Gotta love 'em!
12.17.2011
Creative Session: Ible
Ible a.k.a. Elizabeth, is a good friend of mine. I met her through myspace years ago when myspace was the facebook of today. She was a student at GSW, the university I was about to attend. I honestly cannot tell you how we became so close. All I know is that Ible has been such a good friend to me over the years!
Ible, I absolutely love you and I am so grateful for our friendship over the past few years! I am so glad that we continue to be "old school," writing letters back and forth in the mail, but I will miss you when you move! Thank you so much for letting me take these pictures of you!
Ible, I absolutely love you and I am so grateful for our friendship over the past few years! I am so glad that we continue to be "old school," writing letters back and forth in the mail, but I will miss you when you move! Thank you so much for letting me take these pictures of you!
12.13.2011
Thrift Stores and Flea Markets
I love love LOVE thrift stores (and flea markets)! Now, it can be difficult for some to find the more up-to-date fashions at thrift stores, but if you are into the vintage and classy look, thrift stores actually have a lot of choices.
I visit the local thrift store/flea market every time I am visiting my parents and I find tons of good stuff there, especially skirts and cardigans.
Here are some facts about thrift store shopping:
Fact #1: Cardigans can be found at just about every thrift store, Goodwill and Salvation Army. So if you are addicted to cardigans like I am, start visiting these stores. They will probably be anywhere from $5 to 50 cents. That is WAY better than buying a $20 cardigan from Old Navy! Especially when you will probably find some from Old Navy at your Goodwill for A LOT less.
Fact #2: A lot of thrift stores (Goodwill and Salvation Army included) carry the classic high-waisted pencil skirts. I buy these pencil skirts at the local thrift store for $1 a piece and in all different colors and patterns!
Fact #3: High-waisted skirts are not for everyone, I know. A lot of thrift stores (most to all) carry A-line skirts of all different lengths, patterns and colors. I have bought many of these as well for $4 or less.
Fact #4: For the men, there are PLENTY of NICE button-up collared shirts at EVERY thrift store. The issue is that you are going to have to take the time to look! I bought my husband 4 long-sleeve button-up shirts for his birthday and it cost me a total of $12. Guess what? Some of them were Ralph Lauren!
Fact #5: I know that some men nowadays like to wear cardigans/sweaters, well, they have those, too! My brother has received many cardigans through my friend and me, which we found at the local flea market ($1 a piece) and Salvation Army ($2 a piece). That's a good deal!
Fact #6: Women, you just bought a $3 dress from Goodwill. You liked the style, but the pattern and colors don't really suit you. Well then, an option would be to dye it to a color that you would prefer. Then, your dress would be of a solid color, your choice! Don't think of it as buying a $20 dress, but buying a $3 dress. You now can afford to make it your own, completely unique.
Fact #7: Always be open minded about the pieces you look at. Remember that a different top can change the look of any skirt, and a different cardigan can change the look of any shirt. Remember that you can alter the clothes you get. If the skirt you bought was $1 and you aren't shirt you like it, no harm done. Play around with it. Cut it, sew it or add to it.
Fact #8: Take the time to look. Don't tell me you only go out shopping (pleasure shopping) for 30 minutes!
Here are some thrift store steals!
I visit the local thrift store/flea market every time I am visiting my parents and I find tons of good stuff there, especially skirts and cardigans.
Here are some facts about thrift store shopping:
Fact #1: Cardigans can be found at just about every thrift store, Goodwill and Salvation Army. So if you are addicted to cardigans like I am, start visiting these stores. They will probably be anywhere from $5 to 50 cents. That is WAY better than buying a $20 cardigan from Old Navy! Especially when you will probably find some from Old Navy at your Goodwill for A LOT less.
Fact #2: A lot of thrift stores (Goodwill and Salvation Army included) carry the classic high-waisted pencil skirts. I buy these pencil skirts at the local thrift store for $1 a piece and in all different colors and patterns!
Fact #3: High-waisted skirts are not for everyone, I know. A lot of thrift stores (most to all) carry A-line skirts of all different lengths, patterns and colors. I have bought many of these as well for $4 or less.
Fact #4: For the men, there are PLENTY of NICE button-up collared shirts at EVERY thrift store. The issue is that you are going to have to take the time to look! I bought my husband 4 long-sleeve button-up shirts for his birthday and it cost me a total of $12. Guess what? Some of them were Ralph Lauren!
Fact #5: I know that some men nowadays like to wear cardigans/sweaters, well, they have those, too! My brother has received many cardigans through my friend and me, which we found at the local flea market ($1 a piece) and Salvation Army ($2 a piece). That's a good deal!
Fact #6: Women, you just bought a $3 dress from Goodwill. You liked the style, but the pattern and colors don't really suit you. Well then, an option would be to dye it to a color that you would prefer. Then, your dress would be of a solid color, your choice! Don't think of it as buying a $20 dress, but buying a $3 dress. You now can afford to make it your own, completely unique.
Fact #7: Always be open minded about the pieces you look at. Remember that a different top can change the look of any skirt, and a different cardigan can change the look of any shirt. Remember that you can alter the clothes you get. If the skirt you bought was $1 and you aren't shirt you like it, no harm done. Play around with it. Cut it, sew it or add to it.
