last days of summer

the day of rafting the Ocoee River..I always want to be in the front hehe, so much fun..

Pictured now from on location in San Antonio, TX

(my younger Brother and only sibling, whom I love graduated from BT of the Lakeland AirForce Base here, also pictured)

I can truly say that these recent memories will never be forgotten, I am beyond proud of Brother!

And referring back to the beginning of the post, we visit the lakehouse almost every year, but THIS TIME (last weekend to be exact) the bestie Jazz made it unforgettable..love you sis!

shades of gray

fur coat & clutch: thrifted, dress & ankle boots: Asos, necklace: ma's jewelry box

For some reason I was completely over the whole maxi dress this past summer and the few I own hung in my closet the whole season without notice. My attitude quickly changed after seeing this post on Brook&Lyn a while back. Immediately sought after a similar one in my price range and lucked up in early December on Asos... have worn it at least three times since. Sooo comfortable and easy. Asos is such a great site...and that's all I have to say about that.

Two posts within a week, I'm back on a roll haha. Most definitely hope to get one more in by Tuesday in order to show my latest vintage find, a $20 white rabbit fur coat. (Note: Would never consider buying anything made of new fur, only secondhand. This is why no matter how bad I wanted them, the BCBG Mendel PONYHAIR boot-wedges had to stay at the store.)

No more color related post titles for a while...promise.

My dear friend of years, Ross, just started a new blog of his interior designs, check it out here!

some things captured over the weekend that just so happen to be gray...

A wild crane hung out by our pond looking for lunch..I've seen white ones as well during the summer

A close up of this awesome vintage clutch discovered at a local thrift store

down the alley & across the tracks

Tea Anyone???

vintage romper, belt, and Liz Claiborne bag; Sam Edelman sandals

There are many interesting things and places to explore in small towns like mine. Take for instance this contraption with the kettle on top...where else in the world would you find an antique like this sitting in an alley other than a small Southern town?

Love the color of this romper. Contemplated shortening the bottom with my brand new sewing machine, but decided I kind of like the classic style of the shorts being longer.

I'm sure to be able to get one or two more posts published (hopefully denim shirt, pt. 2)before we leave on our annual family vacay thurs.-mon. Tell ya all about it later. Good night~

new friends

Sunday afternoon at Ballard Lake Park:

I made new friends

old GAP dress; vint belt; Kristen Davis platforms

This shirt dress is the last thing I purchased from GAP...and that was almost two years ago. That may change soon as I've got my eye on the Pierre Hardy Boots from the Fall collection.