tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61433050695474321632024-02-21T12:23:40.015-06:00FutureLint (I have nothing to wear!)Gaaa! I have nothing to wear! (Ok, not really. I have EVERYTHING to wear.)FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.comBlogger1071125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-16913776656184552192015-05-13T11:06:00.000-05:002015-05-13T11:32:03.398-05:00Fin.<div style="text-align: justify;">
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I think I'm done blogging. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I had a great time here for years. And I <i>needed it</i>. When I started this blog, I was working with juvenile delinquents and I hated it. I had a boyfriend of three years and I hated it. I dumped him and he turned violent and I had to stop seeing a lot of my "friends" in order to get away from the situation permanently. Blogging was a fun escape that helped me when I felt unmoored. During my 5+ years of writing here and photographing myself, I found a job I look forward to doing every day and the love of my life, Nate. We're trying to start a family and have been painstakingly restoring our 1941 home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I started focusing on other things (like our neverending battle with 1960s wallpaper) and suddenly months had gone by without blogging. There are times I miss it, but mostly I don't. Blogging has become this other... thing. A thing about affiliate links and sponsorships and all I wanted was someone to appreciate my wacky vintage dress. I can't say for 100% certain that I'm gone forever. I loved having a record of my life here since I previously never had the discipline to write in a journal or keep track of much. But for now, I'm happy away from this space. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I still wear clothes (and believe me some of them are as weird as ever) but it's been nice not to focus on it as much. I've been wearing more flats. And more things that I can get paint on. And it's been great. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">If you want to check up on me and see too many photos of our dog and our home projects, you can follow me on instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/team_olson_mrs/">here</a> (I finally had to get a smart phone when my golden oldie stopped working.) Thank you all for your kind comments over the years, they really did get me through a rough period in my life and for that I will always love the blogging community.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Psst, I can't post without some photos so here's a few shots of our renovations:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The dining room before we bought the house... my dad said "looks like all you're missing is the casket"... it did give off a funeral home vibe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">What we found under that terrible carpet (well, after a lot of scraping, washing, and waxing)! Look at the inlayed wood border! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The living room had the same blue carpet (as did the stairs and hallways upstairs)... here's what we found under that carpet:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">And how it looks now:<span style="text-align: center;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We juuuuuuust finished ripping down the wallpaper out of our 23x13 foot living room and painted it "Toy Tank Green" - I'm so thrilled but don't have any other shots of the living room put together yet.</span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Our retro kitchen (the stove, cupboards, countertops, and tiled wall were original to the home so we're leaving them!) We painted the walls black and still need to replace the vinyl floors, but so far I love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Also, Marla Hooch Olson would like to say hello:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">And I'm about six months late on this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Otherwise, here's a few highlights:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Seeing THE REPLACEMENTS, Wayne's World Halloween (Garth & Stacy aka Psycho Hose Beast)</span></div>
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Well, there I go again. Disappearing for a whole summer. I stopped the blog a bit before the school year ended because my grandfather died and I went home to WI for a few days and to Chicago for the wake and funeral. I've been waitressing, bartending, and driving the bev cart at the golf club all summer, so I've been living in golf polos. You're not missing much fashion there, believe me.</div>
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Nate and I bought a house and close on it in less than a week. Fare thee well condo! I lived here alone for 8+ years and for almost a year with Nate. It's time to move it on up from 850 square feet to about 1950 feet. Whoop, whoop! TTFN condo! </div>
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We're just renting out the condo to a tenant, so at least I don't have to say an official goodbye. I get oddly attached to places. Especially this one. When I bought it, it was the first time in my whole life I lived alone. It was a big step at 23 years old and I have so many memories here. So I'm glad it's not gone forever - yet. Besides, I'll be back to visit our neighbor friends and make them let me use the pool next summer.</div>
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Otherwise, Nate and I are finishing up a summer of weddings. We had four to attend this summer (two of which - we were in the wedding party) and we still have two more in the fall. Six weddings in 5 months. And none of them are in Minneapolis. I'm basically working 12 hour days all summer to afford wedding gifts and hotel rooms. </div>
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The weddings:</div>
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Dancing with another one of my grandpas at my cousin Bryan's wedding:</div>
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Henrik cheers-ing Nate at that wedding:</div>
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I was a bridesmaid in Breckenridge, CO for my friend Megan:</div>
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Where we rode bikes from Vail to Frisco and stayed in a mansion in the mountains for 5 days:</div>
