Lately (in Instagram)

This week I.....

......discovered that nail polish remover takes ink off the inside of a dryer......

......learned that Wal-Mart carries red velvet cupcake Chapstick......

......started a new book (and I like it)......

......sampled my very first macaron (from Elle's) and experienced heaven......

......had yet another twins moment with Whitney when we both broke out the floral...... 

......bought flowers for the front of our house......

But now they are sitting inside my house.

Because it is snowing.

In May.

Yeah.

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What I Wore (bargain edition)

Another not-so-outstanding outfit here.

I know.  Last week was lame too.

But there is a good reason for sharing it.

First, it was a departure from my typical school uniform. 

Also, and even better, the grand total for this outfit was under $25!

You know when Old Navy has clearance and then an additional percentage off?  Well, that's when you can get a skirt for $5.19...........

The shirt was on sale for $13.55.  The necklace was only $5.95 thanks to a Facebook deal!  And the wedges were stolen plucked from my sister's garage sale pile last summer. 

But let's talk about those babies.

I rarely do heels.  They make appearances at weddings or church.

So guess how long they lasted at school?

I switched to leopard print sandals before the kids even arrived........

A little pattern mixing.

A little pasty leg baring.

I figured an 80 degree day warranted it.

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Two Thirty-Five Designs, Rolled up Pretty, My Style Monday and

Garlic Feta Burgers

After a few gray, rainy days the sun finally came out!  It was warm.  We mowed.  I loved it.

It also made me get the hankering for grilled burgers!

Cue a visit to Pinterest, where I had pinned a stuffed burger recipe that sounded like the perfect way to break in the grill.

Garlic Feta Burgers

(original source)

1 lb. ground beef

1 teas. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teas. salt

1/4 teas. pepper

2 ounces crumbled feta

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teas. dried oregano

1 tbsp. Italian bread crumbs (optional)

Combine the hamburger, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and bread crumbs until well mixed.  (Adding bread crumbs helps keep the burger from falling apart while grilling.)  Form the beef into six very thin patties.  Mix feta, garlic, and oregano in a small bowl.  Add some feta mixture to the middle of three of the patties.  Use the three remaining patties to cover the feta.  Press the sides of each patty together to seal them closed.  Grill burgers, flipping them at least once, until done (which depends on personal preference).  Toast the inside of the buns on the grill right before serving them.  Add hamburger to bun, top with leftover feta or condiments of your choice.

These were outstanding!!!  The mister LOVED them!  This recipe is a keeper.

I think that stuffed burgers are my new favorite domestic escapade.  I have two more recipes lined up that I can't wait to try!

Yahoo for spring weather and grilling!!!!

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Mrs. Happy Homemaker, This Gal Cooks, Six Sisters' Stuff, Saw It Pinned It Did It,
Addicted to Recipes, A Pinteresting Party, Anything & Everything

This Week (Instagram Style)

Lately:

I got to have dinner with my bff's......

These girls.  I like em.  So much fun.

Chips, salsa, queso..........and self-timer pics from Nancy's car bumper.  Good, good times.

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 Broke out the Silver Dollar City Season Pass on Saturday.......

You can't leave the park without eating a funnel cake.

It's a rule.  

At least it should be.

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I got to meet a blog buddy in person!!!!!!!!!

What are the chances Sara would be in town!?!  Schlag and I were super lucky that we got to hang out with her!!!!!! 

She might have us convinced we should move to St. Louis!

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Kelly Clarkson celebrated her birthday on Wednesday.  I decided she needed a little fan love shout out on Instagram.......

I secretly hoped she would notice.  And heart my photo.  

Or tell me she wanted to be my bff. 

Maybe she's just waiting to thank me in person at her concert I'll be going to in August.

Yes, that must be it.

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And finally, the glasses arrived........

One of my darlings at school, who did not hear that they were actually real, legit glasses was quite excited that I got "nerd glasses just like hers".

Awesome.

Not exactly the look I was going for.

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What I Wore (school uniform)

There is nothing outstanding about this outfit I'm sharing today.

Except maybe the fun detail on the back of my new chambray top (which was covered by my cardigan ~ it is not sleeveless top weather yet). 

This outfit is just another version of what I call my school uniform...........

What IS amazing about wearing those pants, however, is that those winter white skinnies made it through an entire day of school unscathed.

I've gone through my fair share of khakis to feel jubilation over this.

No run-ins with a Sharpie or Expo. 

Or even tomato soup in the lunchroom.

Small victory.

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Two Thirty-Five Designs, Rolled up Pretty, My Style Monday and

Vintage Love (a centerpiece)

Sometimes hoarding comes in very handy.

Like when you're inspired by a pin.....

source

And you want to recreate your own version of it.

Well.......if you're a hoarder, then you might just have everything you need.......

One vintage wire milk bottle carrier + four vintage Ball Mason jars = pretty new vase!

All I had to do was brave my attic to retrieve those jars!

See!?

More proof that hoarding is good.

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The Winthrop Chronicles

A Pinteresting Party

Boothiversary (2nd Edition)

I can't believe it's been two years since it all started! 

Having a booth at Relics has blossomed into one of my favorite hobbies. 

I love staging it, creating little vignettes.  I love shopping for it.  I love dropping in and finding an empty spot where something used to be.

To celebrate my boothiversary, I'm having a 10% off sale through the rest of April! 

If you're a local friend, drop by Relics and visit the booth!  And if you end up taking something home, let me know what you picked out!  One new local friend took home a vintage suitcase recently!  I loved finding out she had purchased it!

Happy shopping!