Sunday outfit~ Leopards and owls

(mustard cardigan and brown tee~ Walmart, skirt~given to me, necklace and earrings~ giveaway)

(belt~Cato, shoes~Goodwill)

I wanted to share with ya'll my outfit for church tomorrow. I figured I wouldn't have time to post it tomorrow, so I decided to go ahead and post it today. I've always worn this skirt with a black top, but thanks to Pinterest and the Modern Modesty page on Facebook, I was inspired to try something new. Then, the owl accessories just seemed to go with it, don't you think? 

I can't wait to try my fun new outfit tomorrow! 

Giveaway prize: Mint blossom necklace

Recently, I was pleasantly surprised to hear from Mrs. Merrick that I had won a giveaway. I was given an option to pick my favorite necklace from an online store called Tiny Dazzles. If you go to their website, you can probably tell it was a tough decision. All their necklaces are lovely. :) Finally, I chose the mint blossom necklace, due to all the mint clothing I've been getting lately. It was very hard to not pick the red blossom necklace because of my love of red, but I already have two perfectly good red necklaces. I was a little concerned, because a lot of the pictures I saw of this necklace made it look turquoise. But I knew I would love it either way. Thankfully, it truly is mint. The owner from Tiny Dazzles was very communicative, and the shipping was fast. I didn't take any pictures of the wrapping, but it was well sealed and packed. 

Isn't it beautiful?

Now, I'd like to show you three different ways to style this necklace. I see myself wearing it to dress up a casual outfit, rather than wearing it with a dressy outfit. But we'll see.

1. Brights

This shirt is one of my favorites. It's already bright, so pairing it with this bright necklace will make you stand out. So if you don't like to be noticed, DO NOT wear these two colors together. ;) I see this shirt and necklace combo being worn in late spring-summer. 

2. Monochromatic

(Please forgive the wrinkled state of this shirt) 

This look is blending two different shades of mint. The top is more of a muted mint, and therefore makes the necklace seem less bright, and more of a pastel. This combination would look great towards the end of winter going into early spring, like the sweet hope of warmer weather after a harsh winter (Yeah right! What do I know about a harsh winter? Just pretend that I do. ^_^). 

3. Dark and bright

One of my favorite color combos has always been purple and green. Never could explain it, I just like it. So here's the mint necklace styled with a dark purple shirt. The dark color of the top makes the necklace catch your eye immediately. This color combo would look good in late fall-early winter, when all the flowers are gone, to bring a little flower power smile to your face. :) 

Of course, it goes without saying that any of these looks can be worn at any time of the year. The important thing about style is to have fun with it, not let whatever's current or on trend to dictate to you what to wear. Enjoy your femininity. :) 

Thank you once again, Mrs. Mable, for your lovely products. I hope to get more necklaces from you soon! 

Be sure to check out Tiny Dazzles! 

Who....WHO?!

A little while back, I was browsing through Abbi's blog, True Blue Abbi, and I saw this giveaway which included an owl necklace that I had been pricing. 

When I saw the giveaway, I thought I'd try to see if I could win it for free. Because free is always better, right? ;)  Although honestly, I doubted that I would win. I mean, so many people enter these giveaways, it's very rare to win one. Well, earlier this week, I got an email from Abbi saying I had won! And what I hadn't realized was that there were other parts to the prize, five different pieces actually. I hadn't noticed when I entered, only paying attention to the necklace I had wanted. 

Well, Monday I got the email saying I won, then another email Wednesday to let me know that it was shipped. Today (Friday) it was in our mail box! I was so excited, and couldn't wait to get it open. Everything was very well packaged...

each item in it's individual bag....

with a cute label......

and a sweet note....

and, of course, the beautiful jewelry! 

Here's the owl necklace I had wanted. It's lovely and well made. I don't have much brass jewelry (like maybe 2 or three pieces??) so I was very thankful for the brass owl earrings.

They're so adorable, aren't they? :) 

I normally don't like stud earrings, I only have a couple pairs of stud earrings and they were both given to me. But these are just so cute, and not plain, like I normally think studs are. 