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Nate was the best man in a wedding in Mankato, MN:</div>
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Unfortunately we had to go to another funeral this summer too. Our groomsman, Sunder, who was very ill but fortunately made it to <a href="http://futurelint.blogspot.com/2013/12/wedding-week-what-they-wore.html">our wedding</a>, passed away on July 4. His favorite holiday was the Fourth of July, so it's very fitting he held out until that day. His family got special permission from the sheriff to shoot off tons of illegal fireworks in his honor after the memorial. He loved candy and sweets more than anyone I've ever known, so his family had a candy, cake, brownie, and root-beer float buffet - which was so fitting. He was only 29 and a sarcastic, charismatic bastard whose hilarity, love, and passion for our fantasy football and baseball leagues will never be forgotten. Nate's already planning a candy-themed tribute tattoo for him.</div>
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Well, that was our summer. 4 weddings, 2 funerals. And 60 hour work weeks. I'm ready for school, I'm ready to move, I'm ready to blog again. And hopefully it's all happening in the next few weeks. Later, skaters. Wish me luck ripping up carpet and praying our original 1941 hardwood floors in the house are in good shape. Skol!</div>
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Whoa dudes, I fell way behind with the six year wrap-up and randomly playing hooky from work - so here we go. A classic photo dump.</div>
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This day was super rainy, which meant I didn't bike to work so I wore a maxi skirt - generally a biking no-no. It rained for like 24 hours straight. It made me want to stay home and nap but I didn't.</div>
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Cardigan - Old Navy</div>
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I am hoping this was the last cold day. It was only in the 40's and it was super annoying! It's mid May! Nate picked me up from work and we looked at three houses. Two of which were not good and one which had accepted an offer an hour before we got there. House hunting is so frustrating!</div>
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Sweater - Gap</div>
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Polo - from the golf club</div>
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Jeans - Gap</div>
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Shoes - Minnetonka Moccasins</div>
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Woo! Tuesday - a very warm and bikeable day! It was like 78 degrees and it was glorious! Then I had to go waitress until 11pm. Boo.</div>
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Vest - thrifted (no tags)</div>
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Dress - Target</div>
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Wedges - Ralph Lauren</div>
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Necklace - thrifted</div>
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Oxford - thrifted little boys Cherokee</div>
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This necklace kinda looks like it's made out of rock candy...</div>
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Ok, now that that is out of the way, we'll go back to regularly scheduled blog programming. Whatever that is.</div>
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This is from Thursday since I took Friday off work:</div>
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Sweater - J.Crew Factory</div>
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Tank - little boys Fruit of the Loom</div>
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Belt - ?? (from high school!)</div>
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Skirt - thrifted The Lodge</div>
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Friday, Nate and I got up at 5 a.m. to go to a concert. Yep, I'm serious. We took the day off from work and then got up earlier than ever. It was a blast though. There's a local public radio station here (The Current) that is amazing and their morning show was celebrating it's 5th Anniversary. </div>
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J Roddy Walston and the Business played a free show! It was AMAZING! I've never had my face melted off by rock at 7:20am but it was so much fun! I've been dying to see them live but the only gig they had in MN lately was as an opening band. As soon as I found out they were playing, I took the day off and so did Nate! Wooooooo! </div>
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The brewery Nate and I vistited on our <a href="http://futurelint.blogspot.com/2013/10/odds-and-ends.html">fake honeymoon</a> put out a beer in collaboration with the radio station, so it was their beer launch party too. Yes, we drank beer at 8am (the earliest you can serve alcohol in a restaurant in MN). We also drank tons of coffee and had an awesome breakfast at Psycho Suzi's. </div>
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P.S. The rest of the weekend kinda sucked. I waitressed a wedding on Saturday and then spent 10 hours working the patio bar on Sunday. So it's a good thing Friday made up for it all! </div>
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Shockingly, it's been six years since I started this blog and <a href="http://futurelint.blogspot.com/2013/05/i-quit.html">one year</a> since I stopped buying new clothing. And it's been the best year of my life. I still love my job(s), I got <a href="http://futurelint.blogspot.com/2013/05/ms-olson-if-youre-nasty.html">engaged</a>, got <a href="http://futurelint.blogspot.com/2013/12/wedding-week-what-we-wore.html">married</a>, and I'm still standing on the stairs. Though, Nate and I are kicking house-hunting into high gear so who knows how long they'll be around! Some of my faves since last year...</div>
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Thanks to anyone who still stops by this little thing... I for sure put less time and effort into it than I used to but with so many other things demanding my attention, I'm ok with that. I know I'm in the minority over here with my lack of Twitter, Instagram, "it" bags, and affiliate links but I like it this way. Love you all and see you Monday (I'm totally playing hooky from work tomorrow! Don't worry, they know all about it.)</div>
FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-43358908985665925782014-05-13T10:19:00.000-05:002014-05-13T10:19:07.265-05:00Black on black<div style="text-align: justify;">
On Friday each grade at my school was assigned a color to wear for Spirit Week. I chose to dress in black, like the 3rd graders (both because it's easy and because the 3rd graders this year are the biggest bunch of hypochondriacs I've ever met so I feel like I'm a part of their class.)</div>
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Vest - thrifted Express</div>
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Friday night Nate and I made pizza from scratch then went and watched hockey and had a few beers with a friend. Saturday Nate had to work at the photo booth all day and I had to waitress in the evening. I started stenciling our little entryway (we painted it black a few weeks ago and I cut out the rose stencil myself.) So far so good!</div>
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I'll show you it again once it's finished (if I ever have a night off to work on it again!)</div>
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Sunday I had to waitress the Mother's Day brunch all day, then called my mom, then Nate and I sat by the pool and played cards for a while since it was not raining for once.</div>
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Monday... more black.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/futurelint/14197940783" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="5-12-14 Black lace by Christine, on Flickr"><img alt="5-12-14 Black lace" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7376/14197940783_b04c2d5771_b.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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Glasses - thrifted vintage American Optical (lenses replaced)</div>
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Shirt - thrifted Target sample</div>
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Skirt - Future Paradise</div>
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Wedges - Ralph Lauren</div>
FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-73444756507994798632014-05-09T09:58:00.000-05:002014-05-09T09:58:35.909-05:00Twoday<div style="text-align: justify;">
Wednesday... it was "school shirt day" for Spirit Week at the school where I work. But I changed out of my black school tee and into a plain black shirt for the outfit photo since I don't want to plaster the name of my school all over the internet.</div>
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Necklaces - DIY</div>
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Shirt - thrifted Target sample</div>
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Bangles - thrifted, flea markets, etc.</div>
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Skirt - American Apparel</div>
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Ballet flats - Target</div>
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Necklace detail (I was actually wearing one more at school but I gave a purple one to a 1st grader who was having a really rough day.)</div>
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Thursday... it was "Twins Day" where all the kids dress the same as a friend or as their teacher. Since I work alone in my office I figured I wouldn't have a twin anyway so I wore my most unique dress instead. Rebel, rebel.</div>
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Dress - vintage Alfred Shaheen</div>
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Necklace - thrifted vintage</div>
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Shoes - thrifted Nine West</div>
FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-12935370458404903072014-05-07T15:09:00.000-05:002014-05-07T15:09:08.288-05:00A polyester dream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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Jacket - Brooklyn Industries</div>
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Dress - thrifted vintage</div>
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Bangle - J.Crew Factory</div>
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Wedges - Nine West Vintage America Collection</div>
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I feel like I wear this dress constantly, but I guess I've only worn it 7 times on the blog. I tend to throw it on a lot in the summer, when I blog less (or basically not at all.) Regardless, it's a winner!</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/futurelint/6286744853" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" title="10-27-11 I stole this color scheme... by Christine, on Flickr"><img alt="10-27-11 I stole this color scheme..." height="400" src="https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6036/6286744853_bd0b25572b_b.jpg" width="299" /></a><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/futurelint/4791476289" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="7-12-10 First day of my "grueling" 4 hour work days by Christine, on Flickr"><img alt="7-12-10 First day of my "grueling" 4 hour work days" height="400" src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4122/4791476289_37f37c7f74_b.jpg" width="298" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/futurelint/8713315573" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" title="5-6-13 Sorta sailor jacket by Christine, on Flickr"><img alt="5-6-13 Sorta sailor jacket" height="400" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8127/8713315573_bcef61de47_b.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/futurelint/3461902583" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="4-21-09 Finally! by Christine, on Flickr"><img alt="4-21-09 Finally!" height="400" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3481/3461902583_1bdefaae11_b.jpg" width="298" /></a></div>
<br />FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-13892428449708927042014-05-06T09:48:00.000-05:002014-05-06T09:48:06.276-05:00The sporting lifeYesterday was "Sports Day" at my school...<br />
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Shirt - thrifted MN Twins</div>
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Skirt - vintage via pangs.etsy.com</div>
