The Interim

It's been awhile, friends.  And a lot has happened in the interim.  I'm about halfway through 3rd year now and filled with so many emotions; especially one day post-Thanksgiving.  Accomplishment, love, confusion, sadness, anxiety, etc, etc, etc.  This particular moment is a meaningful one to me.  I've been having a bit of a hard time with all that's going on, but of course I spend the most quality 48 hours with my family I've had in so long and I'm convinced things are on the up-swing... or so I will make them.  This story will likely come out in bits and pieces over the next few weeks but for now I'll suffice to say that I have plans.  Plans to make myself full.  And on my own.  Starting with: home improvements!

Sincerely, Sarah

A Few of My Favorite Things

Well, I'm back in Winston and attempting to get back into study mode but the suddenly ever-so-cold temperatures are making me want to snuggle up in boots and sweaters and scarves, read my favorite blogs, and search for beautiful things on Etsy.  So I decided to share some of my recent favorites with you!

I found this fun retro 2012 calendar from littlethingsstudio and immediately had to order it!  I love that there's no space to write in things that MUST be done and that there are beautiful quotes for each month and I just know the retro-inspired prints will perk me right up every morning!

I'm also recently loving the A Beautiful Mess diy projects.  I especially love the home-made garland!  So easy and will add just the right touch of color to my nearly-bare kitchen walls!  I also love the hat display and diy rolling shelf!

I'm starting a new knitting project... This one is a bit harder than my last but I'm hoping to use it to learn some new moves and as a reward for studying.  (Yes I reward my hard work with more work, but this is relaxing and cozy work!)  Thanks, Jess from Sushi Pie!!  And a link to the pattern for the Seattle Scarf is here.

And those are some of the things I'm loving right now.  I'll be back soon! 

Sincerely, Sarah