Bass winged shoes, $79. Bass rubber soled shoes, 130 CAD, Bass boots, $70, Bass Weejun Penny Loafer, $150, Bass Men's Carlisle Boat Shoe: Shoes, $100, Bass Women's Rachel Antonoff Alice Oxford - Black, $45
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Pesky shoe addictions
I seem to have a fettish with menswear-inspired shoes lately. Perhaps too much. It's led me to add Bass oxfords, some ridiculously comfy Eastland loafers, and some Caterpillar boots? ... I think between the three I maybe spent $46. (Yes, I'm magic... refer to previous thrifting post.. ) Anyway, I've revisited my love of men's shoes and currently I'm especially enthralled by Bass and all of the wonderful shoes they make. All of them last forever, are easy on the eyes, and easy on the feet. Sometimes they can get kind of spendy, but if you work some magic and get them at DSW on super super sale or find them for cheap second-hand, they are more than worth it to have in your closet. Jeans + Bass + simple tee + comfy blazer = easy morning dressing, and a look laid back and dressed up all at the same time. (PS.. I may have accidentally purchase the bottom left pair tonight.. but I found them for $14! ... I caved. I knew I was never going to find that again... found them on style.ly.. which if you haven't checked out yet, do it! Sign up here. Sometimes you can find great stuff for cheap, and even cheaper if you earn some credits. It definitely just knocked $10 off my last purchase. I think that's worth it.)
Bass winged shoes, $79. Bass rubber soled shoes, 130 CAD, Bass boots, $70, Bass Weejun Penny Loafer, $150, Bass Men's Carlisle Boat Shoe: Shoes, $100, Bass Women's Rachel Antonoff Alice Oxford - Black, $45
Bass winged shoes, $79. Bass rubber soled shoes, 130 CAD, Bass boots, $70, Bass Weejun Penny Loafer, $150, Bass Men's Carlisle Boat Shoe: Shoes, $100, Bass Women's Rachel Antonoff Alice Oxford - Black, $45
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Sister Love
Guess what Kaelie and I have in common? It's also what most likely made us friends in the first place (other than the fact that we lived in the same neighborhood). We both have younger sisters the same age. And they are both amazing.
And I got to talk to mine tonight. How encouraging it is to talk to someone who knows you well, who knows what you desire out of life, where you've been, ....and whom you can make an infinite number of silly faces at and they won't care. That's love, people.
Anyway, more on the wonders of sisterhood later. For now I wanted to share a video my sister shared with me, which made me laugh, cry, want to drive to the nearest barn, catch up with all my friends, and pray ever-more fervently for the man I'll marry someday. This video is of a couple's wedding, and gives a glimpse at their beautiful relationship, and most of all faith. It challenged me a lot. This is what life is about - God is Lord of all, and we have the joy of knowing and loving him back and lavishing love on other people. So grab a tissue (or four) and enjoy:
And I got to talk to mine tonight. How encouraging it is to talk to someone who knows you well, who knows what you desire out of life, where you've been, ....and whom you can make an infinite number of silly faces at and they won't care. That's love, people.
Anyway, more on the wonders of sisterhood later. For now I wanted to share a video my sister shared with me, which made me laugh, cry, want to drive to the nearest barn, catch up with all my friends, and pray ever-more fervently for the man I'll marry someday. This video is of a couple's wedding, and gives a glimpse at their beautiful relationship, and most of all faith. It challenged me a lot. This is what life is about - God is Lord of all, and we have the joy of knowing and loving him back and lavishing love on other people. So grab a tissue (or four) and enjoy:
Saturday, February 11, 2012
lovely things, things of joy.
I must say, life is crazy. However, to the degree it is crazy, it is also beautiful.
So here are a few things that have made life lovely and joyful in the past week:
...the dusting of snow that lasted for all of 30 minutes this morning. But it was beautiful for those fleeting moments
... my Bialetti moka. It has been a sort of saviour to my mornings. It's that taste of espresso, and the way I've discovered I can froth milk within my blender (with a small spoon of nutella), which helps me get up in the mornings. It puts a spring in my step as I hike down the hill to work or study.
....speaking of things that put a spring in my step. I've only recently started to listen to my ipod on my walks to school. I don't know why I didn't earlier. It makes my walks much faster, and certain songs just make me smile as I walk to school. And this song by the incredible Peter Fox has made me especially happy today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD0A2plMSVA
...Chocolate soy milk. a half glass and I'm instantly happier. (especially since there is a new deal on chocolate soy milk which is a whole dollar cheaper than usual. my wallet and I are both happy that way.)
.... adorable blogs that make me smile and hope for simple beauty, bright colors, and warm hugs. That's a lot to ask of any website, but sometimes it happens. Example for tonight? http://www.designlovefest.com/ It's very easy on the eyes.
