The Quirky Little Shop

Because The Man loves me - on our way home from our overnight get-away

last week, we stopped at this quirky little shop!!

Walking in behind us, a lady thought it was a restaurant -

She was a little surprised it was actually a shop.

From the outside, you really can't tell what kind of shop it is - other than quirky!!

I only took photos of the outside.

Once inside, it was still quirky - but nothing like outside!!

It was a mix of boutique clothing,

(you know the tiny, trendy, cute little clothes with only s and xs left on the racks)

old gringo and corral cowboy boots, flip-flops, jewelry,

all mixed in with some home decor items,

crafting items,

quirky gifts,

Oklahoma souvenirs,

and a screaming cook-a-too - however, it did whistle at me :)

Lots of eye candy and I could have spent more time browsing!!

I loved all the cowboy boots and the clothing was adorable - just not my size!

And they had very cute and unique jewelry!!

The only thing I purchased was some German Glass Glitter in a cute salt/pepper shaker!

I'll use the glitter on projects in my playroom
and I collect crystal salt/pepper shakers because
I'm trying to get enough to create a chess board set.

Pepper in half and salt in the other half - - black & white pieces.

Although I don't play chess - it's more about having unique decorative items in my home!!
Check Mate!!

So here it is -

The Cloverleaf Boutique

Pink bikes lined the drive and parking lot!!

Sorry, I can't get this photo to turn.....

I thought the pink travel trailer was really cute!!

I would set this up in my backyard (maybe not pepto pink, though) - if The Man would let me!!

The Man taking a picture of the clown for our son - he HATES clowns!!

He has always thought they were creepy!! All the more reason to take a photo for him!!

Most everything had been coated with a brightly colored  paint!!

Not so much quirky - but creepy!!

Doll heads and mannequin heads - creepy!!

I did like the ferris wheel looking plant stand, though!!!

I don't why, but this sign just made me laugh!! I guess it's all about the surroundings :)

More pink bikes and a creepy mannequin dude!!

Since I didn't take any photos inside - here is a link to their fb page. There are many photos on there!

The Cloverleaf Boutique

I also just learned there is a Cloverleaf in the Oklahoma City area.  I'll have to check it out soon!

So, if you're ever in Oklahoma - near Ardmore - I35 - Exit 31 (b - I think)

you should go check outThe Cloverleaf Boutique. 

Or check out the one in OKC - it might be just as quirky!!

I think you'll enjoy the experience!!

Have a great week-end, my friends!!!

What I Wore Wednesday

Hello World............

It's Wednesday already, so I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy for a little fashion inspiration!!

Why don't you join me??

Here's a couple of things I wore this past week.........

On Thursday we headed out of town to see Lady A. 

This was our third attempt to see them -

first time - concert cancelled - reason unknown

second time - concert rescheduled due to snowstorm -

third time's the charm!!!

brown vest - gap (in las vegas last fall)

skinny jeans - gap

white tshirt - gap

I should be featured in a gap ad!!! Just sayin........

Not happy with my shoe choice - black wedges - ???

But check out my new fedora!!! It's from Target.

and me and The Man!!

And just in case you're wondering, here's what Lady A was wearing!!

Check out Hilarie's sequined leggings!!

Her very high heeled shoes were completely covered in sequins!

It was a great concert and worth the wait!!

We stayed the night in the hotel casino where Lady A performed -

It was like being in Vegas!!

Friday morning, we ate breakfast, checked out of our room, then explored the huge casino!! 

boyfriend jeans - gap

black v-neck - target

white tank - target

scarf - express

flip-flops - walmart

coach purse - gift from one of my daughters

On our way home, we stopped for lunch and I spotted a very unique looking store -

so The Man, loving me as he does, stopped and let me explore!!

just me and the pink dude!!

It was probably the quirkiest store I've ever seen or been to!!

I'll post some pictures of the store exterior later.

Go ahead - head on over to The Pleated Poppy

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Have a Little Class...........

Hey - it's me again!! Twice in one day!!

Three day week-ends are the best!! I have the privilege of being a stay at home mom - but

I absolutely love long week-ends when The Man can be home with me!!

Our week-end was fabulous!! We had a cook-out with his family on Saturday.

Lots of food and lots of swimming!!

While this past week-end was great,

the previous week-end was EXTRA special for me!!

I hosted a little class reunion for my high school peeps!!

It was wonderful to see my classmates and plan the party,

but we got off to a rocky start -

thanks to Mother Nature!

Although we needed rain, I believe Mother Nature got a little carried away in our area!

I did pray for the weather to be perfect for the day of the party, but I forgot to pray for the previous days -

 

It rained................ 

and rained............

and continued to rain!! I think we got about 6" in a few hours!!

It was a little sketchy there for awhile -

No, that's not the pool!! That's our backyard filled to the brim with rain!!

You can see the pool lit-up on the left...........

