Closet Cleanout.

I know I said at some point I was going to be done with these closet sales, but after almost 5 months of culinary school and not really buying any clothes, I've realized how little I wear some of the pieces I have and how much someone else might appreciate having them. Shipping for all pieces is $5 (US) and $10 (Outside US). Email me and I will send you a PayPal invoice. Hope someone can give these lovely pieces a better home.

1. Anthropologie, Moulinette Soeurs, Maeshowe Shirtdress, Size 6, $95. SOLD.
2. Anthropologie, Belt, Size M, $10. SALE PENDING.
3. Anthropologie, Slender Strands Belt, Black, Medium, $15 (See photos here). SOLD.
4. MiH RoadTrip Jean, Size 28, $65. SOLD.
5. Anthropologie, Hei Hei, Gray Wool Shorts, Size 8, $30 (See photos here). SOLD.
6. Jantzen, Vamp Suit, Red, Size 4, $35 (See photos here). SOLD.
7. Anthropologie, Odille, Button Sampler Skirt, Size 6, $25.
8. Anthropologie, We Love Vera, Stars & Stripes Skirt, Size 6, $35.
9. Anthropologie, Cerulean Swing Coat, $75.
10. Anthropologie, Odille, Emerald Cascade Blouse, Size 4, $35. SOLD.
11. J.Crew Striped Sweater, B&W, Small, SOLD.
12. Anthropologie, Odille Gaslight Blouse, Pink, Size 4, $20.
13. J.Crew Brown Tweed Blazer, Size 6, $80 (See photos here). SOLD.

Broken success.

Source.

Finding myself grateful tonight for people and a savior who can see and value me as I am, broken. All my life, I've wanted to be the best at something. Just one thing. I didn't think it was too much to ask. And I've tried really, really hard at a few different things.

I tried for a long time to be the best basketball player. I tried to be the best at graphic design. I tried to be the best at blogging. I tried to be the best at cooking.

Guess what? I'm not the best. And guess what else? I'm not meant to be the best.

In fact, I'm meant to be flawed, to not quite ever reach my full potential. I'm mean to rely on the only one who can make me complete, and even then, I'll never experience perfection in this life. I'm trying to unlearn 25 years of striving to work hardest and achieve what I feel is "success," and learn new lessons about grace, balance, peace and the real meaning of success in God's eyes.

It's a hard lesson and I'm not "the best" at learning it. But tonight, I'm grateful for the people who can point me in the right direction. And for a savior who is carrying me when I just can't even try to be the best at anything right now.

Restraint.

Some of the things I want to spend my Christmas money on, but am not going to. I'd ideally like to save my money for experience-related things. Fun dinners out, a trip away, or something of the sort. I thought posting the "stuff" here would provide some relief from the money burning a hole in my pocket/brain.

1. Le Crueset.
2. New jeans.
3. & 7. Vintage Style Tees.
4. High Top Bensimons.
5. Fancy lens.
6. New nerd goggles.
8. Delicious leather camera/tote bag.
9. Flannel.
10. Tweed TOMS.
11. Knit Uggs.
12. Wool socks.