Memories

We recently found the most lovely, abandoned silo near my sister's home. It's now surrounded by a neighborhood, but our father told us when he was young that his friends and he used to ride horses out that way when it was surrounded by nothing but fields and farm houses. It's nice to see that though times have changed, buildings come and go, there are still pieces of our parent's childhood that have remained untouched. 

Currently finishing up some editing with Josh, making a post office run, and making lots of coffee to keep us going. Hope your Monday is a lovely one.

outfit details: skirt, second hand store // sweater, F21 // hat, vintage // boots, Rack Room Shoes // Necklace, gift.

Delicate.

Being reminded today that life is beautiful, delicate, and passes us by faster than we can comprehend.

Refusing to let once in a lifetime moments go by unnoticed, but instead celebrated. 

Remembering that living your dream doesn't mean that tough days aren't involved. 

Focusing on the positive and overpowering the negative.

Because genuine joy isn't a feeling; it's a decision.

Mini to Maxi Skirt // DIY

I'm sure you've taken notice by now, but I'm all about bringing clothes over into the next season. Adding this lace layer gives this skirt some extra warmth, but isn't too bulky for the fall. Take a look below to create your own mini to maxi skirt.

Supplies: Stretch cotton mini skirt, two pieces of lace, both 1 yard long. *I'm 5'6, so you made need a bit more or less, depending on your height.

Pantry Supplies: Sewing machine, sewing pins.

Take the mini skirt and begin pinning the lace to the waist ban of the skirt. The width of each piece is up to the wearer, depending on the pants size and how gathered they want their skirt to be at the top. I used two 20x36 in. pieces of lace. In order to create a gathered look and also to prevent losing the stretch of the skirt, stretch the waist band tight while pinning the lace in place.

 Once you've finished pinning, sew it securely in place. You want to do the same as the pinning by pulling the elastic tight as you sew. This is very important and will make the sewing go a bit slower, but is crucial when it comes to the final fit of the skirt. 

Lastly, hem any sides and edges you have left.

Enjoy your newly revamped skirt!