Alyssa Dawson

what I’m liking: small business saturday

Image and item via Small businesses are tough people. I mean, it takes a lot of work to be a small business, late nights, small pay checks, you know. I love shopping small business especially when the small business is handmade. So I thought it would be appropriate to share with you some fun small businesses, while also sharing with you some items that I’ve currently got on my mind in the want section. Yes, there are many sections in my mind. /// these camera straps /// this gold triangle necklace /// this bow skirt… Read More

topics and questions to leave out of thanksgiving dinner

top: target (similar), jeans: old, shoes: converse (here), jacket: gifted (similar), beanie: Alyssa Dawson Design I love thanksgiving, the comradery family brings, the joy, the love, the food. It’s such a great time of year to be with family and enjoy the time off! No matter who you are with on thanksgiving, or any holiday for that matter, somebodys always gotta put their two sense in. Unless your family has perfected the don’t ask awkward questions dilemma, or everyone is on the same page with every tension building topic, things can sometimes get awkward. So,… Read More

what I wore: you always seem so happy + a giveaway

sweater: target (similar), chambray: f21 (similar), jeans: nordstrom (similar), boots: famous footwear (similar), necklace: groopdealz (similar), belt: thrifted, watch: no longer sold (similar) (for the giveaway scroll to the bottom) A few weeks ago I was sitting in my classroom waiting for school to start and the group of people around me start talking about being stressed. They talk and talk and someone turns around to me and says “You always seem so happy. Do you not have any stress?” My reply was to the extent of, well yes I have a lot of stress… Read More

weekend shenanigans: take note almost all pictures are of food

This weekend officially welcomed the holiday season as it was the first weekend where we had nice cool weather. It rained and in some of the higher parts of town it snowed. Arizona, you sly dog you, tugging at my heart and granting me my wish. I love the winter season, one of the main reasons is because I love winter clothes! LOVE! In the winter you can always put on more clothes and look stylish, but in the summer when it’s hot you can’t always take off your clothes… unless you are in the… Read More