So fitting for this time of year! Last week’s estate sale find, a framed print from 1840 The Harvest Dance. The muted colors are so perfect and totally inspiring me right now. Maybe it’s just the chilly (and very rainy) day we are having today here on the east coast. I absolutely love these double …
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fancy fall buttons, all the way down
A little project I have been meaning to photograph. I thrifted a gently worn long (and very cozy!) coat with many, many buttons (which I covered in various 40’s calicos and plaids from my snippet stash). All in yummy mocha latte shades of brown and pumpkin-y orange. Oh my gosh, is it November already? Happy …
yellow
Hello pretty yellow and bright sun! Totally unintentional, a corner of my studio room collecting yellowish things. Yellow is so terrific! A new orchid from my husband as a gift for our anniversary, sweet ruffled 50’s blouse to be mended, yellow flower pot with a Jade plant growing within from Trader Joes (I like Jade …
wild roses, swamp lilies, scissors and things
Have been getting out more, finally! Before all the rain came we took Little O to the lake and sat down a bit for a short picnic. Now the skies are rainy and gray and it is quite depressing. I usually like rainy days but I have spent so much time inside I am itching …
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welcome!
A few days ago our little one was already a month old! (Hence the lack of postings here.) Little Owen was welcomed into our world on August 26th 2010, weighing 7 lbs 13 oz. It has been incredible. Also very tiring! I am still recovering and will be for a few more weeks, but slowly …
today (to pass the time)
Today was so perfectly overcast and peaceful. A bit of chaos. Covering many buttons with snippets of autumnal-hued fabric (to adorn a thrift shop coat I purchased a few days ago). Took a walk round and round the pond at my favorite outdoor spot. Then it rained! A bit of calm before the storm, stream-side …
week 39 (and a handful of first acorns)
Waiting. Everything baby-related is all set. I’ve been taking walks, sipping iced green tea and lemonade and treasure hunting to pass the time. Yesterday I found a beautiful wooden box adorned with violets, some locket cameos and wool sweaters for the upcoming season. We went exploring in Princeton and came about this pretty mansion with …
baby shower
oh my goodness three weeks ’til my due date! my cousin gave me the most beautiful shower in her barn. The space was awash with wildflowers, calico buntings, vintage mirrors and yummy cakes. Thank you dearly for all your well-wishes from my last post oh-so-long-ago!! I am feeling so excited and ready!
mama~nest…
Lately, I have been enjoying the spring very, very much! I have been quiet here, yes…. I have exciting news to share. I have been keeping this to myself for awhile here, but now it’s time to share…I am 23 weeks preggo! (or is it 24, I’ve lost track) It’s not that I’m abandoning this …
March into April…
Already? I happily lost track of time. My computer has been in a perm “off” mode. Living and loving the outdoors. And this We saw Joanna Newsom at Town Hall. Surprisingly she was only playing one show in New York City, and somehow we managed to be seated front row. The show was breathtaking, an …