fur-spiration

About a year ago, I went to New Orleans for the first time. Unfortunately, it was for work and I didn't get much play time, but I managed to drop by a couple shops on Magazine Street. I walked into a little shop and immediately fell in L-O-V-E with this fur stool. I even think my mouth dropped and I might have drooled slightly. But I was slapped back to reality when I saw the price tag. $700 WHAT?!

Recently, I went back to New Orleans, again for work. (Note to self: book a trip to New Orleans for FUN!) And guess what?... The stool was still there and not on sale. Upsetting.

I don't have a cool table to place this stool under yet. And, well, I don't have $700 to drop on a stool so I decided to make my own. I found these two little stools at a local antique store. Two is better than one, right? And I found this fur at First Monday in Canton, Texas. All my supplies totaled a mere $80.

 

I simply marked the fur on the hide side about an inch wider than the stool seat template. And I took my trusty staple gun and fired away!

After I finished both seats, I screwed them back in and wa-la!

I am blown away. I am in love with them and the best part...I still have enough fur left to make a good, large size pillow! I can't wait to make that next. I saved $620. Got two stools and eventually a pillow. Whoa.

fall's debut and tv premiers

I adore the season that is fall. It is by far my favorite time of the year! And this year, I've already got high expectations for fall.

The first official day of fall is actually on September 23rd this year, but the first signs of fall in my book are cooler weather and new season premiers of my favorite TV shows and some new shows that I am sure to fall in love with too!

On my must see list, you'll find:

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

this day is reserved for COLLEGE FOOTBALL!!

Now there are many new shows coming out this season that I'm going to try and hope that if I like them, they don't get canceled after a couple episodes or one season. Crossing fingers now for...

Now, after posting all these shows, it appears that I have no life other than work and my nightly date with the couch and remote but thanks to DVR, I do have a life and this fills up my down time during the week or on rainy days.

Welcome back, fall. I'm going to really enjoy you this year!

spreading hope

Today, I want to tell you about one of my Kappa Delta pledge sisters and a recent Tulsa transplant. Amanda and I first met while auditioning and practing many late hours for "Freshman Follies" and from then on we have remained friends. We went our separate ways after school but those ways eventually found us both in Tulsa--for me it's back in Tulsa, as this is my hometown.

Recently, I found out that Amanda was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer. She is 25 years young! And this just shows that breast cancer doesn't know age, race or even gender. It has no boundaries. Despite the scary diagnosis and all that comes with it, Amanda has held her head high and says, "I realize this is just another chapter in my life and I'm hoping to end it quickly!" Her spirit is awesome and inspiring.

Another Kappa Delta sister, Christina, formed a Race for the Cure team for the Tulsa race on September 17th. I participate in this event every year because I enjoy running and that this particular event is focused around and supports women’s health. However, this year I’m more emotionally involved. Those of us who live in or around Tulsa will be participating on race day, including Kappa Delta's, friends and family. If you are in Tulsa or will be visiting the area, feel free to join our team (Amanda's Team).

Now...I don't really like asking for money, but this is a good cause and hits close to home so I'm willing to do what it takes!

Collectively, we are asking for donations to not only support Amanda and our team's fundraising, but to help with this fight against breast cancer as a whole. To make a donation to me or our team, please click here.

We have also designed a t-shirt and tank top for race day fun and if you’d like to purchase one, you can click here. Each t-shirt or tank top purchased donates $5.00 to Amanda’s Team. We will deliver/ship them to you when they are printed. Whatever it takes to get them to you!

By making a donation to me or the team or by purchasing a t-shirt, you are supporting local breast cancer screening, treatment, education and outreach that will lead us to a world without breast cancer.

My personal goal is to raise at least $150.00 before race day, but donations are accepted until October 15th. Will you help me get there? Your donations are tax deductible, too!

Thanks and love to all of you!

P.S. If you want to pass this on to other friends and family that might be willing to help our fight, it would be greatly appreciated.

working from home

I have dreams of one day working from home and I find myself admiring wonderful and dreamy workspaces. I need a space that will be cluttered with the right things and something that will give me continual inspiration and motivation.
I love that I can put everything away at the end of the day with these secretaries. The storage space is great for a busy working girl's stuff.

 

The bold green color and the ever-present leopard just melt my heart. I could walk into the "office" everyday and smile because I'd be surrounded by my favorite colors...green and leopard!

Simple and rustic. Just like me.

I'm all about teamwork. Two heads are better than one, right? The bench instead of the traditonal chair feels inviting and roomy.

(all the above images are via Pintrest)

Now, this desk. Whoa! That's all I have. This is it. My dream desk! 

I don't know where I found this one, but it's just been stored on my phone.

jungle fever

As fall approaches, all I can think about is leopard...I am woman. Hear me ROAR! And then check out some great outfits with touches of leopard. All perfect for fall!

All images via Pintrest (which is my new obsession so you will be seeing more Pintrest from me in the future!)