The ring also, was new for me. I only have two or three rings, and I usually end up taking them off because they get in my way. So I was planning on giving this ring to someone else once I got it. But when I put the ring on my finger, it felt comfortable and I immediately liked it. I've worn it all evening, and it hasn't gotten in my way yet. I do have to wear it on my pinkie though, because I  have wide fingers. But I've decided to keep it. :) 

The second owl necklace is very pretty and well made, but not exactly my type. I mean no disrespect to Abbi or the company that sponsored the giveaway, but I want to be honest. And also, I don't feel the need to have two owl necklaces, especially when I like the other one so much. So I have a friend from church who I'm going to give this necklace to. She's an older lady that loves jewelry, and I know she'll like it. 

Lastly, I'd like to thank Abbi for the giveaway and the lovely prizes. It truly made my day. :) 

Also, thank you to Treena Bean shop. Be sure to check out her website here and her etsy shop here. She has a lot more cute stuff to check out. :) 

I'd like to mention that while Abbi did ask me to share the prizes I got and links to Abbi's blog and her mom's shop, she didn't make me. I truly wanted to share with ya'll about my beautiful prizes and the nice shop, as well as Abbi's great blog. I've been following her blog for quite a while, and she seems like a really sweet girl. 

Which piece among these five was your favorite? 

Blogging Break

It seems like life has been going by so fast lately.  

Sometimes, you just need to slow down.

I was reminded of this last night, and so today I made a decision. I will be taking a blogging break until next Monday. 

I am still sponsoring the giveaway at Savories of Life, be sure to check it out, and enter for a chance to win some jewelry!

This week is going to be busy. Thursday night we have a guest preacher at our church, and we're going to have a college singing group as well. Today is my friend Kathryne's birthday.

Everybody say, "Happy birthday, Kathryne!" 

(Ok, and it's a crying shame that this is the only picture I have of her. Bad friend.) 

Friday is my brother Mark's 13th birthday ( I DID NOT JUST SAY THAT! There's no way my little brother is gonna be a teenager!) And we'll be going to his favorite restaurant (and mine), Johnny Carino's. :D

Saturday, we'll be in Fenton to help them start moving stuff from the church building. 

Sunday will be our first service (officially) helping in Abbeville. We'll be there for the next 6 months. 

Monday through Wednesday my dad will be off work. Monday we'll be going to the Kart Ranch, sort of a all-in-one celebration for Mark and Rachel's birthdays (Rachel's is in July.) 

Also, my dad said that Monday I'd be (FINALLY) getting a picture ID. Yes, it is way past due. 

So...that's my next week and a half. The busyness is part of the reason for the break, but also because I really need some time with my Father. I'm dedicating this week to doing Bible studies, reading Bible teaching books, reading my Bible more, doing my Bible College, and talking to my Father. Restoring the relationship with Him that has been needing repairs for some time now. I'll also be attempting to memorize some Scripture.

Please do pray for me this week. That I'll draw closer to my Best Friend, that I'll get some answers, and some peace about some things. Lately the preaching and my Bible College have been going hand in hand, and they're definitely showing me something. 

Next week when I come back, I'll announce the winners of the giveaway I sponsored, and hopefully get to share the things I learned.

Have a great week, everyone!

Summer Busy

So how's your summer been goin?

Sorry I kinda disappeared for a little while. My mom hurt her foot, so I've been picking up the slack. That, and for the past two weeks I've been getting serious with my Bible College. 

I shared my college schedule in this post. 

I've also been making some jewelry. 

This set was more colorful then I usually make, but I think it came out pretty good....do you?

Another unusual set. It's amazing how creative you can become when you have limited supplies. ;)

And the person that buys this set, gets the key charm, as well as all four ribbons!

I think the key is lovely. :)

This is how the whole necklace looks.

....and a picture of my stalker...who was banging on the glass door trying to get my attention. ;D

So, another reason I haven't been posting, or even taking many pictures, is because I'm trying to fulfill one of my summer goals. Spending more time with my siblings. We've been having board game and card game marathons, making tents with sheets, chasing each other around the house, and snuggling while watching a movie. Don't ever think you're too old to play with your siblings. Because one day, you'll wish you had taken the opportunities you had to build stronger bonds with them. 

So that's what my week mostly consisted of.

How was your week? 

P.S. I'm sponsoring a giveaway on Savories of Life.  Be sure to check it out and enter!

