let me grab my glasses....

I don't have any vision dis-abilities...but that in now way means that I don't love myself a pair of fantastically nerdy reading glasses. They don't get too much better than these....ahh...tortoise, chunky framed delights. Lovely.....

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{pic from Olsen's Anonymous}.

to credenza...or not to credenza??

sooooo.....we've got a bit more space in our new place than we've had before...and there is definitely room for a lovely credenza (sideboard...what's the difference really?)....there are oh so many that I love, but this one from Crate and Barrel grabs me for it's modern and slightly deco pairing of walnut and white. Now comes the question, am I wanting a credenza because it would be handy and useful in our space....or do I simply just 'want' this credenza? hrm........who knows?
Happy Weekend lovelies ;-)

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the ever-continuing bag debate!!

{Jcrew Ryder satchel}


{B. Makowsky tote}
{Clare Vivier messenger bag}

Well...I still haven't gotten a bag....apparently I am indecisive, and with all the different shapes, colors, textures and styles it's near impossible to settle on something. The past few bags I've had have been hobo style...and I think that I am 'over it'...wanting something a stitch more structured.....or interesting...or something. See what I mean...indecisive.

Ahh....help please. (( I am leaning towards the Jcrew Ryder satchel...but now...what color!?!))

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reasons i love fall

It has been rainy and windy (and absolutely delightful) here on the CC for the past two days...and I couldn't be happier about it : ) Here are some nonsensical reasons I love fall ::
1. the changing of the leaves...just so so beautiful to peak down a street lined with orange, red and yellow leaves...
2. that tell tale warm breeze that blows around in the air
3. the 'pumpkin spice' lattes that magically appear at the coffee houses.
4. that urge to stay inside and bundle up...instead of doing all those 'necessary' things...like going to work...or running errands (argh....)
5. layering---i love love love my scarves, jackets, boots and hats...and seriously wait all year to put them on again for fall and winter..
6. having a fire---there is nothing better than a glass of wine, good company and sitting in front of a crackling fire when it's cold outside! (sub. wine for cocoa...or whatever...it's all yummy anyway).
I'm sure there are so many more..but here's a few of my favorites : )
Happy Fall

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ohhh that veil !!!!!!

Ei yei yei....this vintage inspired bridal session by Clayton photographers is insane!!!! I can't get over the lighting, and that veil (it's seriously delicious!).....I was thinking no veil...but I may have to re consider--Happy Wednesday everyone! : )

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* session found via Green Wedding Shoes.........couldn't resist posting a little love of my own!!!

Mermaid Glitter

For some reason I keep reading these 'time lines' given by magazines, web sites and friends that say I should be getting my wedding dress asap so I have time to make alterations etc....ummm well. I don't have a dress, and I really can't say I know exactly what I want....the things I do want I don't know exactly how I should describe them...so...great! Ha.
Here are some insane photos of one of Jenny Packham's creations that I am obsessed with. It's not typically what I've wanted at all...and I would probably look like an out of place mermaid in it...but it sure is lovely on the model....glistening, shinning, and floating down the runway on a cloud of scalloped glitter. For more visit Jenny Packham or Brides.

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Strawberry Scones...yayaya

{ready to go!!!} Don't judge me.....

But....I made scones for the *first* time today and they were delicious!!!! We had bought a flat of fresh strawberries at our farmer's market last night, and while eating them alone is fab. I got to thinking that eating them in a scone would un-doubt ably be superior...obvi! I have been dreaming of making my own scones forEVER (honestly...they're my fav), but I thought for some reason that I needed a mixer, and couldn't manage it with shear will power and a wooden spoon....but thankfully my previous judgments about the scone creation process were dis proved today!! Alright, alright.......let's get to the good stuff huh!?!?!?

{I found these amounts to make 8 mid sized scones}

Ingredients ::

2 cups all-purpose flower

2 teaspoons baking powder

2/3 cup cream....cold buttermilk or 1/2 and 1/2 (I used 1/2 and 1/2)

1 cup fresh strawberries (or any fresh or dried fruit)

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

6 tablespoons butter, cubed and slightly softened

Directions ::

Pre heat oven to 400 degrees; lightly grease cookie sheet.

Cut fruit into smaller pieces, sprinkle with sugar and set aside.

Combine sugar, flower, baking powder and salt with the softened butter cubes. If using a mixer lightly mix (be sure not to over blend), I used my hand to gently mix the ingredients together breaking up the butter into the flower mix. Stir in fruit, then add the 1/2 and 1/2 (or other), all at once. Use spatula to gently stir mixture until it sticks together.

Turn onto a flowered surface and lightly kneed a few times to get ingredients to stick together. Be sure not to squish berries, or over work the dough...sprinkle with flower if it gets uber sticky!!

Press dough into circle about 3/4 of an inch thick, from there I used a knife to cut the circle into eighths....and used a spatula spreader to scoop pieces up and onto the cookie tray.

Bake 15 mins...sprinkle with sugar and bake another 5-10 more mins (it was 10 more for me).

Keep an eye on them in the last few mins. you don't want dry scones!!!

Sprinkling the sugar on the top in the last bit of cooking provides you with a pretty sparkly topping.

Happy eating ;-) I can't wait to enjoy one with my morn. coffee tomorrow!!!

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***My next batch....which may be tomorrow...I'm fully obsessed now..will contain eggs and vanilla extract! (stay tuned...I'll tell you which version I like best!)

a beautiful Friday

It's a dreamy Friday...some gardening--making a new home for a pretty succulent and agave, appreciating the sweet aroma from my gifted tangerine {thanks hun!!}, and enjoying some fresh organic raspberries from our local farmer's market!!! Ahhh.....life is so sweet

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sweet treats <3

Ummmmm............seriously!!!!??? How much are you in love with this....it's crazy fantastical!

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Engagement Pics on the brain !!!!!!

Check out these BEAUTIFUL engagement pics of Stacie and Geoff from Sloan Photography!!! They are lovely and whimsical, and...well...just plain fabulous!!! The lighting is divine wouldn't you say? :-)

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*sorry the blog has been a bit slow lately....busy bee trying to figure out school...work...life (wedding budget and projects....) Ahhhhhhhhh....feeling a bit stressed and un inspired as of late!