OOTD: Yes. Plaid pants.

(This is an old post from about 5+ weeks ago. Wanted to go back to my regular posts!!)

Yep. Rocking some plaid pants. With some crazy ass sweater and vintage pointed toe slingbacks.

You betta work.

Pants: J Crew

Sweater: Tory Burch 

Blazer: Michael Stars

Shoes: Dolce & Gabbana 

My Father's Birthday

Today would be my fathers 63rd birthday. Its a hard day for my family as we realize that this birthday is different from any we have had in the past.

This year we will not get the usual chocolate cake that he loved so much. He never wanted presents and my mom always got him something.  

My father passed away on March 26th, 2013. I still just can't believe he is gone. It doesn't feel real. The last time I saw him was March 17th. He had been suddenly admitted to the hospital on Thursday. He had been moved out of CCU and in a normal room just waiting for the okay to head home. He was fine. He was his normal, joking self. He was so adamant about us heading back to Dallas. He even booked our flight. He was back home on Monday and I never thought that a week later all this would happen. 

It's been such a hectic, sad, stressful and overwhelming few weeks. It's hard to ignore the sadness and stress in my face. I'm trying to shift my energy to keeping busy. I've been working on all my antiquing projects and spending time at the gym. The amount of support I've received from friends and loved ones has been so kind. To have a hard day and then get a text or facebook message, really helps! I'm trying to take baby steps to starting to socialize, going out a little bit more, ect. 

I felt like I needed to acknowledge this time of my life before I get back to my regular post. I have a few in my draft folder that I'll probably start publishing this week. 

OOTD: Wrap it in a bow

Worked an Open House for an amazing new venue here in Dallas. It was a lot of fun! But after two in a row, my feet were not feeling it in these Gucci booties.....

The best picture I could get.

Blouse: Tory Burch button blouse

Skirt: ASOS

Booties: Gucci

Earrings: Kendra Scott

OOTD: Business up front, Bow in the back.

Millie didn't understand what I was doing. So she got in on the OOTD action.

Jacket: Kate Spade (few years old)

Blouse: Pieces Clothing Boutique

Jeans: JBrand via Neiman Marcus

Boots: Impressions via Facebook

Sunglasses: Prada

Purse: Christian Dior Gaucho Saddle Bag (many years old)

OOTD: Print with a Side of Lime

Blazer: (I forgot...)

Blouse: Silk Boy Skirt in heart throb via JCrew

Skirt: No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Fresh Pear via JCrew

Boots: BCBGeneration Isanna Boot in Black via Amazon

Purse: Valentino 

Sunglasses: Tom Ford

Necklace: Kendra Scott Jassy Necklace in Chalcedony

OOTD: JLD Ball-Bridget Bardot

Super excited about the Junior League of Dallas Ball this year. I've been a little out of the loop with everything JLD so getting back into the mix was a good thing!!!

I've been SUPER busy at Bows + Arrows the past few weeks so I wasn't sure what the hell I was going to wear. Thankfully, I had forgotten to return a gown that I purchased for a photo shoot I was in a few weeks ago. It was perfect!! Totally the vibe I was going for. (Thank you for your instagram love!!!)

I'd learned from balls past that I need to have my hair done. I made that mistake before and I looked like a mess. Last year I kept my hair down and looked like a cheap country western singer. I started looking around on Pintrest for some hair inspiration and loved this picture of Bridget Bardot.

Got a FABULOUS do by LaDonna Stein!! Check her out! 

Love R!!!!

February Canton Finds

Yikes!! Been a while since I've posted! Busy busy!

The first weekend in February I went to Canton First Trade Mondays and got some more goodies! I think I'm at a point where I need to stop buying things and actually start painting, restoring, upholstering, ect.

Love these...whatever they are. I plan to paint the people in middle a bright white to make the gold pop!

My favorite find of the weekend. This vintage bar cart is adorable! Love that it has all the pieces. Plan is to restore it to it's original white and gold glory!

Frames. As always. 

These lamps are prettttttty cool. The marble base is awesome. No clue where I'll put them. I'll probably make some crazy ass lamp shades for em. 

Frames....again.

This picture doesn't do the size of this chair justice. It's huge and has some great detail. The plan is to paint it a chalk paint light grey. I got this cool white/yellow/grey graphic fabric to upholster.

One of my New Years Resolutions was to start selling the items that I find/restore. Can't wait to actually make that a reality!!