tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79701165978764015842024-03-05T13:37:15.782-08:00Glorious InheritanceLindsey Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847122019035666310noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970116597876401584.post-56406284363720254012013-09-02T19:37:00.004-07:002013-09-02T19:37:35.014-07:00IsabelI wanted to share a couple photos from my shoot with Isabel. She is one of my favorite humans on this planet, & I loved getting to photograph this beauty. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Lindsey Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847122019035666310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970116597876401584.post-79520611301407098652013-08-23T09:00:00.000-07:002013-08-23T10:06:53.474-07:00pure joy <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I've been thinking a lot about joy lately. Specifically, joy vs. happiness. Happiness is that elusive feeling, idea, concept...whatever label you fancy, that people seek all their life. I'm inclined to believe that if we as humans would quit<i> seeking</i> the feeling of happiness, & instead <i>choose</i> the lifestyle of joy, it would be a whole lot easier. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Happiness is earthly & selfish. It's a self-serving, make-me-feel-good kind of deal. The world constantly screams at us "Do what makes you feel good!" "Enjoy your life!" "Be happy!". That then teaches people that it's okay to grab, feel, make, & do foolish things for those fleeting moments of fuzziness, passion, or ecstasy. Those feelings are enjoyed, then too quickly, life returns to normal & the race to fulfill yourself & make yourself happy begins all over again. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br />Joy is heavenly & selfless. It's not a fleeting emotion that arrives, then disappears, & then drives people to claw over each other just to find it again. It has no bearing on how much "stuff"you accumulate, how much people like you [or how much you like yourself, for that matter], or how much you <i>feel</i> it. You choose it. On the good & the bad days. When you're rested & chipper, or when you exhausted & sick The days with clear blue skies, or the rainy traffic jam when that guy cuts you off. Joy is eternal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">There are truly no words to describe it, I suppose. It's just incredible when you figure out that you haven't been choosing joy, & then you decide to choose joy. You know in The Wizard of Oz, how Dorothy was living in a world of black & white, then, when she is transported to Oz, her world turns to bright, vivid color? That's what living with joy is like. It doesn't make life easier, or less painful. But it does make it worth it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I don't want something temporary. I want inexhaustible, fulfilling, life-changing joy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">& I've found that in Jesus Christ. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This quote basically sums it up:: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">"It is the consciousness of the threefold joy of the Lord, His joy in ransoming us, His joy in dwelling within us as our Saviour and Power for fruitbearing and His joy in possessing us, as His Bride and His delight; it is the consciousness of this joy which is our real strength. Our joy in Him may be a fluctuating thing: His joy in us knows no change."</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">- Hudson Taylor -</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Amen. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The weather here in the northwest has been so nice lately. Everyone has been coming out of their little houses in swarms & flocking to downtown, the waterfront, parks - basically anywhere the sun shines. It's as if we all forgot what the sun feels like, & we're just experiencing it for the first time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="text-align: start;">& with all of the warm weather comes the startup of one of my favorite family traditions:: porch dinners. Yesterday, we had our first outdoor dinner of the year. Of course, we had burgers. [what else would we have eaten to kick this off?] </span>& let's just put it this way:: when the Koehlers do burgers, we do it right. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">a). We raise our own beef. So it's organic, healthy, and delicious. There's no hormones or chemicals that are snuck into it. Plus, it's <i>delicious</i>. When I was younger, I used to be really against the idea of us raising our own beef. I think I tried going vegetarian for about 2 weeks when I was 13, but my parents wouldn't let me leave the table til I ate my meat. So that kind of failed. Thank goodness it did, because, now, I love our beef. Seriously, it's so good. I guess I always took it for granted. But now I know that the best hamburger on earth is made right in my kitchen. & next year's hamburger is out in the field, grazing on some grass, blissfully ignorant that he will be in my tummy next year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">b). The second reason that are burgers are the best is quite simple really::</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">My mom also makes the best fresh juices to go with whatever we're having. They're always fresh & tart, just like summer. This time it was an iced strawberry lemonade. <i>Mmmm</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I loved yesterday. It was so nice to sit down & relax & talk with my family, together. We haven't all been together for a family dinner in ages, & I really missed that. It's important to regroup & catch up once in awhile, you know?