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Sandals - thrifted vintage</div>
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This Twins logo from 1961 of "Minnie and Paul" shaking hands over the Mississippi River was revived a few years ago when the new Twins stadium was built. I think it's adorable! I was really happy when I found this shirt at a thrift store for $3 a couple weeks ago.<br />
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FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-33373806777167835852014-05-05T09:42:00.001-05:002014-05-05T09:42:33.684-05:00Horizontal Friday...<br />
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Dress - eShakti</div>
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Necklace - J.Crew Factory</div>
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Sandals - Target</div>
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Friday night we went out to an Irish pub for dinner for a friend's birthday. They even had someone playing bagpipes inside! It was fun and I <i>love</i> fish and chips. Saturday I waitressed a "remembrance of life" at the golf club - it was super sad and I didn't even know the guy! Saturday night Nate and I went to go see my high schoolers do a production of Little Shop of Horrors. It was ridiculously cute and I was so proud of them! Sunday I worked on the patio for 10 hours. Hey, at least I got to be outside all day!</div>
FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-87417153079521583442014-05-02T12:09:00.002-05:002014-05-02T12:09:47.064-05:00OnwardWednesday...<br />
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Oxfort - thrifted little boys Cherokee</div>
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Jeans - Gap</div>
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Ballet flats - Mudd<br />
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Wednesday afternoon I ran home, exercised, showered, and then went back to school to work registration night for our new students for next year. Seeing next years group of kindergartners was so cute! They're so little! And we have two more sets of twins! Our school already has four sets of twins! They're so hard to keep straight!</div>
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Necklaces - thrifted, flea markets, etc</div>
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Oxford - thrifted vintage Tom Boy of California</div>
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Bangles - thrifted, flea markets, etc</div>
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Jeans - Gap</div>
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Sandals - Jessica Simpson<br />
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Thursday I hung out with my special needs buddy - we made pasta for dinner and played basketball. Then Nate and I watched a super long baseball game - it was well over 4 hours! I love me some baseball, but geez! It's past my bedtime!</div>
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Yesterday... when in doubt of what to wear, throw on like five plastic necklaces. Done!<br />
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Shirt - thrifted Target sample</div>
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Skirt - thrifted vintage The Lodge</div>
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Ahhhhhhhhh! Waitressing was crazy busy last night and we're training a new bartender so basically it takes me twice as long to explain to him where everything is and how to do it than it would if I just did it all myself. Oh well, he's gotta learn sometime.</div>
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Spring! I love you in theory, but job overlap makes me hate you! (until I get my waitressing paycheck - then I'll take it all back.)</div>
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FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-38172068649863357742014-04-29T09:48:00.001-05:002014-04-29T09:48:44.608-05:00HMS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Yesterday... the only day until Friday that I don't have to work in the evening too. I went running then Nate and I spent the evening running errands. Then we sat down and watched the first episode of Oz. I'm only like 17 years behind the times.</div>
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Fleece jacket - Jacob</div>
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Anchor sweater - thrifted vintage Joyce</div>
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Jeans - Gap</div>
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Shoes - Tracy Reese</div>
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Today is day three of it raining all day and all night long. The only upside is I've been sleeping awesome. There's something about the white noise of a constant rain that's so soothing.</div>
FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-27392279492352795292014-04-28T12:03:00.001-05:002014-04-28T12:03:56.391-05:00Run, matador, runFriday...<br />
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Vest - thrifted Cambridge Dry Good</div>
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Polo - from the golf club</div>
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Pants - thrifted NY & Co.</div>
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After work on Friday, I had to waitress at the golf club for a big event until 1:30am. I was super exhausted when I was done. Saturday morning Nate and I went and looked at a few houses, but of course the ones we really liked were already sold (within 24 hours of being listed!) We also got a chip repaired in my windshield and bought some more paint at Lowe's. We had a coupon to <a href="http://www.612brew.com/">612 Brew</a>, so we went and tried a few local beers Saturday night. On Sunday we painted. I love how my condo looked for the 9+ years I've lived here, but it's nice to change a few things up. Plus, it will be ready to rent out if we find a house we want to buy! I'll show it to you once it's all done. We're doing something complicated in the entryway, so it will be a while!</div>
FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-77991688601364676702014-04-25T09:47:00.001-05:002014-04-25T10:01:35.184-05:00Patterns and swansWednesday...<br />
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Oxford - F. by Faconnable (inherited from aunt)</div>
