For the first time in a very long time, I went shopping — not the kind of shopping where I have to buy something in particular that I need, but rather, shopping for fun.
It was a rather successful afternoon:
1. I got my hair cut. It’s now just a bit shorter than shoulder length. My layers have also been “refreshed,” so it moves.
2. Then I found my first, non-weather-related clothing purchase of the year. At Younkers, I found an awesome(!) RL Lauren Jeans Co. indigo denim jacket (“Arlie”) with a mandarin/military-style collar, fitted bodice with button closures up the front and a little bit of “puff” at the top of the sleeves without being too “Little House on the Prairie.”
3. My Fiestaware addiction continues! Younkers was having a sale, and they had the new purple “Heather” color. So I picked up this little two-cup teapot, plus a little plate to put under it (and to protect my table as I use it). Isn’t it cute?
4. Finally, I finally got Kitty-mon the “Cat Magnet.” Once you’ve seen the picture, there’s no explanation needed.
The very best part of the day? The weather! The past two days were in the 50s, and today was in the 60s. Woo-hoo! I can officially say, “I’ve survived my first Iowa winter!”