{Roundup}: Some Lovelies for the Day

Brighten your Thursday with some pretty things!

Credit: (1) At Your Beak and Call Media Case in Penguin via ModCloth, (2) Pink colored diamond in a rose gold setting via TLC Weddings, (3) From fallen tree to end table via apartment therapy, (4) Great table arrangement via elizabeth anne designs, (5) Old San Juan, Puerto Rico via White on Rice Couple, (6) Adorable collar on Dexter the Miniature Australian Shepherd via Daily Puppy, (7) Gluten Free Cinnamon Cream Cheese Rolls via Our Best Bites, (8) Vintage 50s/60s Travel Trailer Bird House by BirdhousesByGlenn via Etsy, (9) Dior eyeliner patches via Lash Card

Enjoy!

Weekend {Roundup}: Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, so I’m trying to get a head start on finding recipes.  Here is a roundup of some slightly non-traditional variations on traditional side dishes.

Personally, I’m dying to try the Cranberry Mold (#2) because I am not a fan of actual cranberry chunks in my cranberry…and the Broccoli Casserole (#3) because it is a nice alternative to the usual Green Bean Casserole.

I actually really love Green Bean Casserole.  It is one of my all-time favorite holiday recipes.  And I like it best the traditional way, made with cream of mushroom soup and crunchy French onions.  I also crave Cranberry Jelly (the canned kind) and good ol’ Pumpkin Pie at the holidays.  Yum yum!

What are your favorite Thanksgiving dishes that you look forward to each year?

Hope this recipe roundup helps you get a head start on your holiday menu planning.

Credit: (1) Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole by Ellie Krieger for Food Network Magazine via Food Network, (2) Cranberry Mold from Food Network, (3) Broccoli Casserole by Paula Deen via Food Network, (4) Bacon Cheddar Mashed Potatoes from Food Network, (5) Brussels Sprouts Gratin by T'afia for Food Network Magazine via Food Network, (6) Scalloped Sweet Potatoes from Tasty Kitchen, (7) French’s Green Bean Casserole, (8) Maple Ginger Glazed Carrots from Good Housekeeping via Delish, (9) Roasted Chestnut Sausage Dressing by Tyler Florence via Food Network, (10) Wild Rice and Toasted Almond Pilaf from Melissa Cooks Gourmet, (11) Martha’s Macaroni and Cheese from Smitten Kitchen, (12) Honey Cornbread Muffins by The Neelys via Food Network

{Roundup}: Polka Dots

Polka dots make me happy, and I need a little something to make me happy right about now.  Check out all these cute spotted items I found around the Internet.

Credit: (1) Paso Doble Dress by Leifsdottir from Anthropologie, (2) Les Ateliers Ruby Pavillon Colette Helmet from Colette, (3) Stainless Steel Flask by whimsy and ink, (4) Fabric Cards in Mocha and Cream Polka Dot by Lockette, (5) Polka Dot Baking Cups from Bake It Pretty, (6) Blacklight Blouse by Odille from Anthropologie, (7) skirt via ish and chi, (8) Pink Rose On Black and White Polka Dot Pillow by bed buggs, (9) Origami Butterflies in Black and White by layla lou studio

Weekend {Roundup}: Halloween Baking

Happy Halloween!

While I don’t get into scary movies or haunted houses or dressing up in costume, I can get on board with baking up cute and spooky Halloween treats.  Here’s a roundup of some great Halloween baking ideas around the Internet for your Halloween viewing pleasure.

Credit: (1) Little Devil Cupcakes from Made With Pink, (2) Chocolate Nutella Spider Cupcakes from Recipe Girl, (3) Skeleton Cupcakes from cookies and cups, (4) Frightening Frankenstein Cupcakes via Hostess {with the Mostess}, (5) Candy Corn Cheesecake via grin and bake it, (6) Spooky Witch Cupcakes by Danielle via A Beautiful Mess, (7) Orange Tinted Rice Krispie Treats Drizzled in Chocolate via Hostess {with the Mostess}, (8) Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes from Annie’s Eats, (9) Cauldron Cupcakes via grin and bake it

{Roundup}: Apples

There are apples on today’s menu for the roundup.  What goes better with chilly fall weather better than apple cider and caramel apples (other than pumpkins that is)?  Enjoy these cute apple items found on Etsy!