This is the area behind the pool - it was like a river!!

Fortunately, it didn't flood the pool - but the pool did fill up to the very top!

Luckily, we didn't have any damage - and party preparations carried on!

I do have to say that this rain storm was nothing compared to the tornadoes

that ripped through Oklahoma last week.

 Many, many people were hit hard.

There were lives lost and many homes destroyed!!

Thankfully we were not affected, but please pray for the families that were.

Our reunion is thanks to facebook!!

I was reunited with my high school classmates last year, most of which I had not seen

 in 20 plus years - yes I know, that makes me fairly old!!

The funny thing is - I was one that didn't "get" facebook a couple of years ago.

I couldn't understand why you would put your business out there for others to see or

why you would want to "stalk" other people.

It all seemed a little creepy to me - so I resisted the peer-pressure for several  years,

but then about a year ago, my sister and sister-n-law, along with my two daughters,

convinced me to set-up a facebook page.

Now, I think they may have a few regrets - because I love facebook!!

I love posting pictures on facebook, especially of my family!!!

When planning the party, I knew I wanted to use "84", the year we graduated,

as the theme or jumping off point for the decorations.

I am really mad at myself for not taking photos of the decorations the night of the party,

so most of these photos were taken the day after - so you don't get the full effect.

Plus I only have a few photos of my friends!

I think I was nervous and wasn't thinking clearly because I always remember to take photos!!

I mean, I do have a fb page to update!!

This is the front porch............

Front door - vintage frame and moss covered numbers.

And here's a few of my peeps...............

You can sorta see the snack table in the above photo.

I used several picture frames to display social info about 1984 -

such as popular songs, tv shows, movies, etc............

Just hanging out and catching up!!

We brought our yearbooks and old photos to look at. 

It was alot of fun to see all those old photos -

and to see how skinny I was - and to think I thought I was FAT!!

I would love to be that size again!!

Here's the table the day after..........

I ordered cookies with the number 84 and made cupcake toppers with 84.

I also made 84 tags to tied around mason jars filled with flowers.

I made this burlap flag, with the number 84 - of course!!

Lanterns filled with citronella candles!

And here we are - all grown up!!!!


You laugh because there are only 8 of us -
but there were only 12 of us in my graduating class!!!

We have a little class!!

Well, we have alot of class - but had a little class!!
And I must say - I do believe we have all aged very well!!
It was such a wonderful evening and I think we will all stay in touch now.

Thank you fb and thank you my friends for coming to the party!!! I love you guys!!

What I Wore Wednesday

Hey there!!

OK, so I tried to do better this past week and take more pictures

and not wear a cardigan every.single.day!!

I think I succeeded - so I'm linking up with  The Pleated Poppy for some

fashion inspiration. Hope you'll join me!!

So, here's what I've been wearing............

Took my son to the orthodontist.  Not really a great look - but, oh so comfy!!

black yoga pants - old navy (very old)

black tshirt - target

white tank - target

shoes - borne

scarf - express

 Another outing with my son (my precious, sweet baby boy). This time to get his driving permit.. :(

Oh, and look - I'm wearing a cardigan.

It's my "comfort" clothing in my time of sadness. So, let it be!!

skinny jeans - gap

cardigan - old navy

white tshirt - gap

shoes - kohls

necklace - kohls

earrings - kohls

 Saturday we had family at our house for a cook-out and some swimming!!

boyfriend jeans - gap

shirt - cato

flip-flops - walmart

hat - very old and I don't remember where it's from

aviators - target

 Date night with The Man - The Man that I love with all of my heart!!

We went to the movies, so I had to wear a cardigan - in case it was cold in there!!!

skinny jeans - gap

cardigan - old navy ($6.00 - clearance rack last week)

striped tank and white tank - target

floral wedges - target

bracelet - kohls

(need a pedicure!!)

flower necklace - ??

coin necklace - found in a box from The Man's grandfather's upholstery shop when he retired.

I love the fact that this necklace has a history - I don't know what it is, but it's fun to imagine!

Memorial Day - Going to lunch and shopping with my youngest daughter.

She just moved into a cute little cottage near the OU campus.

It is such a cute little house!! It has wood floors and crystal door knobs

and quirky little nooks and crannies!! Right along with slopping floors

and windows that have been painted shut - probably many times!!

It was so windy!!!

boyfriend jeans - gap

plaid shirt - new from old navy

white tank - target

aviators - target 

Looking a little tired!!! 

chain - premier jewelry

soldered pendant - affair of the heart (huge, local craft/home decor fair)

plain and simple watch - walmart!!!

 And, this is what I'm wearing today!!

No, I'm not skinny dipping - I will be wearing my swimsuit!!!

But, believe me, that's not a picture you want to see!!!!

Please go check out all the other blogs over at The Pleated Poppy for some

fun, summer, fashion inspiration!!

 Have a wonderful day, my friends!!