{MAKING A SWITCH}

Well Friends – 

The time has come that I am going to make a switch to a new blog name! When I started ‘The Little Red Horse’ blog, it was based on a lot of DIY projects. I have since had a baby and, well, quite frankly LIFE has really started to take over! {in the best way possible}

I am designing a new blog that will encompass more or my life as a whole – my family, my projects, my LIFE!

MY new blog address is http://www.lifebylindsay.com and will be under construction for the next week or so as I move everything over get everything all sorted out. Feel free to stop by and give me a hello – I am going to try my hand at self hosting, so it will be a bit different and a I will make sure to bring you along the journey!

Later gators!

Lindsay

{Shop with a Purpose!}

This weekend I participated in a GIRLS NIGHT OUT at the Bellevue Campus of our church, Champions Centre. It was such a fun time for ladies to come together around a great cause – helping OTHERS in this holiday season. We collected toiletries and pajama sets along with other basic needs that we all, quite frankly take for granted sometimes, and we put packages together for the kids at YouthCare and the women and children being cared for by The Genesis Project.

I also set up a booth with my Stella & Dot Stash, and decided to donate my commission from all sales that night to Champions Foundation.  Champions Foundation does so much for our community, both local and abroad and is very close to my heart. From making & serving meals to homeless youth once a month all the way to owning/operating a “Forever Home” for would be orphans in South Africa, the reach of Champions Foundation is unstoppable. However, everything that they do requires finances (obviously) and that is where you and I come in. The cool things about giving to Champions Foundation there is no overhead and 100% of the profit goes right back into reaching and making a difference in people’s lives. That is what I call Good Soil.

I raised $70.00 Friday night, which is great, but I want to GIVE MORE. So I am going to open this up for the rest of the week, until this Friday December 7th, if you make a purchase through THIS LINK, I will donate my commission to Champions Foundation. My first goal is a $150.00 donation, but if I could even double THAT it would be awesome! There are so many great options for Christmas gifts, and if you order this week, you will still have time to get your gifts by Christmas!

I am going to give you a few examples of my favorites for gifts (from left to right):

Earrings: Serenity Small stone drops in Gold, Signature Clover Chandelier, Rhea Hoops, Vintage Studs SHOP HERE

Statement Bracelets: Renegade Cluster in Gold, Odette Cuff, Secret Garden Cuff, Studded Trifecta wrap SHOP HERE

My favorite necklaces: Rebel Pendant, La Folie (Green), Avery Chain & Pearl, Contessa Jade SHOP HEREGREAT GIFTS: Love Bracelet ($19), Tribute Bracelet ($36), Hope Bracelet ($32), Elizabeth bracelet ($29) SHOP HERE

Stella & Dot is excellent quality, lead & nickel free (great for sensitive skin), always 5.95 for shipping, and they have the Delight guarantee which means if you don’t like it, return it for something you DO LIKE.

So go to this website here and do some Christmas shopping, birthday shopping or just get something for yourself – and know full well that you are doing something GOOD in the mean time! Lets BLASt past my fundraising goal (and get pretty in the meantime!)

Thank you all in advance for your participation! YOU are helping making a difference!

{My pick for “The Circle” this week}

Ok – this week it was MY turn to pick the song for “The Circle” – if you don’t have a CLUE what I am talking about – go HERE. 🙂

I am choosing the song “I’ll be Home for Christmas” – by basically every single artist ever  (you pick a version)

I HAD TO choose a Christmas song – we only have a few weeks a year to be able to do that! Can’t wait to see what the girlies have to say about it!

Have a great week ladies!

{Scenes from the Weekend}

Thanksgiving was awesome – but I seriously took NO pictures. So this is all you get – a place setting.

Completed a Photo Booth and mailed it to Virginia. This is the first project I have done and then shipped. I learned a lot in the process. I cant wait to see the finished product! Also very thankful for  new friendship! I will tell you all about that when I get some pictures!

Black Friday for us consisted of being lazy around the house, eating leftovers, and then heading to Seattle for the Tree Lighting & some dinner with family. Zane loved loved loved being outside and running around the closed streets, even though it was cold and rainy.

Zane also helped Mimi set up Christmas around the house…

All in all it was a great weekend! Hope you got to celebrate with family and friends! Happy Thanksgiving – now it is time to start thinking about Christmas!!!! YIKES!

{Black Friday}

This is what Black Friday looks like to me…

Left overs!!!!!! One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving!!! YUM!!!

{SuperMom}

I have seen a lot of comments on Facebook or on blogs saying “Wow – you are really a SUPERMOM” or “HOW do you do it all” and it has had me thinking lately…

The way I look at it – if you are a mom, you ARE a supermom. The days that I get Zane up, get her dressed and either cook or clean or complete a project, those are usually the days that Zane didn’t wake up five times the night before. And trust me – if you could see my hair today, you know KNOW that last night wasn’t one of those nights.