Credit: (1) Scented Plush Red Apples by lapomme, (2) Artificial Evergreen Wreath with Lemons and Green Apples by April Hiler Designs, (3) Custom Made Children’s Pillowcase Dress by Aquamars Boutique, (4) Brass Apple Locket Necklace by Rhondas Treasures, (5) Candy Caramel Apple Flavored Lip Balm by Howards Home, (6) Red Apple Tea Set by Studio Elan, (7) Sweet Pea Apple a Day Hat in Candy Apple Red by Sweet Pea Pods, (8) Mini Window Wall Hanging Quilt by olive tree textiles, (9) Natural Wooden Teething Toy by the bitsy bean.

Weekend {Roundup}: Black and White Stripes

I have a slight problem.  I seem to be addicted to black and white stripes.

Credit: (1) Fonda Striped Pea Coat by BB Dakota via Nasty Gal, (2) Divine Twine via Bake It Pretty, (3) Vertical striped bathroom via 6th Street Design School, (4) Dr. Hunt Floor Lamp by Stray Dog Designs via happy chickadee, (5) Oh Barnacles! Dress via spotted moth, (6) Atlanta home of stylist and producer Annette Joseph via Design*Sponge, (7) Christian Louboutin Greissimo Peep-Toes, (8) Ottomans at Inspirador via Elizabeth Anne Designs, (9) BB Dakota Striped Tunic via south moon under

{Roundup}: Macarons

Here’s a sweet roundup of macaron goodies around the web. Hope you enjoy the yumminess (if that’s even a word)!

Credit: (1) Porcelain macaron plates from Areaware, (2) pink macaron post earrings by mmagda, (3) set of 4 macaron watercolor art notecards by jojolarue, (4) macaron print by Amy Perrotti, (5) triple-triple chocolate cake recipe via raspberri cupcakes, (6) set of 7 felt macarons by Little Fluff Stuff, (7) macaron necklace by kawaii culture, (8) macaron photo print by capow, (9) goat’s milk soap by KcSoapsNmore

Weekend {Roundup}: Baking with Pumpkin

The weather outside has me in the mood for some baking. Baking makes me feel cozy and warm. And what better goodies to bake with Halloween and Thanksgiving just around the corner, than pumpkin cupcakes, cookies, and bread?

Here is a roundup of baked goods made with pumpkin. The links to each recipe can be found below as well (since I know it will be hard to look at all this yummy stuff without wanting to make some for yourself).

Happy Sunday and stay warm everyone!

Credit: (1) Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, (2) Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Whoopie Pies, (3) Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies, (4) Pumpkin Butterscotch Cookies, (5) Pumpkin Cornbread, (6) Pumpkin Puree, (7) Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake, (8) Streusel Topped Pumpkin Bread, (9) Pumpkin Muffins

{Roundup}: Mushrooms

Here’s a sweet little mushroom roundup to start off your Wednesday. All the items can be found on Etsy and they’re adorable.

Credit: (1) Salt and pepper shakers by From Gray to Gold, (2) purse by scotatto, (3) soap dish by l begley, (4) fabric covered buttons by buttered parsnips, (5) watercolor painting by piink design studio, (6) vintage locket necklace by birds of oregon, (7) ceramic canisters by cindys cozy clutter, (8) tee by Critter Jitters, (9) hair clips by bread and buttons

Weekend {Roundup}: Southern California Attractions

Right now we have visitors from out of town (actually out of state), one of whom has never been to California before. This means, we are doing a lot of sight-seeing. Every once and awhile it’s kind of fun to play tourist where you live.

I’m not sure yet which tourist spots we’ll visit, but here’s a roundup of some southern California attractions that are some good spots to take in if you are visiting the area.

Credit: (1) Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, (2) The Grove, (3) La Jolla seals, (4) Aquarium of the Pacific, (5) La Brea Tar Pits, (6) Santa Anita Park, (7) The Getty, (8) Venice Canals, (9) Coronado Island

{Roundup}: Snails

The gloomy weather we’ve had around here over the past few days has had me seeing a lot of snails on our daily dog walks. Personally, I think the little buggers are pretty cute. So, in honor of the snails, here’s a little roundup of snail items found on Etsy.

