Santa Baby...

This is my version of a sable and would be more welcomed under my tree than any other gift. Ok ok, I know I have already told you that I want 100 other things, each being more important than the last AND each being the ONLY thing I want. Im a girl, what do you expect??? Isn't she a beauty? Im a sucker for aprons. Cute, flirty aprons and this is the next one I want to be wearing!!! I have some Christmas aprons and one awesome blue and pink polk-a-dot/Paisley print one but this takes the cake! So, Santa, if your reading this, please put this under the tree. I promise to be a good girl ;).

A Must-Have

I saw this shirt ages ago and laughed and laughed. Its sitting in my "cart" and the moment I am able to... I will hit purchase. Isn't it the funniest??? The great thing is, I really believe that is my motto...GASP! (hee hee)

XoxoGapGirl...

Polk-A-Dots...

Today is Show and Tell Friday at KELLI'S house. Here are my favorite pair of shoes! What can be better than polk-a-dots and red!!! Hannah and Abigail graciously modeled them for me today!! I just LOVE wearing them...plus they are Mary Janes!!! Could it get any better? I think NOT! Have a great weekend!!!

Its A Girl Thing...

Believe it or not,this is one of my favorite places in the house. In my defense, I have many favorite places and I love them all but today, this one takes the cake.
I don't know what it is but every time I fold back the two doors I get giddy. I adore this room and just love the closet. Its not the neatest as you can see, but it contains a few of my favorite things. Pink and dresses and BOWS. How lovely is that??
I love hanging the clothes up, sorting thru the princess panties,picking out outfits and re arranging all of the pretty stockings.
I can't get enough. Even their room is precious. Its not a big room but contains 2 very pink beds and all their little girl clothes.
To tell you the truth, I love going upstairs. Its a kid-haven. Hubby and I have our Master suite downstairs, so upstairs is strictly theirs. Even the bathroom is all kiddie. You walk in and the linen closet is jammed packed with towels,washcloths,beach towels and a million and one sheet sets and extra blankets. I love it!! What do I love exactly? The fact that every where you turn, you can see that a large family abides...
toothbrush holders that are crammed to the gills, beds in ever corner of the rooms, a kid or two coming around the corners to say hello... Its great.
Prayerfully more kids will be added to our upstairs. More beds will be needed and more cute faces to gret you from the landing...
Oh how awesome that would be.

***Pictures coming soon. Technical difficulties***

Today was the day. The BIG CRAZY CROWDED Upstate Consignment sale. I was there when the doors opened. Im still a new-be at Consignment sales and loving every minute, even thought the thought still confuses the heck out of me!!! Apparently it is the thing to do down in the south. Women lined the convention center. Yes, I said CONVENTION center (because its just that big.) Many had laundry baskets tied with string to drag their treasures all around. I entered with only 4 out of 5 kids. One was left home due to illness. The insanity began. Crazy creatures with lipstick and perfume (along with perfect pedi's) attacked the racks and racks and racks and racks of clothing. Shelves of shoes, bikes, toys and books as far as the eye could see. Boppys lined the walls and table after table of hats,socks and bibs all over. In the middle of the chaos boutiques set up their goodies. Smocked dresses, hairbows, pretty monogrammed purses, Avon, Jewelry makers, lettering machines and more galore. It was a true Mommy's dream.
I had my mental list all ready and I dove in. Confident and not intimidated by the sea of hands grabbing at hangers. I was gravely disappointed. The clothing selection did not suite my needs. I quickly moved on to bows and more... perhaps it was the lack of sleep, but nothing caught my eye. Along the way we met many familiar faces. It was pure pleasure bumping into friends and acquaintances I have made my 2 short years here. I may live near the "city" but I sure am in small town life. I casually chatted and said my hello's along the way.
I did manage to grab some of my own treasures though!! Molly got a great bike for next to nothing. She fell instantly in love and rode it all around the center.
I found a super cute pink and green paisley quilted bag for Abigails diapers and such. I needed a "diaper" bag but not a big one. Just something cute to hold a few diapers and baby wipes. I found it.. for $3 !!! Jackpot!! I was so happy. I wanted to get it monogrammed but ran out of time. I still will though.
On my way towards the registers I saw the most cutest Nick and Nora full set flannel sheets BRAND new for $12. It was a sign!! Hannah had been begging me for "soft sheets" for her bed so she won't be cold. (please don't pity her, she has about 100 blankets but refuses to keep them on.) Flannel sheets were on my shopping list today but I happily scratched them off and grabbed those pink puppy flannels and headed home.
Noah also got some warm fuzzy "man" pj's for the fall.
I was happy with my purchases and am still glad I went. The pictures above were taken in a frenzy. No time to stop and snap. They don't even do the sale justice. Its bigger than your imagination.
All in all this sale is great! I love it and can't wait to see how many people snatched up my tagged goodies. I can't wait for that beloved check in the mail. I already have the spring sale on my calendar and will be there bright and early. Perhaps I will bring my own laundry basket to drag around? And I surely will allot enough time for more bow shopping and monogramming!!! Only 6 more months.. I CAN"T WAIT!

