Fall Nail Colors

A friend asked me the other day 

what my favorite nail colors 

for the fall were.

Here are three 

that are in constant rotation 

on my fingers...

Q & A

I am not that diligent

when it comes to keeping up

with my journal.

Well, lets be honest...

I don't even know

where my journal is

or if I still even have one.

But I think 

if I had this journal...

I would be excited 

to write in it 

everyday.

Read more about it here.

Via: Bas Bleu

Goat Cheese & Leek Crostini

Two things I love:

Goat Cheese & Leeks...

Which made this Crostini completely divine. 

Goat Cheese & Leek Crostini
Adapted from Smitten Kitchen


3 leeks, cut lengthwise and white and pale green parts sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 tbsp butter 
olive oil
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper 
6 slices of baguette
2 ounces goat cheese crumbled


1. Heat a large skillet over medium. Once hot, add butter and olive oil and once they’re fully melted and a bit sizzly, add the leek slices. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and cook leeks for 25 minutes, stirring them occasionally. 

2. While leeks cook, brush bread slices with olive oil.  Run under broiler until lightly toasted. 

3. Once leeks are done cooking, spread the goat cheese on top of the toast and sprinkle with caramelized leeks. 

Modern Typewriter

Have you seen this!

How amazingly fun is that!

via: anthropologie

365 Lucky Days

I love this type of Art.

What would it be called?

Cross Stitch?

Anyways...

I love the inspiration
that you find
on this Artist's Blog:
365 Lucky Days

And I love what Lucky says:  

"So I have had this goal for a while,
to make something every day for one year.
With any goal you need
accountability
and that is why I am committing myself,
in blog format,
to create with love
a new work of art every day
for the next 365 days."


Posted 1 Year Ago: "The Kissssing Blog"
3 Years Ago: "3 Days"

Calligraphy Stamp

I just love this 

Custom Calligraphy

Stamp.

Via: Lindsey Bee


Posted 1 Year Ago: "Radical Face"
3 Years Ago: "Wassenaar 01"

More changes to come...

I am 

playing around 

with my blog.

So stay with me, 

many changes 

are to come.

The Hive

I love these 

customized
vacation maps!

Created by
Lindsey Bee, 

she describes 

her art work as:

"a way to
document your
vacation/travels
in a whimsical,
unique way." 

 

You send her your 

vacation stories and such, 

and she creates 

a beautiful print 

for you.

View her Etsy site:
The Hive

Posted 1 Year Ago: "Crumb Cake Muffins"

Pear Upside Down Cake

Fall Pears are in season!

So here is a 

delicious recipe 

that includes pears.

Pear Upside Down Cake!

(it will blow your mind...it is that good)

Pear Upside Down Cake

Adapted from Martha Stewart

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 ripe pears, peeled and cored

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1. Make the topping: Melt butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add brown sugar, stirring until dissolved. 

2. Pour butter and sugar mixture into a cake pan and swirl to coat the bottom. Cut pears into 1/4-inch-thick wedges, and arrange them in a circular pattern over the brown-sugar mixture to cover completely; set aside.

3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 

4. Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
 

5. In a second bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. 

6. Add vanilla extract; beat to combine. 

7. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating to combine.

8. Alternating with the milk, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and mix, just until the flour is incorporated.
 

9. In a separate bowl, beat reserved egg whites and the cream of tartar with a hand mixer until stiff. 

10. Using a rubber spatula, fold egg whites into the batter. 

11. Transfer to cake pan by carefully spreading the batter evenly, as to not disturb the pears.
 

12. Bake until well browned on top and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. 

13. Run a knife around inside of pan, and immediately invert the cake onto a serving dish. 

14. Serve with a hot cup of coffee. 

Posted 1 Year Ago: "Eat Cake"

3 Years Ago: "40 degrees with a coffee in my hand"  

 

Recipe Card Templates

I just love 

these free 

templates!

I printed these out
yesterday
and they are
so cute!!

Get them via: 

Love vs. Design

Halloween Party

Me and a few friends 

were able to 

throw a 

Halloween Party 

last Saturday.

There were

costumes, games, prizes...

