things to do when the boyfriend is away....

here's my list of how i spend my 'alone time' when my boyfriend leaves for tour... 

*vintage shopping of all sorts! flea markets, garage sales, thrift shops and boutiques. i try to fit in as many as is humanly possible.... it's so much fun. 

*searching for the perfect bicycle. 

*decorate my new home, little by little. 

*listen to all the pretty music that i've purchased, but not yet absorbed. 

*go to bed and wake up at much-much earlier times. :)  

*day and night craft time! i have a huge list of things i want to make for my shop at the moment. 

*and painting.... i've missed it so. 

and maybe if i get bored i'll get back to work on my tattoos in week 2 or 3... we shall see. i realized that i've gotten ALL of my tattoos with other friends who wanted me to go with them. so either i need to find a pal that wants to be very frequently inked or i should learn to go by myself. haha. :) 

also on my list.... watch all of my guilty pleasure movies while making stuff and rekindle my friendship with my camera. XO. elsie  

[photo sources: thrift shop, enamel brooches, bicycle, viviana's vintage decor, pink vinyl, bed, spools, paint]

Comments

[skunkboy]

The tattoo thing... you know I'm game... ;))

[Jaqueline]

Can I come along? Pretty please? Time alone is amazing and makes you really happy when they come back! Have a good time alone xx

[Bria]

What are your guilty pleasures movies?? Please share! :)

[Viviana]

I'd be game for tattoos and thrifting, but I live in the Bay Area! Anyways, when hubby is away I try to read some highly addicting novels. Last time I read the whole "True Blood" series! :-)

[Breigh]

You have such wonderful things to do when your lover boy is out! Do you ever have girlie nights when he's gone? (Or have them when he's around anyway? Haha!) Also! I've been meaning to tell you-- I pass RVA every night on my way to the gym, Unfortunately, it's around 9 pm when I am out so I can't exactly stop by! But I am always so tempted to bring cupcakes to your store! Just to say how sweet and lovely your blog is. (:
(Totally not in a creepy way, just so you know!)

[jadie]

elsie i'm always so excited to see what tattoos you get. are you still going for a half-sleeve?

[Carrie]

I say be brave and get a tattoo by yourself! The first time I got inked I went with friends, the second I went by myself and I liked the second time so much more. It was nice to just breathe through it without having people around to watch. Go for it! :)

[Elsie]

katie--- YES.

guilty pleasure movies: the most embarrassing ones (but i still LOVE them over & over again) are clueless and 13 going on 30.

girls nights are a good idea! ....adding that to list... check!

jadie, yes. i am going to finish a 1/2 sleeve (pre wedding) and maybe my chest (post wedding).

thanks for all the sweetness!

[Mercedes Galarce]

You'll have a pretty fun time :)

[Annie]

Elsie! how is your life is full of so much beautifulness! i am so envious!

You should blog about how to surround yourself with beautiful things so we can all enjoy what you enjoy :)

[Angela]

Elsie, if you need a flea market partner... I'm in town :) I could spend all day doing that! haha

Can't wait to see pictures of your new tattoos :) xoxo

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[hollysarah.]

great ideas! It'll make the time refreshing for you instead of lonely, good thinking.

If we were neighbors, I would love to keep you company for flea market trips, decor sessions, a bubble tea making party, and of course getting tattoos. ;)

have a great time!!
xo

[Lauren]

Awe, love the list. Will you please share you list of guilty pleasure — and favorite — movies. I know you give us a sampling here and there.

[Danielle]

Is that an ikea bed? They have one really similar I am considering, but I don't think it is in black? Either way I love how it looks!

[drummbellina]

Sounds like a plan!

[Ivana]

Sounds like you will fully be taking advantage of the time when he's gone! :) Enjoy it!

[Meg]

It is so much fun decorating a new home! About the tattoo...my next tattoo, I am coming to Spring Field to get it!!!
xoxo~Meg

[tiffany.]

awww "fun" alone time :)

xo.

[Natasha]

I love these photos and I completely agree with you. Alone time can help you to rediscover things you forgot you could do/have. I've recently rediscovered my drawing skills. xxx

[Elsie]

danielle, this isn't an ikea bed. i don't remember where we ended up getting it from.. it's almost like another one i saw (west elm).