Fabulous Friday #20: For the LOVE of Polka Dots!

I don't know about you, but I LOVE polka dots. And I mean, I LOVE them! Since I was a small girl. Maybe they remind me of Lucy. And well, she is a favorite of mine too!

But recently, I was going through my closet, changing out my clothes. Do you do that too? Putting away the winter wear. And getting out my summer clothes. My polka dot obsession, is a little out of control. But you know what? They put a smile on my face!

And even if I have a ton of polka dots already, I'm always looking for more. They are just too fun! So here are a few of my new favorites.

This top, is adorable. At $40, it's also a good buy. You could dress this up, or down. Depending on your mood. I would adore wearing this on the weekend, with my favorite jeans. Or pairing it with a pencil skirt or dress pants for work.

And this dress, is so cute! For just under $70, this would be perfect for Spring and Summer. Pair it with a blazer or cardigan, and I can also wear it to work. The fit of this dress, is very flattering as well.

A bit more dramatic, and pricey, is this little number. For $155, this would be cute to wear to a summer, outdoors wedding. Or maybe an outdoor festival. The cut is flattering, for most figures.

If you're not comfortable, with a head to toe, polka dot look...how about this blazer? $23 on eBay! I think this would look just as cute, with a red shirt and jeans. How fun, this piece would be!

For $55, these shoes sing to my heart! They'd be perfect for the weekends. When you just want to be comfy. And also a little stylish.

And I really LOVE these red peep toes. Oh, they are so cute. And add, just the right bit of fun, to my work clothes. No lie. I just ordered a pair. I couldn't resist. At $52, it was just what I needed, to make my day!

While I was at it, I ordered a couple of pairs, of these beauties. How cute! Knee high socks. With polka dots! My love! At $7.50 a pair, it was a good buy. So if you see some crazy lady running, with polka dots socks on, you know it's me. :)

My family knows, all about my polka dot obsession. Everyone always gives me scarves, socks, or other polka dot treasures. My Dad used to laugh at the silliness, that is me and my polka dots. But he also added to the madness. And bought me a few vintage, polka dot dresses.

So there you go. Polka dots, are a fun way to add some whimsy into your wardrobe. They are also classic, and timeless. A polka dot piece, can add fun to a professional wardrobe. And not make you look, like a 5 year old kid. So go try some polka dots. You can always start off small. With a pair of shoes...or even a scarf! ❤

Wishful Wednesday #4: Moving to Florida

Just the other day, I was hanging out at home. Waiting to hear from a doctor I work with. And my Mom. So pretty much, wasting some time. Did you know, the TV choices at 8AM, are not very good. I mean, I would normally gravitate to GMA or Home and Family. But I was wanting to watch a movie or something. Because I knew it was going to be a while, before I'd leave home.

So I was scrolling through the channels. And I saw it! The HGTV Dream Home! How had I missed it? How had I not seen the special already? You see, HGTV, the Travel Channel, the Food Network, DIY, and FIY are my jam! I'm usually watching something off of, one of these channels.

It was something about this year's home. I don't know. Maybe it was the design. Maybe it was the location. Maybe it's because we've had a very tough year. But I was so into this home!

We'll start with the kitchen! It's ALWAYS going to be my favorite room. In any home! Just look at it. Waiting for me, to get in, and make a mess. I'd LOVE to cook in this space! I could see family and friends, sitting around the island, as I bake and cook.

This living room, just screams, "curl up with your favorite book!" I can see myself, reading, blogging, or even crocheting, all in this space. Starring out those windows. Just look at this view!!!

The master! Wow! Everything about this space, is just wow! I mean, you can take a look at the pictures. But watching the show, gives you such a better view.

I will admit, the color wouldn't be my first pick. I'm more a lavender, lilac, or grey kind of a gal. But this room really is stunning! I'd love to wake up, in this bed!

The master bath, is AMAZING!!! This picture doesn't do it justice! I mean, the bathtub alone, is calling my name! And the little balcony, would be so amazing too! My dream bathroom.

This is the balcony off the master bedroom. This sold me. I'd move to Florida in a heartbeat! I mean, it doesn't get much better than this!

The last few years, have been beyond a challenge. For myself, and my Mom. If only, we could win something like this, it would be a new beginning. A place for us, to reconnect. To begin again. To recharge those batteries. And to try and figure out this life, without my Daddy.

I guess a gal can dream. And I guess I can sign up to win, every single day. And I can get on my knees and pray. This little piece of heaven, would be amazing! I mean, I didn't even show you the property! It is even more beautiful! They even have a dog house! Our pups, they would even have a place to chill.

So I can dream. And on this Wishful Wednesday, this is what I'm wishing for. Not just for the home. Because it really is stunning. And much more, than I'd ever really dream of. But for the calm of my mind. To really have the time, and place, to recharge. And get my life, back on the rails.

The last year has definitely been a tough one. One that has had, so much tragedy. So much hate. So much hurt. A little piece of heaven, would just do this soul, some good. I can wish, and I can dream. ❤

Sassy Saturday #4: Leopard Print for My Puppy

OK, so if you know anything at all, about me...you know I LOVE leopard print. Just about anything! I own many pairs of leopard print shoes. And shirts. And purses. If I see something, and it comes in leopard print, that's usually the item I'm going to buy. Why? I have absolutely no idea!

 

I do remember when I was little, my Dad hating the print. It had something to do with a picture my sister brought over, one day. With my Mom, her ex-husband, my sister, and brother. My Mom had on a leopard print bikini.

