A Gamble on Glam and a Line in the Sand: Painting the Desert Pink

Blouse: Amazon

Flirt on My Boots Necklace

Bag: Amazon

Headband: Macy's

Shoes: First Love by Penny Loves Kenny, JCPenney

Jacket: bebe, Macy's Backstage

Bag: Nine West, Kohl's

Hair clip: Wild Fable, Target

Poker chips: Michaels

Big necklace: H&M; Other necklace: Nine West, Kohl's

Top: Kingston Grey, Macy's; Ace of hearts pillow: Michaels

Saguaro Squared Necklace

Sweater: Mudd, Kohl's

Quartz of the Cactus Necklace

Skirt: Candie's, Kohl's

Bow: Art Class, Target

Bags: First two: Arizona Jeans, JCPenney; Last one: T-Shirt & Jeans, Kohl's

Winsome Dove Necklace

Just kidding.  Glam is never a gamble, and I'll never draw a line in the sand when it comes to a desert motif.

So in the tradition of the laconic cowboy (and Forrest Gump), that's all I have to say about that.

Foodstuff Guff: Fall Feeding Frenzy

Skirt: ModCloth

Bag: Elizabeth and James, Kohl's; Ring: A pumpkin loaf box from last fall

Squirrel Girl Necklace

Top: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Top: Amazon; Skirt: Wild Fable, Target

Harvest Corn Barrette Brooch

Bag: ModCloth

Shoes: Chase & Chloe, Zuiliy

Top: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's; Bag: T-Shirt & Jeans, Amazon; Boots: Apt. 9, Kohl's

Fall Fable Necklace

Comb: Zulily; Scrunchies: So, Kohl's

Skirt: So, Kohl's

If it's a marshmallow world in the winter, then it's a honey mustard one in the fall.  And for once I dove right in, weaving old and new molten yellow finds into an autumnal tapestry.  Which, now that I read it, sounds too sophisticated for someone who stuck her head in a wreath that came straight from the attic.  So musty!  

On an equally juvenile note, I was excited to make the kindergarten-esque Harvest Corn Barrette Brooch.  I meant to get to it last year but was overwhelmed by the idea of cutting out all those kernels (two sets, because I made one for myself).  Yet it turned out to be kind of soothing.  Which, upon further reflection, is probably why it's designed for candy corn-fueled kids.

Note to self: Buy candy corn.  And, while I'm at it, marshmallows. 

Mid-Century Modern Merry

Top: Candie's, Kohl's; Skirt: Almost Famous, Kohl's; Bag: Royal Monk, Modcloth; Brooch: The Tote Trove

Shoes: Nine West, Kohl's

Dress: Modcloth; Wrap: Macy's; Shoes: Mix No. 6, DSW; Belt: Apt. 9, Kohl's; Earmuffs: Betsey Johnson for Trolls, Macy's

Ornaments: Wondershop, Target

Bag: T-Shirt & Jeans, Kohl's

Sometimes even I don't feel like getting dressed up -- or, quite frankly, getting out of my PJs.  And that's where the flat lay comes in!  Today seemed like a good time to do a few -- with a nod to mid-century-modern-merry-slash-nifty-fifties-Noel.  These girly styles make me think of a simpler time.  You know, before feminism, instant oatmeal, and the internet.

Maybe the fifties weren't quite so nifty.  

Now excuse me while I go make a JELL-O mold with leftover Christmas crab cakes.

Corsage Dressage: Happy Valentine's Day

Topiary trees: Handmade by me for my wedding almost nine years ago :)

Shoes: B.A.I.T., Zulily

 

Dress: Lily Rose, Kohl's

Bag: Amazon

Garden Guest Star Necklace

Sweater: Sweater Project, Marshalls

Bow: SHEIN; Cake ring: Bead Passion, Etsy; Blue ring: Delia's; Yellow bangles: B Fabulous; Mint bangle: Decree, JCPenney; Shiny bangle: H&M

Dress: POPSUGAR, Kohl's

Perky Pink Bird Corsage Necklace

Sweater: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Choker and bangle: Simply Vera, Kohl's; Comb: Ella & Elly, Zulily; Necklace: Betsey Johnson, Macy's

Dress: Betsey Johnson, Zulily

Shoes: Penny Loves Kenny, Zulily

Bag: Modcloth; Barrette: The Tote Trove

Shoes: Chase & Chloe, Zulily

Strawberry bag: Dolls Kill; Heart bag: T-Shirt & Jeans, Amazon

Dress: Three Pink Hearts, Kohl's

Razzle Dazzle Rose Corsage Necklace

Once upon a time, I used to make something I called corsage necklaces.  They were kitschy collages of flowers and other feminine things mounted on felt and strung up with pretty beads.  You know, kind of like the corsages that girls used to get from their dates.  Only mine were fake, so they could last long after the chaperones were caught playing tonsil hockey.  Anyway, I think that Valentine's Day is the perfect time to showcase these tokens of nostalgic romance.  The corsage/dressage rhyme is just a happy accident -- I know that the d-word means horse dancing (thanks, Comcast commercial!).  Which is kind of fitting, considering those ornate Kentucky Derby hats and winner's wreaths.

So go for the gold and go for the bold.  In fashion or crafting or whatever makes you whinny.

Or, better yet, just chillax and enjoy Valentine's Day!