[if only I spoke fluent French]

...then I could read and make all these delicious French recipes on b comme bon.

[more fab kid portraits]

love these. love Claerwen James.

[more halloweeny fashion]

Loving these Halloween appropriate looks by Ghulam Sakima (although I would wear these ensembles any day in the fall, not just on the spooky holiday). So needing some pumpkin colored tights, I do think.

[In the mood for some...]

1. Luella
2. Rich-In-Craft
3. Birdspoke etsy shop

[more great...]

via desire to inspire and design sponge. I'm drooling over that first table. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE.

[so lovely]

OK, here's how it's going to go down...I'm going to throw the greatest Halloween bash ever. I'll hire Amy Atlas to do my desert spread and will send out the most magnificent invites hand lettered by Love, Jenna. Yeah, you're so invited.

[yes please]

I'll take this Amy Atlas spread for my next Halloween party, thank you very much.

[feeling it]

I have a 5 + weeks to go before baby #2 gets here. I've been lucky enough to have an uneventful pregnancy so far but let me tell you, the baby is making himself known...both day and night. We're not entirely ready (nursery isn't in order since the move, etc.) but I won't complain if he comes early. I'm already dreaming of all the fall clothing I want to wear when my figure is back to normal...sigh.

[loving this work of art by...]

I really love this painting done by my talented brother-in-law, Trent Gudmunsen. Beautiful colors and brush strokes. I could design an entire room around this.

{studio inspiration via...}

With the new move I'm in need of creating a new studio space. We are fortunate enough to have a little garage out back that will be the perfect spot. I'm loving this vintage industrial look that d.sharp has going on here. The organization and look of things would be so inspiring to me. I love how she used old loaf pans for storage. So innovative.

[need these]

...funny how quickly some wants just slip up into that need category. I'm finding that shoes (these frye boots in particular) really make their way up there...what with me being pregnant and all...and I can only outfit my figure in so many ways. (ok, who am I kidding, pregnant or not, shoes have always been pushing their way onto my need list ...those pesky things...always taking advantage of my weaknesses).

[once again, the fabulous...]

I really want to do this Matthew Mead 13 days till Halloween advent calender this year. I mean, how great is this? I especially like the idea for this year as it will be a count down to our second child who is due on the holiday. Fun stuff, I tell you.

[on the hunt for a...]

Preferably one in the states...I found this one on a European site but don't want to have to pay overseas shipping or to deal with the exchange rate. I would love one in this exact color too (I've seen this in white at target...but I'm holding out for this blue). If anyone has any ideas, let me know :).

[great French clothing line]

I'm loving the French clothing line antik batik and am especially taken with their children's wear. Charming.

[for my wall]

My mother has a sign up in her home that reads "Love is Spoken Here". I love the saying but the sign wasn't really done in my style so I decided to create my own version. I think I'll go with the blue but I love it in pink as well.

[custom portraits]

Check out these lovely little portraits by kiki & polly that you could have done of your little one(s). Digging them.

[spooky etsy find]

too adorable. want to gobble them up.

[um...I'll take one of these please]

Ok, but how great is this? I think I just found my ultimate dream rocker. I really don't think it's too much to ask for, do you?

[getting into the spooky spirit]

Like my sister, I like to get into the Halloween spirit as soon as possible and this year is particularly special because my second son is due on Oct. 31 (I bought the little bat boy figurine in honor of his upcoming birthday). Because of this I really want to be sure to get my Halloween celebrating in swing before things get to hectic so that my 2 year old will still be able to experience the holiday. This year I'm really liking white as a back drop to all of my black Halloween touches. What are your decorating ideas for this year?

[love these]

Thanks miss cellaneous for the lovely inspiration. I really like these vintage storage units and would love to have something like this for the home office.

[we need your opinion]

My actor husband, Jon Liddiard, just got a new slew of headshots and he needs your help in picking which one to go with. Fabulous photographer, Jared Wilson, has posted 10 pics on his blog and is conducting a poll. Please make a comment letting us know which one you like best. It would help us out a lot.

Thanks!

[wanting to make my own version of these]

I'm thinking I could hit up a thrift store and get a bunch of miss matched wooden chairs, paint them black and then add these fabulous numbers on the back. Voila...I would have my very own d.i.y. pottery barn chairs...and for oh so much less.

[on the hunt for a...]

particularly a tall one like in the left hand picture. I would love to be able to put rolls of paper and canvas in it. If you see one or have any idea where I might find one, please, please, please let me know. Thanks!

[Apple Orchard Overalls GIVEAWAY !]

Talented seamstress, Kathleen Dougherty has a blog full of wondeful give aways. Check out her Apple Orchard Overalls GIVEAWAY here.

[wanting a print of this]

see more of Sam's work here.

[mom's ultimate...]

I've been looking for a mom's organizer and I love the design of this one from See Jane Work. Seems like a perfect find for the beginning of a new school season (especially because I've never gotten over my love of back-to-school supplies...what is it about them that just makes my insides squirm with newness and possibility?).

[ernst and thistle]

I'm absolutely head over heels for this ernst and thistle pillow.

[ok, but these are just too cool]

head on over to tiny bazaar and check them out.

[some lines have all the fun]

Every now and again I come across a clothing line that has my drooling. Future Classics is just such a line. I absolutely LOVE everything about them: their clothing designs, their styling, their photography, etc. All of it is so me, or at least what I want to be. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE.

[H&M's new collaboration]

...hmm...could be fun. I'm always up for anything edgy but would you buy any of it?

[constant muse]

I've been a long time fan of Malcom (or better known to many as "Skip") Liepke. His work has once again come to the front of my radar as a great source of inspiration. I love his palette and painterly quality. Gorgeous.

[from artwork to ensemble]

I love how you can find inspiration for fashion from anywhere. I am really taken with the berries and lemon color scheme from this lovely artwork by Jessica Gonacha. I then decided to create an ensemble inspired by it.
Ensemble links: jacket; shoes; pendant; skirt; bag.

[beautiful blues]

Love these pics. found it here and here.

[simply smitten with...]

I'm drooling over the clothing and hair/head accessories from the clohting line Hengst. Love, love, love.

[beautiful work]

see more of her work here.

Savoring the end of summer with a...

My sisters (and sisters alike) had a summer swap where we drew names and had to give our person one handmade item, one vintage or second hand item and one sweet treat in the theme of sweet summer goodness. I drew my sister Carianne's name and made her these paper covered pencil/craft tin cans. The beachy basket was purchased second hand and she got a box of sweet mint brownies. It was so much fun. Hope she enjoys it as much as I did making it!

this makes me happy

loving all things Kenzo.

[i've got my copy]

have you got yours?Yes, I went to Barnes and Noble last night at midnight, caught the tail end of a Vampire prom and purchased my reserved copy of Breaking Dawn. I'll be occupied for a while...so if posts are infrequent, you'll know why :). Happy biting.