Where I create

Most of my jewelry photos are taken right here in my home office, on a drawing table that my parents bought for me when I started in the Fine Arts Department at Greenville Tech in 2004.  This table and I have been through a lot together!  The x acto knife cuts, pencil marks, and charcoal stains, all tell a story.  I usually Photoshop out most of the markings on this white table when I'm adding them to Etsy, but sometimes I can't help thinking back to where all of those imperfections came from.

The projects that happened here.  The hard work.  The sleepless nights. The frustrations.  The heartache.  The cuts.  The excitement of winning awards and juried shows. The support from my family and friends.  Feeling proud of myself.

Each one of those imperfections and accomplishments helped shape who I am.  Starting school and not knowing what I wanted to do for the rest of my life was hard!  I think we all go through the "Oh crap! What the heck am I doing?" phase.  I changed my major numerous times and finally chose a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Business.  Then, I missed going to school so much, I decided to get a Master of Science in Management.

We all have imperfections just like this table, and sometimes we can try to "Photoshop" them out, but those things make us who we are!  So, hang in there my friends!  Keep creating.  Keep being and doing the best that you can.  

09.02.16 Friday Favorites

Happy Friday Ya'll!  This week, I've been getting my house decorated for fall.  I know, I know, I'm doing it early, but fall is my favorite season!  I just love the smell of cinnamon and pumpkin spice, cooler weather, bonfires...  AH!  Fall!

Anywho, I wanted this week's Friday Favorites to be somewhat fall themed.  Here's a list of things that have caught my eye and made me swoon this past week!

1.  Luca + Danni Key Bracelet

These bracelets are super cute and would be a great accessory to any fall outfit!  They also have little inspirational words on them like - love, believe, be kind, and inspire.  Adorable!

2.  Vionic Caballo Flats in Merlot

If you've never tried on a pair of Vionic shoes, you're missing out!  I've been a Vionic fan since I bought a pair of flip flops from them several years ago and fell in love with the brand!  They have amazing arch support and are comfortable without looking like grandma shoes (no offense to you grandmas out there!)   These flats are super cute, comfortable, and in the season's hottest color - Merlot!

3.  Pumpkin Pie Spice Coffee Creamer

Nothing tastes more like fall than pumpkin spice anything!  I love this coffee creamer and it's a great deal at Sam's Club for a two pack.  Yummy AND a good deal!

4.  Robert Brown Interior Design Study in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle Magazine

I love using taupes and cream colors in interior design.  You can do so much and add any accent color with it!  When I saw this study on the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles website, I fell in love with the softness of the cream colors with the dark wood for the builtins.  It just looks so fresh!  I would totally drink a pumpkin spice latte in that cozy chair!  ;)  

5.  Be Still Clothing Co.

I came across this company on Instagram this week.  They have the absolute cutest t-shirts ever! I love that it is a Christian company and they're trying to share the word of God through fashion!  Love love!!!

6.  Olive Green Infinity Scarf 

I've been crocheting, since my grandma taught me over 20 years ago.  I enjoy doing it, and I love the finished product of these chunky infinity scarves.  One of my favorite colors for fall is this olive/army green and I can't get enough of this scarf!  Check it out on my etsy shop!

Friday Favorites 8.19.16

Happy Friday yall!   Here are six things that caught my eye and made me swoon throughout this past week!

1. Kirklands Fall Decor

Fall is in the air...  Well, not really.  It's still about 1,000 degrees outside.  BUT, seeing this fall front door setup makes me feel like its cooler outside, I'm wearing my Uggs, drinking pumpkin spice coffee, and wearing one of my infinity scarves.  One can dream right?!  Seriously though, how adorable is this decor from Kirklands?

2. Living Room by Focus Builders

I was looking through Instagram this week and came across Focus Builders.  How beautiful is this ceiling and light fixture?  Love!

3. Llyn Strong Earrings

I've always loved Llyn Strong jewelry!  I remember being young and going downtown with my mom and window shopping there.  All of the handcrafted jewelry is so unique.  When I saw these earrings this week, I fell in love!  These rose cut black diamond halo studs are absolutely gorgeous!

4. Monogrammed Pillow by The Pink Monogram

I'm a Southern girl and we love our monograms!  How precious is this pillow from The Pink Monogram??  It would be adorable in a dorm room!

5. Lilly Pulitzer Sasha Shift Dress in Regatta

I'm having an identity crisis with summer and fall...  As much as I want it to be fall, I still can't help but love these bright summery colors from Lilly.  Regatta is one of my all time favorite Lilly Pulitzer prints and this shift dress with the bright pink accents is adorable!

6. Infinity Scarves by Painter Designs

My Nana taught me how to crochet at a young age and I still love doing it!  I've been making scarves for over 18 years now and I still love making these infinity scarves for fall and winter.  They're the perfect accessory to any outfit and so cozy!