orla kiely is my fave
October 31, 2011 // 18 Comments
I love the pattern explosion going on in the new Orla Kiely store in NYC. The separate rooms remind me of a life-size doll house. For awesome people that is.
images: Orla Kiely on Facebook
via: Charlotte’s Fancy
pattern play is my fave
October 28, 2011 // 6 Comments
I love how Hammocks and High Tea plays with pattern. Bold and beautiful.
PS That gold/chevron clutch is reversible. Reversible people!
PSS:
Best of the week (holy amazing gold chair!)
The rainbow zebra will blow you away
Let’s celebrate fall!
Dang, this is cute
The latest in Real Women’s Stories
I’ve only read one baby book so far, can you guess what it is?
Decided, baby Blodgett is getting a herringbone quilt
In case you’re wondering how I’m feeling (pretty freakin’ awesome!)
project runway final shows are my fave
October 27, 2011 // 16 Comments
Today I want to talk Project Runway because frankly, it’s fun. Although I kind of feel like the talent and personalities were lacking this season, I of course still loved it because Tim Gunn and Michael Kors were involved and they’re practically family. My favorite episode had to be when they made the outfit for the girlfriends or wives of the client. I had dreams for days afterwards wondering how Ryan would describe my style and it it would have translated well. I clearly lead an exciting life.
Now, let’s move on to the final four.
Anya – Although Anya makes those cool effortless clothes women wish they had the body for, she’s gotten away with murder this season. The judges clearly let her get a free pass because she pulled the “I’ve only been sewing for four months” card and she’s pretty. Her final collection is not even near the quality it needs to be to be considered runway ready. This is Fashion Week people! (say that in MK’s voice and you’ll laugh)
Viktor – Good taste. Good craftsmanship. Somewhat drab personality but I would wear his stuff (especially this look). I think he has the most talent of the group.
Kimberly – I love that Kimberly and Tim Gunn are so tight. She’s done some nice things throughout the season but her work has never fully stood out to me. I think her collection will be solid. I’m just worried about her use of boob windows. Tacky.
Joshua – Drama. He knows how to bring it. And not in a funny Santino sort of way. In a, I’m crying in the bathroom stall about what you said sort of way. When I saw his color palette (just a touch of neon, don’t make this a firework show kid) and the print he chose I had to shield my eyes. He did a good job editing in front of the judges but I’m not sure he can edit down that much for the final show.
Time to put your bets in. Who’s going to win?
images: New York Magazine
PS Is it customary when naming a godparent that you actually ask the person first? If not, after the baby is born I’m sending a note to Tim Gunn alerting him of the news.
I kid.
spotted and hearted
October 26, 2011 // 11 CommentsMy list of things I want clearly got longer this week.
Forget Coach, I want one of these gorgeous satchels spotted on That Kind of Woman
A shop that targets my simple lovely paper goods weakness spotted on Creature Comforts
A peek at Cynthia Rowley’s space and daughters make me love her even more spotted on The Glow
I still love triangles spotted on Freshly Picked
Colorful bowtiful belts might be a good bump accessory spotted on Ruffled
crunchy caramel corn is my fave
October 25, 2011 // 22 Comments
This is hands down my favorite caramel corn. It’s crunchy like Cracker Jacks without the fake taste. It’s perfect for fall snacking and stays good forever so you can save it for your Christmas tins too.
Oven Caramel Corn
25 cups popped corn
1 lb nuts
1 c butter
2 c brown sugar
1 tsp salt
½ c white Karo syrup
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp baking soda
2 c white baking chips
Boil together: butter, brown sugar, salt and Karo syrup for five minutes. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and baking soda and stir well.
Pour caramel over popcorn and nuts and spread on two large cookie sheets. Bake at 200 for and hour, stirring every 15 minutes. During the last 10 minutes, sprinkle popcorn with white chips (this is the secret). Once melted, stir to combine.
For simple packaging, adhere fabric to a clothespin with rubber cement then trim the edges off. Run brown paper bags through your printer to label. Fill and seal.
a general store thanksgiving is my fave
October 24, 2011 // 12 Comments
I love these images of a Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated at Marche St George, a general store in Vancouver. They’ve got that cozy and non-fussy, dang I want to be invited to that party thing down. Makes me want to pull out some cable knit and eat something hearty.
images: Luis Valdizon (first 3) & Klee Larsen (last 1)
via etymologie
photoboother is my fave
October 21, 2011 // 19 Comments
Yesterday felt like my birthday and Christmas all rolled into one. I cannot believe all of your sweet comments of congratulations. I sat on my couch with a giddy grin on my face while I read every single one of them. Thank you. We are over the moon (understatement) and hope you don’t mind if we gush every now and again about our little bean.
So Denver is lame and there aren’t any good photo booths around so to get the look, I used the awesome site Photoboother. All you have to do is choose a frame, upload your photos and download. Cool right? It’s actually really addictive. I almost turned our ultrasound photos into a strip.
More this week from YAMF:
Display photos like a pro
My new style icon
Cool uses for cupcake liners (besides baking!)
We don’t have a headboard, maybe I should attempt making one
Best of the week
A cute bow tie shower for an even cuter little man
Proud to be part of a new campaign, The Truth About Trying
sharing our happy news is my fave
October 20, 2011 // 225 Comments
Baby Blodgett is on the way!
You can read our story here.
spotted and hearted
October 19, 2011 // 15 Comments
Who doesn’t want a library with rolling ladder? spotted on The Selby
I want cake for breakfast spotted on Claudia’s Pinterest
Leather elbow patches (I’ll take mine in gold metallic please) spotted on Freshly Picked
If I received one of these rad chocolate favors, it would be gone before I even reached the car spotted on Oh Happy Day
I’m making a resolution to eat more cheese so then it’s only rational to buy this slate board spotted on Bklyn Stitch
a family dressed in tweed is my fave
October 18, 2011 // 10 Comments
There were so many great photos from last weekend’s Tweed Run (also known as the elbow patch convention) but this family shot is my fave. Isn’t the mom so cute? I want to steal her style and her baby. Just kidding about the baby thing. Please don’t call the cops.
sources: tweed blazer, matchstick cord, Steve Madden Trouser shoe, plaid tunic
image: F.E. Castleberry