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Skirt - vintage Z. Cavaricci (altered from a dress - the top was a black long sleeved mock turtleneck)</div>
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Sandals - MIA</div>
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Sweater - thrifted vintage</div>
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Cropped pants - thrifted NY & Co.</div>
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Ballet flats - Aerosoles</div>
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It's been a dreary, rainy couple of days and it makes me want to stay in bed all day. Plus, our knob that changes the shower temperature fell off the other day and we brought it to Home Depot to buy a replacement and the guy in the plumbing department was like "I've never seen anything like that in my life." Sooooo, the cheap universal knob won't work to replace it. I've never had to call a plumber before but I'm sure this ordeal is going to cost us more than the $8 "universal" knob I thought would fix it... Being a grown-up is exhausting sometimes.<br />
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FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-72799296442957736842014-04-23T09:46:00.001-05:002014-04-23T10:11:17.447-05:00Spring bling<div style="text-align: justify;">
Yesterday was my first day riding my bike to work this spring. I don't have a splash guard fender on my bike so I wait until all the snow melts and the paths dry out until I start riding. I'm a very "fair weather" biker and I'm totally ok with that! And yesterday was perfect - cool in the morning, warm in the afternoon (and windy as hell - which is not ideal but is fun!)</div>
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Shirt - J.Crew Factory</div>
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Necklace - Sak's 5th Avenue</div>
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Pants - thrifted NY & Co.</div>
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Shoes - Minnetonka Moccasin</div>
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After I biked home, I quick showered and then had to work at the golf club for the ladies icebreaker. It's silly, but it was really nice to see everyone again! I feel so lucky that I love all of my jobs. All 3 - 5 of them.</div>
FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-74886304664254918502014-04-22T10:53:00.000-05:002014-04-22T10:54:43.490-05:00A heartbreaker<div style="text-align: justify;">
Yesterday... truth be told, this chambray is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/183120524/vintage-embroidered-chambray-shirt?ref=shop_home_active_3">for sale</a>... I LOVE it and was tempted to keep it, but it's just too big on me. But I decided to embrace the <i>smockiness?</i> and just wear it one time anyway.</div>
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Chambray - thrifted vintage</div>
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Jeans - Gap</div>
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Wedges - Franco Sarto</div>
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Selling vintage is heartbreaking sometimes. But I've slowly learned I can't keep <i>everything</i> that's awesome. Especially if it doesn't fit right. Farewell, badass embroidery! </div>
FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-9060987208349160052014-04-21T10:57:00.000-05:002014-04-21T10:57:35.264-05:00BunniesFriday...<br />
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Shirt - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/57782663/womens-i-heart-mpls-grey-shirt?ref=shop_home_active_4">FutureLint</a></div>
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Belt - thrifted</div>
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Skirt - thrifted vintage</div>
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Sandals - thrifted Nine West</div>
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Friday night Nate and I just hung out at home and watched the Twins game. On Saturday we woke up and had no water! The caretakers called and said a water main was leaking and it would be repaired. 14 hours later, we had water again. It was super annoying! We had to use the Brita water in the fridge to brush our teeth and wash our hands. It's amazing how we take running water for granted!</div>
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I had to waitress Saturday night but it was pretty slow due to the big Easter brunch on Sunday. So when I was done I went and met up with some friends. Our friends Mel and Jake got a new rescue whippit/lab mix so we got to meet him (adorable!) Our other friend is babysitting a huge golden retriever while his owner is on a cruise, and there was also an old basset hound there. Puppy party! </div>
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Sunday we got up early and met up with the fam for Easter. It was 78 degrees (!!!) outside and Henrik was very into saying "Happy Easter" to everyone over and over.</div>
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FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-36792664905629916672014-04-18T10:05:00.001-05:002014-04-18T10:05:23.856-05:00Back it upYesterday... favorite shirt day.<br />
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Shirt - thrifted vintage Army issue</div>
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Jeans - Target</div>
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Wedges - Dezario</div>
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Yesterday was pretty awesome. My fantasy baseball team is kicking ass. The Twins played a double-header and won both games! I made quesadillas and played Yahtzee with my special needs buddy Daniel after school. And all the snow we got on Wednesday melted! All in all, it was a win!</div>
FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-73442773763422859552014-04-17T10:34:00.000-05:002014-04-17T10:40:02.251-05:00TCBYesterday...<br />
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Glasses - thrifted vintage American Optical</div>
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Tank - little boys Fruit of the Loom</div>
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Sweater - Gray by Sak's Fifth Avenue</div>
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Jeans - Gap</div>
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Clogs - Zigi Soho</div>
