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Good Vibes Pillow DIY

 About a year ago I came across some adorable throw pillows on Urban Outfitters, but choked at the sight of the price tag. Being the Pintrest-loving idealist that I am, I muttered to myself "I can tooootally make that for cheaper" (who else has done this? lol.) I've been spending more time on my bedroom, and was looking for a way tp revamp some old accent pillows I have lying around. I remembered those gorgeous UO pillows and decided it was time to make my own version. I love the results!

Good Vibes Pillow DIY

Materials:
White Pillow Case (I used this one)
Pillow form (I used an old pillow I had lying around)
Black Felt Sheets
Letter Templates (Download mine here)
Fabric glue
sewing pins (optional)
cardboard (optional)


Instructions:
1. First I cut out the letters from the template I made and used them as a guide when cutting the felt. sewing pins are super handy for this but not necessary :) 2. Then I just arranged my felt letters on the pillow till I was happy with the placement. I stuck a piece of cardboard in the pillowcase to keep it completely flat, and then 3. One by one I glued the letters on. you could also sew them on but honestly ain't nobody got time for that ;) Super straightforward and the results are awesome!

I think it looks adorable, and dare I say I like it better than the Urban Outfitters one?

Fall Date Ideas

Baking Day: Make a yummy Fall treat to enjoy together. Fall is the perfect time for warm baked goods, especially something with pumpkin or cinnamon. You could also go try making apple sauce--more time consuming, but just as fun :)

Cider Mill: This one is a personal favorite because, growing up, the best part about fall (other than Halloween) was the cider mill. Get some fresh cinnamon sugar donuts and some hot cider and enjoy them outside. We also buy a jug or two of cider to take home with us.

Bonfire: I love the idea of a Fall bonfire, even though it's something my family usually does in the Summertime. Roast hot dogs, marshmallows, cuddle with some blankets. Super cheap and easy date, and still tons of fun.

Movie Night: This is another affordable and cozy idea. Get the fireplace going, pop some popcorn, grab some tea or coffee, and pick a Halloween movie (Hocus Pocus is the king, just saying.) You could totally do a scary movie if you want, but this girl is not about that, haha.

Football Game: This was actually one of mine and Michael's first dates ;) We got together with a couple other friends (gotta have those third wheels, amirite) and watched a Friend's team play. We got hot drinks and laughed the whole time. Michael tried explaining the game to me but honestly, it was too cold for my brain to work...so make sure to bundle up and bring blankets!

Apple Orchard: Picking apples is always a fun fall activity. You could even double this date up and bake an apple treat (apple pie maybe?) Some orchards even have fun activities like a petting zoo or a corn maze.

Stargazing: This one can be done late summer to early fall. Lay a blanket out on the grass and look up at the stars. Bring some snacks and you can make it a late night picnic.

Carving Pumpkins: Michael and I did this last year and it was a blast. You can go to the store and grab a pumpkin, or you could go to a pumpkin patch and pick your own.

Space Buns


Space Buns
1. Part your hair however you like; for this style, I prefer center. Then split in two down the middle.

2. Brush your two sections into high pigtails. Placement is important, so make sure they're where you want them to be. I like putting them right at the top of my head. Secure with a clear elastic.

3. To create the bun, split one pigtail in two and loosely twist the sections away from each other, then loosely twist together. Wrap around base of pigtail. At this point you can either secure with another clear elastic if you like.

4. Now that you've got the basic shape, Play around with it a bit. I like to pull on the bun and fluff it out a bit. When you're happy with the look, bobby pin in place.

I try to make sure that my outfit and makeup are both toned down and understated, since this is definitely a statement hairstyle. I may be young, but I'm still an adult, lol! Even so this style is super fun and definitely one of my favorites :)

The Perfect Summer-To-Fall Dress

I bought this little corduroy pinafore dress last Fall, and it quickly became my favorite thing ever. Like, ever. I think it's the perfect transition piece from Summer to Fall, because it's cool on a hot day but can easily be warmed up with a sweater and boots. Plus the floral print fits both Summer and Autumn color shcemes. It's as comfortable as you can get, but yet I still feel like I actually made more effort than just sweatpants. And I always get compliments when I wear it! However, because of how roomy it is, I had a hard time finding a top that would look good and stay tucked in. A couple weeks ago it dawned on me that a bodysuit would be perfect. I found one in a rusty orange color to match the floral pattern in the dress, and I'm in love with the combo.


I spent forever looking for a watch I liked, that was also small enough to fit my tiny wrists. And I'm not exaggerating when I say tiny! I found this one at Charming Charlie's--it's adjustable, so it fits great. Plus it's rose gold, so double points! It's a bit bulky for my wrist, but I kinda like that look. I always feel so professional and on time when I wear it, haha.



Shoutout to my converse for lasting me through almost two years. Seriously, these shoes are phenomenal.

Dress: Target / Bodysuit: Forever 21 / Shoes: Converse / Watch: Charming Charlie's