...mail from my grandparents. They have an especially good talent at making trivial things seem so wonderful. Like getting packages of kleenex, homemade cookies in unique tins, and small notes that come detached from the package a day later because 'Grandpa sealed the box too quickly." And what made me really happy, was one of the typical random stories my Grandma wrote. She said she had gone thrifting with Grandpa, and she found a 'Gucci' purse for $15. ...Fifteen is a lot at a thrift store. But it was leather, and Grandpa persuaded her to buy it. And then they went to to department store to see if it was legitimate. The saleswoman said a similar bag was worth $1,500 and that 'someone didn't know what they had.' How adorable is that? My grandma is nervous about a $15 purchase and it ends up being worth that.. but with a couple zeros at the end.
...and this idea. I really want to take my friends when I'm back home and photograph them and their closets. I think it would be such a good way to get to know them better, have a fantastic time, and share a piece of them and all their joy with the world... or at least to my realm of friends. I think that would be a beautiful project, however long it lasts. Here is a look at the website that gave me the idea: http://closetvisit.com/
.... and finally, I am immensely grateful and joyful because of my friends this week. Their smiles, silliness, insight, struggles, and encouragement have made anything bearable. Thank you, friends.
..and actually finally, thanks be to God, who humbles, provides, lifts me up, and gives me joy when I don't deserve it. I am blessed to be provided with a new identity, as an adopted daughter of Christ. I will never understand that fully, but I'm thankful.
here's to the end of an old week, and the beginning of another.
and Kaelie, I'm thrilled for you finds. It brings me joy. And I'm glad you are surviving school and and also joining the thirst for turquoise :) This is a long post. But hopefully it let's you in to what is my life at the moment.
So here are a few things that have made life lovely and joyful in the past week:
...the dusting of snow that lasted for all of 30 minutes this morning. But it was beautiful for those fleeting moments
... my Bialetti moka. It has been a sort of saviour to my mornings. It's that taste of espresso, and the way I've discovered I can froth milk within my blender (with a small spoon of nutella), which helps me get up in the mornings. It puts a spring in my step as I hike down the hill to work or study.
....speaking of things that put a spring in my step. I've only recently started to listen to my ipod on my walks to school. I don't know why I didn't earlier. It makes my walks much faster, and certain songs just make me smile as I walk to school. And this song by the incredible Peter Fox has made me especially happy today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD0A2plMSVA
...Chocolate soy milk. a half glass and I'm instantly happier. (especially since there is a new deal on chocolate soy milk which is a whole dollar cheaper than usual. my wallet and I are both happy that way.)
.... adorable blogs that make me smile and hope for simple beauty, bright colors, and warm hugs. That's a lot to ask of any website, but sometimes it happens. Example for tonight? http://www.designlovefest.com/ It's very easy on the eyes.
...mail from my grandparents. They have an especially good talent at making trivial things seem so wonderful. Like getting packages of kleenex, homemade cookies in unique tins, and small notes that come detached from the package a day later because 'Grandpa sealed the box too quickly." And what made me really happy, was one of the typical random stories my Grandma wrote. She said she had gone thrifting with Grandpa, and she found a 'Gucci' purse for $15. ...Fifteen is a lot at a thrift store. But it was leather, and Grandpa persuaded her to buy it. And then they went to to department store to see if it was legitimate. The saleswoman said a similar bag was worth $1,500 and that 'someone didn't know what they had.' How adorable is that? My grandma is nervous about a $15 purchase and it ends up being worth that.. but with a couple zeros at the end.
...and this idea. I really want to take my friends when I'm back home and photograph them and their closets. I think it would be such a good way to get to know them better, have a fantastic time, and share a piece of them and all their joy with the world... or at least to my realm of friends. I think that would be a beautiful project, however long it lasts. Here is a look at the website that gave me the idea: http://closetvisit.com/
.... and finally, I am immensely grateful and joyful because of my friends this week. Their smiles, silliness, insight, struggles, and encouragement have made anything bearable. Thank you, friends.
..and actually finally, thanks be to God, who humbles, provides, lifts me up, and gives me joy when I don't deserve it. I am blessed to be provided with a new identity, as an adopted daughter of Christ. I will never understand that fully, but I'm thankful.
here's to the end of an old week, and the beginning of another.
and Kaelie, I'm thrilled for you finds. It brings me joy. And I'm glad you are surviving school and and also joining the thirst for turquoise :) This is a long post. But hopefully it let's you in to what is my life at the moment.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Speaking of Minnesota
You're gonna love and hate this, Ang. This week was full of coffee and deals. Deals and coffee. {Snoozin' and treats. Treats and snoozin'.}
Bread & Chocolate was the venue of choice to start up a new weekly college ladies prayer meeting. A handful of college gals and I decided to seek the Lord in tight-knit community. We hunger for the living God! I am blessed by the Holy Spirit's prompting in our conversation and the way the Lord glides our hearts into the ways of beauty, edification, and grace. He is teaching us to love.