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Jacket - Kenneth Cole</div>
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After work I went directly to my sister's house to watch the boys for a few hours while she went to work. I've never watched them both without Nate there to help! Let me give you a tip, don't ever accidentally wear a dry-clean only sweater when you're going to hang out with a baby. Regardless, they were adorable. Peder's perfecting the art of standing (while still barely holding on to something for balance). </div>
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And Henrik's just generally TCB (taking care of business.) He spent a long time talking about his love for pancakes and syrup, the toys from Cars, and how he's not allowed to eat his "special candy" (Easter candy) for dinner. He never stops talking and it's all pretty hilarious.</div>
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FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-44747256090619530422014-04-16T11:51:00.001-05:002014-04-16T11:56:01.473-05:00Nerd burglar<div style="text-align: justify;">
There's something really prep school nerdy about this outfit that I love... maybe the cropped pants/vest combo?</div>
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Polo - from the golf club</div>
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Vest - thrifted newstock Converse One Star</div>
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Pants - thrifted newstock Target</div>
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Shoes - Tracy Reese</div>
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I am pathetically proud of the fact that I've remembered to take jacket photos several days in a row... <span style="text-align: justify;">In the winter I tend to just wear the same coat over and over since it's the warmest and then I always know where my bus pass and ipod are, but I love being able to switch it up in the spring and fall! </span></div>
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Jacket - Tart Collections</div>
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I had to rush home yesterday and change into my waitressing uniform... I'm back to waitressing at the golf club a few days a week now that it's nice out. It's annoying to work such long hours until school gets out in June, but the extra $$ will be nice! </div>
FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-66052398603209876402014-04-15T09:25:00.006-05:002014-04-15T09:25:48.029-05:00Americana<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Necklace - gift</div>
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Sweater - thrifted Tommy Hilfiger</div>
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Pants - thrifted NY & Co.</div>
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Wedges - nicole by Nicole Miller</div>
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Jacket - vintage Knit Fashions Inc.</div>
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Nate and I at the end of the game on Saturday... (He's very proud of his old Kirby Puckett caricature shirt.)</div>
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Hair scarf - thrifted vintage</div>
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Jacket - Jacob</div>
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T-shirt - beck.com</div>
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Jeans - Earnest Sewn</div>
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Wedges - Steven by Steve Madden</div>
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Nate and I had a pretty low-key Friday since we knew Saturday would be a long day. Nate's sister and her husband bought four MN Twins tickets at a charity auction a few weeks ago. They came to town and took us! The game was at 1pm on Saturday, then we took them out for dinner, then went back to our place where a few more friends joined us for a night of Cards Against Humanity. We had perfect weather and awesome seats and the Twins even won the game! Wooo! </div>
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FutureLinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143305069547432163.post-10981596747034281762014-04-11T09:59:00.001-05:002014-04-11T10:01:45.460-05:00Candy dayYesterday...<br />
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Jacket - Jacob</div>
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Dress - thrifted Laundry by Shelli Segal </div>
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Tights - Cynthia Rowley</div>
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Wedges - Ralph Lauren</div>
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Yesterday was our friend Sunder's 2nd Cell Day (anniversary of his bone marrow transplant.) His sisters were making him a video of all his friends back home (he currently lives in Cincinnati to be close to a specialty hospital) and asked us to record a message. His nickname is "The Candyman" because he loves candy more than any adult should. So Nate and I bought a ton of candy and recorded our message while stuffing our faces with sugar. At one point a gummy worm fell out of my mouth while I was talking. It was <strike>classy</strike> super fun!<br />
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Also, I am wearing a shirt that says "I've got the crabs." It's been my preferred pajama shirt since I was 15 and found it at a garage sale for fifty cents.</div>
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Yesterday it hit 72 degrees in MPLS, so I dressed like it was 95. Cause that's what it felt like after the long winter on the frozen tundra. I found this dress in the fall with all the Halloween stuff at the thrift store. I love how it's vintage yet still gives off a bit of a futuristic Judy Jetson vibe... I think it's the pointy cap sleeves and giant chevron pattern.<br />
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Dress - thrifted vintage (no tags)</div>
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Belt - thrifted vintage</div>
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Sandals - thrifted Candies</div>
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But I was smart enough to wear a jacket since it was windy as hell too.<br />
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Jacket - thrifted vintage Berman's</div>
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