yes, please

via niceroom

it's that time of year

We picked out our pumpkins.

The goal was to pretty much get the biggest pumpkin you could pick up.

I've got to enjoy this ritual because the girls decided that they are too old to

trick or treat this year. I'm going to miss seeing them in their costumes.

The years go by too quickly!!

I'm also going to miss sneaking some candy from their trick or treat bags..... ha!

spool no. 72

salvaged sweetsprings indian rug tote
view point cardigan
twisted rope necklace

hopsage sweater


Spool no. 72 is back up with an overhauled website.

They have a bigger inventory and a new vintage/salvage collection.

They have lots of one-of-a-kind items...and it all has an

americana vintage look.

I am excited that they have expanded, and can't wait to see what is next.

Check them out here.

loft kitchen

via apartment therapy

The brick, the old floors,

the high ceilings, transom windows....what's not to love.

Check out the rest of the loft here.

Friday find . Rainbow braid

via honestlywtf

The rainbow fishtail braid that was in September's Free People Catalog

is really something.

This Youtube video gives you a look at how Free People made it happen.

I think this would take me quite a few tries to recreate this...how about you?

cuckoo

via renest

via ohdeedoh



via apartment therapy

via dottie angel

via everythingstyle.com


I love all the modern cuckoo clocks that I am seeing everywhere.

When I was growing up, my grandparents had

2 or 3 cuckoo clocks in their house.

My siblings and I spent a lot of time waiting for the top of the hour.

I think there was a little man following a little woman

when the cuckoo went off.

I have no idea what happened to those clocks.....I wish I did, because I think I'd be getting out my handy dandy can of spray paint and making them look as great as all these!

meatball stroganoff

I made this Cuisine at Home recipe (from the April 2010 issue)

last night for the first time,

and everyone loved it.

Meatball Stroganoff
makes 4 servings

Total time: 35 min

1 cup sliced button mushrooms (4 oz)

2 Tbsp. veg oil, divided

1 cup diced onions

1/2 tsp. paprika

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

4 cups dry egg noodles

1 Tbsp. butter

1/4 cup dry white wine

2 Tbsp. flour

2 cups chicken broth

Juice of 1/2 lemon

2 Tbsp. coarse-grained mustard

1/4 cup sour cream

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill

1 recipe mini-bacon meatballs (recipe to follow)

salt and pepper to taste

Boil water in a large pot for egg noodles.

Saute mushrooms in 1 Tbsp. oil in a nonstick skillet over med-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.

Saute onion, paprika, and cayenne in remaining oil in same skillet until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.

Prepare noodles according to package directions, drain, toss with butter, and set aside.

Deglaze skillet with wine; simmer until liquid is nearly evaporated. Sprinkle flour over onions and stir.

Whisk in broth. Add lemon juice and mustard; simmer until thick, 8-10 minutes.

Stir in cooked mushrooms, sour cream, dill, and meatballs. Cook until meatballs are heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

Mini-Bacon Meatballs

makes 28 meatballs

Total time: 30 minutes

2 strips bacon diced

1/4 cup diced onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 lb. ground beef sirloin

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley

1/2 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1 egg, beaten

Preheat oven to 400. Coat a broiler pan with nonstick spray.

Saute bacon in a skillet over med-high heat until starting to crisp, about 4 minutes; remove and set aside on a paper-towel lined place. Pour off all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.

Saute onion in same skillet in reserved drippings over med heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic to skillet and cook, 1 minute.

Combine beef, bacon, onion mixture, bread crumbs, parsley, paprika, salt & pepper in a large bowl. Stir in beaten egg.

Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on prepared broiler pan. Bake meatballs until fully cooked, about 10 minutes.