Casual Friday OOTD

Happy Friday peeps! And happy Memorial Day weekend to everyone! I just had to share my outfit of the day today. But first, let me take a selfie...

I think it is the perfect blend of cute & comfy, and with that let's continue with the OOTD shall we?

When I got dressed this morning I had no idea that I would head to work feeling as cute as I did while still being comfortable. Needless to say, I was feelin' myself so I took that opportunity to snap some pics in order to share in my joy.

The shirt is a Merona button down I got from Target. I don't own many button down shirts, most of my tops are blouses but I must say this is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.

Le pants are SO jeggings I picked them up from Kohl's a while back (another quick fav). Jeggings are so great because you get the stretchiness of leggings with the stability of jeans. I would feel naked if I went out in a pair of leggings that weren't underneath a dress... The shoes are from DSW by Mix No.6. And how cute is that pop of color in the toe?!

Accessories include this rhinestone watch I got from Rue 21 and these gorgeous pendant earrings I got from a local accessory shop. 

Can you tell how comfy I am in my work day attire?? Almost made the work day fly by. Almost.

That's all I've got for today. Peace out homies.

xoxo,

Cass

Random Fact for the Day:

Memorial Day was not always known by that moniker.  During the Civil War, people decorated the graves of fallen soldiers on what became known at the time as "Decoration Day." 

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is coming up this Sunday and I wanted to share some gift ideas for those who haven't had time (or money) to get your Mother's Day gifts together. I love gift giving, I think what I love most of all is personal gift giving. I think when I eventually become a mother I want my kids/husband to give me gifts that were made with their hands and hearts. That may also be my DIY bug speaking too... Anyway here are some gift ideas for the mom in your life:

1. A personalized baking dish

via Make It & Love It

2. Photo/Recipe Holder

via Lil Luna

3. Personalized Flower Pot

via A Diamond in the Stuff

4. Dish Soap Kitchen Stand

via Natalme

5. Fabric Wrapped Planters

via Better Homes & Gardens

Some kid-friendly options:

6. Personalized Mother's Day Newspaper

via Martha Stewart

Printable "newspaper" to decorate

7. Heart Painting

via Songbirds & Buttons

8. Homemade Cookie Container

via Parents Mag

9. Mother's Day Banner

via Little family fun

If your mom is as obsessed with Shutterfly as I am, these personalized mugs are a good bet:

Also, it never fails to just make mom a simple card:

Or a breakfast that she doesn't have to cook, or clean up after later...

Although I already have my Mother's Day gifts squared away, I'm going to file a few of these away for next year (and maybe a few birthdays!). However you spend this Mother's Day, make sure you express to the mother in your life how much she means to you!

xoxo,

Cass

Random Fact For the Day:

The stars and colors you see when you rub your eyes are called phosphenes.