I Let the Cat Out of the Bag

How are all of you on this fine Wednesday? I'm so happy the week is half through already- having a Monday off really does do wonders for the rest of your week. It helps that I'm over my cold too, so I've been in much better spirits. Housework is getting done, lessons for this month of teaching are finished, and I'm feeling rather accomplished for a little while anyway. :)

Look my bag has kitties on it! I've had this bag for ages, I bought it in my hometown thrift store in middle or high school for probably around a dollar. For the longest time though I thought it was quite ridiculous and so I never used it. Silly me! I adore it now. Not only am I in love with cats (the several kitschy kitten posters in my old bedroom would attest to this), but the bag itself is quite functional and the pattern is just so cute! 

ALSO after being obsessed with this darling's blog as of late I decided that loafers were a thing I needed to have. I found these for a few bucks at the thrifter and they are just what I wanted! Little tassles and all :) I may have also picked up a pair of navy basketweave loafers as well...but shhh that's our little secret!

It has been so cold out these past couple of days all I want to do is throw on a few of my favorite cozy pieces-this scarf and cardigan can't be beat on the cozy meter! This scarf was a gift from my mama and I wear it nonstop. It is the perfect color to go with just about everything and I love it. 

Also, yes-I love that I can basically wear this coat as a dress. When the weather is so cold out it never hurts to throw on a belt OVER your coat to hold all of your layers together. The coat doesn't come off when running errands anyway, so why not make it look as fancy as possible? Cute outerwear is essential in the midwest because it's all people see of you for six months (or more) out of the year. If I wore the same bland puffer coat every day for six months I think I would go a bit crazy. Now I'm sounding like a first world problem so I better quit...

I'm doing another science experiment with the kids today-they never tire of watching things fizz/explode and get everywhere. Oh well, whatever keeps them entertained! Those types of things were always my favorite as a kid too. I suppose I still love them except now I'm the one that has to clean them up! haha. 

Have a blessed day friends :)

God Bless, 

KJA

Proberbs was kind of blowing my mind this morning. You should probably just read the whole 17th chapter. :) 

Proverbs17:22

A cheerful heart is good medicine,
    but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Wearing:

Scarf- Gift from mama

Dress- Hand me down

Cardigan, Loafers, Bag, Belt- Vintage, thrifted

Coat- Thrifted, Plato's Closet

Tights- Walmart