cheers, to it not being summer!

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the cooler weather is on it's way and i am day dreaming of the ultimate snuggle. this unbelievably gorgeous scarf was handmade in portland. yes, of course i want one. these boots not handmade in god knows where, but awesome right? i spotted this intriguing treat over here, kinfolkmag. check it all out and get back to me!

let the gift gathering begin!

gift giving is good simple fun. if i was filthy rich, it would be one of my top hobbies. i'm going to be searching the web for the best and post them here! these are a few gifts for your friends with a newish baby in the house or one on the way! the awesome baby bottle holder and super sweet pendelton blanket were spotted on canoe.
etsy provided the cool birth date wall hanging. of the embroidery hoop can be customized!

bring the november!!!

halloween a success! now we are gearing up for pumpkin pie and everything that autumn brings.

the carving is done!

check out my flickr for my husband's pumpkin skills.

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have a happy happy halloween!!!

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the latest and greatest, a graham update!

graham is two weeks shy of being 17 months old! we are having the best time. what an awesome age/stage this is! he is running around and exploring all day. when he does take a break he watches shaunthesheep or asks me to read children make terrible pets. when the latter happens, he will grab the book he wants, hand it to you and sit in your lap. (heart melting) recently he discovered cous cous and is in love. we'll see how long it lasts! at least every other day he "juices". makes him sound intense, right? i juice sweet potatoes, kale and an apple and mix it with infant oatmeal, delicious. sometimes i substitute kale for spinach or toss in a beet, but he loves it all. he's just always been a sucker for sweet potato! he "says" dada, moo, knock knock, night night and a few other sounds that mimic words. he is so awesome and the three of us couldn't be more in love. we are so thankful every day for our health and situation.


one of these days when he's 3 or 4 and my husband schedules camping trips for us every other weekend i'm going to get match matchy with graham. hahahaaa, the power of being the adult! team wellie, in green?

underneath the fall

most of us are starting to pull out the sweaters, coats and all that is autumn! i'm so attracted to gray, cream and black when it comes to my cold weather wear. knowing that, i'm looking towards the pretty pinks that can be my first layer as i get bundled up. these goodies are all from madewell.

lightning bolts and angel wings

what a fun way to "trick your kicks"! it's so nice to see kid extras that would appeal to girls AND boys. perfect stocking stuffers if ya ask me! find them here.

angelique houtkamp

oh angelique

i just can't get enough of angelique houtkamp! she is a fantastic artist that i have mentioned before. i popped on her website the other day and saw her new shop items. she always has prints, books and usually t's for sale.

this top with skinny pants, flats and cardigan sounds just about right. oh sorry, it's starting to get colder! ok, a huge, soft cable cardigan, leggings and boots. yup, nice.

emerson made it well

look how wonderful these are!!! emerson made has "basics" in great sets of three. she put the essentials, t's, tanks, dresses, leggings and turtlenecks into a smart cotton sack. i think i would grab a bag of black t's and black tank tops. if she starts making v-necks, she'll really have my attention!