P.P.S. This is my 100th post!!!! :D

Would you like to sponsor a giveaway?

Would you like to sponsor a giveaway? 

I've been thinking about hosting some giveaways, so if you're interested in sponsoring, and getting the word out about your blog or business, shoot me an email at: pawpawsgirl92@hotmail.com

Of course, I have the right to say no if I disagree with something, but I don't expect that to happen often. :) 

Have a great Tuesday!

A sweet surprise and a new little friend

When we went to check the mail today, I was pleasantly surprised. 

The giveaway prize I had won was there! 

The packaging was beyond adorable, so I had to wait to get home, so I could take these pictures before I opened it. 

And finally, after enjoying unwrapping it, I got to the lovely prize...

Thank you so much, Tiffany! Your work is simply lovely, and the great care you put into the packaging really is appreciated. :)

If you'd like to check out Tiffany's etsy store, click here.

And before I go, I'd like to share with ya'll a little visitor we had tonight.

Isn't he just too cute? 

I had never seen a baby opossum before, and he was just too adorable. If it weren't for the sharp teeth and possibility of Momma Opossum watching, I'd have loved to touch his soft fur. Thankfully, he played "possum" for me, and I got a lot of close up pictures without him moving. 

  He did finally turn away though, probably sick of my camera in his face. I love how soft his fur looks. 

What kind of animals do you see around your house?

48 answers

Saw this on another blog, and wanted to do it. :)

1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:30 am (when my brother came in to ask about a paper for school. )

2. How do you like your steak? I hardly ever get steak, but when I do get it, I like it medium well. 

3. What was the last movie you saw? Um....Andy Griffith ( I love old shows.)

4. What is your favorite TV show? We haven't had cable in years, so I don't really know what plays now. But I tend to like old shows and action stuff.

5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?  I love my home state, Louisiana, but I've always wanted to travel to different states and countries. I've been to a few, but none I'd really like to live in.

6. What did you have for breakfast?a biscuit and an egg sunny side up

7. What is your favorite food? I love Italian. So anything with noodles and cheese. But my favorite is probably shrimp alfredo. Yum!

8. Foods you dislike?pickles and onions. Yuck!

9. Favorite place to eat?Jonny Carinos, Cracker Barrel, and Raising Cane's.

10. Favorite dressing? Ranch or Italian.

11. What kind of vehicle do you drive?I don't have a permit or license, but I have driven our old Mazda van and our suburban.

12. What are your favorite clothes?skirts and comfy, cute shirts.

13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? Scotland, Paris, Rome, London, Crete, and Novia Scotia, somewhere I can see orcas in the wild.

14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? 1/2 full

15. Where would you want to retire? Maine, on the coast.

16. Favorite time of day? really late at night!

17. Where were you born?Abeville, Louisiana

18. What is your favorite sport to watch?ice skating and gymnsatics (haven't watched either in years though!)

19. What is your favorite fragrance? Japanese Cherry Blossom  from Bath and Body Works, and Luscious Pink by Mariah Carey.

20. What is your favorite face cream?Noxzema

21. Favorite baby/kids products? Yeah...I don't have kids. :)

22. People watcher? Who isn't? 

23. Are you a morning or night person?Definitely night, unless we're getting ready to travel. ;)

24. Do you have any pets? No, we gave away our hamsters.

25. Any new and exciting news you’d like to share? Um....not really! ;)

26. What did you want to be when you were little? An animal trainer, then a foreign missionary

27. What are some of your favorite memories?Playing outside (every day) with my cats and my playhouse, and riding my bike. Talking to my Pawpaw.

28. Are you a cat or dog person?I love most animals (with the exception of roaches!) but probably more of a dog person. But I do like both. :)

29. Are you married? Nope, not yet!  :)

30. Always wear your seat belt?Errrr....most of the time ;0

31. Been in a car accident?I think about 3. Every time someone ran into us.

32. Any pet peeves? Putting down someone and smacking.

33. Favorite pizza toppings? Canadian bacon. 

34. Favorite flower? crimson roses, magnolias and gardenias

35. Favorite ice cream?vanilla or cookies and cream. Also strawberry cheesecake. :)

36. Favorite fast food restaurants?McDonald's, Popeyes, and Raising Cane's.

37. How many times did you fail your driver’s test?None. Haven't taken it yet. :)

38. From whom did you get your last email? Um, can't remember....

39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Hmmm..don't have one, but if I did it would be Charming Charlies, Cato, Hobby Lobby, and Books-A-Million. :) 

40. Do anything spontaneous lately? No, I don't think so...

41. Like your job? Love it!

42. Broccoli?I like it raw.

43. What was your favorite vacation?Haven't been on a vacation since I was 7, but I like going to youth conference in Gulfport, Ms.

