thrifted children's books.

The one thing that I always search for when I go thrifting is children's books. I've found so many great
books for Tatum this way! (That's actually where the majority of her books have come from.) It's usually pretty hard to find (for me, at least) newer books, but I don't really mind, because I really love the artwork in most older / vintage children's books.

Since I'm unfamiliar with most of the titles that I see, my method of choosing goes a little something like this: "Oh, that book cover looks cute!"
Yep. All there is to it.

So far, I've liked all of the books we've found. I really hope that when Tatum is a bit older and understands more that she will love them and reading in general, just like her dear ol' mom.
I've always been a reader, ever since I was a little girl, so I'm crossing my fingers that she will love it too.

What's something you always search for, every thrifting trip?
Are you a reader? Are your children readers?

goody! two (pairs of) shoes.

I found these two pairs of shoes a few weeks ago when I went thrifting. Initially I just picked them up to put in my shop, but when I got home I decided to try them on, and they fit! So they are keepers.

I usually have a hard time finding cute shoes at thrift/vintage stores.
They are all either: too big / too small / too ugly.
So I was pretty excited about these little guys. : )

Lyds Vintage // Shop Update.

Shop update! There's a whole lotta cute stuff there. Buy it before someone else does!

Closet Raid.

I don't really condone theft, so let's actually call the stealing of my dad's tee: "Indefinite Borrowing." There. That sounds so much nicer, right?

I started wearing this shirt right after I found out I was pregnant with Tatum. It's super soft, flowy...just generally the most comfortable t-shirt ever. So it was especially perfect during that time! Sometime during the course of said pregnancy, I must've left it at its rightful owners house (darn!), because a couple of weeks ago when we were visiting back home I was looking for something to wear on the car ride back to Springfield, when I stumbled upon it in my dad's closet. Lucky me. 

And lucky dad that I didn't steal the other super cool vintage tee that I found...Oh, but I wanted to.

*I am not a sports fan.*

Insta.this, Insta.that:

// We bought her that play mat (a baby must have!) back in February. She was obsessed with it for a good while, but as you can now see, it is basically useless 'til she has mastered sitting up on her own (the piano can switch positions as the baby ages). She's almost there! // My latest painting. It's probably my favorite piece I've done, ever. I'm really happy with how she's turning out. // A vintage, 1970s cream and sugar set I purchased through Etsy. // Getting ready for bed! //

// The Anthro mug my parents gifted me for my birthday! // Wal-Mart was having a huge sale on what appeared to be every single children's book written about bears, ever. For the record, we only bought one. P.S. I spy a smiley Tatum! // My little whale, playing with her little whale, in baby jail. // Late night runs to the car for forgotten items makes for some pretty cute fashion decisions. Am I right? AM I RIGHT? //

// My new Marc By Marc Jacobs bag. Something I've wanted since I was 13 years old, and I finally took the plunge! // T-Dawg hanging out after we did her 5 month photos. Can't wait to share her update on Monday. She's made major progress! // Oh, you know, just making the goofiest face of all time. She's obsessed with doing that with her mouth right now. // I started a real skin care routine this week and I'm already seeing results. Yes, this picture has a filter on it. (Rise is my BFF.) But this picture was taken after I got ready for the day. Washed face, moisturized, mascara, and this amazing lip balm. (I'll share the name later, I forget it, but it is 100% a staple in my life now.) Yay, hygiene! //

// Since Tatum is at the beginning stages of crawling and she has learned to sit up on her own, I decided to get this huge play mat. Our hardwood floors are just no fun for her to fall over on, so this'll be a major help. Walmart, $20, worth it. // I've really, really been slacking on drinking water lately. I actually ended up with a UTI (TMI!) because of it. BOOO. It sucked way big time. So I'm trying to get back into the habit of drinking more. And by more I mean at least a gallon a day. I've done it for two days now, and I fully intend to keep it up. // Oh my gosh. You guys. Who am I?! I've decided to start Project Life. It's just funny, because I totally didn't think I'd be this excited / into it. But I am! I went to Hobby Lobby and I was like, fangirling all throughout the aisles over all of the scrapbooking tools. It was so ridiculous. But I'm kind of okay with it. // Turn your head for one second and this happens. Yes, people, that is my baby stuck under a chair. (She's not in any harm, just FYI.) Also, she loves wipe bags. //

See you Monday! Have a great weekend.

it's "fill in the blank friday!" over on lauren's blog.

sooo fun. :)

1. I am hoping my Valentine's day this year includes, i don't really have any high hopes for this vday. josh and i haven't really discussed it much. and i'm not even sure if i'm off work. :( but whatever the case, i know it'll just be another day filled with love and laughter! .

2. My biggest guilty pleasure is um, this is really creepy and gross probably, but i love picking at things. like not suuuper gross stuff. but i just can't help it. sometimes i just really like it, okay? hopefully this won't totally change your opinion of me, and we can still be friends .

3. I am most proud of always staying true to who i am, and being a good role model to my little brothers and sisters.

4. If I could choose one outfit to live in it would be leggings, slouchy sweater, longish white v-neck, and some cute boots. maybe flats. .

5. People are really interesting to me. my days are filled with being around people. i love meeting new sweet, cute people every blessed day.

6. I would rather be with my whale right now than be without .

7. I love my baby whale husband more than he loves me. sorry, josh, but it's just a fact, okay? deal with it .

yesterday i was off work and i didn't have anything to do all day, because my plans to go to the kindergarten center were ruined.

the principal wasn't there, so i couldn't do anything!

instead, i went to hastings and goodwill.

at hastings i bought the book "the year of magical thinking." by joan didion.

it sounds completely beautiful, touching, and enriching.

i can't wait to start reading it.

at goodwill, i bought a cute little mug that says "YOU." on the front of it.

i'm assuming it was part of a set, but there was no "ME." mug around. :(

and this wicker coaster set. there are a tooon of them, all in this little wooden heart shaped block.

and a big plaid thermos!

all for under five dollars.

(pictures later.)

after class last night, josh and i went to his parents' house.

we talked to them a lot about wedding stuff.

and i'm really excited and happy that they're excited and happy for us. :)

we told his dad that we want him to perform our ceremony.

and we talked about rehearsal and colors and the wedding party and just everything.

i haven't spent a ton of time around his parents, but i have enough to know that i really like them, a lot.

and i'm so excited to be a part of their family and get to know them even better.

they're wonderful.

after we left their house and were driving home, josh was like:

"lydia, when you said that the rehearsal and dinner were the groom's day, i didn't know you meant that my family is in charge of it. i thought that you meant it was like, "my day", a day for me."

clearly a big issue for him.

what a diva.

i'm so excited to be officially engaged.

and really start sharing the whole process with all of you!

and getting your insight and opinions. :)

BTW.

definitely go on over to james' blog and wish her some congratulations and love on her big news!

:)