Fact #8: Take the time to look. Don't tell me you only go out shopping (pleasure shopping) for 30 minutes!
Here are some thrift store steals!
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| Cardigan-$1, Skirt-$3, Shoes-$5 TOTAL=$9 |
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| Skirt-$1, Cardigan-$3, Belt-$1 TOTAL=$5 |
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| Cardigan-$3, T-Shirt-$4, Skirt (cut off from dress)-$3 Total=$10 |
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| Cardigan- $1, Skirt-$1, Belt-$1 TOTAL=$3 |
12.09.2011
Mini Session: Devon
Devon is such a passionate person. It is pretty crazy how true that statement is. She is mentioned in an earlier post and this is probably not the last time you will see her. Devon and I have been friends for the past few years seeing as we have attended the same University. She has a huge heart for God which is quite encouraging on many occasions.
Thank you Devon, once again, for allowing me to take these pictures of you! I hope you enjoy them!
Thank you Devon, once again, for allowing me to take these pictures of you! I hope you enjoy them!
A Special Shout-Out
For those of you who do not know me that well, I was recently wed to the most amazing man! I became Mrs. Strasburger on August 6, 2011. ♥
I wanted to give a special shout out to three wonderful people that helped us out tremendously!
Robin Walton, with Make It Cake made our wedding cake. (Her facebook link here: Make It Cake: Facebook) Location: Central Georgia
Regina Jones, with Regi Originals made the grooms cake. Location: North Carolina
Haley Sheffield, of The Photography of Haley Sheffield was our amazing photographer. (Facebook link here: Haley's facebook) Location: Central Georgia
These three ladies were of great help to my family and to everyone else volunteering their time! I highly recommend each of them. All three are passionate women of God (awesome quality). They were very professional and had such patience with everyone.
Thank you so much Robin, Regi and Haley! I cannot express how much you eased my stress and worries. I knew without a doubt you had things under control and that it would turn out wonderful! ...and I was right! I would recommend you to everyone I know! Thank you!
I wanted to give a special shout out to three wonderful people that helped us out tremendously!
Robin Walton, with Make It Cake made our wedding cake. (Her facebook link here: Make It Cake: Facebook) Location: Central Georgia
Haley Sheffield, of The Photography of Haley Sheffield was our amazing photographer. (Facebook link here: Haley's facebook) Location: Central Georgia
These three ladies were of great help to my family and to everyone else volunteering their time! I highly recommend each of them. All three are passionate women of God (awesome quality). They were very professional and had such patience with everyone.
Thank you so much Robin, Regi and Haley! I cannot express how much you eased my stress and worries. I knew without a doubt you had things under control and that it would turn out wonderful! ...and I was right! I would recommend you to everyone I know! Thank you!
11.24.2011
Holiday DIY Challenge
Hey everyone!
Here is my challenge to you this week as you really begin to get ready for Christmas:
Take a walk. Go outside and enjoy nature. Breathe in the wonderfully brisk air. Thank your Heavenly Father for His work. Be amazed at His creation. While on your small journey, pick up some flowers or branches that you can use to put in one of your empty vases. Pick up some pine cones and create your own holiday craft/decor. Let this bit of nature remind you of all the blessings you have,...all because of Jesus Christ.
Here are two websites with some cool pinecone craft/decor ideas!
Country Living Online
Re-Nest
Here is my challenge to you this week as you really begin to get ready for Christmas:
Take a walk. Go outside and enjoy nature. Breathe in the wonderfully brisk air. Thank your Heavenly Father for His work. Be amazed at His creation. While on your small journey, pick up some flowers or branches that you can use to put in one of your empty vases. Pick up some pine cones and create your own holiday craft/decor. Let this bit of nature remind you of all the blessings you have,...all because of Jesus Christ.
Below are websites with creative ideas.
Here are two websites with some cool pinecone craft/decor ideas!
Country Living Online
Re-Nest
Thanksgiving
What are you thankful for this week? No, really! What are you thankful for? Tell me!
I am thankful for my husband of almost four months. He is AMAZING! ...and I am not just saying that. He has more patience than any person I have ever met and he is possibly the best listener out of everyone I know!
I am thankful for my family, for they are not judgemental. They accept people for who they are. They do not dwell on each others mistakes. They love. They love A LOT. Their home is truly an escape from the troubles of this world!
I am thankful for my in-laws. They are wonderful and so much fun to be around! My in-laws are givers. They love to give. Their love really abounds. Family comes first. ♥
I am thankful for my friends that have stuck by me through thick and thin. They seriously show unconditional love!
I am thankful for SO much, but this post would be pages long if I shared all of them with you! However, I do want to share one more.
I am so humbled by the love my Savior Jesus Christ has for me. He teaches me things about Him every day,...even if I don't want to pay attention. He knows what I NEED and He hears the cries of my heart. He is the best listener, giver, protector, comforter, provider and friend that I have. I could do NOTHING without Him. I am so grateful for His love for me!
What are you thankful for?
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