I made this spring, but I added a shirt and belt to make it look 50s-ish.

I found a 'Rosie the Riveter' hairstyle how-to on YouTube, and slightly modified it for my hair.

Many thanks to my little sister Lilia who doubled as my photographer and Motorcycle Mover & Cobweb Remover. :) 

Fall Fashion Challenge - Tuesday

 

Today's challenge was to wear bold tights.

I love funky socks, so I had fun deciding what to wear today. :)

I dutch braided my hair, and then coiled it into a bun.

Fall Fashion Challenge - Monday

Today's challenge was to wear an unusual color combination.

I chose black & brown. 

 I never wear black and brown together...but I kinda like this outfit. :)

I wanted a "pop" of color, so I'm wearing my hot pink shawl/scarf that I got for Christmas last year.

My hair-do was a complete accident. It started out as a reverse roll bun, but when that didn't work, it morphed into this. :D

Fall Fashion Challenge - Sunday

Day One of the Fall Fashion Challenge. 

I'm super excited to be doing this. :D 

'Twas freezing outside when I got Lilia to take the pictures for me.

My Ring Of Power. It's a Paua shell- (pronounced pow-wah) hence the nerdy title.

 This is one of my favorite sweaters- I love aqua. ^_^
And unless I say otherwise- you can just assume that all my clothes are hand-me-downs, or from a thrift store. ;)

I did buy my accessories *gasp* brand new. And I made the hair flower. 

Daybook 30

Outside my window- It's a really sunny day, with just a few fluffy clouds in the sky.

I am thinking about- I'm kinda sore today... Either it's still from archery, or else I must play a meaner game of Dutch Blitz than I realized. Hmm...

From the kitchen- We're making sauerkraut today.

I am creating- On Monday, Morgan and I set up an archery target in the basement- so now we can shoot without having to freeze outside! :)

I am reading- I haven't done ANY reading this week either! (Unless reading something that I've written counts....)

I am hearing- Soundtrack music.

I am planning- /hoping to do some writing today... :)

I am wearing- Jeans, and a long sleeved knit shirt with a aqua/pink/blue floral-ish shirt over that.

My hair is- In a bun.

Around the house- My uncle from out of state is visiting- so we're having a mini family get-together tonight.

 I am wishing- That I hadn't drawn a picture I really like between two other sketches that I don't really care for...why does that always happen?