Confidence and Change

The other day Chant and I went to Old Navy. After losing weight, my coat from last year was drowning me, and my yellow gem from high school would make a person lose weight due to sweating because it is so heavy. It is for like 20 degree, nose hairs freezing cold weather. I needed something not that heavy, but heavier than a hoodie. I took an armful to the dressing room and came out beaming in this beauty shown above. Chant was surprised by this pick. I think the ruffle threw him. I would never have chosen something like this before. He said he felt it was too fancy for everyday. I chose to leave the coat at the store on its hanger, not because it wasn't Chant's fav but because it needed a few more buttons.

This shopping experience did spur a conversation and some thinking. I have chosen a few things lately that have been a surprise to Chant. He said he likes them, it's just that he has prided himself on being able to peg things I would like. But my likes are shifting and so that is becoming harder for him. I thought back to my newly-wed days. (Sorry, no pics because this was way back before we had a digital camera.) Lets just say my style was simple. Polo shirts, jeans, hair pulled halfway back with a barret. Nothing fancy. The past year or so I have been drawn to things with color, texture, patterns. I have become fond of accessories. I think I always liked these things, I just didn't have the confidence to wear them. I am at a place where I am feeling good about myself and I am not afraid to wear what I like even if others might not like it. (Although it's always a plus if my husband doesn't think I look awful :) )

Well, that shift in style has not just been within the clothing area. In thinking about moving, I have one wish that will probably take a while, but here it is. I want to redecorate my living room. I want to have a space that is pulled together and looks cohesive instead of a hodge-podge of styles. This weekend we hit a few garage sales and I found these beauties. I can't tell you how excited I am. I have wanted to have a few vintage looking suitcase stacked in a corner in my future living room. Well, these are vintage, complete with original travel stickers. I love that they have a few scratches and look older. (Chant is shocked that I am saying that!) I am just so excited! Now all I need is a metal locker! Yes, locker as in the place you dropped your books in high school. Follow me, I have a vision! I am so excited to decorate my home the way I want to truly express who I am. Here's to confidence to do what I want and embracing change!