An Aniversary

Hey amigos! Kenna here, I AM SO HAPPY! Er mer gersh! You know that feeling when you cross the finish line and then look back and squeel?  That's how I have been all day! Today marks one year since I had spinal fusion surgery to mend my scoliosis.

(no worries, there are no pictures that will give you the heebee jeebees) It's been a long haul, and I can't wait to see what's next!

Left: Before. Right: After.

 Not all scoliosis requires surgery. My first official x-ray in mid January of 2014 showed that it was at a 39 degree curve, but when we rechecked it in early March it had gone up to 50 degrees.

In all, I have 2 rods, 19 screws and a bar that links the two rods together. Oh, and a 15 inch scar. 
But seriously guys, I had no idea how awesome it is to breathe!
(My heart/lungs where getting squished, so I was constantly feeling like I couldn't quite catch my breath)

Details:

Cat Dress

Cardigan (similar)

Heels old (similar)

 Hat 

So... ta da! That's a little bit about me!
 I feel so incredibly blessed :)
XOXO -Kenna

Spring has Popped!

Spring truly has popped!

We have the most lovely "Sweet Acacia" (I think that's there name... ya pretty sure) Trees in our neighborhood, and they are blooming all over the place! Their little puff-ball-blossoms remind me of the truffula trees found in Dr. Seuss's book "The Lorax".

 Details:

Popcorn Bag (on sale)

Blue Collared Dress (on sale)

Mustard Heels  

Cardigan (very similar)

 Ta ta for now!

XOXO -Kenna

Your Scales and Arpeggios

 As a piano/violin teacher it is important to look your best, 

and this is by far my students favorite skirt! It is so fun!

"If you're smart, you'll learn by heart
What ev'ry artist knows:
You must sing your scales
And your arpeggios!"

Can you name that movie?

 

Note Skirt

Button-Up Blouse (similar)

Heels (similar)

Vintage necklace

Old Sweater

 Keep on practicing!

XOXO -Kenna

Evergreens and Red

There is always that odd spot in between seasons; it's not the bleak of winter, but you aren't really in the mood to turn into a Popsicle. 

What to do, what to do?

My favorite go-to has been a light jacket/coat with a thicker scarf (preferably a chunky knit, with plenty of length) 

-to add texture and interest. 

Ooooo that sounds so sophisticated: "to add texture and interest" 

that one is goin' in the album!

Living the Dream Skirt in Grey

Tights (similar)

Scarf - Made by yours truly :) I am officially cured from knitting for the next decade.

Booties (very similar)  

Cream Top (similar)

Coat- from The Clothes Horse's Blog shop. Thanks Rebecca!

I hope you have a lovely day!

XOXO -Kenna 

And Miles To Go Before I Sleep

 

 Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

  BY ROBERT FROST

Whose woods these are I think I know.

His house is in the village though;

He will not see me stopping here

To watch his woods fill up with snow

My little horse must think it queer

To stop without a farmhouse near

Between the woods and frozen lake

The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake 

To ask if there is some mistake.

The only other sound's the sweep 

Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep,

But I have promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep,

And miles to go before I sleep. 

 

 

Dress By Chi Chi London
In White and Gold 

Vintage Necklace

Vintage Shawl

 Flats (similar)

Other than getting my shoes stuck in the mud, this shoot was beyond dreamy. Being a city gal does have its perks, but taking a moment to admire the magic of the great wide wood makes me long to heed
Mr. Frost's Words:

"To stop without a farmhouse near" 

XOXO -Kenna