here's lichen at you kid

Last night when I should have been doing other more productive things (like the laundry) I got side-tracked into creating my first etsy treasury. I was inspired by moss and lichen, check it out here. It was pretty fun -you should try it out if you haven't!

Now I am off to do the laundry.

her new kicks

I've been on a shoe hunt for the Little Miss since she seems to have grown out of hers from one day to the next. I was able to find a pair of warm boots rather easily, but I couldn't find any sneakers that were to my liking (she liked ones that had flashing lights and I just can't go there). And then I remembered these shoes I loved last year - and then I did a little dance because now they are only $13.99! Score!

baby bump: week 18

Yesterday we had a big family get-together at my oldest sister's house so I took the opportunity to take my 18 week baby bump pictures in her beautiful backyard. I wish I would have turned to the side more so you could really see how much I am sticking out because these pictures aren't really telling...I'll make sure to next time.

This is the first and probably last time I will get to wear this cute dress I found recently (at least until baby is here). It's already pretty snug on my growing belly - or I should say my growing belly is making it pretty snug on my bum, but I had to throw it on just once! Baby is kicking and punching hard enough for other people to feel it now and I am feeling great. Can't believe I am almost half way done!

Outfit details:
Dress - vintage
Belt - thrifted
Boots - Urban Outfitters

diy fabric wall decals

I am loving Danielle's home tour, especially the whimsical fabric clouds in her boy's room. I feel like so many possibilities are opened up to me now that I know I can adhere fabric to the wall with cornstarch - although I'm probably the last to know since the tutorial is from 2008. Better late than never! Have you tried it before?

shop update: fall plaids

The latest shop update, inspired by the cool fall weather. Hope you are enjoying it wherever you are!
And wouldn't that top right dress be a perfect Marsha Brady costume for Halloween? I love it.

puddle jumping

We had planned to take a drive up the canyon to see the fall colors but it rained like crazy all. day. long. I never remember to check the weather. But, no worries, we are flexible and puddle jumping was quickly added to the schedule while a fall drive was pushed back to an unknown later date (still haven't checked the weather).

We were happy to meet Mr. Snail who was also out playing in the rain. He had never met a Little Miss before and the Little Miss had never met a Mr. Snail before so it was quite the exciting moment. He showed her how to slither and she showed him how he could hide from the rain under bark.

So despite the change in plans, we had a fun day in the rain in a mostly thrifted ensemble.

Her Outfit:

Coat - handmade by me

Shirt - Cherokee, thrifted

Leggings - thrifted new with tags

Boots (yes I know they are snow boots, not rain boots) - thrifted

purple and orange carrots

  

  We've enjoyed our garden so much this summer. We are still harvesting quite a bit (see yesterday's haul above) and I love going out to see what's ready to be put on the menu that day - I'm going to miss that when the snow comes. But for now I am up to my ears in zucchini, kale, and chard ready for the picking, so this weekend will be spent baking, baking, and baking some more. Yum. Hope you have a delicious weekend as well.

Signed,

eating for two