NEW (.)(.) ANNIVERSARY...

ELLO, ELLO....TIS ME, DAWN.  HOW ARE YOU DARLINGS?  I know, I know, it's been a long time since I've blogged but today is my one year anniversary post op booby reduction and I have been celebrating all day.  I began by thanking God for the day  and then I dressed up and met my gal pal, thrifting buddy, Betsy, at the Goodwill outlet.  Boy, I am in trouble with that place...it's phenomenal.  I could spend hours, and I do.  Don't be jealous, just pack your bags and head straight to NJ.  It is worth the trip...bring a friend, plenty for all.  I have cart envy while I'm there, I look in everybody's cart.  I'm usually the one with the great cart but man, I am stalking people and their carts...seriously.  I followed a couple around hoping that they would put a few of their things back but they didn't.  Smart of them...cause I was ready. 



Anyway, hope you are all well.  I am still plugging away at the gym with my personal trainer.  I have lowered my body fat by about 3% and my BMI is now in a normal range.  I needed to lower my body fat, big time.  It was off the charts and I felt like a bowl of Jello...watch it wiggle, see it jiggle.  You get my drift. 

Tying bows is not my area of expertise...

Found this vintage, mod, dress at Goodwill a while ago as I am still sticking to the vintage only rule unless I can't live without something or if it's super cheap.  I'm talking like 25 cents.  The outlet weighs everything and it's .99cents a pound, so a shirt is like really cheap.  One year ago I was a size 38 G and today I am a 36/38 C.  I am thankful for the having less boobage and glad to have met my one year anniversary of a major surgery that turned my world upside down for a bit.  You can read about it here and here  and here if you want to see my before boobs in a bathing suit.   Love to all and thank you for dropping in.   dawn xo

DAWN OF THE DEAD....happy haunting

Hi you guys, I have been playing around with picture monkey photo editor thanks to Curtise of The Secondhand Years blog.  Thanks girl!   They have the best Halloween editor I have ever seen.   Do you like me as a zombie...I do.

I went out to my old haunt, the abandoned building not too far from home.  I took the dogs along just in case anything creepy happened.  The building is abandoned where I am standing but there is another part of it that is still used.  Due to the weather, nobody was there today which made me creeped out. 

I wore this thrifted Donna Morgan vintage number that I have worn many times before on Halloween but mostly for my parties at home.  Today it worked perfectly for this shoot. 

Have no fear, I am a good little witch when I want to be. 

I added the owl because there is one in my yard that hoots so beautifully.  I lie there in bed and smile when he does his mating call.  Such a pleasing sound.   I woke Rob up at 3 in the morning to ask him if could hear the owl...my owl.  He didn't mind, he said yes and went back to sleep. 

Before Picture Monkey Halloween free photo editor....

It's so much better with creepy little edits...have a great Halloween.  Have fun with your little ones.  dawn xo

VINTAGE FLORAL DRESS...

Hello, I'm back after a long ordeal with the pup.  She is home now on pain meds and is going to be alright.  In this photo is Caroline her smarter sister who did not jump out the car window while my husband was driving them to the park.  I included her because she was missing her sister. My husband was at the emergency vet that we took her sister to the night before for treatment.  She was being released after a night of observation for crazy stuff like internal bleeding and changes in mental status.  I think her change in mental status happened when she went out the car window if  you ask me....straight up crazy.  We love her and missed not having her home if only for a night. 

My outfit is totally thrifted, vintage dress $5.99, Franco Sarto shoes, $4.99 I think, vintage handbag(a favorite) less than $5.00, coral necklace from antique shop(less than $20.00) that Lisa of  {Fortyish and Fluffy} and I visited a while back, and vintage coral earrings .99cents from Goodwill.

I love the details of this dress with its little bow and dangling flowers on the shoulder plus its super soft lightweight material.  It is too big on me but with the belt I managed to make it look like it fits better.  I may have this altered to fit like it should.  There are so many talented bloggers out there that know how to alter clothing like Mongs from My Thrify Closet and Veronika from Tick Tock Vintage.  Check them out.  I am so glad to be back...I hope this post finds you well.  Welcome new followers...so glad to meet you!  Looking forward to getting to know!!!  Dawn xo

I DID IT MY WAY.....

Sue Brett vintage dress...
Vintage thrifted bag, Kenneth Cole thrifted shoes, belt, necklaces, bracelet all thrifted...

What a great weekend, especially the ending. My husband and I went to Spa Haven and got pampered. I enjoyed a 50 minute facial and a complimentary scalp treatment and my husband got a 50 minute massage with the same scalp treatment. Have you ever had somebody massage your head for 10 minutes or more...? Unbelievable! It was free but I would pay! My skin feels so clean, exfoliated and soft....I have to treat myself more often because it is so rejuvenating. More about Spa Haven (heaven) later. I spent the rest of the day (Sunday) relaxing and getting ready for the work week. How did you spend your Sunday? Did you do anything to pamper yourself? I highly recommend it. Have a great Monday, I love your comments...Lots of love, Dawnxo

WHAT I'VE BEEN UP TO......JUST A GLIMPSE!!!

GOOD SUNDAY MORNING.......!!!!!! CINNAMON COFFEE ANYONE???




I have finally created a studio space for myself!!!!! It took a ton of effort and an entire day to sort through the thrift store that I had compiled in my spare bedroom. Still in its infancy, it is coming together. I am so inspired by this roomy, uncluttered, almost organized {that's dangerous} space. These photos are just a glimpse of the little nooks I have designed using mostly thrifted items in an attempt to yield more harmony and balance....:D

THURSDAY'S THRIFT......

I am so thrilled with today's thrift....it came just in time for Haunting season!!!! I was rummaging through the dresses in Goodwill and because of my patient nature when it comes to sifting and thrifting, I found this hauntingly beautiful antique dress that cost (are you sitting down?) $1.99. I paired it was a mask that I found at another Goodwill. I hope you like the photos as I played with the contrast and tint to bring life to this eerily beautiful find....BOOOOO!