October 17, 2008

Happy Weekend.

Woohoo for the weekend! Autumn weather finally showed up here in Oklahoma this week in the form of a cool front. I’ll take it! I’ve spent evenings layered up (because I refuse to turn on my heater just yet) and drinking tea. And nights cozied up in bed under layers of covers. This time of year always makes me homesick for Pennsylvania and the fantastic fall temperatures and changing leaves though.

This Weekend:
• start looking for recipes for Christmas cookies (I’m going to make a bunch to take home to PA with me!)
• purchase the last piece for my Halloween costume
• eat copious amounts of Halloween candy
• finish painting china cabinet
• Mistletoe Market with my mama
• clean kitchen

Happy Weekend!

:: photo via ffffound

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October 17, 2008

Ann Wood.

When I saw Ann Wood’s breathatking cardboard castles on Apartment Therapy earlier this week I couldn’t resist checking her out further. What an inspiration. Wood creates the sort of things that you dreamt of as a child, but could never get quite right. Thankfully she never stopped trying. Looks like it all paid off not only in her castles, but also the ships and birds she creates.





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October 16, 2008

The Smiths.


I could have written this one, that’s how often I think it…

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October 16, 2008

Halloween Ribbon Wreath.

Love, love this idea for a Halloween ribbon wreath. So simple and stylish – especially if you’re not one to go all out for the 31st. I’d actually like to adapt this to other holidays as well!

Supplies:
12″ foam wreath form
24 yards 1 1/4″ black grosgrain ribbon (or less if using a wider ribbon)
Scissors
Measuring tape
Steps:

Directions:
Cut 45-50 16″ pieces of ribbon. Tie one strand of ribbon in a knot around the wreath. I used a “messy knot” — right over left, then right over left again, pulling in the opposite direction. It doesn’t really matter how you do it as long as you are consistent all the way around. Repeat with the knots, pushing them close together, until you fill the wreath. Cut one long piece of ribbon (48″) and tie one end to form a knot. Leave a long loop for hanging and tie another knot onto the wreath. Trim any frayed or long ends.

:: via CasaSugar via the long thread

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October 15, 2008

Sick Kitty.

Roxy at about 2 months old. That bracelet crown doomed me – she’s had a princess mentality ever since!

I woke up in the middle of the night to a sick Roxy girl. She’s currently at the vet being diagnosed (although I, um, think she’s just really constipated – ew!), so please send her some mental back scratches and treats. And maybe some ExLax…

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October 15, 2008

Get Baked at Home.

Oooh yay! Baked has just released a cookbook chalk full of their best-sellers and favorites like The Sweet and Salty Cake, the Peanut Butter Crispy Bar, the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaf, and Cheddar Chipotle Biscuits. Yeah, I probably, definitely need this.

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