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">What's one of your favorite family traditions that summer brings?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Summer is quickly approaching! & with that, I plan on taking lots of picnics this summer. I have 3 down on my bucket list. Picnics are probably one of my favorite things to do with my friends. They're inexpensive, low-key, & so relaxing. We pack up my little car with quilts & pillows to lounge on, a thermos of chilled lemonade, & a picnic basket full of delicious food, & drive to my town's central park, or down to the waterfront. We pick a spot & lay everything out & it's heaven. Sometimes we turn on some music, or sometimes we bring our guitars & ukuleles & sing our little hearts out, or read poetry, or talk, or just take little naps in the sun. Whatever we do, it's always lovely & relaxing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The quintessential little picnic, complete with a checkered blanket. I love the idea of doing a tea party//picnic hybrid. It would be perfect for an autumn picnic!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> I am absolutely in love with the idea of an evening picnic on the beach. Snuggled up in quilts, with a bonfire, watching the sun go down. Ahhh. Nothing could be quite so peaceful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Or, just camp out overnight on the beach & picnic the whole trip away! I've been wanting to go picnic on the beach with some friends. Trying to figure out a safe place//way to do it is the tricky part.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This kind of picnic is actually on my summer bucket list. My friend went on a month-long trip to Europe last summer with her mother, & while they was there they stayed in France for a week. When they got back, they couldn't stop raving about french food. They started buying baguettes & french cheese, & got me addicted as well! Whenever I went over there that's all I would eat. I think that buying a baguette & some french cheese & going on a picnic on a hot day, with the sun melting the gooey, savory cheese on the the soft bread couldn't be any more perfect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">If you've never gone on a fun little summer picnic before, I encourage you too! You won't find a more relaxing way to spend the day.</span>Lindsey Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847122019035666310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970116597876401584.post-4975435950764381492013-03-24T16:49:00.001-07:002013-03-24T16:49:45.634-07:0041 Minutes<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">41 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Just 41 minutes. I can do this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">41 minutes til the cast list for <i>Annie Get Your Gun</i>, the latest show I've auditioned for, comes out. Auditions were Friday, & callbacks were yesterday, & I wasn't too nervous or anxious for the cast list. It didn't even really cross my mind this morning at church, or even a couple hours ago. But the last hour before the cast list goes up is the worst. I get nervous for cast lists of shows I didn't even audition for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So, I suppose it's time for the flood of pictures now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> I'm getting so excited for spring, I can't even tell you. Flowers blooming, birds singing, everything turning green. <i>ahhhh.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> One of the added benefits of living on a farm. This is actually one of my neighbors horses. I remember when I was little we would run over to her field & spend all day talking to the horses, feeding them apples from the little apple tree in our field, & sweet green grass. We would name them (usually names involving the color of their fur &/or the markings on them), and always forget what we had named them, then re-name them the next day. I miss those long, lazy summer days. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 13px;">A delicious dinner date with my mama. I love her so much! She's the best person to talk things through with, & she's so wise. I absolutely adore spending time with her. For spring break, we're going on a little (big) road trip</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 13px;"> to California // Arizona to look at some colleges, with the added bonus of seeing some family. I don't think we've ever taken a trip together, just the two of us, so I'm super excited about it. It's going to be so rad!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">THESE WILL BE ON MY BODY IN LESS THAN A WEEK. aka spring break. So ready to be somewhere warm & sunny & to finally wear tank tops & summer dresses & sandals. It'll be the greatest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">11 minutes.</span>Lindsey Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847122019035666310noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970116597876401584.post-66751790293192528452013-03-20T21:14:00.003-07:002013-03-20T21:14:41.789-07:00Musings<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It's crazy how much I can see God working in my life right now. I just want to bottle up all these realizations and keep them for a time when I feel discouraged, or like God's not active in my life. I'll uncork the bottle & experience again all the waves of peace that are washing over me. To think of how anxious & down & stressed out I was at the beginning of the year. Just last weekend I was wondering why my life actually felt like it was making sense. Why I was so happy. Why I was so at peace. The rough draft of the biggest paper of my life thus far was due, I have auditions for a show, and then trying to fit in all my other responsibilities. