Terrific Thrifts Tuesday

1. Two words. Vintage. Bambi. Made of wood!! Isn't it completely melt your heart worthy? I found it at my local thrift store, and for a buck (no pun intended), I couldn't pass it up. It now hangs adorably on my wall.

2. I'm a sucker for Peter Pan. I am also a sucker for peter pan collars. I think I might have drooled just a bit when I saw this gem on the rack at the thrift store. I'm not a huge fan of 60's wear, but c'mon, you would have bought it too. 

3.You know that feeling? When you find something that you instantly fall in love with? You know, your heart starts beating really fast and you start thinking that if you don't grab it right then and there it will be lost forever and your life will never be the same? Basically that's what happened when I found this book. That, and I might have hyperventilated a bit. I LOVE ALICE. 

4. There is nothing I love more than 1940 era dresses. Styles back then were just so classy. It's blue, it has ruffles, and the skirt actually goes past my knees. Thank you modest cuts! Can you be in love with a dress?

5.Vintage MIA shoes. Don't know what that stands for, but I know that these wedges are totally retro, totally cute, and totally match with almost any outfit.

Happy Halloween!

I know, I know, Halloween was about a week ago. But, I felt lazy and didn't feel like bloggin'...and our costumes were just too cute to NOT blog about!

I crack up every time I look at my Dad's costume. Isn't it great? I did the makeup and hair for my Mom (the skeleton-doesn't she pose perfectly?) and my sister Sarah (the Geisha). My little sister, Emily, dressed up as a band member from Sargent Pepper and the Lonely Hearts. Ringo? And in case you couldn't guess, I'm Donald Duck! Haha kidding. It was such a gorgeous night and there were hardly ANY trick or treaters out. I mean, even I got candy...

Happy Halloween!

Daily Outfit: Flawlessly Fall

 

dress: thrifted, shoes: thrifted, tights: forever 21, brooch: thrifted

I fell in love with this dress the moment I saw it. It's a 40's shirt dress, complete with full skirt! It's very rare that dresses fit me perfectly, this one fits like a glove! The shoes get their own post. Basically, one of my favorite thrift finds. And thank you Forever 21 for making amazing tights. Seriously, they have hundreds of styles. Amazing. The End. 

Wanted: Derek

Ok, I know this might be sudden. But, I think I am in love. With a boy I have never met. You see, it happened like this. I am standing in the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Ride line (try saying that ten times fast). The train seems to be taking a particularly long time, so being bored, I roll my eyes around, and they just so happen to land on this vision of utter gorgeousness:

Look closer. No, it's not the particularly stunning ray of sunlight...it is the hunk in the suspenders. 

*swwooonnn* so obviously, being the creepy stalker that I am, I took pictures. Now, before you start pointing fingers, I took pictures so you could ALL enjoy this total hottie. *eh hem* not so that it would be easier for me to stalk him on the web or anything like that. ANYWAYS, as luck would have it, the ride broke down, and I got to stare and stare at this boy, who I proudly know as Derek, until he asked us to exit through the other side of the station. Yes, I do regret not speaking to him, and yes, I do regret not giving into the urge to rushing over and hugging him. But, I will speak to him one day... Does anyone out there know this boy and want to help a lovestruck sister in need? Please and thank you. 

A Trip Home

I cannot imagine a world without a Disneyland. Seriously, what did kids DO before the entire Disney empire came to be? Since I was a tiny little three year old, I have been obsessed with Disney. It all started out with the movie, The Little Mermaid and my first trip to Disneyland. Since the good 'ole age of three, I have been to Disneyland well over thirty times ( I don't mean to brag...oh what the heck..of course I do!) It is my home away from home, a place where I can step into the imagination of the brilliant Walt Disney, and the world where anything is possible if you can dream it. Yep, I'm a Disney freak and I am proud to be one. 

So, when I heard tale that my family was planning a trip, I had to hop on board, an annual passport was calling my name.  We packed our bags and headed for home, er, I mean Disneyland. I had one goal, and one goal only. I am madly in love with, to the point of freakishness, in love with the movie Tangled. I don't know if it is the amazing storyline, the fantastic music, gorgeous animation, or the incredibly charming (*please also insert the word, HOT) character of Flynn Rider. Long story short, I was going to meet them. Make it happen cap'n.

First hour at Disneyland I stood in line to meet Rapunzel and Flynn. It was Mickey's Halloween Party that night and everyone was dressed up. The couple standing in front of me were jaw droppingly amazing. Just look at the photos, would you just look at them!:

GeeEEZZzz...look at that hair! I honestly just stood and stared open mouthed at this girls wig for approximately the entire time I was in line...so about 68 minutes. When it came time to meet Rapunzel and Flynn, my heart sank a few inches when I realized that the little twit "Flynn" was escaping some palace guards and was detained for the moment. Good grief. *Sigh* Rapunzel was a sweetheart, and here is an added bonus, she loves people from Utah! 

It was three days of bliss. PLUS, Califonia Adventures added The Little Mermaid, the RIDE (epic fanfare in the background). I want the workers costumes in my own wardrobe. And the ride? As fantastic as I had hoped it to be. 

The entire trip was amazing. From the intense pumpkin carvings, to the 3D glasses on Midway Mania, to free (yes, holy smokes it's astounding something is free at Disneyland) face painting/arm painting, to meeting Rapunzel, it was all amazing (as usual). I can't wait to go back. December, maybe? Who is with me?

A Pharmaceutical Commission (did I spell that right?)

My cousin, Morgan, is a brilliant and gorgeous U of U (Go Utes!) student studying to be a pharmacist. She will be graduating this April and will probably make more money in a year than I will in five...I am so proud of her accomplishments! About a year ago, Morgan was asked to organize an auction event for the university. In order to promote the auction she needed visuals. Knowing that I am studying to be an illustrator, she commissioned me to design a logo for the event. She wanted something different and whimsical (well I'll be-two of my favorite things!). The following are the results!

1. Original Pen Drawing (minus his feet, they came later)

2. I added color to the original with prismacolor pencils (yay! his feet are there)

3. Morgan then took the finished piece and digitally added it to her layout.

I was ecstatic to know that my piece would be seen by hundreds of people. It was so much fun to collaborate with Morgan as well. I hope you enjoy!

All pictures are my own, please do not steal, copy or reproduce, thank you!

Weston becomes a Missionary!

I remember the day that Weston received his mission call-Ventura, California. If you know my family, then you know that we are Disney fanatics. We have joked all of Weston's life that he would get called to the Disneyland mission...and the funniest part? He actually got called to serve in Ventura, less than an hour away from one of our favorite places on earth.

 

 Look how sharp and dashing he is!

I can't believe how fast time flies. Weston entered the MTC on September 14th. I thought that I could handle the good-byes, but it ended up being harder than I had imagined. When we arrived, there were six missionaries waiting to greet him and take him into the MTC. We gave him our final hugs goodbye, whispered, "I love you's" and watched as he walked into the best two years of his life. 

This is Elder Hamilton with his MTC companion Elder Lentz (from Alaska)

Weston left the MTC on Monday. He called from the SLC airport at around 7:00 am (good grief, I know!). He was so excited to get immersed in serving in California. Hearing his voice again made me homesick for him, but I know that he is where he needs to be, doing the work of our Savior. I love you Elder Hamilton and will be seeing you soon!