Ohhh, Monday.

I don't have much to say today... I'm tired. Uber stuffy. And just have a case of the Mondays. Why, oh why is my Red Bull empty already?!

Just an FYI -

If you don't follow me on Instagram, you should - I have posted new sailors knot headbands. {That aren't in my shop yet} So head on over there and follow me or go to my FB page and see the new pretties and snag yourself a few before they make it to the shop! Instagram. Facebook.

White/beige stripe headband.

Dark Mint. Coral. Lime and white stripe. Can be made for newborn, baby, child, or adult!

Nora & Jac's cutest little model!

And I'm so thrilled to be spotlighted on the Amy Clark Studios blog! {Yes, I work there, and usually do the blog posts - BUT today, I didn't. And was thrilled that Amy decided to feature Nora & Jac as a Vendor Spotlight!}

I hope y'all have a wonderful Monday... I'm working on it. 

I'm linking up with Sami.

Infinity Scarves and My weekend...

My infinity scarves are officially live in the shop tonight! I so excited to finally show y'all what I've been working on. I'm so happy with how they have turned out - I may or may not have already claimed a couple for myself. ;) 

 I've had quite the productive Sunday - finishing up these babies. AND I went for another run! Thank you spring for finally sticking around - at least for a couple of days! Totally helps my motivation!

And the rest of my weekend looked a little like this...

1 //I found these bright yellow flats at Kohl's. Thank you to the Easter Bunny for bringing me a gift card! You can find similar flats here.

2 // Amy and I set up our boudoir stuff at the Women Hack Life event Saturday morning. Such a nice morning and I even scored a cute headband for Harper and one for myself from Hound Dog Designs!

3 // I had my first Blue Moon - how sad is it that I haven't had one before? I typically just order a Bud Light... I have been missing out. 

4 // FINALLY made myself a pin cushion instead of having pins just loosely hanging around. It's about time. 

5 // Tric thought I needed his assistance... or he just wanted to look at himself in the mirror. It's hard to tell with him. 

Not pictured // I got my hair trimmed for the first time a year. I know, I'm a slacker. And yes it feels SOOOO much better and looks so much better. But I was having anxieties that it was like 6 inches shorter. I know it isn't, but it definitely felt like that's how much she took off. 

Happy Monday, kids! Hope y'all have a wonderful week! 

And don't forget to check out the Nora and Jac shop and snag yourself an infinity scarf for spring!!!! 

Linking up with Sami, Molly, and Carissa!

Better late than never...

I feel like it's been far too long since I've sat down and wrote a blog post. And I can't believe it's Wednesday already! {I know - I say that way too often, but seriously... the weeks and days just fly by sometimes}.

So let's play catch up and chat about my weekend... we'll pretend it's Monday but it really won't be... that works, yea? ;)

I went home on Friday and it was nice to get to spend the whole day with my Mom and Harper...

She's doing SO good at tummy time already!

I seriously just die over her cuteness every time I'm around her. She's growing sooooo much and soooo quickly. And she's just so dang adorable. I had no idea what being an Aunt would really be like until now... and I love every second of it and there are few things in this world that can brighten any of our days like this little face. 

My Aunt had texted me the day Harper was born and said "Congrats, Aunt Jackie - I know you are as excited as I was when my first niece was born..." now, 3 months later, I totally get what she means. So thank you Bub and Hollie for bringing this ray of sunshine into our lives. 

We also went out Friday evening for our friends' Dad's birthday. Such a nice night... good beers, good friends, good times. Can't beat that. 

Saturday was my Momma's birthday and we just hung out for the day, watched Harper for a bit, then went and did a little shopping... of course she buys clothes for H and not herself. She's silly. 

Y'all, how gorgeous is my Mom? She's so cute. We had decided to go in together and get her a ring for her birthday... so after researching for awhile I found one on Etsy that was perfect. They were stack able birthstone rings {I'm a dummy and didn't get a picture of it on her} but we got 4 of them for her and she LOVED it! 

Here it is on my pinky bc I have such fat fingers. But it turned out beautifully! 

I ordered this from Intentional Stones and Simbelmyne was a doll to work with. We chatted back and forth for a week about what I wanting and how quickly I could get it since I was on a bit of a time crunch and once I finally placed the order it was in my mailbox 2 days later. That is some amazing service. And it was such a gorgeous ring and Mom loved it! 

We had made dinner for her that evening and the six of us just sat around the table eating, talking, drinking cocktails, and laughing. It was another great evening. There so much to be said for quiet evenings. 

And well, the Easter bunny arrived on Sunday and we ate lots of delicious food, flew kites while drinking watermelon vodka punch {amazing}, and spent more time with family. 

So that was my weekend... in a few snapshots. How was yours?? I can't believe it's Wednesday and I'm talking about my weekend...smh!? 

I'm linking up with Shanna! 

Happy hump day!

A weekend mishmash...

It doesn't feel like a Monday... which is going to definitely throw off my entire week! We decided to take today off of work since we worked this weekend. {but I'm still returning emails and sewing props...I guess that's what happens when you enjoy your job} So while everyone was up and out this morning complaining about the snow... I was actually in bed, not minding the snow since I didn't have to be out in it.

But really, mother nature, what's with this snow storm??? It's almost April for heaven's sake!

