into the spring...

In April the search for the perfect Brave took another turn. I found a Winnebago that I nearly bought, but it wasn't the right one. Too much fixing up to do, which I didn't have a budget for and it ended up being an Indian, not a Brave. It was hard to let that one go, but it was a good move. I started getting used to my new red hair and the snow slowly started melting away. I also worked a ton and played hockey!

I bought the Brave! I started working on it and mentally preparing to leave on my trip in September. I also drove up to Talkeetna a lot to hang out with my friends who came up for the summer, which was great since I didn't have many friends in town. I was thrilled to be named ModCloth's Blogger of the Moment, and styled up my namesake dress!

In June I got to fly down to L.A. to do a photo shoot with RevolveClothing.com, which was a really fun experience. It was only a couple days, but I had a blast and it was really cool to see the finished product. My Dad, brothers, and I drove out to Prince William Sound and went on a little two day boating adventure and I got to stand on an iceberg! I worked more on the Brave and took her out for a test run!

If you missed it, here's my Jan/Feb/Mar recap...

New Years Sale on Brave Prints!

Hey guys! Head over to my etsy shop to take advantage of my New Years Eve sale on my Brave Prints! I've still got some left on both the white and cream paper!

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third time's the charm

Yes, I'm wearing this dress again. I promise I've worn different things this week! I just have been enjoying styling this up differently, and it's so damn comfortable. It's basically like wearing pajamas-- that comfortable.

The other day I helped my mom go through her closet to try and get her to revamp her life. She is very cute and small and keeps thinking she can't wear certain things or says that they are too small to wear anymore, and I'm like, "No! Not true!" Anyway, this cardigan thing is from her closet. It's really comfy. I borrowed it under the pretense that I'm "showing her how to style it." Not really, I just borrowed it and am pretending that's the reason. Haha!

The hat is something I've wanted for a long time. I love hats and I want to acquire a lot more. I've wanted a wide brimmed floppy-ish hat for over a year and I finally thrifted one! Oh, and you'll probably notice my mane is a smidge more tame than usual. I had to trim my bangs, which meant straightening them, so I just decided to straighten everything. Typically I dislike seeing my hair straight but I liked it this time! Maybe I'll straighten it a bit more in 2011. I think I like my hair straight better as a redhead than when I would straighten it with my natural color. Not sure why!

autumn ambiance dress/courtesy of modcloth :: cardigan/mom's :: hat/thrifted

tights & boots/target :: necklace/handmade

I made cupcakes last night for the first time ever! I got a bug in my brain about it and then in the late afternoon, I just put down the book I was reading, searched out a recipe in my mom's plethora of cookbooks, and started baking my heart out! I made two dozen of the most incredible cupcakes I've ever tasted. I know that sounds like I'm tooting my own horn, but I was seriously blown away! From scratch too! I was impressed with myself. I made icing from scratch too. Go me! Unfortunately I made them in a whirl of impulsiveness so I didn't take any photos. I'll definitely be making more in the future though! Now I have a fridge full of cupcakes and I'm certainly not going to eat them all..

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The amazing Emily from The Morose Bee sent me this adorable Winne ornament for Christmas! Isn't it cute? I was going to get a shot of it on our tree, but it got taken down yesterday afternoon. She has more handmade ornaments at her shop (though I have the only Winne one!), plus tons of cute jewelry and hair accessories. Plus, for my readers, she's offered 15% off your entire order at The Morose Bee during December using the code TACKYBEE at checkout!