{Lately Lovely}

Wow! It has been a busy few days... let me catch you up on the details. 

But first, I must make an announcement.

Drumroll, please...

Announcing: An Ordinary Utopia!

And at this moment, you're probably thinking 'what?'. 

Let me explain.

This is a project that we [Jocee, Abby, Megan, Gracie, Hayley] launched this past Sunday. It is a collaboration of six writers, photographers, and lovers of ordinary life. We have banded together to create a blog where we can be real. A blog where we share with you what life is really like behind the curtain of perfection. Not to say that I don't try to do that here, but this is project where we are concentrating very specifically on this. I hope you'll come along for the ride!

As for the other events of my week... 

-I went to the wedding of my friend, Ann. She and her new husband are too cute! Out of all the weddings I've been in, this was probably one of the best, simply because they are just so in love. For reals. 

-I've been having rehearsals constantly between dinner theatre and Seussical. They're both going to be great. 

-I've had a great reunion with a good friend of mine and we have had a wonderful time catching up.

-A friend of mine [well, he's really more like a brother to me] left for Cyprus, where he will be living for four months! Now that's adventure! I'll miss having him around to eat pancakes and talk about the best music on earth. [wicked + sigur ros]

-I just realized that wasn't an event. It was a random fact. . . oh well.

-Tried a kickboxing class at the gym for the first time and now I am more sore than I've been in a long time.

-other than all these things, I've just been extremely busy and trying to stay on top of all my responsibilities. 

. . .

and now for the real reason you're on this page at the moment...

.. Le photographes! ..

yep, that's a mustache. yep, that's also a cookie.

good morning.

frost

What's been lovely in your life lately?

xo,

Lindsey Lou

{Lately Lovely}

my perfect pancake- slightly burnt. 

half-face portraits

chinese pizza

valentine doodles

adventures

perfect breakfasts


What's been lovely in your life lately?



Love and a hug,

Lindsey Lou

Lately Lovely {Christmas Edition}

Dear friends,

I hope your Christmas was as wonderful and filled with Christ's love as mine was! 

Two days before, On Christmas Eve Eve, we all piled into our van and hit the road to see our extended family. I was planning to finish Libby's striped socks in the total of 7 hours of driving, there and back, but I was distracted and didn't remember half of the yarn needed, so she didn't get anything from me on Christmas morning. 

In stead of knitting, I listened to music and stared out of my window, dreaming, thinking, and processing everything that was on my mind for three and a half hours. I can let my mind wander for great lengths of time without being bored.

The night we arrived, we headed to a steakhouse for dinner to celebrate my Grandpa's retirement. He has been working for Ameren for 39 years and is finally retiring-- I'm so proud of him! Being such a hard worker, and a cattle farmer on the side, I know he won't get bored.

On Christmas Eve morning we had a big breakfast and opened presents. I got to see my adorable cousins, too!

Later on, we went on an outing with my Grandma and Aunt, then picked up the town's famous pizza for dinner. And we exchanged gifts and had a great time before we hit the road again.

On Christmas Eve, for once I curled my hair and we hurried to get ready before a fancy dinner and Christmas Eve Service. My favorite part of the service is when we sing "Silent Night" at the end and light candles, then raise them on the last verse. I was so enchanted by the sight of all the candles raised and the soft sound of everyone singing. 

When Christmas morning came, we went to church, then came home and opened presents. We all felt like we were very content this year and didn't really want much, so I loved everything I got (I'll tell you about it later).

Christmas afternoon held games, friends, and LOTS of laughter! So much that my stomach hurt.

Since then, I've been hit with something strange that makes me pick up my stuff, read more, be very productive, not eat junk, and go on frequent runs. Strange, but nice. :)

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the beginning of my mama's cranberry sorbet

candy canes. <3

a self-portrait from Christmas Eve
(I don't really take many self-portraits because the make me feel vain. It's kind of weird, I know.)

when we visited my grandma (my dad's mom),  we went to a mennonite market with her and my aunt that had lots of bulk foods and candies... and I got this!! I've always wanted one of these lollipops, but it's really more because I want to look at it than eat it. :)

... and then I loved it so much that I drew it.

I titled it "eye candy"

a bad picture of something I found on my walk. It was peeking out of the weathered, lifeless grass, couldn't help but remind me of Peeta. How lovely is that in the end of December?


And now I'm going to make you a promise: I will post my sixteen before sixteen list BEFORE the end of the year! That is, unless the computers break down, or Jesus comes back. I would really be happy about the latter. Happy isn't a strong enough word. Ecstatic X infinity would be more like it. :)

Sending love and hugs,

Lindsey Nicole

Lately Lovely

vintage coat-- thrifted! sorry this is such a terrible picture.

and a drumroll, please!

oxfords! I just got them yesterday for only 5 bucks. Score! 

 and... the past week's decorating in my room.

those twinkle lights went around my bed frame and are now my reading light. since libby and i switched corners, i've been really enjoying how cozy and perfect mine is for reading, writing letters, and knitting (another) pair of socks. 

As for the upcoming events of the night, they will include enjoying my new haircut, watching Holiday Inn (one of my faves!!), and probably eating something yummy. A lovely evening to you, my wonderful readers!

Much Love and a hug,

Lindsey Nicole

{Lately Lovely}

Hi, all! Here's a photo post of a bit of my life over the past week or two. 

happy milkshakes

raccoon hats

chocolate chip pancakes

hot chocolate with colorful marshmallows

antique mugs

antique polaroid cameras (from the antique sale- $3!)

 watercolors

sweet notes from friends

my favorite flashlight 

a jar from the antique sale

carrots from the garden

early morning inspirational sunshine

fallen red leaves

... more fallen leaves

 mini pumpkin cheesecakes

chicken pot pie I made for dinner!

pencil...

...pencils...

... another pencil... and biology homework.

one of my piano pieces

dirty feet. yes, i know you wanted to see this. ;)

sod. between my puppy and a hot July, we needed to fix the yard... so we got sod.

Much Love, hugs, mustard colored sweaters, hot apple cider, bokeh- abundant photos, music, laughter, and cake to you!

-Lindsey Nicole-