The Road Less Traveled......

Yesterday was so beautiful.... Gotta' love Callie's Bi-Polar weather.  One minute it's freezing cold and the next minute it's sunny and bright.  Well I decided to dress Bi-polar right along with the weather.  I put on a fall hat and dress.  Yeah! That’s right.... I also put on some fall tights and shoes.  I've had this awesome dress hanging in my closet forever and since the weather was too warm during fall, I am wearing it today!

I am taking the road less traveled (wait do you notice a theme here?  There are suitcases on my dress!) and wearing fall clothing in spring.  

Ladies, don't conform to anyone's standards be yourself.  Be an individual...  Always take the Road Less Traveled...

Enjoy!

Outfit Ideas:

Hat:  ModCloth
Dress:  ModCloth
Earrings:  ModCloth
Belt:  Borrowed from Another Dress
Purse:  Vintage Thrift Find
Tights:  ModCloth
Shoes:  Chelsea Crew Maxin (Click Here To Get Your Pair)

Dress Up...

When I was a little girl I attended, a program called Head Start and my favorite time of the day was "Dress-up".  We would take out all the frocks, shoes, hats, jewelry, and purses and put them on.  Of course, I was in charge of the fashion show and made sure that everyone was dressed to impress.

This outfit took me back to those days.  Whimsical and a bit childlike but fun in every way.  Clothing is made to be expressive and fun.  Not, boring and drab.  Be yourself with your fashion.  Be fun, creative, and let you inner child shine though.  "Dress Up" just for the sake of it and your entire attitude will change.  FYI, I am dressed up with no where to go. 

Enjoy!

Outfit Ideas:

Hat:  ModCloth
Necklace:  ModCloth (Swap Group, Thanks Sindy M.)
Dress:  ModCloth  (Click here for the dress I am wearing)
Tights:  Capelli New York
Boots:  Chelsea Crew (Zulily)

Trying my hand at the selfie craze!

I Don't Feel Noways Tired...

Today is my birthday!  Yes, I made it to see another year.  

On today, I am going to sum up my days, my months, my years with this song.  Listen to the lyrics... Put them in your heart.  This song was sung in my home church, the church where I found the Lord.  The church where I grew up with my childhood friends. Where many of my best memories took place.  When I am down and need uplifting my thoughts go back to that church and this song.  I am older but I don't feel noways tired because I am washed in my savior’s blood and I know he will never leave me.  

Happy Birthday Rosaline Hull!

Enjoy!

Lyrics

Chorus: 

I don't feel no ways tired, 

I've come too far from where I started from. 

Nobody told me that the road would be easy, 

I don't believe He brought me this far to leave me. 

Vamp: 

I don't believe He brought me this far 

(repeat as desired) 

I've been sick (I don't believe), 

but God brought me (He brought me this far). 

I've been in trouble (I don't believe), 

but God brought me (He brought me this far). 

I've been friendless (I don't believe), 

but God brought me (He brought me this far). 

I've been lonely (I don't believe), 

but God brought me (He brought me this far). 

Please don't leave me (I don't believe), 

don't leave me Jesus (He brought me this far). 

Don't leave (I don't believe), 

don't leave me Lord (He brought me this far). 

I don't believe (I don't believe) 

that God would bring me 

(would bring me this far). 

I don't believe (I don't believe) 

that God would bring me 

(would bring me this far). 

I don't believe (I don't believe) 

that God would bring me (would bring me this far just to leave me).

Outfit Ideas:

Jacket:  Thrift ($1 find)

Dress:  ModCloth
Earrings:  Handmade by Maya S.
Tights:  Capelli New York (Zulily)
Boots:  Hand Made in Mexico (Swap group, Thanks Cassie T.)

Thought I would amuse you guys with some baby pictures of me!

More amusement!  Yes, I was in a pink sailor dress with maroon shoes!

And the transformation........

Before the Rooster Crows!