Im DONE!!!

Im DONE!!! After many long days, numerous pricks from safety pins and piles and piles of clothes ALL OVER MY HOUSE, I am done tagging over 300 pieces of clothing for the big consignment sale. Drop off was just completed and I managed to escape the chaos without being blacklisted off of their list (almost!) Now to wait and see how much I made. I can't wait!!
I also can't wait to shop! I will arrive bright and early with all 5 children (more elbows to help shove hee hee) and dive headfirst into a sea of clothes,bows,monograms and everything else girlie and cute. Twice a year I indulge in my bow habit (ok,I just lied to you.. its alot more that twice a year) but this is where I buy in bulk! EVery pattern,color,holiday and fall-ish looking bow will become mine. I will then happily hop over to Missy-Mae (yes thats really her name) and get some initials plastered on some and leave most blank.(for switching of coarse.) Im so excited I can hardly stand it!! My bow collection has surpassed 60 and Im still going strong.
The children NEED clothes!! I have my list of who needs what starting with winter coats and shoes. I will systematically start from one end and end on the other. Of coarse my budget will most likely be blown at the bows and purses stand. I will pray for self control and hope for the best. But whats a girl to do???? Have you met me? If you did... you would understand!
Its been busy in my little red house. But now that I am done consigning I can begin clean-up. Yesterday evening started my wind-down time. The past few days were crazy so I cancelled my evening walk with my neighbor (SO SORRY C) and just relaxed in my screen porch with my Gapboy. We chatted about everything and nothing. After the kids went to bed I retreated to my newly empty clean room and indulged in some "relaxing" tv. Shark week has begun. I quickly gained a new fear of the ocean and then snuck back outside with my Gapboy and watched the lightning in the dark. It was beautiful. Quiet.Still. The lightning would appear every minute or so and briefly light up the clouds. Very peaceful!!
Today is a new day. Newsletters must be bagged and sent to all my neighbors sometime today. I deliver our neighborhood news and today is the day. Our first set of visitors also arrive next week so preparing must begin in a few day AND school starts soon. Time for late night planning,sorting and scheduling. Sheesh. Whats a girl to do?? Shop of coarse. Perhaps I will indulge in something bright and new to help with all my busyness....

My Next Must Have...

Isn't this cashmere wrap just beautiful?? I laid eyes on it recently and knew it must be mine! This is next on my must have's list! This would go with a few of my little black dresses that all women have in their closet. Plus it also goes with a few summer sundresses I have. Hmmm, its never too early to start shopping for the work Christmas party is it?? After all a girl(this girl) has to look the fairest of them all =0!

Just Call Me "Loft Girl"

Scored these shoes for $4.88 originally $88!!

Yesterday I purged almost half of my wardrobe. It was a painfully long process. Memories flooded back and I had to force so many loved pieces in the bag. I sold them!! I have so many things that I no longer wear/am sick of/just won't wear or can't (gulp) fit into anymore... and even if I did...would STILL not wear. So off they went to a new upscale local resale boutique. The tears quickly dried up when the handed me my exchange bonus!. My car drove me straight to a few of my favorite stores and I bought away. They were having awesome sales and I also get the 15% off for "teaching." Today Hubby and I also scored some great pieces at Old Navy as well. He did a bit better than me. All men's wear were 50% off. Can you believe that? I did manage an adorable polo ( Light Blue) and a grey ruffle shirt. Then Back at Ann Taylor Loft I also bought a beautiful big buttoned ruffled black 3/4 sleeve cardigan. Uber precious!... and only $13!!

Yes, I know 6 new shirts does not quite compare to the huge pile I sold but have no fear, my wardrobe is now current, all my favorites and expanding. Come on?? Do you really think I will leave it empty for long?

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