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">But yet, I wasn't stressed out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Then & there I realized just how much God has been soothing my nerves & calming my anxious heart. I hardly ever give Him credit for how He works. I am sure there have been so many times over the last seventeen years [& many more to come] that He was worked something miraculous in my life, & I'm not even aware of it, or I somehow comically believe that it was <i>me</i> who fixed the problem. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I serve such a glorious, wonderful God, & am so blessed by what He has done in my life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." // Psalm 55:22</span>Lindsey Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847122019035666310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970116597876401584.post-89764242084389951492013-03-10T16:41:00.001-07:002013-03-20T21:16:45.840-07:00the poetry of emily dickinson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Emily Dickinson has such a way with words. I have been hunting in thrift stores for months to find a collection of her poetry & I finally found one! It was a steal too. I almost started jumping up & down in goodwill, I was so ecstatic. I have a feeling that this will be one of those books that I'll read over & over again, keeping it for years even after it has become worn & weathered.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I've spent the last couple days poring over her beautiful poems, underlining & starring & making notes. I love writing all over books I read, because it makes me feel like I'm involved. That I'm invested in the writing, & play a part in it. I feel that it connects me, somehow, to her. Anyways, I wanted to share one of the favorites of hers that I've read so far ::</span><br />
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<br />Lindsey Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847122019035666310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970116597876401584.post-87033616315055294772013-02-26T22:56:00.001-08:002013-03-20T21:16:34.470-07:00<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Just some recent snaps. I've been thinking about investing in an entry level dslr. I think I'm going to wait til summer to decide if it's really worth it & photography is something I'd like to seriously pursue. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I love being in my room when it's all clean & tidy. It's like an oasis. A getaway. I curl up in my big chair & read, or jam out to my favorite spotify playlist. I love just being in my room & being alone, especially during the school week since I'm around loud, obnoxious people for seven & a half hours a day. We added on to our house last summer, & it's taken me awhile to get all the furniture & organization & arrangement done for my room. But it's almost there. I just have to get some art on my walls & then I'm finished. But it's pretty good for right now. </span></div>
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Lindsey Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847122019035666310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970116597876401584.post-68320211987818088432013-02-23T18:13:00.000-08:002013-03-20T21:16:04.906-07:00Restart<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Ehhh I know I never use this anymore. But that's almost good because I can just post whatever I want & no one will see it. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Self portraits are always tricky. But as I was driving home from church, the light was just perfect. So I grabbed my camera.<br /><br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">I took down my Christmas tree & cleared the perfect nook for a chair. I have the coziest dark green one there now, & it's one of my favorite spots in my room. </span></td></tr>
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Exciting things are around the corner! I've <i>finally</i> opened my etsy store, & listed my first item. Partypartyparty! I couldn't be more thrilled. Hopefully I'll be able to go thrifting & get some pretty things cleaned & up before Bye Bye Birdie opens this weekend (tickets at <a href="http://www.cytvanport.org/">www.cytvanport.org</a>!). These are the vintage pretties I have up right now. (: </div>
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You can get these at my shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ClassyAttic?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">ClassyAttic</a>. & if you pick them up locally, there's (of course) no shipping charges. Just arrange a time to meet. I live in the Vancouver/Portland area.</div>Lindsey Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847122019035666310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970116597876401584.post-91101761177476446572012-02-03T23:00:00.000-08:002012-02-22T23:49:13.379-08:00Pattern Mixing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was really hoping I could avoid this becoming a "once-in-a-while" blog. But it might have to. Especially at this time of year, outfit pictures are getting really hard. I decided to see if inside worked better, & I actually got a few okay pictures this time (minus the shoes...just imagine a black version of the boots in <a href="http://glorious-inheritance.blogspot.com/2011/11/fall-memories-freedom.html" target="_blank">this</a> post). You should know it was late when I took these. Lindsey looks a little sleepy. And I cut my head off in the first one (oops) but it was the only photo that showed a font view. I'll get better pictures next time. Promise! (:<br />
