An Original by Joy: Handmade Prairie Skirt and Lace-Up Boots

Do you see what I see? Yes, it’s sunlight! Can you believe it? I think everyone in Southeast Missouri was alternately confused and excited by that beaming ball of warmth ~ it’s been so long since we’ve seen it. It was nice being able to go outside and take pictures without having to worry about…

Graphic Tee and Floral Skirt {In the Closet}

Happy Wednesday! I hope you’re having a beautiful week. I know I am. I celebrated my 41st birthday on Monday and my 19th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. My family went out of their way to make this year incredibly special for me and I love them all dearly for it. I’ve been a bit weepy…

Colorful Outfit Inspiration {In the Closet}

Happy Wednesday! How’re you doing? I’m doing well. Happy that we’ve reached mid~week, that’s for sure. Have you ever started to get dressed and think I have nothing to wear? Even though you’re staring at a closet full of clothes that you absolutely positively had to have while you were at the store and thought…

Multicolored Horses and a Giveaway {In the Closet}

Happy Wednesday! How’re you doing? I’m doing so much better this week than I was last week. The sun has been out and the temps have been near 60º. It’s like a heat wave! I know, so why didn’t I take my pictures outside? Because, well, it wasn’t that warm on the day I wore this outfit.…

Flowers in Winter {In the Closet}

I’m tired of the cold. I’m tired of the dark. I’m tired of everything. I need warmth. I need light, specifically, sunlight. All of this winter is seriously starting to affect my mood. And not for the better… You will never understand the number of pictures it took to get that quasi~smile in the first…