44. Last person you went out to dinner with? My whole family!

45. What are you listening to right now? My family talking in the living room, and Celtic Woman cd playing.

46. What is your favorite color? crimson red, different shades of blue, orange, green, brown, purple, pink,....really anything but yellow. :)

 

47. How many tattoos do you have? Haha..none! 

48. Coffee drinker? Yes, yes, and YES!  I love hot and cold coffee.  Frappucino's are amazing!

 

So if you actually got through all those random questions, do we have anything in common? 

 

Is there maybe a question you'd like to ask me?

 

I'm thinking about hosting some giveaways, so if you're willing to sponsor, please email me at: pawpawsgirl92@hotmail.com

 

I'd like to do some interviews and possibly a few guests posts eventually too. 

Have a great Tuesday!

 

 

I won a giveaway!

I can't believe it!

This is the second giveaway I win, which is extremely rare. 

The giveaway was by Emily Ruth at Borrowing Photographs, a sweet blog you should check out. The giveaway was sponsored by My Lemonade Dreams . Her etsy store is lovely, you should check that out too. ;)

But without further ado, let me show you the lovely item I won.

Aren't they gorgeous? 

Now I just have to find something to go with them..hmmm....

So what do ya'll think of the new music on my music player? Is the music relaxing?

Have a lovely Wednesday!

Christmas photo challenge!

Just found a new photo challenge!

I love those! 

The challenge is to post a photo of one of your favorite things about Christmas.

That's so hard!

I love almost everything about Christmas.

Finally, I decided on something.

Christmas lights bokeh. ;) 

So this is the photo I'm entering. 

The prize is the winner's choice of camera straps from this etsy shop. 

All the straps are beautiful, but my two favorites are the brown heart one above and 

this adorable leopard one. 

So, I'm linking up to Your's Truly blog here.

Have a wonderful Christmas!

Vintage

Today I'd like to share with ya'll one of my favorite etsy shops.

I like antique looking vintage stuff, and I adore roses. :) 

Miss Leigh of Barberry and Lace had some exquisite handmade items. 

Here's only a few of my favorites.

Of course, as a photographer, I LOVE this necklace! I have one similar, it's black with just a mirror-like lens. This one is much fancier. ;D

*Gasps*

Isn't this headband gorgeous?!

I love the bright color, as well as the lovely silver headband. 

(It comes in many other beautiful colors also)

Ok, just to let ya'll know (who may not already), I LOVE Autumn! It is my favorite time of year, and one of my favorite parts of Autumn is leaves. So....it goes without saying that I adore this necklace.

This one's for all the other tea lovers out there. ;)

I'm not much for post earrings, but I would sooo buy these. :D

(This too comes in some lovely colors) 

It's kinda weird, but I <3 grey. ;)

Ya'll know how much I LOVE Paris.....when I get money I so want to buy this. :D

WOW!!!!

*LOVE*

Do you know how hard it is to find a cute hair comb these days?

Man, wish they'd stay in my hair, because this is lovely. 

This necklace would be a great reminder for us young ladies in our daily lives that we should live to please the King (Jesus). 

Red roses *smiles* 

There are so many other lovely items, but I'd be here all day drooling over them if I posted them all. ;)

I am so glad I stumbled over this shop. 

But don't just look at my little sample of it. Go check it out for yourself, and maybe come back and tell me which is your favorite item. Maybe even buy something. Or a couple of things. Or maybe a little more. ;) 

I'm sure Miss Leigh wouldn't complain. ;)

And if you're wondering, no, she didn't ask me if I could advertise for her shop.

I asked her if I could. :)

Just a reminder, the giveaway I'm sponsoring is still open, so if you haven't entered it yet, you can still enter the giveaway here.