"shoe crush"

that's what they call it in my latest jcrew catalog.  well i guess it is.  i'm fond of the walnut leather boots and the yellow ones.  (they're called "lulu")  i'm picturing the boots this fall with skinny jeans/cords or leggings.  are leggings even in anymore?

parsons desk

just wondering if this desk is all it's cracked up to be... parsons desk with drawers from west elm.  a lot of people have 'em.  do they like them?  is there enough room and space for any storage in those little drawers?  i like the mushroom color but it seems unavailable at the moment.

these are a few of his favorite things...

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the following list = bliss for jacob who, today, turns 18 months old.  maybe this appears like a cruel joke, but for his unbirthday, i will perruse these pictures for the next few months, daily, multiple times at his request.  you have no idea how much glee he will have from seeing these pictures.   happy unbirthday jacob!

1.  broom

2.  toothbrush

3.  keys with panic buttons

4.  anya, his cousin

5.  tractor and or excavator

6.  daddy hugs book

7.  blueberries

8.  mimi and nini (both grandmas, equally) - not pictured

9.  frozen peas

10.  cinna bunnies

11. honorable mention:  swing

clever

these simple pillow cases could have prevented a lot of needless disagreements at 3 am!  i'll have to remember them for the next one.  seen in cookie.

my next purchase

bet you weren't expecting this, right? well folks, it's true.  tomorrow i'm going to by myself some non-locking carabiners to practice the awkward clipping and unclipping of climbing rope.  i just started lead climbing and i LOVE it.

inspirational (and totally adorable)

so most of you probably already saw this today on design*sponge, but i absolutely loved the little post on lindsay laricks.  she not only helps run hammerpress (a super cool letterpress shop in kansas city--which i'm proud to say my sister-in-law worked at), but she started a super cool organic homemade snow cone shop in a retro minty green trailer!  i'm so jealous.  and inspired.

i had almost forgotten

how much i love amy butler's fabrics.  these all randomly chosen at fabric.com.  the bottom would probably word best for my new look for the dining room. (yellow and grey with pops of turquoise)

hooray for michaels!

i knew if i waited long enough, i would get my hands on one of those 40% off any one item at michaels.  i've had my eye on these cowboy ransom stamps (for the class, and for my own experimenting) for a month or so.  my mom just gave me a 50% off-er!

onesie workshops

well, as far i can tell, most of my readers don't even live close to where my onesie classes will be...  but if you do, or know people who do, please spread the word that in about 1 month, all mothers and friends of babies 0-1.5 yrs. will be able to take part in the cutest, most fun workshop available, printmaking on organic onesies.  ** also includes yummy treats

wear the world

so my friend heather just launched a new site for her beautiful jewelry called wear the world. (www.weartheworld.net)  catchy right? can't wait for her shop to be up and running.  i'll post when it is.  i think all the jewelry i now wear is something that she has made for me!

polaroid wall

this inspires my new idea. wouldn't it be fun to have a polaroid wall of all the guests that come to your house over a year, or 10 years, what have you?  now where would we put it...  seen on sneak peek at design*sponge

gesine

well today was excursion day for jacob and i, along with my mom and good friend heather.  we ventured bright and early to our capital city, montpelier.  truth be told, i had been craving the coffee and sweets from gesine, the most fabulous confectionary this side of nyc for the past 6 months, since my last visit.  (also interesting to note that sandra bullock's sister founded this tiny treat boutique and bakes them).  well it didn't let us down! we had the pumpkin cheesecake on oreo.  delish.  i wish these pictures did her confections justice.

i heart

the dress in the middle.  all the makings of something i would like right now : yellow and grey, ikat, assymetrical.  love et.   lela rose collection via oh joy!

Hello Topshop!

well, after a fun week with my scottish bff, i received a couple of fabulous items from kate moss' uk shop, topshop. and incidentally, (what are the odds) her new usa shop opened today!  i must confess, i am a pretty large closet fan of all things kate moss.

the bag for fall

probably not my bag, but i do love the style and color.  by foley + corinna via simple lovely.

happy friday

i love these felted barrettes!  i think i would wear them.  maybe not everyday.  found here

froggy boots

come on.  how cute are these?  recently purchased as jacob's first puddle stomping boots.  

prague anyone?

anyone been to jcrew's website recently?  new arrivals and a cool short video on the home page of prague (and beautiful jcrew models).  i think it's on my top 3 destination list.