The Situation Is…

August 20, 2013 By 2 Comments

I need some inspiration!  It’s just been one of those days.  These past few days, I have been transitioning into what I have been calling my “new life”.  I have a new job that is going to allow me to put my complete focus on acting.  I have almost completed a major overhaul of my apartment.  Getting rid of stuff I don’t need.  Re organizing so day to day life is easier (this is key to living in a studio).  I am so excited about this new chapter of my life.

So here are some quotes that I want to live by in my “new life”…

Pinterest quote

Steve Martin Quote

Quote

And of course, one of my favorites…

walk like quote

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Checking things off my list! #23 Skinny Dipping

August 19, 2013 By 3 Comments

I have just under 4 months to check off everything on my list of things I need to do before I’m 30. There are a few things that need to get done before the summer is over… Like #23 Skinny Dipping. The ocean is already getting cooler!!

We took the boat to the middle of the harbor and jumped in.

It was dark… but here is the proof that I did it!

skinnydipping

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Vintage Shirt Salt Bath

August 17, 2013 By 2 Comments

Is there anything cooler than a cool vintage shirt?

olsen vintage shirt

I don’t think so!  I love vintage t-shirts and sweatshirts.  They are just so cozy.  I love to buy ones that are vintage, made to look vintage or wear them soooo long that they become vintage.  I will wear things till I can’t wear them anymore.  Like this Braves 1995 Championship shirt that my Nanny (Milly) gave to me 18 years ago.

Vintage Braves

This shirt has since been retired, but I keep it as a memory of my Nanny.

I have a few shirts that I love, a UGA shirt, a Boston Strong shirt and a red polo, that haven’t had enough years on them yet.  They are still stiff and not very comfy.  So I found a recipe to turn stiff, new shirts into soft, vintage tees… a Vintage Shirt Salt Bath!

The salt bath seems pretty simple.  The hard thing is that you have to wait 3 days for it to be done!

I poured 8 cups of water and 1 cup of salt into a big bowl!  And that is it.  Let it soak for 3 days and then wash it in woolite.  Some shirts have writing on them that the salt can’t get through, so you might have to use sand paper wear it down.

Vintage Shirt Salt Bath

  I am on day 2 of my first shirt… The UGA shirt.  I will keep you posted on how it turns out!

I want to try all different kinds of garments…  T – shirts, polos, sweatshirts!

I hope it works.  If not, I will find another recipe and share with you!

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