So anyways, onto my not so thrilling weekend...

Before I went into work on Saturday, we stopped at the thrift store to pick up a few things to make a couple props out of... but I also scored a super cute J.Crew dress and an Old Navy blazer... I spent $4 on both... can't complain about that!

The straps on the dress need tacked up a bit... but it's the perfect easy spring/summer dress. 

Let's backtrack a little though to Friday {I'm all over the place this morning...}... I got home and it was a very good mail day... I received fabric that I had ordered a week before... SOOOO excited to work with it after lunch today! And my eshakti dress came... and it fit perfectly! {There will be another whole post devoted to this little pretty :)}.

And I treated myself to a delicious iced caramel macchiato from Starbucks while I did laundry. I'm in love with those... sooooo good!

Such an exciting weekend, huh? 

So yesterday we ran to the new Whole Foods to pick up a few things for dinner for the week... that store was really nice. If you're in Columbus, you definitely should check it out. I'm always so impressed by the quality of food there and the fact that it's no more expensive than Giant Eagle or Kroger. And because it was a gross day out we ventured to the movies to see Spring Breakers? Have you seen it? Don't. It was awful. Time I'll never get back. While the acting was really good... kudos to James Franco for playing his role so very well and to Ashley Benson, Vanessa Hudgens, and Selena Gomez... they were the only saving grace in this film. They played troubled college students really well. But aside from that... awful. I left the theater thinking... "Did I seriously just watch that?" I have no words... just that it's honestly not worth the money you'll spend at the theater. There isn't even comedic relief in the movie that could potentially save it... 

*sigh*

Now, I'm off to have lunch then spend the afternoon with my dear friend, my sewing machine. 

How was your weekend?!

Linking up with Sami and Leeann today! 

Happy Monday, kittens!

The weekend and 5 things.

This weekend flew by. I don't know if it's because I had so much going on or if every weekend flies by and every Monday we say the same thing "Where'd the weekend go?" -- or maybe it's a combination of both... I'm going to go with that.

Friday evening I went home to have dinner with Hollie, Harper, and the boys. It was nice to just hang out, play a little bullshit and spend time with them. We can sometimes bicker and throw fits like children, but we're so blessed to have each other. And sometimes, I think we forget that... I know I'm guilty of it.

The ladies and I went out on Saturday to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, see Dot, Dot, Dot, and just have a girls day. It's been months since the three of us hung out - and years since it included our favorite band. It was so much fun, there were too many shots and beers involved but - YOLO - just kidding, I didn't really say that. But seriously... live in the moment, right?!

Sunday was very chill - grocery shopped, dishes, read... nothing too thrilling. But that's fine by me! The best part was scoring two pairs of skinnies at Walmart {of all places} for super cheap! And they fit so well!

How was your weekend?? Did you celebrate St. Patty's Day???

AND...

I was tagged by Holly and Lacey to do this 5 random things list...

So without further ago....

1. I really, really, really don't like Halloween. But - my friends do. And who am I to say no to a party?

2. I was once a "grooms-women" in one of my best friends wedding. It was pretty awesome.

3. I've been told I look like Miranda Lambert. I think it's just the blonde hair and heart shaped face.

 

4. I have discovered recently that I'm not really a wine fan. Gimme beer or gimme whiskey.

5. I love sewing children's clothes. I haven't done it in awhile though...

Now I'm tagging Hope, Nikki, Natalie, Heidi, and Jen. And all of you... what's something random about you???

I hope it's not a dreary Monday whereever you are... but seriously, I feel like it's always dreary here... Ohio, get your shiz together, pretty please.

Linking up with Leeann, Carissa, Molly, Brooke, and Sami.

Weekend Shenanigans...via Instagram

My weekend wasn't too full of shenanigans actually... But I'm linking up with Sami's Shenanigans - basically so I have an even better excuse to post adorbs pictures of my niece.

I came home to see the fam and Miss Harper. And I did just that. A quiet, chill weekend at home is good for the soul. So is shamelessly goo-goo and ga-ga'ing at a 6 week old. We I determined that she thinks her Aunt Jac is very entertaining - I mean, who can blame her?! ;)

one// it was snowing something fierce on my way home. But then I got home and notta. #weird

two// i found this lovely jacket hanging in my closet and I love it. 

three// Saturday morning was spent cuddling this cutie pie.

four// when I'm home - Emmy is constantly with me. #cats

five// in love with this face. 

six// I had a styling session with Mom - revamped her closet, made new outfits, and gave her a couple things to spice up her wardrobe.

seven// sewing. Feels nice to get behind this machine again.

eight// homemade sausage and mushroom pizza on a whole wheat crust. Delicious.

nine// those little moments. 

p.s. if you don't follow me on Instagram - you should. {jacmaries}

Not pictured// I spent my Friday evening hanging out with my bro for some much needed catch up time. I went out for a couple of beers Saturday night. And didn't leave the house Sunday. It's nice to just chill out with no agenda for a couple of days. Love spending time with my parents. 

And on another note - I just saw previews for Fashion Star with Jess {Jessica Simpson to the rest of you - but I have a lifelong love for her, so we go by just Jess #dontjudge ;)} and I can't wait to watch it! Another guilty pleasure reality show.

How was your weekend, lovelies?