Maybe it was because my Dad didn't like it. Or just because I LOVED it! But leopard print, has ALWAYS had a soft place, in my heart. I even remember, trying to convince a certain Mariachi Boss, to get us some trajes...or at least monos, that were leopard print. I lost that fight. By a long shot!

 

But something about my puppy, snuggled into my leopard print blanket, every single morning...had the wheels turning! And I started a search, online, for my puppy.

 

My girl, could really use a harness. I bought her one yesterday, at PetSmart. She has a bad habit, of jumping out of shopping carts. Because our bigger dog, is crazy around people, it gets my puppy all wound up!

I need to make life a little safer, for that sweet girl. And I went to all the poodle websites. To find out, collars are bad for them. There went the 2 collars I bought her, when I first got her. So I've been looking at harnesses. And who doesn't think, my white bundle of puppy fur, would look totally adorbs in one of these!

Oh, girl is ALWAYS cold! I first got her, when she was about 6 weeks old. Baby girl, always needs some sort of clothes on. And she loves them! For a very long time, the only thing that fit her, was a sock, turned into a puppy sweater. Then I hit the jackpot, at the Dollar Tree. And found her a bunch of little shirts.

At the beginning of December, I found a whole bunch of fun Christmas clothes for her. Sweaters, costumes, dresses. All of which she loves! But it is way past Christmas. And those little T-shirts are getting small. And every single store I go to, has clearanced out, their dog clothes. Which means, I usually find 100 XXXL sweaters. And maybe a pair of  XS shoes.

So I usually leave empty handed. And my dog is shaking, from the cold. And maybe perhaps, I'm too embarrassed to put her in a Christmas sweater. So this little guy, might be hitting my Amazon cart, in just a few minutes!

This jacket is also very cute! My puppy LOVES to be outside. ALL. THE. TIME!!! Morning, noon, and night! I'm not lying, when I say a 2AM potty break, turns into me chasing her around our yard for 20 minutes.

But she is ALWAYS cold! This jacket would be so cute. And it's lined in red. Come on folks! Who designs this stuff. Not to mention that cute little ruffle. Another item, that might be delivered to our home, very soon!

Oh, this dress! I told you, Miss B, just adores getting dressed up. Funny little girl! We even put a bow in her fur. And she gets so excited! I think this would be a cute dress. For her, and my Mom's dog. They like to get dressed up. And go visit people. Anyone in town, want some visitors?

 

This is another cute dress! One that I think would be so cute, on Miss B. Just because she is white. And the contrast would look good! That big 'ol bow, just kills me! Only a Puppy Momma could appreciate it!

 

This carrying bag, would be perfect too! Miss B, is terrified of the car. I have no clue why! My idea is, she had to travel 4 hours, to get to me. Her and about 5 brothers. I'm thinking that is the reason she hates the car!. Or maybe she is terrified, that I'm taking her to someone else. I have no clue.

But it makes driving, very difficult. My Mom's dog is usually with us. And she just LOVES going in the car. I roll the window down for her, and she is in Doggie Heaven. My puppy, is crying, running, and jumping everywhere! This would be so helpful!

Lastly, would be this beauty! I used to laugh at friends, that would spoil their dogs like this. But let's be real, I'm worse! So much worse! I just bought my puppy a new bed, because she likes to hang out of the one she has. It's not too small for her. She just likes to hang out.

So I bought a bed, meant for XL dogs. She still hangs out of it. Maybe it's her way of sleeping. I don't know. But the bigger bed, has meant, a warmer place for her to play. And she is the Queen of the Couch! She has a spot. It's hers. Don't try and sit there.

This little couch bed, would be perfection! I tell you, I could go broke, raising this sweet girl. But she is my whole world! And she needs to have some style. I'll probably refrain. And get her 3 or 4 things. Maybe add the rest to a wish list or something! ❤

Fabulous Friday #4: The Puffer Jacket

Not going to lie here. I LOVE clothes. Always have. Always will! Accessories, shoes, and jewelry...they come along, for that same ride. Being a Puppy Momma, has only increased this! I probably have the best dressed dog, in the city. It's getting kind of crazy here!

Recently, my Mom and I took our dogs to PetSmart. And found some cute puffer jackets on clearance. Yes, I know. But it's been cold. And they need them. So we each made our purchases. And then, this past week, we decided to go on a walk. The pups and I.

It was a cold day. They had just had their baths. So out came, the new jackets. And oh, how cute they were! Pink and grey, at their very best. Honestly Miss B, didn't want to take hers off. Yes, that's how much she loved it!

Got me thinking. My Mom had bought a puffer jacket, back in the Fall. During one of Old Navy's crazy sales. I think she got it for $15. And she loves it! It is really warm. How do I know? Because a time or two, I've put it on. To chase down a puppy, at 2AM.

I got to thinking, I'd like one too. You see, 99% of my jackets, are Peacoats. The other 1%, are heavy blazers and denim jackets. So off to search out puffers...

I found this beauty. On clearance for $110. A little pricey. But the color, love it! Did I mention, it's Michael Kors. It's a down jacket. Which will be incredibly warm! And it comes in petite sizes. Hello! Short girl here!!!

There is also this wild jacket. Actually, it's similar to my Mom's. But in a much louder color. It's on clearance, for $20. And is only available in yellow. I have to think on this...

There is also this puffer vest. At Old Navy. On clearance for $18. I really like this. The color is something I like. Dark and rich. And I can see myself using it. Except, they don't have my size...

Ugh, you end of the season sales, and such! I guess I just continue to search. We have another winter storm headed our way. Cross your fingers and your toes, that I won't need anything like this. I mean, I do have a Peacoats in every single color! Maybe next year, I'll find my puffer jacket. ❤