first NFL game

In September I attended my very first NFL game! It was the Panthers vs Steelers preseason game. Our friend Andrew arranged for a group of us to go. It worked out well since it was a Thursday night so after work we walked and grabbed some food and then walked to the stadium.

I think more of the stadium was Steelers fans than Panthers fans but that didn't surprise me too much since I know there are a lot of Steeler fans in Charlotte. Still I sported the black and blue to support the Panthers as a Charlotte resident.

Me and neighbor Kristen

The game was fun even though the Panthers lost.

I do have to say I am definitely a COLLEGE football girl. I just can't get into the NFL like with college games and I would take any division 1 college game over an NFL game but I guess that's just how I grew up. However, it is really nice to be in a city with major sports teams in it.

Charlotte shirt and end of an era

I made this super cool state shirt with my silhouette machine. It has the outline of North Carolina and a little heart cut-out where Charlotte is. The bottom says queen city love. Queen City = Charlotte's nickname for those who don't know. I made it for one of my dearest friends, Brooke.

The reason for the gift was that Brooke was moving away to Denver. Bittersweet. Brooke and I met as college roommates freshman year and have been close friends ever since. We have had so many great memories together living in the same room, apartment, or city for 8 years. For the 4 years she lived in Charlotte we did Wednesday dinners alternating at my place or hers... it was always something I looked forward to each week! Denver is sure lucky to have her now. It was sad to see her leave Charlotte but hopefully one day she will be back :)


freshman year in our dorm

What kind of proper farewell would it be without a party? There was a luau themed going away party for a wonderful send off!

 Jason made some yummy hawaiian party punch

Some of the girls. The flamingo stayed with Lauren through the duration of the night.

Ready to move this party to the bars.

This is probably me proposing that Brooke just stays ;)

It sure is a big change from 25 minutes apart to 25 hours apart. Even though it's the end of an era of my close friend nearby, I am excited to hear about her adventures in a new city and glad to have another city to go visit!


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Accessories need accessories too

Make a fabric yo-yo

A few cute bags I own that were made by my godmother have fabulous accessories too.... yo-yo's! My SIL Megan noticed the fabulous one on my cross shoulder bag I took to Italy so I decided to make her one for her cross shoulder bag too.

Her bag is Very Bradley Twirly Bird in Navy so the fabric scraps I used were navy and cream and I used a cream button. A yo-yo is very easy to make. I traced around two different sized tupperware lids on the fabrics to make a double yo-yo. Then I hand sewed around the edge and pulled it tight to make the yo-yo shape. I layered them and the button and then sewed in onto her bag.

Here is the one from my Italy bag. Quick, easy, and the perfect accessory for your many accessories!

Linking up at these fun parties:

(M) Motivate Me Monday, Making the World Cuter Mondays, Making Monday Marvelous, Just Something I Whipped Up, The DIY Showoff, Mad Skills, (T) Today's Creative Blog, All Thingz Related, Tip Me Tuesday, Ladybug Blessings, Try it Tuesday, A Little Birdie Told Me (W) Whatever Goes Wednesday, Creations by Kara, Blue Cricket Design, We Did It Wednesday, Wassup Wednesday (Th) Hooking up w/HoH, Somewhat Simple, Lemon Tree Creations (F) Remodelaholics Anonymous, JAG Show and Share Day, Frugalicious Friday,  FrouFrouDecor, Fingerprints on the Fridge, FFA Friday, Weekend Wander, (S) Weekend Wrap Up Party, Lamb Around (Su) Sunday Showcase Party, Sundae Scoop, It's So Very Cheri

Happy Halloween!

We went to a little Halloween get together/birthday party for a friend on Saturday for a little bit. Being Woody and Jessie from Toy Story was a lot of fun!

My mom made Eric's vest and sent a bandanna and cap pistol she had on hand. We bought his boots online from a costume place for $30 and the hat and star are from Party City. He already had the shirt and the belt. My mom made my shirt (be amazed!) and sent me the already serged around cow pant parts and I just had to finish sewing the elastic around the back. I couldn't find a red hat that looked just like Jessie's so I spray painted a straw hat from walmart and added the ribbon. I already had brown boots and the belt.

It was really  nice that part of our costume was jeans! I can definitely see us using this costume again in the future.

Katie and Kyle came dressed as Kate and William! I think they really look the part... Kyle even had some fake teeth.

Here are the girls dressed up.

Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!!