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I've definitely been busy though. I was cast as Kim MacAfee in Christian Youth Theater's production of <i>Bye Bye Birdie</i> (You can get tickets/info <a href="http://www.cytvanport.org/showInfo.aspx?a=VanEast" target="_blank">here</a>!). Memorizing lines/songs/dances/blocking & rehearsing, finals week, acapella class, youth group/church, jazz choir, teaching Sunday School, homework & trying to squeeze in sleep keeps me just a tad busy. Haha.<br />
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Mixing patterns definitely isn't my strong suit. I'm afraid to come across too strong. And I go to a school where almost everyone's idea of style is a shirt splashed with a brand name across the front, paired with $200 jeans, so I have qualms about going over the top. But I decided it was about time, because I don't have enough solids to remix with everything.<br />
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The fun thing with this outfit remixing was that I was excited to be
pairing to (kid of) opposite items. A dress and a dress shirt. I've been
taking a lot of tips from <a href="http://www.delightfully-tacky.com/2012/01/guide-to-mixing-prints.html" target="_blank">Elizabeth of Delightfully Tacky</a>
for mixing prints. A lot of times I find myself standing in my closet,
looking over every piece of clothing trying to find inspiration for an
outfit. A lot of times, I see two like colors, or a patterned piece,
with a separate solid piece and think, "Oh! That could work!" I'd say I
end up liking it 60-70% of the time. Which is okay. (: One of my
favorite things is having that eye-opening moment when you realize you
have a shirt or cardigan that could make a bazillion outfit
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Shirt: Thrifted via Goodwill<br />
Dress & tights: Forever 21<br />
Hair band: shoelace from Payless</div>
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Yikes! Life has been so busy lately, I just haven't had time to post anything. :P I haven't posted in waaay too long. Hopefully I'll get in a routine soon. (This shirt bunches really weird in these pictures by the way, it didn't look this bad in real life)</div>
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I got to go on a mission trip to an Indian Reservation in Central Washington with my youth group in November, and that was amazing. It was good to get to know some people better, since I practically know no one at my church. And it was awesome to get to serve people on the Reservation. Good worship and chapels too. It was just all around a good time.<br />
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And...one of the most exciting things to ever hapen to me : I GOT MY DRIVER'S LICENCE. </div>
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Yeah, ^ that's a lie. I really am ecstatic. I got my license on Friday, and drove to see my friend the next morning, way in the country 30 minutes away, and I've been driving somewhere every day since then. It's the best feeling in the world, to be able to go where you want, when you want. To know you have control of your schedule, for at least a moment. And not having to get rides from your parents everywhere is nice. I'm already counting down the days till June 16th, when I can bring friends with me in my car. (:</div>
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Socks: Gift from Grandma</div>Lindsey Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847122019035666310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970116597876401584.post-54253465638066849732011-11-04T14:34:00.000-07:002011-11-04T14:36:50.852-07:00Autumn Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All I've been able to write about lately is how much I'm loving fall this year. But I am. It hasn't been too rainy yet (though it's going to start this week), and the trees are so pretty. A lot of them have already lost their leaves, but some trees are just starting to change! I love walking and hearing the leaves beneath my feet. I love going outside and smelling the mix of earth and chimney smoke. I love colors like mustard and pumpkin and forest green and warm brown. I think the Lord has just put this new appreciation for fall in my heart this year, and I love how it's been making me feel. I just feel so thankful for everything and enjoy being alive.</div>
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I was so cold when I was out taking pictures in this. I had goosebumps all over me! I really need some more sweater tights, and a coat! Where's a good place to get tights?<br />
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I really like the colors of the skirt/shirt together. Floral is my absolute favorite type of print to wear. It just makes me feel like a pretty girl, and I love it!<br />
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I think twirly skirts are the best thing ever. Paired with floral, which I said already makes me girly, I just feel so feminine. It's truly lovely. I believe Jesus created twirly skirts for girls just like me. (:</div>
