Girls Day Out

This day I went out for a much needed girls day.  I got to go out with my best friend who I hadn't seen in several months.  She lives 45 minutes away from me and we don't get to get together that often.  We went to an antique mall and then went to various little boutiques through town.  It was really fun and enjoyable.  Just what I needed.  I even came away with a pair of vintage navy gloves.

There were many amazing treasures at this one store called the Curiosity Shoppe.  They had all sorts of incredible items.  There was a gorgeous emerald green dress, beautiful shoes, hats, handbags, gloves...  I definitely must go back there when I have money to blow.

Outfit Details:

vintage skirt, vintage coat, vintage handbag, vintage cameo ring, cardigan, belt {thrifted}

shoes {nyc}

back seam cuban heel thigh high stockings {eBay}

bracelets {Mess of a Dreamer Design}

I haven't had another opportunity since November to see her yet, but I hope we will be able to reunite again in the near future.  What sort of things do you like to do with your girl friends?  Do you go out or relax at home; both?

For Those I Am Thankful For

As we all know, this time of year, especially today, is the day to give thanks for everything in our lives that we are grateful for.  I'd like to share with you the things that I am grateful for.  This post is dedicated to those special people in my life that make everything worth while.

I am grateful for my family.  Though some members I don't have as close of a relationship with that I'd like to, I'm still hopeful that one day things may change around.  I am so thankful for the rekindling of relationships that have long gone neglected.  It means the world to me to be reconnected with my family from Maine.  Especially having Kathy and Karen in my life.  They are like the two aunts I never had.  Their contact in my life means so much.

I'm thankful for my friends who are there for me through thick and then.  They understand and accept me just the way I am.  Even though we are growing up and developing our own adult lives, I know who the ones are that will always be a special part of my life (you know who you are, Michelle and Sarah).

Me and Mum at the Renaissance Faire, 2011.

Harry and Ginny. Er...me and Steven.

Shelly and I at a Halloween party.

A rare Christmas where my siblings and I are all together.

Knowlton family reunion. I am so glad I know these people.

My dear Smudger; he is such a great companion.

My brother's wedding in Boston.

My best friends Michelle and Sarah.

I miss the sleepovers and laughs we used to share.

The best hairstylists out there. Erica, Tiff, me, and Amanda.

Karen, Mum, me, and Kathy at the Renaissance Faire this year.

I love these ladies.

My dear nephew Evan and I last Christmas.

Great Uncle Bud, gone but not forgotten.

Grandma Parker, missing you.

Grandma and Grandpa Beitler. I never knew him and I miss her desperately. I am so grateful for the time that I did have with her, even though it was very short.

My mummy and I.

The person in my life whom I am most thankful for is my mummy.  She has always been there for me and supported me through every mad whim.  She's always accepted me for who I am and let me coming into my own person without judgement.  She is my best friend, my mentor, my mother.  I am so grateful for our bond and I couldn't ask for anything more.  She means the world to me. 

What are you thankful for on this wonderful day of family, friends, food, and fun?  I wish you all a wonderful day of thankfulness and celebration.