I'm Dreaming of an (Off) White Christmas

Awww, vacation, how I have missed thee. I was so looking forward to this week, since, being a school teacher, I have it off.
 Little did I know, however, that I was going to wake up Saturday morning achey and miserable with a temperature.  Boo, I say. Boo!  I mean, come on, karma, what the hell have I done to deserve this?!  But, alas, I dragged myself out of bed and got myself ready and drove over to the last place I worked before becoming a teacher.
 I was a waitress, in case you were wondering.  It was a lot of fun, and I figured I'd go pay my old colleagues a visit and see if they needed any help for the holidays.  It was really nice seeing familiar faces; I haven't been a waitress in about 8 or 9 years; and it was even nicer when my manager said that yes, she could use some holiday help.
I love, love, love being a teacher, but I also really loved my previous job, and it will be nice around the holidays to have some extra income coming in.  There are always things around the house that need fixing or upgrading, and the Cat and I are supposed to take a trip this summer across the pond, and all those things require money, and while I am grateful for my job, a teacher's salary means those things all take a long, long time to save up for, so it'll be nice to have a way to make some extra cash.
In the meantime, I thought I'd put together a holiday list centered around a cream theme. I love those tees from J. Crew, and that print is one of the rules in my classroom, so I think it is pretty perfect.

J Crew white tee / J Crew j crew top / J Crew graduation jewelry / J.Crew gemstone earrings / J Crew cashmere scarve / Handmade home decor / Woven throw / Illume candles candleholder / Cream and Sugary Glovettes / High Street Market - 1960s Ming Style Ceramic Horse

Plus, how gorgeous is that scarf?!
I hope you are all having a fantastic week.  For those of you celebrating Thanksgiving, are you prepared?  Do you have family coming to visit (or to stay)?
I do- this damn cold has put me behind schedule; I need to get the guest bedroom and bathroom ready for the guests!

Change It Up For Fall

Pretty soon the days will be shorter and the cool weather will set in.  When that happens (even slightly before, if I'm honest) I like to change out a few things in my house.  Pillow covers, throw blankets, candles (scented and plain for ambiance), flowers, stacks of books and pretty objects are the best and easiest way to add coziness and chic comfort.

Cozy for Fall by desertgirls featuring a round bowl

Throw pillow / Faux fur throw pillow / Serena & Lily blanket / Simon Pearce glass candleholder / Hervé Gambs purple plant, $255 / Design 55 antler home decor, $230 / Illume candles candleholder / Votivo red home decor / Round bowl

Today I am on my last few chapters of the last Harry Potter book!  I'm rather sad to have finished because I have really enjoyed reading the series.  I know what you're thinking: she is just now reading those!  Yes, I know.  I am afraid that I am the type of person who rebels against TV shows/books that are popular in the beginning until they have proven their value over a period of time.  I will never be able to say, I saw/read that right when it became popular.  I'm just not cool like that.  I am just now starting to get into Dr. Who.  A hipster I am not.
Have a great mid-week!