We do this to ourselves all the time – we look at everyone else’s highlight reel, and compare it to our outtakes/behind the scenes. And things like social media and PINTEREST make it that much easier for us to do this. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE social media and how connected it can make us, but was I am talking about when we get into comparing. I have such admiration for moms in general. I have an appreciation for moms that I feel you only can have once you BECOME a mom. Lets face it – being a mom is one of the MOST rewarding things in life. But it is also CONSTANT hard work. Sometimes we hit the nail right on  the head – everyone had a nutritious dinner, had matching clothes that fit and went to sleep without a hitch. And then then there are the times that we are throwing french fries to the back seat hoping the kids get a few as you race to get to somewhere, only to realize your child only has one shoe on, and the shirt they put on is two sizes too small.

I say all of this to say – Take a breath, grab that Grande Latte {or maybe a Venti!} and face each day knowing that you are going to do YOUR BEST – it isn’t always perfect, it isn’t always pretty but who said that being a mom would be! Give yourself some grace, say a prayer and know that you are a SUPERMOM!!

{Flash Friday 8}

A link {HERE} for new/budding photographers from Benj Haisch – he is good, and this info is good too! He took stunning pictures for a friends wedding last month.

Click {HERE} for a video on how to open a Pomegranate! I am currently obsessed with this fruit and I eat the seeds every day!

The hubs and I are planning a trip to Vancouver – maybe over the holiday this year (love taking part in Boxing day!!) and I found {THIS} fun little travel guide to go along with! {She also takes you to New York, Hong Kong, London and Paris. YES PLEASE!}

Making a Photo booth towards the end of this month, and the inspiration comes from this picture. This is a great tutorial for an awesome way to spruce up ANY party!

I also want to make {THIS} sometimes soon. I LOVE the Ampersand!

Have an incredible weekend!

Flash Friday 6:Fall Favorites

This is for all of my “muscle-y calf” friends – did you know Hunter makes a “Wide Calf” version of their oh-so-popular rain boot? I JUST found this out, and plan on purchasing THIS weekend from Nordstrom.

I love when it gets cold, because the sweaters come out! I am looking to add at least one new one to my closet this fall – hopefully one with a cute pattern like {this one} from Old Navy!

My friend Jessica actually makes a board for me on Pinterest each year of my “Fall shopping objectives” {you can see it here}. It is a little bit like the show what not to wear. I go into a store with a list of rules, and usually in the beginning I am all rebellious towards what she tells me to get. Then I usually have a break down after looking in my bag and it is all black clothing. Then I adhere to the rules, and usually come home with a few really great things for fall. I don’t know where I would be without some of my friends.{This} is one of my favorite fall candles to burn. There are a lot of great scents out there, but this one is great for the whole fall season.Going for a long drive in the cool brisk fall air with a warm drink is ONE of my favorite things to do. New England in the Fall is on my bucket list of things I cannot wait to do! {This list} of fall foliage drives seems heavenly to me!

One of my FAVORITE THINGS is fall decor!!!! I love how warm your house feels with all the warm colors and candles burning. ‘Tis the season to snuggle up on the couch and enjoy the fall decorations!

{via}Wouldn’t be fall without pumpkins – and {here} is a an awesome article about different ways to decorate your pumpkin – it isn’t just about the carving scary faces anymore!!!

It is finally cold and rainy around here, which I know some people will kill me for saying, but I am SO excited! I LOVE it! Finally I can drink my latte with a sweater on and not feel like I am BURNING ALIVE! Fall just make everything great! Bring on that grey sky!

Everyone have a great weekend!

 

{Rain boots and Polka Dots}

Zane wanted to play outside SO BAD this evening when I got home from work – she was being quite hysterical. So Mimi and I gave in, grabbed her rain-boots and jacket, and let her run around a little bit. {It is so hard to get a picture of her in focus because all she does is run!}

This next picture is when I told her to hold still and give me a smile…..Basically the best I can get.

The boots are a little bit big, which proved problematic for a running toddler.All in all a fun evening, and I think we will be spending many evenings playing in the rain! I love my little outdoor girl!

{Wheeler Wedding Photo Booth}

Well, it was QUITE a weekend full of weddings, family and FALL!!! Friday night was the Wheeler Wedding – and I did the Photo Booth back drop for them. It turned out pretty good I think! I was happy with it. The photo booth was also used on Saturday night for a wedding of a Bride I didn’t even know! She was having a wedding in the same space as B & R and we offered to have her use it since it would already be there! I am hoping to see some pictures, maybe from BOTH weddings! I am just super excited that all that work didn’t go to waste! I will post pictures when I get some!

Saturday, my parents came in to visit for the day – they headed to Whistler for the week to celebrate my mom’s 60th birthday! They will be back next weekend to spend a few days with us. We got to have lunch at a local favorite, and then did some walking around downtown. Fall has officially arrived, and I don’t mind ONE BIT.

I also started a few projects tonight for the Holiday bazaar I am involved with next month, as well as a special something for baby Kenzie’s first birthday! So excited to celebrate with them next week!Have an awesome day!