Between school, homework, lacrosse practice, and attempting to balance my new social atmosphere, I find myself running to coffee as a sort of blankie I drag with me to everywhere. I've downed so many cappuccinos in the past week that my hair is beginning to look caffeinated.
I hit up Unique Thrift with Grandma yesterday. She scored fake flowers. I scored a briefcase almost identical to a vintage black Coach Angie throws over her shoulder, {but with buttery brown leather,} and a Ralph Lauren button up defining all that is raw and classic. I'll take pictures and allow you to live vicariously.
P.S. Thanks a lot, Angela, for creating a huge desire for a turquoise and silver ring. I wanted one so badly, became satisfied with my simple sterling from Ireland, then read your recent post. Ooh, turquoise. You melt my little western thumper.
I'm going to Duluth this weekend. :] {'Picking up a shift at the country club for a friend.} Hopefully I'll find myself walking the North Shore at some point.
Love from Minnesota,
Kaelie
Friday, February 3, 2012
Thrifting Withdrawal?
So I might have a problem.
I seem to have become a thrifting addict. I started early. I knew my way around Savers, Goodwill, Salvation Army and Unique Thrift before I even entered high school. Yes, before it was cool. (no I'm not a hipster exactly... I just was to thrifty to spend money at malls before thrift stores became the new malls). I must say, I've become quite a pro. But I didn't realize that until lately... when I noticed that about 80% of my closet was made of thrifted things. Actually that's what I do for fun with my friends when I have the wonderful occasion of being home and surrounded by the very best thrift stores and coffee shops (they should always go hand-in-hand). But there's a problem. New York doesn't thrift.
We have maybe... two thrift stores in the area? Perhaps there are more, but I only know of two. And they are not high quality, I've rarely found things at them. But I'm going through a thrifting withdrawal... I just want to find a good Ralph Lauren vintage men's button-down, a big cashmere scarf or an awesome vintage turquoise and silver ring. In the Midwest, those aren't hard to find. But here... not so much.
So all you back in MN and the Midwest, pretty please find a good deal for me. Tell me what wonderful treasure you found in the corner of your local Goodwill. I'm anxious for anyone who actually understands the joys of thrifting.
I seem to have become a thrifting addict. I started early. I knew my way around Savers, Goodwill, Salvation Army and Unique Thrift before I even entered high school. Yes, before it was cool. (no I'm not a hipster exactly... I just was to thrifty to spend money at malls before thrift stores became the new malls). I must say, I've become quite a pro. But I didn't realize that until lately... when I noticed that about 80% of my closet was made of thrifted things. Actually that's what I do for fun with my friends when I have the wonderful occasion of being home and surrounded by the very best thrift stores and coffee shops (they should always go hand-in-hand). But there's a problem. New York doesn't thrift.
We have maybe... two thrift stores in the area? Perhaps there are more, but I only know of two. And they are not high quality, I've rarely found things at them. But I'm going through a thrifting withdrawal... I just want to find a good Ralph Lauren vintage men's button-down, a big cashmere scarf or an awesome vintage turquoise and silver ring. In the Midwest, those aren't hard to find. But here... not so much.
So all you back in MN and the Midwest, pretty please find a good deal for me. Tell me what wonderful treasure you found in the corner of your local Goodwill. I'm anxious for anyone who actually understands the joys of thrifting.
And Kaelie, school is going well - it's crazy, but I'm surviving and God is blessing me all the while. I'm thankful for continued friendships, new friendships, and patient and giving people. They make long nights in studio worthwhile.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
First day of school! First day of school!
Life as a transfer student is its own kind of blissful awkward.
{Imagine a very happy, very clueless dandelion in a flowerbed.}
{Imagine a very happy, very clueless dandelion in a flowerbed.}
I’ve been wandering the halls back and forth all day hoping I stumble into the correct classrooms: planner in the left hand, coffee in the right hand, map in the teeth.
But. I am so blessed. The university hosts a community of believers after the heart of Jesus Christ. I have the opportunity to attend on-campus chapel as I please, am challenged to work hard and question what I believe by my professors, pray with my team before lacrosse practice, {which is often set to worship music,} and... I get my own mailbox! It's a beautiful place.
Verse on my heart:
He has shown you, O man, what is good: And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8
Love from Minnesota,
Kaelie
P.S. Hey! Sup, Angela?! We have a blog--what!! {How was school, ya little trooper?}
~God, be lifted high as Ang and I travel through college. May we be ever mindful of the way of love. Set our gaze on You, Jesus. Give us a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You, that the eyes of our understanding would be opened. Amen!
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