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I got the idea for the totally easy and delightfully pretty hairstyle from <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/03/how-to-style-maiden-braids-.html">abeautifulmess.typepad.com</a>. I absolutely LOVE it. I do top knots (or as my friend <a href="http://protectedbymysilverspoon.tumblr.com/">Veronica</a> calls it, a hot mama bun) all the time, but it'll be nice to have a little variation. It's a super cute way to style my frizzy, curly hair when I don't have time to make it look pretty. What's your go-to hairstyle?</div>
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I'm so into fall this year. It's crazy. I've been more appreciative of everything; the changing colors, drinking spicy teas like vanilla chai, the crsip air, and especially the fall color pallate of clothing(especially since fall-colored clothing looks best on me). I feel like my eyes have been opened to how beautiful fall is. This is such a beautiful time of year. I just can't seem to drink in enough of it. God certainly does wonders with colors. (: <br />
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After fall, there's always Christmas to look forward to, (and I'm probably the female version of Santa Claus based on how much I love Christmas), but after that, all that's left is the long, dreary, rainy Northwest winter that seems to drag on forever. I get so bogged down, getting up in the morning is nearly impossible, and my wardrobe turns into cozy sweatpants and sweatshirts instead of cute dresses and skirts. <br />
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That's kinda what I did this morning I suppose. I had a super cute outfit all ready to go, but I woke up and was too cold to wear it. I definitely needed something cozy, so I pulled out my comfy, oversized sweatshirt. I almost gave in to laziness, but decided to wear my "Granny" sweater.<br />
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It was SO cozy. And I shed on everything at school that day! I hugged one of my teachers who had a black sweater on, and she was covered in my sweater "fur". And in Chemistry, after I got up from my chair, it was covered with little white hairs! Oh well. I was cozy. (:<br />
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And the best part, was that almost the <i>entire</i> outfit was thrifted! Eeek! I'm going Goodwill-ing tomorrow, and will hopefully have something exciting new pieces in my wardrobe. (:<br />
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Shirt: Hand-me-down from Mother</div>
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Skirt: Thrifted<br />
Tights: Target?<br />
Boots: American Eagle</div>
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<br />Lindsey Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847122019035666310noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970116597876401584.post-70414535445253940622011-10-25T15:23:00.000-07:002011-10-25T15:37:04.225-07:00A Thousand Tomorrows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I was in a rush, so I only snapped one picture of this outfit, but this has got to be one of the best skirts I got it at Goodwill and was SUPER excited to find it, since finding a colorful suede skirt was one of my goals for that Goodwilling excursion. <br /><br />It's a little big, and if I wear it at my waist it goes past my knees. But I just wear it up high and it's fine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Shirt: Forever 21</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Boots: American Eagle</span></div>Lindsey Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847122019035666310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970116597876401584.post-80541998176952578892011-10-24T07:20:00.000-07:002011-10-25T15:35:56.831-07:00Church yesterday was amazing. The worship songs were especially good. We sang "God You Reign" (Lincoln Brewster). I just love that song.<br />
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This week is dress rehearsal week, so my posts probably won't be long, if I post at all.<br />
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<3Lindsey Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847122019035666310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970116597876401584.post-75129990394619885012011-10-20T21:12:00.000-07:002011-10-25T15:36:52.018-07:00Off the Beaten Path<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Twirly skirts are just my favorite. I've had this one for quite awhile, but I need to wear it more. </div>
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The purple shirt is really long on me. It was actually given to me by a friend who didn't like it on herself. Because I'm petite (I'm 5'1"), it dwarfs me unless I tuck it in or wear it another creative way. </div>
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I adore this belt. I'm always in need of a good waist belt, but the one I have that have come with dresses are too big. I just got this one at Goodwill, and I'm in love. It cinches my waist perfectly, and I couldn't wait to try it out. (:<br />
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Cardigan:: Kohl's<br />
Tank top:: Target<br />
Purple shirt:: Hand me down (Forever 21)<br />
Belt:: thrifted<br />
Skirt: Charlotte Russe<br />
Tights:: ? (Fred Meyer or Target maybe?)<br />
Boots:: American eagle for PaylessLindsey Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847122019035666310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970116597876401584.post-31348149522276671212011-10-20T20:59:00.001-07:002011-10-20T20:59:37.498-07:00I hope this works...I've tried so many blogs and they usually died a slow, forgotten death. Hopefully I can keep this one breathing for more than a month.Lindsey Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847122019035666310noreply@blogger.com0