Credit: (1) andwabisabi, (2) laure designs, (3) sugar cookie, (4) nut and bee, (5) Duduna, (6) cotton ball sheep, (7) Blossom Stamps, (8) KBExquisites, (9) Barefoot Clips

Weekend {Roundup}: Coffee Mugs

In honor of lazy Sundays, here is a little roundup of coffee mug related items found on Etsy.

Countdown to my 100th blog post…this is post #99!

Credit: (1) Fierce Mally, (2) sixth and main, (3) words of distinction, (4) Sweet Elise, (5) My polka dot pottery, (6) upcycled unlimited, (7) Gigi Phillips

{Roundup}: Dog Costumes

Only two days left in September, and then October will be here. Time to get shopping on that perfect pet costume for you beloved pooch.

I’ve never actually dressed my pup in a costume before…except for the exception of a sweater she occasionally wears in winter (and hates by the way). But maybe this year I should. That cute little sailor costume below is pretty darn adorable.

Here’s a roundup of some sweet Halloween costumes for your favorite pooch. Check ‘em out.

Credit: Bumble Bee, Ram, Sailor, Hot Doggy, Raggedy Ann, Pig, Shark Attack, Jockey, Pirate, 50s Bouffant, Wonder Woman, Cave Dog

{Roundup}: Chevron

Chevrons are all over the place right now. Here’s a roundup of some gorgeous chevron goodies, from clutches to dog tags, found around the web.

Happy Sunday!

Credit: (1) {AO3} Designs, (2) hello frosting, (3) Dots And Dahlias, (4) this little home, (5) noble town vintage, (6) tilly maison, (7) letter c design, (8) o My Goodness, (9) Caduceus Neckwear, (10) missy industry, (11) Pixelimpress, (12) City Chic Country Mouse, (13) Sparrow’s Nest 1, (14) woody liana, (15) every jot and tittle, (16) 6th street design school, (17) speckless, (18) dani notes, (19) tuft love fabric, (20) Sofa City Sweethearts, (21) j’cass design, (22) humade, (23) Hirondelle Rustique, (24) Star Key Folk Art, (25) growing snowflowers, (26) mahoohoo, (27) made by anna, (28) design*sponge, (29) MadeByGirl, (30) shop mixie, (31) Boston Handmade, (32) south moon under, (33) Renegade Handmade, (34) Poppytalk Handmade, (35) Design*Sponge, (36) Cottage Industrialist

{Roundup}: Halloween

In honor of the upcoming holiday of Halloween, here’s a little roundup of lovely Halloween goodies found around the web.

Happy Halloween!

Credit: (from left to right) she sews lovely, Poppytalk Handmade, Em & Sprout, Murphy and Gert, We Are Something Else, One Clay Bead, Canis Lupus Proper, Timeless Twine, ana AND me, vinylicious, Cutie Bootie Boutique, BowSheep, Elle Marie Designs, Bunnie Brand, Sweet Deja vu

Weekend {Roundup}: Oh So Purty Cakes

A little roundup of beautiful cakes by some very talented bakers.

See my Pinterest board of Oh So Purty Cakes for more amazingly lovely cakes.

Credit: (from left to right) Martha Stewart, The Sweetest Occasion, Bakerella, rainbow cake, Sweet and Saucy Shop, Martha Stewart, Style Me Pretty, The Bundt Shoppe via Style Me Pretty, Luisa Galuppo via Style Me Pretty, Cake Wrecks, Pink Peach Cakes, Teacup Fine Baked Goods and Confections, Ruffled, Sweet Stuff Cake Art via Cake Wrecks, Stardust Pastry via Style Me Pretty, brown anemone cake, striped cake, oreo cake, the Icing on the Cake via Cake Wrecks, Maggie Austin Cake, Erica O'Brien, Ron Ben-Israel via InStyle Weddings, Maggie Austin Cake, Celso’s Cakes Inc. via the knot, anemone cake, Style Me Pretty, My Sweet & Saucy, ffffound, Martha Stewart, Style Me Pretty

{Roundup}: Butterflies

A little roundup of butterfly items found at some lovely shops on Etsy and Big Cartel.

Credit: (from left to right) Real Butterfly Gifts, Butterfly Baby Place, Nature Mandalas, ! Raa Raa !, the craft pantry, Street Urchin Vintage, Helen Rawlinson, Dynasty, ApplecartCo, Sugar Robot, Jolie Marche, Shadow Scene.