Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Cozy Up

It's been cool enough to turn on the gas fireplace.  Time to get cozy.

Cozy Up

Orange Grade Blanket / Fallen Birch Branch Votive Set / Velvet-Wrapped Pumpkin, Small / Barnes Pillow / Hand Knit Soft And Warm Women's Superwash Wool Socks by silviaol

Cork Bowl  Crate and Barrel 

I love natural materials in autumn.  This cork bowl would be beautiful filled with pears, apples, or nuts.

Monday, October 8, 2012

Monday Musings


Autumn is definitely here in southeast Michigan.  The weather is cool, the skies are gray and for now, the leaves are beautiful hues of orange, red and yellow.  
Hubby and I decided it was time we finally visit the Eastern Market in Detroit.  We have read about it for years but never put it on the calendar.  We live near several great Farmers Markets and shop them regularly but we thought we'd explore something new.

image Jonathan Oosting | MLive.com

I did not expect to see such a beautiful structure housing a market and this is just one of the buildings on the 43 acres of the Eastern Market.  Open since 1891, up to 40,000 people vist the more than 250 vendors each Saturday.  

 These modern "sheds" are bright, clean, and spacious.

There are vendors outside of the sheds along covered walkways.

The variety and freshness of food is outstanding.

 Prior to shopping we had a delicious breakfast at the Russel Street Deli.
I had scrambled eggs with peppers, basil, asiago and provolone cheese.  Great homefries too!

I came upon this great shop, Savvy Chic.

Stepping into the shop is like entering Provence.  The eclectic boutique carries vintage and new home and garden goods, food items, art and vintage clothing.  I went home with a scented candle.

Several vendors caught my eye but I ran out of time.  I'll head back to the market soon...maybe to shop for the Thanksgiving Feast.



You may have noticed this "button" at the lower right of each photo.  If you click on it, you can pin the photo to one of your Pinterest boards.  It is a great way to save a recipe, idea, or an image for future recall.  Happy Pinning!  

Have you read Gone Girl?  
This book was a huge hit over the summer.  I got tired of waiting for my reserve request at the library and purchased it for my Kindle.  I thought it was a really dark suspense read.  Have you read it?  What did you think?

Have a spectacular beginning to a new week.



Friday, October 5, 2012

Happy Weekend


I could use a whole lot of this for the next two days!
How about you?



                            Source: roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com via Deborah on Pinterest


Have a delightfully, dreamy weekend.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Candy Corn

I think there are two kinds of people in this world, the ones that love Halloween and those that don't.  I would be in the latter category.


For the last 6 years, I've just kept the lights off if I was home or else I planned to be gone on Halloween evening.  When my kids were young I would half-heartedly help them with costumes. I never volunteered to host Halloween parties.  Hubby and I hate to dress in costume and avoid all Halloween parties.  

I don't crave the candy.  That being said, I do like a taste of candy corn at least once during the season.  Perhaps the only confection sweeter would be "Peeps".  These candies are so ridiculously sweet my teeth hurt after a few chews.  So what to do with the rest of the bag of those three-tone kernels?




If you need more Candy Corn in your life...

...coat your lips with the flavor

or your body with this scented soap.

Sweet gets sweeter with these Candy Corn Marshmallow Pops

Click here to learn how to make these decadent cupcakes.

Do you LOVE Halloween?  How about candy corn?




Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Midweek Musings

I love a great, cheap find.  

Just $10 at Marshall's.

About 10 inches X 8 inches, this bowl is perfect in my kitchen.

I highly recommend this book.

A beautifully written book where justice for one is another person's tragic loss.  

I hope your week is going well.  I'm busy making holiday ornaments and jewelry for the galleries that carry my work.  'Tis the season...not quite but I did see holiday decorations for sale at Target just one aisle from the Halloween decorations.  Yikes!!  I'm not ready for that yet.  I'm still enjoying being able to wear flip flops (and a sweater...the best of both worlds)
Enjoy your day




Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Burgundy Trend


Burgundy is a fall trend. Though not my best color, I love it for accessories.

Burgundy Trend Fall 2012



InStyle magazine   suggests pairing with:

Sky Blue dresses to pair with burgundy

Pleated dress / Stella McCartney / True Decadence peplum dress, $73

Sky Blue

Peach to wear with burgundy

Equipment silk shirt / Cable sweater, $44 / VILA , $57

Peach

Forest green to pair with burgundy

Burberry long sleeve top / Lanvin / Dorothy Perkins stretch jeans

Forest Green

Peony to wear with burgundy

Alice + Olivia alice olivia / True Religion / Alice + Olivia pleated pants

Peony

Monday, October 1, 2012

October One



October already.  Can you believe it?  

The Farmers Market was filled with "all things autumn".  


I got some fall decor items.  Those mums were a steal at $5 each!

I love the color combination growing wild in the fields right now.

Sadly, I took advantage of the beautiful, cool weather to dismantle my garden and deck planters.  The season is over and the plants were looking very sad.  
Still feeling industrious, I decided to switch my closet from summer to fall/winter.  The espadrilles, sun dresses and eyelet skirts are resting comfortably in a new location.

As my daughter would say, I hope you "chill-axed" this past weekend and are ready for great adventures starting today.  





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