Today is a special day for me.  Not only is it Easter but also today is a day that floods my memory with fond memories.  Memories of getting up before the roosters had time to crow. Memories of spending months practicing for the church play of the crucifixion.  The youth in the community took part in the play and even the youngest had a part.  On Easter Sunday, we would gather at the church for sunrise service... This service always started with the play.  Then we would have a huge breakfast.  And I am talking about the works y'all... Remember, I am from the Deep South.  After that, we would have Sunday school followed by the children of the church saying "speeches".  After that, the pastor gave the message. Everyone was always dressed in a new Easter dress or suit.  Easter baskets filled the back pews of the church, but ma'am never let us take ours to church.  As a child, I never understood why, but as an adult I knew she was trying to teach me that Easter was not about candy and goodies it was about the message that was being taught at the front of the church and not about that basket at the back of the church.  What fond memories Easter brings about.

I now try to bring that same sense of joy to my children. We would dye the eggs; get the pretty clothes, and baskets.  However, one thing that is taught above all and that is Jesus is the reason for Easter.  When my children are grown with kids of their own I want them to remember Easter and have fond memories but I want it all to come back to one thing and that is the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Enjoy!

Outfit Ideas:

Dress:   ModCloth

Purse:  ModCloth (Swap Group, Thanks Maya S.)
Earrings:  Handmade by Tiffany S. (If you are interested let me know)
Petticoat:  Pin Up Bootique (Bettie Page Brand)
Shoes:  ModCloth Miss L Fire
Stockings:  Calvin Klein

Twins Outfit Ideas:

Jacket:  Nautica
Shirt:  Ralph Lauren
Bow Tie:  Hand Sewn By Ma'am
Pants:  Ralph Lauren
Shoes:  Florsheim Kids

Daughter's Outfit Ideas

Dress:  Hand sewn by Ma'am
Earrings:  Handmade by Tiffany S.
Petticoat:  Pin Up Bootique
Tights:  Gymboree
Shoes:  Vintage
Purse:  Gymboree

Let Them Eat Corn Bread!

I often cook sweets and treats for the neighborhood children but one little boy never indulge in my goodies.  The other day I made cornbread muffins (my sweet cornbread) and he actually ate not one, not two, but three.  Therefore, I decided this is a recipe I must share.  If, a child will turn down cake, cookies, pie, candy, etc... But eat cornbread... it is a "Keeper" recipe.

Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup Yellow Corn Meal (I prefer to obtain mine from a gristmill)

1 Tbsp. baking powder (make sure it is not expired)

1/2 Tsp. salt

1 Cup Heavy Cream
1/4 Cup Water
2 Large eggs slightly beaten

1/3 Cup Sunflower Oil
5 Tbsp. Butter melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease or spray muffin tin with cooking spray.

Combine Flour, sugar, corn meal, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

Combine heavy cream and water.  Mix thoroughly

Combine:  Heavy cream and water mixture, eggs, sunflower oil, and butter in small bowl: mix well.

Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients; stir just until blended.  Pour into prepared muffin tin, filling cups 2/3 full.

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.   Cool in pan on wire racks for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool slightly.  Serve warm, or in my families case HOT out the pan!

Optional:  Top with butter while hot in pan.  

Sew... Do You Like What You See?

When you look at another person what do you see:  clothing, shoes, smile, or nothing at all.  When I look at another person, I try to see past the entire exterior and look at their inner beauty but who am I fooling, I see what is on the outside.  Like the big scissors on my dress, I wish I could cut that vanity out of my mind and focus on inner beauty... It is in us to first look at a person’s outer appearance then their inner beauty.  Contrary to popular belief, present yourself in a certain way.  Otherwise, your inner beauty may not be able to shine.  For me that means, ALWAYS A LADY!  My mom taught me that principle and I will teach it to my daughter.

Sew... Do you like what you see?

Enjoy!

Outfit Ideas:

Earrings:  ModCloth
Dress:  ModCloth (Heel Athens Lab)
Handbag:  (Disaster Designs) - it's actually a make-up case
Tights:  ModCloth
Shoes:  Zulily

Yes, I was giddy in this dress!

What I am trying say (hehehe, my lips) is I highly recommend both Disaster Design
and Heel Athens Lab Brand... Get them on ModCloth since they are not USA
designers...