Roses by the railroad tracks

I was on my way home from Target the other day and I saw a glimpse of something pink behind some trees and a building by the railroad tracks. The next time I went by, I was like those are wild roses! So when Clark and I went out to dinner last night I had him snap some quick photos. Clark just finished 60 days of the Whole30 diet and he lost 22lbs which is amazing! I didn't do it with him but I did end up eating better which is good. So to celebrate the end of the diet we went and got some pizza last night! 

After publishing my post yesterday I realized that I have only posted 5 blog posts for May and it's already the 19th. That's okay though. Life has been busy lately with trying to get everything ready before we move to Italy in July and also we are taking a vacation to Washington State and I am also trying to get things figured out with Little Sloth the shop, I will share a post on that soon and what is happening with the shop. Happy Thursday, I am way more active on my instagram and snapchat both @carleewengel for the username, if you want to keep up with me over there. 

love, Carlee

Shirt: Target

Sandals: Old Navy

Jeans: TJ Maxx

Blue and White for life

My favorite wall in Fayetteville, it is in downtown on the backside of main street on the one way street. I first discovered this wall almost 3 years ago and you can see the first post I did with it here and another one here. These photos were taken over the weekend when Clark and I had a little day on the town. We strolled along Hay Street and went into a bunch of fun little shops. There were actually some new really cute gifts shops that have only been there a few months so it was exciting to check those out. I also finally got a Fayetteville Christmas ornament. Whenever I go on vacation or visit a new city for a souvenir I get a Christmas ornament so I can look at all the places I have been every December when I put up my tree. Clark thought I was silly to get a Fayetteville ornament. But I was like we have lived here for 3 years, it needs to be represented on our Christmas tree! haha

We are headed to Washington State soon for a little visit and to see our family before we move to Italy in July. I am very excited to see our family and friends. And Clark's sister is going to be home which is exciting because she wasn't home last Christmas so we are happy that everyone will be together for a little while. My mom and I are also throwing a bridal shower for my brothers fiancé  while I am home and that should be fun. I am also one of her bridesmaids so I got double duty haha. 
Happy Wednesday! 
love, Carlee 

Shoes: Ross

Dress: Target

Vest: Forever 21

For some reason my post is not formatting correctly! So sorry if it looks kind of funky. 

And Then There Were None: Agatha Christie

So this is a great mystery / thriller novel. Agatha Christe is the most published and best selling author behind only Shakesheaper and the Bible. Which is crazy. Especially since I was not familiar with her books and work before this book. So shame on me because this book was amazing and is the best selling mystery of all time and also 3 most selling author of all time. This book was written in 1939

and originally titled Ten Little N*ggers but without the asterisk and when it was published in the USA it was first titled Ten Little Indians. I think it is pretty obvious why the titles were changed. 

There is a poem in the book that is kind of the whole bases around the murder mystery. And in the current version of the book the poem is about ten little soldiers and they are at Soldier Island. So I can only image that it was the other derogatory terms in the other versions. I actually didn't know about the first titles until I finished the book and Googled it and looked at the Wikipedia page. So don't let the pervious titles deter you from reading this book. If you want a good mystery novel this one really is. This one seemed to freak me out more than any of the Gillian Flynn books and even Stephen King's The Shining so I think that is saying something. It wasn't necessary that it was super scary or freaky. It was more psychological tormenting which for me is the worst kind of torment. 

It was a good book about 10 strangers that are on an island and they get picked off one by one but no one knows who the murder is. I don't really want to spoil any more than that. Just make sure to read the 'manuscript' which is technically the last chapter of the book. I just thought it was a manuscript for another one of her books so I was like wtf that ended was terrible but the 'manuscript' is actually the explanation of what happens in the murders eyes so make sure to read it! Thats all. Its great if you like mysteries. 

love, Carlee