 

and of course 

lots of yummy 

treats!

 

 

We made a 

pumpkin cobbler 

which was to die for!

The recipe 

will be 

coming soon.

Posted 3 Years Ago: "Are you board..."

1 Year Ago: "Miss Pandora"

2012 Calendars

It's November 1st
and that time

of year

again.

Time to start

looking for

a new

calendar.

And so far

I have found

these lovelies...

Found Via:

Hamerpress

the wild unknown

Minimalist Children's Posters

I love these!

Can you guess 

what stories they are 

before reading 

the names?

Via: Square Inch Design Blog

Posted 1 Year Ago: "Lauren Moffatt"
3 Years Ago: "Soup Swap" 

Penguin iPhone

I am needing
a new iphone case.

Mine is about ready
to go bye bye.

And I have
my eyes
on this one...

Via: Society6

Posted 1 Year Ago: "Living in a Tower"
3 Years Ago: "memo" 

Fall West Elm

I love these 

Fall inspired 

home additions.

Via: West Elm

More Penguin Classics

I found more

lovely

book covers

designed by

Ruben Toledo!

Via: Penguin Classics

Posted 1 Year Ago: "Parisian Wedding Dress"

Fall Soup Swap

 I was able to
help throw a
Soup Swap Party
the other day.

I love throwing
festive parties!

Posted 1 Year Ago: "Spiral Cellars"

Fall Apple Cake

My fall 

has been filled 

with lots and lots 

of canning!

Tomato Sauce

Apple Sauce

Fruit and Berry Jams

Apple Butter

And since apples 

are finally in season 

here in Montana, 

I have been trying 

so many recipes 

that contain apples!

Here is a 

wonderful 

Fall Apple Cake 

recipe 

that I made 

the other day.

It will make 

your mouth 

water!

Fall Apple Cake 
Adapted from: Smitten Kitchen

4 apples
3/4 tablespoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons sugar

2 3/4 cups flour, sifted
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Peel, core and chop apples into chunks. Toss with cinnamon and sugar and set aside.

3. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, orange juice, sugar and vanilla. 

4. Mix wet ingredients into the dry ones, then add eggs. 

5. Pour half of batter into prepared pan. Spread half of apples over it. Pour the remaining batter over the apples and arrange the remaining apples on top. 

6. Bake for about 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean.

Posted 1 Year Ago: "Plumo"

3 Years Ago: "Second Half" ... also see the "First Half"

Split Pea Soup

I tried

something

new 

today!

Split Pea Soup

And it was

delicious!

Split Pea Soup

Adapted from Everyday Food

6 cups chicken broth

16 oz dried green split peas

1 yellow onion, diced

4 carrots, sliced

1 celery stalk, diced

2 large cloves garlic

1 tsp dried thyme

2 bay leaves

1 lb. ham hock

salt and pepper

1. In a large bowl, bring broth to a boil. 

2. Add split peas, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and ham hock. Then season with salt and pepper.

3. Cover and cook on med-low for 2 hours, or until the split peas begin to break down. Stir occasionally.

4. When the peas being to break down, remove the ham and slice the meat off the bone. 

5. Add the ham back into the soup and mash the peas up a bit.

6. Taste to adjust seasoning if needed.

Posted 3 Years Ago: "Present...for me"

1 Year Ago: "Magical"

 

SCARFSHOP

Just look at

these

beautiful

scarves!

Via: SCARFSHOP


Posted 3 Years Ago: "The end..."
1 Year Ago: "Pop Pop Portraits" 

Fall Inspiration

Oh how

I love

Fall. 

Here are a few

of my recent

Fall
inspirations
that I posted
on my
Pinterest...
 

All Found Via:
Brassy Apple 
The Itsy Bitsy Spider Crochet
Bathwater
.la douleur exquise.
tumblr

Posted 3 Years Ago: "Lavender Oatmeal Bars "
1 Year Ago: "Peter Rabbit"

State Fair Magnets

Love Love Love

these 

magnets.

Via: Anthropologie


 Posted 3 Years Ago: "And finally it's the weekend"
2 Years Ago: "Gone for 2 months"
1 Year Ago: "House Love"