Dear Lauren,

top: target ($11 recent clearance)   leggings: jcpenney   boots: dsw  scarf: kiki larue (giveaway win)

Well here I am wearing leggings and a long shirt again.  But at least I ventured off my deck for a picture right?

crockpot cheese tortellini

I made this crock pot meal this week, which I'm pretty sure you've made many times, and loved it.  I think I will be making crock pot meals for at least 75% of the meals I actually cook this fall and winter.

I know awhile ago I kind of made fun of you in a blog post for wearing these glasses, which I still think were a little unfortunate for you. However, you recently informed me that cat eye glasses like these are now in style so perhaps you were just ahead of your time. 

I shared about my Gussy pouch a few weeks ago and I am super lucky because I get to share another one with you.  This time one with polka dots which I love!  I'm pretty sure I've lost a few chapsticks, coupons and other small things from just shoving them in my diaper bag but now I can put them in here and just put this in my diaper bag.  You can check out other products from the fancy dot collection.  Plus the sweet and talented Maggie also started making and selling the coziest looking cowls, which I'd like to be wearing right now.  

And really good news for you, in case you want to buy me a Christmas present or something for yourself, use code KATIEGUSSY for 20% off your entire order.  Shop here!
Four more weeks until I see you and your sweet family! I love you!

Ruffles and a wristlet

shirt: discovery   pants: kohls   shoes: shoe carnival  wristlet: c/o gussy sews

I am sure that you all have heard of  Gussy Sews and the talented Maggie (or Gussy) who creates the cutest bags, totes, pouches and wristlets.  I have been a long time reader of her blog, as well as always checking out her instagram pics and longing for one of her items!  Plus she has an adorable baby boy that she always shares pictures of too! I think it's much more fun to buy and use items from shops when you feel like you know the person that created them.  

Needless to say, I was beyond excited when I got to be the owner of somethings from Gussy's shop.  I picked out this floral wristlet.  I love the print, plus the cute fabric on the inside.  And of course love her signature ruffle on the outside.

Since carrying around a diaper bag, I no longer really use my purse but find that when I am just running into a store it is a pain to carry the whole diaper bag in.  This wrislet is perfect for just a few things that I'd need for a quick errand.  I can put a few diapers, disposable changing pad, wipes and then my phone and money/credit card.  It is so much more convenient than toting around a bulking diaper bag.  Plus it's cuter than my diaper bag too.  

So you should probably head over to her shop and check out all her other adorable items.  And if you order anything in September you get free shipping!   I'm pretty sure I need to be the owner of this diaper bag.