Gathered #3

Hi Friends, 

I mentioned a few weeks ago, that I was starting a new weekly (or so) post where I had a place to bring together random ideas, pics and inspiration from the Blogging World. I also want to have a place to share with you some things I'm doing and thinking about. I've said before, that I'll never turn into a fashion blogger, (for many reasons) but I like to share a new piece of clothing and how I'm wearing it. Sometimes I get stuck in a rut and I like to see how others are putting themselves together. That being said, I'm in the Over 55 Crowd, so I don't want to look inappropriate, but I do like trendy clothes. 

knock off J. Crew vest

I kept seeing this Herringbone Vest on Pinterest. First it was J.Crew, (now there are nylon knock offs that are affordable) mixed with jeans and shirts (of all patterns), tunics and sweaters. I found one at a small boutique here in town, and this is how I wore it last week. Sorry I don't have links, these pics are just to give you an idea of what I have.

J. Jill knit sweater/tunic.

I wear mostly jeans, black or gray, then mix accessories for color.

It's easy, slimming, and you can come up with fun looks in just a minute's time.

Chicos "Jeggings"
(pull-on Denim Leggings)

sorry, no heels, I can't wear them,
'cause I look like a 5 year old dressing up in their mom's shoes.

Black Suede Zip Bootie from Macy's.

I think I tried on 50 pairs of boots before I settled on these. 

They weren't terribly expensive, and were fairly comfortable.

Sorry, don't have the brand, 'cause I put a footie-ma-bob in it for more support.

Gold Wool Scarf

I have tons of scarves, in lots of patterns and colors.

I think I also wore this same basic outfit with my Burberry Scarf.

(I've had mine about 4 or 5 years or so and I wear it constantly in the Winter,

so even though it was pricey, I've gotten my money out of it in wearability.)

I'll also be wearing this combination with Leopard Print top and a Plaid Scarf.

Check out my Pinterest Page What to Wear for more fun ideas.

Now onto cool things from the Blogging World...

My Sis actually tried this and even though I haven't seen it

 she says it looks pretty good; like Ironsone, or plain White Pottery. 

She had some dated pottery pieces and wasn't thrilled with the look now,

so Spray Paint turned her tureen into a usable decor piece, yay!

Spray Paint Thrift Store Pottery

I fell in love with this DIY Monogram Carved Ornament

(I love monogramed anything)

and I hope to get my mom to do up some monograms

so I can transfer them to wood.

I wont be using a Dremel,

but I think painting them would also be so pretty.

LOVE this adorable Lunch Box filled with Vintage Christmas Goodies

(this is a link to the Etsy Shop of the Snowman)

I have several plaid lunch buckets that I use for Christmas.

Usually I just stack them up,

but after seeing this, I want to add some "kitch" to at least one.

And since it's the week of Thanksgiving...

IMO there's really nothing that makes a spectacular photo

 like using whites and neutrals as a backdrop. 

Julie from Little Farmstead shared her Thanksgiving Dining Room

with a lovely Scandanavian feel.

She and her family are keeping "Thanksgiving" in the Dining Room,

even though they're decorating for Christmas in the rest of the house.

so calm and pretty...

And an up-to-date Blogging Note. I'm still on Blogger and I've still had an account with Feedburner. You may have signed up long ago to receive my new post alerts in your email. I had over 5500 people sign up in the last 7 years, but only about 2000 links were still working. People stop blogging, change email addresses, get tired of me...anyway. I've ditched that outdated system and just started with Mad Mimi. 

If you'd like to receive updates in your email, then just go to the right sidebar 

and find the "Subscribe by Email" button. You can insert your email address,

and hopefully you'll get a post snippet as an update of new posts.

I'm just getting started with them, so I may still have some kinks to work out.

Hopefully, I won't be too annoying.

You can unsubscribe if that isn't your method of keeping track of blogs.

(Hope you won't though)

I got a new laptop this week, and though I love the Dell Computer

it came with Windows 10. Let's just say I'm not a fan,

and I have 2 books coming to help me out.

Sometimes my brain feels old and tired,

this new computer just proves it...

Have a fun weekend!

Joining in here:

The Scoop at Stone Gable

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Share Your Style at The Essence of Home

Share Your Cup at Mrs. Olson's

xoxo,