re-making a necklace

Learn how to make an accordian/ribbon/pearl necklace at Megan's site.

(HERE)

This one seems a bit formal. But I thought with Winter Balls and dances coming up- maybe you'll be looking for some ideas... a bit more formal.

I just thought it was really creative.

Also I was thinking of experimenting with some faux (fake) pearls my son gave me a few years ago... with some ribbon that is thin and maybe a different color than white.

That might make it more casual?

I don't know-

It will be fun to try...

Adorable Tess Accessories

Okay- here is Tess

See her floral femmi pins?

I think they are soooo adorable!

She says she bought them at Forever21

but I bet we can make something like this...

and

Just let it be known-- she made her red/black /orange skirt!

What an amazing job! Way to go Tesse!

Introducing.......

Tessa

She is a Senior this year in High School and blogging

Mostly about fashion.

I stumbled upon her site- while googling about Shabby Apple...

(i am a little green with envy- some how she scored a free dress from them!)

I love her post about Natural Beauty.

She is a fashionista - if I ever met one.

i love all her ideas about layering and playing with patterns.

I am a very boring. I usually have a solid top, and a print skirt. Simple.

She wears prints and stripes and floral etc... all together and makes it look adorable

and effortless.

Here are her thoughts on pairing patterns-

"When mixing patterns the main thing to keep in mind is balance.

The patterns on the top are smaller than the pattern in the skirt

Also keep only one color pallet going on.

I use the belt to break up the patterns and help it not look too busy."

I'm going to ask her to guest post too...

i think she has a great eye for fashion... and I love that she raids her mom and sisters closets.

She also found a really cute headband at the BYU-provo floral shop...
I think we should try to re-create.

Chesley- my new friend over at "Make You Over" is so adorable and helps women (young and old alike) find their style.

She was asked to teach a lesson on Modesty- and I pulled this picture of the hand out she passed out for the class.

I like the idea of finding your own style-

keeping it simple...

I mean- Heavenly Father really doesn't care

what we wear as long as it is modest, clean, neat...

it is more important what we do with our lives-

How we present ourselves, package ourselves

tells alot about:

-our beliefs about ourself

-who we truly are

-our standards

- our values

I asked her to guest post.

We'll see

Modest-AID

Some of my friends are upset about SHADE clothing going out of business.

(It was an on-line store where you could buy modest dresses, shirts and most importantly- undershirts that make everything you wear modest.) Confession: I bought a dress and 2 shirts on their site 2 weeks ago- such a great sale! They did have some adorable things....



But don't panic! We have options- sisters!

To show what a small world we live in...

my freshman/college roommates-sister

has a clothing site called

Molly's Clothing



2 years ago or so... my friend called ... trying to spread the word about her sisters site.

So to support a sistah out... (or a friend's sistah in this case)

I bought two Molly's shirts-



The mini cami-- which is like a half shirt... great to wear under dresses and tops where you just need added covering up on top.



Then the classic cap sleeve shirt-- to wear under other shirts .. that might need coverage up top, and on the length at the waist.



I've loved both of them. They are having a few sales now too.

It will be hard to find an affordable replacement for Shade: their shirts and dresses were cute.



But for finding the undershirts .. we still have options.

Breathe...

Quote: James E Faust

I have a quote in my scriptures that I refer to from time to time by
James E Faust

"The Lord can do remarkable miracles with

a person of ordinary ability

who is humble,

faithful

and diligent

in serving the Lord

and seeks to improve himself."

I truly believe this.

So often in the scriptures it says,

if ye have the desire... ye are called to the work

Our desires play an important part.

We don't have to have the skills - to begin to do great things...

the Lord can work mighty miracles-- with our ordinary ability.

We just have to focus on

being humble/ teachable

faithful

diligent

trying to improve our self....

and then- once we do -- do something amazing..

be sure to give all the praise and credit back to the Lord.

That people can see our good works--- and glorify our Father in heaven...

Good Works

This month - our theme is
"Good Works"

"Therefore let your light so shine before this people,

that they may see your good works

and glorify your Father who is in heaven."

(3 Nephi 12:16)

Our goal/focus this month:

I will help others and build the kingdom through righteous service.

We were just talking about Shining... last month.

Specifically- Not being afraid to shine.

NOt waiting until we are good enough,

accomplished enough,

skilled enough...

to share our talents and serve people.

Which is a good goal for me this month.

I instigated a school Fall play. Whenever BYU-H has a casting call in the community for children- they get a large number of children  who try out- but only two or three get to perform. I thought, Why don't we have a school play? I asked around- to see if there was interest. There was A LOT of interest... yet no one willing, brave, what-ever enough to take the lead and organize it. Lots of people willing to help- but no one wanted to shoulder the task of organizing this a week before our Fall break.
(gulp) So I stepped up.

I love - being behind the scene... and gathering people together to get this project rolling...

I loath at the idea of being the "face in front"

the person "running the show"... shall we say.

Yet that is my position.

{gulp}

It's that whole leadership challenge.

I'm up for the task. (that is my attempt at positive affirmations...)

"Because I am smart enough,

and skilled enough...

and by golly...

people like me"

(Okay- that is from an Old Saturday Night Live skit... )

THANKFULLY- I am working with a great group of kids and families and teachers and administrators.

Everyone is so supportive and willing to jump in and help out.

 

Serving isn't about showing off - though.

and you defiantly shouldn't try to be front and center when you are serving.

Often the most meaningful service- goes unnoticed.

In our Personal Progress book- they challenge us for two weeks to look for this kind of service- that often goes unnoticed... and record it in our journals.

Things like..

preparing meals, reading to a younger child, listening to a younger child...

holding a door open for someone, picking something up for someone

offering a friendly smile, a helping hand

jumping up to get someone a drink

When you look for it- ---you'll notice those moments...

Update: I had a lot of help! And we were able to pull it off! A week to write the script- and get key positions filled: director, music coordinator, set designer, costume designer, etc.. etc.. all the supplies, permission from the school, etc. etc. And then  4 days to practice- only spending 2 hours a day on rehearsals... with a performance on Friday. It was amazing... and happily this is now a beloved school tradition! Still going strong-- even after I am gone.