Autumn has been distracting me

[found on weheartit]

I've been a little busy lately, which i know is what i always say when i go a long time without posting. The leaves have been falling, and its dark and cold when I come home from work. Production is low in the evenings, and the blog has been suffering. Before we know it, it's Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whoosh, how time flies. But I do love the holidays.

Autumn in the Woods

[autumn acorns, photo by ginny harr]

Autumn always seems like the perfect time to enjoy something woodsy, especially if it's made from actual wood. Here are just a few of my favorite "woodsy" items that I would love to add to my collection.

[ring. yellow heart wood. by somethings hiding in here]

[BILLIE - Decorative Wood Candle Holders by jean pelle]

[Cocobolo circles necklace pendant with silver neck ring by Wook Woodworking]

Scenic views of switzerland aka a little dose of architecture

I have long been accumulating up a list of buildings to go see whenever i should end up in switzerland, and i think I might add this one to the pile. "Evolver is a wooden construction build by 2nd year students from the ALICE Studio at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. When you walk through it, you’ll make a 720° turn and have an amazing panorama on the surroundings of Zermatt." Also it looks like it was made with popsicle sticks

[photo by Joel Tettamanti, found via today and tomorrow]

Wild Things Forts!

booooooom had an awesome competition recently for the best "Where the Wild Things are" fort. They remind me of all the two chairs and a sheet fort that I used to make, only sadly, I never got quite as skilled with my decorating. I love them all.

[Ulrika Kestere's fort]

[Amanda's fort]

[Matthew Wickham's fort]

She just wanted to say hi

[her royal cuteness, photo by gin]

Dear Golden Vintage

So lately I’ve been on the hunt for some great new pieces for fall, and I’m loving tons of items that are currently up for sale at Dear Golden Vintage. She is just so good and finding these great pieces and styling them. These are some of my favorites:

[vintage 1960s Balenciaga Inspired Dress]

[vintage Black Slouchy Boots]

[vintage Cafe Patent Spectator Heels]

Autumn Traditions: Apple Picking

Kristin and Matt came into town in Sunday, and we went to Carter Mountain to take part in our favorite autumn tradition: Apple Picking. Cider slushies, apple donuts, apple butter, and those greater apple scooper thingies all made the day fabulous. And don't forget about the view.

[view of the Blue Ridge from the top of Carter Mountain]

[heading deep into the orchard]

[Attempting to scoop some apples]

[SUCCESS!]