Peach Projects: Re-purposed burlap.

I have been married for almost a year now and have more burlap left over from wedding decor than I know what to do with. 

As you all know, we recently moved into our own place and were in desperate need of some curtains.

I say desperate, but really I have just wanted some curtains for a really long time.

Better late than never. 

My mom and dad came to visit Mother's Day weekend and I figured this was the perfect opportunity to recruit my mother's help.

Y'all. This project is so easy and cheap.

It really cost me nothing because my mother bought all the curtain rods and I had everything else. 

We started out with some old table cloths. The already had a wide hem...perfect for hanging on a curtain rod. My other hemmed the edge so it wouldn't fray.

Really though, she hogged the sewing machine.

I didn't mind it. 

I was the designated iron woman. 

Which was fine with me because Iron Man is my favorite super hero.

We used the hem of the lace to make the hem of the burlap the same size. 

Then Momma Rose hemmed the burlap. 

That's it ya'll. I told you it was stupid easy. 

BEFORE:                                                                                               AFTER:

We ended up with three variations as you can see.

I am in love and super impressed with our handy work.

I still find myself looking at them and saying,

"We made those!"

And I still have TONS of burlap left. TONS!! 

OH!

and to make these rod covers you just sew a little flap and slip it on. 

Tuck the edge under. 

Perfection.

In the form of burlap and lace.

A few of my favorite things! 

Peach Posh: Super Hero Swag.

Last night the Husband and I enjoyed a little date night action with our favorite super hero.

It's fun being back where our love story began.

We get to see movies at the theater where we shared our first date. 

MY husband is the greatest.

He got me the fanciest new camera for my birthday and I get to debut its brilliance with an outfit dedicated to my superhero crush, none other than the invincible Ironman.

I am obsessed. 

The movie was awesome.
I was nervous the whole time. 

And the company wasn't bad either. 

Seriously. Once we figure out how to really use this camera, there's no stopping us. 

Sweatshirt: forever21

Skirt: H&M

Shoes: Payless

Yes, I was the only one wearing Ironman attire to this movie. 

Yes, the very same thing happened to me when the last ironman came out. 

Haters gonna hate, ya'll.

I like to call these my lucky reds. I don't know why, but I do. 

I have been lucky to get a lot of old jewelry from my family lately so I like to mix it in as much as I can. 

This guy. Sorry, he's taken. 

Hasn't fully embraced being my blogographer, but he will soon enough because he loves me and this new camera he got me. 

Now, everyone take the time to be just a little bit jealous of my phone case my sister got me for my birthday.

Totally forgot about it, so it was a nice surprise in the mail this week.

I am excited to take my blog to the next level with my new toy. 

And I promise I will make weekly trips up the hill to get enough internet access to share with all of you. 

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

Peach Posh: A Little Bit Rock and Roll

Last weekend my husband and I made an impromptu trip to Austin to catch a concert of one of our favorite bands, Needtobreathe. 

And to my birthday surprise, he had booked a hotel for the night too!

While we had a few expensive, stressful detours between the show and our room (our car got towed), it was still the best concert. From start to finish.

Let me just say this birthday was the best. I was with my husband, I got lots of cool gifts and lots of love from my family friends and new camp family-friends. 

While pondering outfit choices for the show, I decided I wanted to be a bit more rock and roll.

Usually my concert attire is pretty hipster-trendy.

And I think I made the right choice, because I would have looked liked at lease 80% of the other girls there if I had stuck to the norm. 

I decided to go for the all black look. And jazz it up with my Jamaican necklace. 

Legit. I got it from the craft market in Jamaica. 

I paired my best $10 dress with my new swoon-worthy crop top.

And of course I accessorized with my usual: watch, bag, sunnies and sandals. 

We ate dinner right across the street from the venue at the cutest little Mexican restaurant that had chandeliers in the trees! I took this picture right under the sign where Drew Holcomb hid 2 free tickets to the show, but I didn't find them. 

This outfit was the perfect fit for an outdoor show. 

I dance,sang, and had infinite hearts for eyes with my husband right beside me.

Perfection.   

DIY: shirt upgrade.

Ever put on a shirt you really like, but hate the style/fit?

That happened to me today. 

I usually think of ways to make it better, but never do it. 

Well, today I actually did it. I didn't wait until next time. 

And then I did the same thing to another shirt. 

GO ME! 

And then I got chocolate on my shirt.

real. life. 

Both of the shirts I cut were the same style.

Fitted on the sleeves and the waist. 

