I'm continuing my ongoing spree of weekend travel and heading down to Cincinnati to visit with family for a few days. I've got my bags packed, and I've even managed to smuggle a few of these hearty muffins along for the ride, which I whipped up the other night in an effort to use a few forgotten bananas before I hit the road.
September 28, 2012
September 27, 2012
Dusk Blossoms
One of my favorite spots in the neighborhood is a rose
garden that’s incredibly reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland. Though it’s a relatively
peaceful spot in town, a twilight stroll in the crisp Fall air amid its fields
of iridescent flowers can lead one to look for curiouser and curiouser things
around each meticulously-pruned corner.
September 26, 2012
Seasonal Afflictions
It’s a sure sign that the seasons are changing when I begin
to suffer from allergies. Although I’ve literally been a bit under the weather
the last few days, my mental fog hasn’t prevented me from noticing that
Halloween decorations are now hitting shelves. Though it may be a bit early to
unearth my pumpkin, spider and skull collections, I may use my sister’s
upcoming visit as an excuse to start prepping for what might be my favorite
holiday.
This year, I’ve already added a few things (like these and
these) to my ever-expanding arsenal. After seeing these pictures, I’ve also started to realize that other
creepy DIYs involving ghosts, bats, mice and snakes really need to be
incorporated into the mix too.
September 21, 2012
Winding Down
Though you wouldn't know it from recent posts, I've been out of town over the past few days for work. Although I love exploring new places, meeting new people, dining out, and sleeping on crisp hotel sheets, there's something to be said for coming home to your own bed. I have a feeling that I'll be taking it easy this weekend....
September 20, 2012
Coats & Homes
I’ve been reluctantly digging my coats out of the closet in preparation for the onslaught of cooler weather. I’ve been simultaneously
convincing myself that if I had Emerson Fry’s new Wingtip Leopard Linen Coat,
I’d not only have a new place to stick one of my giant flower pins, but my life
would somehow be complete.
Until that day comes, I’ll just have to fill the void by
staring longingly at the label namesake’s perfect home. After taking a look,
you’ll understand why vintage pennants are also on my wish list. Luckily, my
boyfriend is fully on board with this need (it’s never too hard to convince him
of anything if Wisconsin memorabilia is involved) and I suspect we’ll have a
few before the end of football season. Now, if only we had a big brick fireplace…
September 19, 2012
No Lifeguard
Even though autumn is my favorite season of the year, I
always find the end of summer to be bittersweet. There’s something so desolate
about the unattended beach that it’s nearly impossible to remember the heat and
crowds that claimed it just a few weeks ago. At this time of year, it almost
feels as though you have the entirety of Lake Michigan and the distant, twinkling
City of Chicago to yourself.
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