fall musings.

enough said.

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bubbly

I am not a huge champagne fan—until quite recently.  On our last visit to the bay we were sitting outside a cafe with our coffee when the cutest couple came out with a bottle of champagne for their breakfast. Now that’s how I would drink champagne, I thought! (How easily am I influenced?!)

We made mimosas yesterday to finish off a bottle from the night before for our Sunday brunch.

I feel like such a grown up.

it was just meant to be.

ok how often, really, does this happen?

I mentioned these clogs on here a few weeks ago, and yesterday when I walk into a trading store I run into these babies?

In my size, hardly worn, super comfy, 12bucks. End of story.

This is also my most favorite outfit right now.  A super lightweight tank top from UO that I got probably 3 years ago and trousers gifted to me by a very lovely friend.

Remember that weird metal guy statue outside a gift shop on L and 21st? Well that store is long gone and in its place is Freestyle Trading Company.  They just opened up!

They also sell and buy vintage clothing, which Crossraods doesn’t do.

Anyway. Its a pretty sweet location. I wish I would have bought that place and opened up my gluten free bakery/coffee shop. It would of been perfect because its a place I could have the line going out the door and around the corner.

Someday.

Check em out.

lucky day

ouh-wee! So this week’s experiment in running solemnly on french press without any espresso FAILED big time! Obviously. A bit impossible for me to keep up with the hard times (ha) without my jolts strategically implemented throughout the day. What was I thinking?! I am especially looking forward to my Sunday morning coffee run followed by farmers market, followed by another coffee run followed by play date with some dear friends. You better bet your dollar on me being the first one waiting Monday morning at Naked Lounge Coffee’s Roasting house to get my pound of freshly roasted espresso beans (for half off). Or maybe two (wink wink).

I am also especially looking forward to getting my hairs trimmed tomorrow! This week I have gone through a few sessions of bleach bathing and toning, happy to announce that currently I am a pretty light blonde with just a hint of blue hue. Heck. Did not foresee that ‘blonde’ is so high maintenance! Lizka will be (barely) trimming it for me. My bangs wont be impairing my vision any longer.

So. Last thing I am looking forward to, but now as I am typing this I am realizing that it might be a stretch to fit in tomorrow with my already packed day, never the less I will try (I will be back on espresso mind you) is baking some cherry crumble cake. I came upon this recipe and have been dreaming of it ever since.

You can find the original recipe here, I will be making mine with spelt.

Happy Sunday!

stretching my dollar

If I go into a vintage boutique 10bucks for an item on sale seems SO cheap. But then I go into a thrift store and I am contemplating over a pair of shorts for 99cents for a half hour. Seriously? The mind game. I bought two pairs of such said shorts and have been wearing them non stop, actually. They are loose fitting and have the wide elastic band, so so comfy. Both have side pockets, “that’s a deal breaker ladies”.

There you have it, my $2.50 complete ensemble.

I am a bit taken back by the lovely weather we have been having. I was preparing myself for a much hotter summer, which has turned out so so mild. These two have been loving it too, because it means park time anytime.

I know!

scraps & sh*t

We workshop-ed it up last Thursday. Ended up with such a creative bunch. It was lovely to meet some new faces, and bring out the little (hopefully) green thumb in all of us.

Now, what to do with all the left over moss?

Actually, I really liked this DIY featured on design sponge, of course. (Don’t you just hate that blog?)

Mounted Staghorn Ferns! I was curious about them when I first came across one on selby.

Sure Erin Wasson’s isn’t looking too good, who cares she is gorgeous!

Anyway.

Thanks Ashlee for multitasking while building terrariums and doubling up as our photographer! These images are stolen from her and you can view more pictures on her bloggiddy blog.

Disclaimer: The hosts of this event are not in anyway held responsible for the life span of your plants.

so indie

Earlier this month we drove down with some friends to the bay and checked out the Indie Mart. A bunch of great local designers and handmade goodies. Nothing in Sacramento comes close to this kind of selection!

The vintage collections of Little Curiosities was probably one of my favorites “things” stands. There were also a lot of clothes designers even a guy that made flip flops out of recycled tires. And those looked a lot better than you just imagined them. Pretty professional actually.

I also was pretty impressed with this girl. She melts down bullet casing and makes charms. AMAZING. She also sells vintage ones. I regret a little bit not getting the bird scull one, but there were just so many good ones, it was too hard to choose.

FoundMadeNew

There will be another indie mart next month. A good reason to make a trip!

I love visiting San Fransisco and I am bummed that we don’t go over as often as we use to. Its not the same when you have short people (that you love) in carseats in the back. I wish I would have snapped some pictures of the street style this last time. I am very inspired by old Asian ladies. THEY know what they are doing! I think I would pretty much wear anything in their closets. Seriously next time you see an old tiny Asian lady you can think of me wearing just that.

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All I need are these clogs and be able to pull my bangs up high into a top side bun!

teal

I am still not totally sure what possessed me to go blonde. It was one of those totally impulsive things. I have that when it comes to hair every once in a while, like the last time I cut it boy-short, even though I was more than half way to the length I want my hair to be! Anyway. After so much damage I will have to at least keep it for a while, but of course now I am coming across all this lovely darker shaded hair that I am coveting. My latest?

THIS is totally unlike me. But Liz put some teal in her hair not too long ago and I think that warmed me up to the idea. I love this super natural carmel brown look with the teal! So, so pretty.

(source is lookbook)

feeling planty?

Terrariums are just around the corner!

This workshop will teach you how to make succulent miniature landscapes. We’ll provide the glass container, plants, dirt and care instructions for your tiny enclosed garden. You can bring a little plastic woodland creature or some kind of tiny trinket that will keep your plants company!

Come hang with some overdressed naturalists over some wine and appetizers (whipped up by deliciousnoise) that aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty.

There are still a few spots available! But supplies are limited so sign up by e-mailing scrapsnshit@gmail.com!

crumbled feta

I guess I have a bit of an addictive nature about me. I think it reveals itself most in our (and by that I mean mine, since I do most of the grocery hunting and cooking) edible items. My latest fridge must have is feta. I am a little embarrassed to say the little warehouse of a place where I have been getting this stuff in bulk, and so there is plenty to go around throwing it on top of just about everything.

My breakfast this morning:

Toast, blueberry spread, crumbled feta.

My lunch:

Lettuce, zucchini, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, crumbled feta and homemade garlic dressing.

When I don’t have as much time to chop for lunch I have thrown together avocado, cilantro and feta, or just black beans, cilantro and feta. TRY IT!

This heavenly goodness is here to stay I think.