I just didn't like the way  it felt or looked anymore so I changed it.

I am obsessed with a shirt with a scallop, so I found one of my favorite tank tops and used it as a guide to cut the bottom.

Then I simply cut the sleeves to the link I preferred. 

That's it. That is all I did.

Took less than 5 minutes.

 BEFORE:

AFTER:

I even took the tank top I used and wore it under my shirt to add some length.

Then I got chocolate on my shirt.

I am apparently still disappointed in myself. 

Moral of the story is: I love these shirts 100% better and will actually wear them now. 

The Big News

It may not be that big of news to most of you by now. 

If you follow me on instagram then you are already aware that Kell and I have moved to Austin.

Technically we moved to Spicewood, but we are close enough to Austin.

And that, y'all, is the big news.

WE MOVED!

We were blessed to live with Kell's parents for the past [ALMOST] year. 

rent free.

we were spoiled.

not afraid to admit it.

They were so gracious to give us a place to live and food to eat while we searched for jobs.

We will never be able to express how thankful we really are for their kindness and patience.

But finally, after 10 months of waiting, searching and praying...

we have landed our dream job. 

We are serving as full-time staff at Highland Lakes Camp.

This is the same camp that we worked at in 2010 as summer staff,

and the same camp where we realized God had bigger plans than just a friendship for us.

It was at HLCCC on the steps of Highland Inn that Kell told me he was in love with me and i said, "ditto."

Really. I kid you not. I wanted to badly to have a Nicholas Sparks moment, but my natural ability to be awkward won that battle. 

We are so excited to start our lives of camp ministry at a camp that we call "home."

We could not be more positive that this is where we are supposed to be.

We look forward to the work, memories and friendships that is to come. 

As if we needed more assurance that we were supposed to be here..

everyone has been so welcoming and sweet since our arrival.

I am glad that everyone else seems as excited as we are about being here. 

I can't wait to explore Austin and all the coolness it has to offer. 

home sweet home in Duplex #1.

We can't wait for our neighbors to get here. 

Don't worry y'all, I will give you the grand tour when we get situated. 

MTV CRIBS style. 

the relocated,

Mrs. Peach

Peach Posh: An outfit and a Cause.

Today is shine a light on Slavery Day.

I first learned about modern day slavery my freshman year of college in my college 1101 class when we had to read the book, "Not For Sale."

It blew my mind and rocked my world. 

The very city I was attending college was hosting this sickening multi-billion dollar "industry."

Treating people with less respect than they treat a stray animal on the side of the street.

I just couldn't understand how people in their right mind could do something so terrible. 

But that's just it. They are not in their right mind. 

I learned about the End It Movement while watching Passion 2013 livecast. 

I decided right then I wanted to be a part of this movement. 

I may have a small part, but every part counts. 

I want to make people more aware of this awful injustice. 

I will pray for those in slavery, enslaving, and those who have the power to End IT.

I will pray for those who are rescuing, those trying to escape

AND

others just like me.

I am in it to END IT.

Today, to help spread awareness I, along with many many many others, am wearing a red "X" on my hand. 

And since I love a good outfit post,

I decided I would include some picks of my work attire sporting my best accessory,

my red "X."

Shirt: Burlington

Pants: Target

Shoes: Borrowed from my Mother-in-Law (of course)

#enditmovement

#shinealightonslavery

Read This:

END IT

Watch This:

Do Something.

-Mrs. Peach

Peach Posh: Cute as Beyonce.

So today's outfit was inspired by Beyonce and the fact that I finally got an aztec sweater.

I want to wear this sweater everyday.

If you have been following me here or in real life you know I am obsessed with anything aztec and have been on the search for an aztec sweater for a LONG time now.

Found this sweater at Cotton on for $20.

Deal. Steal. Are you for REAL?

This is the photo I saw this morning.

My outfit probably looks nothing like it, but I just felt my inner Beyonce coming out when I put my outfit on.

and that bun. I wish I could pull it off because I am obsessed with it. 

Let's be honest, I am obsessed with Beyonce. 

Necklace: Compass ($10)

Sweater: Cotton On ($20)

Tank: Cotton On ($10)

Leggings: Shasa ($10)

Sandals: Mother-in-Laws Closet

I ended up trading the necklace for the specs. 

Ended up being the perfect combination of edgy and tribal.

And Beyonce. 

This is my best Sasha Fierce.

I think I need more practice. 

And this is my best puppy photo bomb.

P.S. Be on the lookout for some BIG NEWS coming soon. 

Happy Monday

-Mrs. Peach