suktan designs

just discovered this etsy shop and i'm quite taken by the pillows (all hand embroidered/woven.)  they would certainly add some interest to a neutral couch!  there are over a thousand options available here. 

fall frenzy.

fall is by far my favorite season... i look forward to that moment each year when i first feel a brisk crispness in the air, inviting me to pull my sweaters out of storage.

other things i look forward to:

1. incorporating this food into my diet-

oatmeal, smoothies*, ravioli, bread, cookies... i could go on and on.  it's a superfood so don't be shy!

2. buying new sweaters-

i just received this purchase and i love the unique back details. 

3. impending holidays!  i look forward to thanksgiving and christmas all year: spending time with my family and eating tasty food by a fire... it doesn't get much better.

4. riding boots.  i find myself wearing them everyday.  with leggings and a cozy sweater dress, it's the perfect fall ensemble.

if price was no object, these loeffler randall boots would live on my feet:

5. holiday parties.  i love an excuse to get gussied up and wear sequins!

what's your favorite fall festivity?

*i drank a pumpkin smoothie post-run this morning and it was absolutely delicious!

taste-of-fall smoothie

serves 1

1 cup vanilla almond milk (or milk of your preference)

1/2 cup of pumpkin puree (plain pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix)

1/3 cup greek yogurt (i prefer fage)

1/2 cup frozen banana slices

cinnamon and/or pumpkin pie spice to taste

a few ice cubes

combine all ingredients and blend thoroughly.

perfectly imperfect.

i spotted this picture over at abbey goes design scouting...  i want these shelves + the books + the mobile bar + the dog statues + the blue pottery.  

nuts about needlepoint!

needlepoint is something that used to have a rather antiquated association in my mind, but i keep finding myself pining for little needlepoint novelties!



i've blogged about these before, but i still love the jonathan alder sunglass cases.

this smathers & branson key fob is fun.

as is their monogramed credit card wallet

this coral needlepoint pillow is pretty (at sears of all places.)

and i'm still toying with the idea of buying an annechovie kit to give the needlepoint thing a whirl.

numero uno.

when i spotted these number rings on the j. crew tumblr it was love at first sight... but the $440 price tag?    not so much.

these catbird alphabet rings might not be an exact iteration, but at $88 a pop they're a worthy substitute.

pinhole press.

i recently discovered pinhole press and i'm loving it!

i made one of their 97-photo signature photo books filled with wedding pictures...  although not as user-friendly as other sites, i was beyond satisfied with the final result.  the paper quality is great, the vellum end leaves are a nice touch, and the matte laminated cover is perfect.  i ordered 2 initially as i was unsure what the final result would be, and i've already ordered an additional 3 to accommodate demand!

in addition to their great photo books, they have attractive calendars (which would make fantastic gifts, i might add.)

planners

unique framed collages

and wine labels... wouldn't these make fun party favors?

krazed.

i'll admit it: i've been known to watch keeping up with kardashians.*   i like to see what they're wearing... so shoot me.

i'll even admit a penchant for over the top weddings...  welcome bags with a split of veuve? fine by me.

but a $20k wedding cake?

a $4.6k vase?

that's kompletely krazy.

 

(photo: Patrick McMullan)

*primarily when i'm on the treadmill and faced with sixteen and pregnant, mystic pizza, or bill o'reilly.