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 February has been somewhat of a blur. It has gone by so incredibly fast. I have mostly been busy working but I've fit in a lot of thrifting and time with my husband and pets. Mostly I've been getting myself ready for spring. I'm big on spring cleaning and this year I'm trying to make organization a priority.

1. Zane when it "snowed". This dog loves cold weather. He could run outside in it for hours and he'd be one happy pup.

2. Our newest favorite breakfast pastry. 

3. My growing bottle cap collection. I've been trying to focus on adding soda bottle caps lately. I've already have two more that aren't pictured here.

4. A sneak peek at a diy shoe upgrade.

5. My favorite tea at the moment, Chai Green Tea.  SO good!

6. My two boys together. This is a rare photo.

7. So many good things here, BW, Aztec Print, Olive colored pants, and Mocs. Just too good.

8. Close up of a pillow my grandma gave me. The little rounds were sewed by my Great Grandma, and then attached to the pillow by my grandma. It is just so special to me, and so beautiful too.

I hope you're all having a good February so far, it's insane that it's already almost over.

-Reagan

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 It's so crazy that it's already January 20th! This month is already flying by, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't looking forward to February. Not that January was all bad ;)

1. Tried to crochet my own potholders. my first attempt was not a success. 

2. have been all about sprinkled doughnuts lately.

3. bare winter trees.

4. yummy caprese salad.

5. Still regret not buying this bowler hat. I need one!

6. Pistachio ice cream is one of my favorites.

7. gotta love holiday giftcards ;)

8. some of my favorite sunglasses!

& that's all of my random snapshots from this month so far! There's less than two weeks left in this month but I'm finally getting over my holiday hangover and really getting back into my routine again. It's kind of sad how long it took, but I'm finally not feeling as "blah" anymore. January always does that to me for some reason, but I've decided to focus on my next favorite holiday, Valentine's Day, and I'm inspired already. I have a notebook full of diy project ideas, recipes, and outfit inspiration again so all feels right in the world ;)

Hope you all had a good Monday!

-Reagan

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 This year I did a few little diy projects to add to our Christmas decorations because we don't have that many yet, and as you know, I love to make things anyway. I came up with this "Merry Xmas" banner using items I had already had.

 We have been drinking so much hot chocolate and coffee since the temperatures have dropped.

One of the many reasons I love this time of year!

 Even more sweets, this time it's my Raspberry-Blackberry Buttermilk Pie.

Some plant from around my apartment building that closely resembles holly to me :)

We've been doing a lot of little things this month to get us in the Christmas Spirit, including eating a lot of Christmas cookies, watching classic Christmas movies, snacking on candy canes and of course counting down the days till Christmas.

How do you get yourself into the holiday spirit?

-Reagan

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 For us November has been about trying to slow things down and enjoy every moment. These past few months seem to really fly by, and it would be foolish to think November would be any different. It's really easy to get caught up in holiday preparations this month, in fact, you pretty much have to get caught up in holiday preparation if you want to get anything accomplished before the holidays roll around. After all we are already nearly two weeks into November! How did that happen?

 Now I have no issue with people having to have a busy November, these things are simply unavoidable. There is just a lot going on right now. My main goal is to just savor those little everyday moments that make this time of year so special. I have made it one of my goals before 2014 begins to take more everyday photos in an effort to document what really can make the holiday season so memorable. Like delicious and warm homemade dinners and apple cider on cold nights :)

 

 I remember taking this picture thinking how fall in Texas must be so different than everywhere else right now. All the trees and grass are pretty much green. I've only spotted a few sporting fall foliage. 

It's definitely something we miss out on down here.

  Two more moments that I wanted to be sure to capture. These two are a huge part of enjoying everyday. Murray is about to experience his second holiday season, and Zane is nearing his fifth birthday. In my opinion the above pictures feature two of the best cuddlers in existence which comes in handy this time of year!

Until Next Time,

-Reagan

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1. peeling veggies for a lot of soups lately. I love "fall" food!

2. Also baking a lot. Lots of cookies and cakes! (with some cute vintage Pyrex, of course!)

3. We have gotten a lot of rain here lately and all the succulents have grown like crazy. 

4. More fall baking with some fun Halloween sprinkles.

5. Got out my owl for fall decor and Murray has claimed it.

6. Even more fall baking! This time it's an apple pie! (& more cute vintage Pyrex!)

Can you guys believe October is already half way over? When did that happen?!

-Reagan

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1. I have constant bedhead. seriously. messy hair 24/7. 

2. My guilty pleasure: cherry poptarts

3. my first pumpkin spice candle of the year. smells amazing. thanks cvs.

4. always changing up our bedroom decor. 

5. my new toms!

6. so excited for halloween already!

7. painting progress!

Until Next Time,

-Reagan

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1. Finally re-potted the succulent my sister gave me. It's taking to it pretty well, and has a ton of new growth.

2. A "new" record holder. that was found. score.

3. Back to making some beanies to prepare for colder months. First one for the season.

4. addicted to chocolate chip cookies these days.

5. my go to hair style these days. SO sick of 100+ degree weather. seriously, is it fall yet?

-Reagan

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 1. The first pie I ever made (Recipe coming soon!)

2. This cactus has been growing like crazy lately.

3. My leopard print flats paired with my favorite skinnys.

4. Some of my favorite shades.

5. Another plant that's been soaking up the sun and growing like crazy.

6. My new favorite conditioner. It seems so good and leaves my hair feeling great!

7. My current summer reading, Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk

8. A favorite pairing, Polka Dots + oxfords. 

July has been a pretty great month so far, and I'm excited to see what's in store in the upcoming weeks.

What have you been up to lately?

-Reagan