plum

snow?

Some people need the kick of coffee, for me, it's cocoa. 

I drink hot chocolate everyday.  My desk is stocked.  Well, apparently it's time to stock up at home, too.  Our local weekend forecast includes the possibility of 4" of snow.  Yikes.  If only I had a cupboard full of the ultimate gourmet version from Ticket Kitchen to warm away the weekend cold.   Three chilli, salted caramel, dark truffle.....  all ready to swirl around into warm melty goodness in a glass.  Is there a better idea, anywhere?? 

I'm placing an order today and buying a few extras to spread around as holiday gifts.  Even hardcore coffee drinkers can share in the delight of swirling in a spoonful of heaven. 

 

 

 

{Ticket Kitchen images}

 

For Miss Pippy

 one of her favorite words - paleontologist.  sweet girl.

 

 

{found here}

 

Wednesday, I'm in love.



photography.  sigh.  {1,2 via here}

 

 
rad makeup.  add matte nude lips and messy pony. 

 must try next night out.  ...hmmm, and when is that exactly??  :) 

 

rad kid clothes. 

 
vintage new-do camper.  awesome. {via here}

 

{What do you love this Wednesday?}

 

 

plush art

This could be one of the coolest things ever. 

Child's Own Studio had the genious idea to turn kid drawings into adorable softies.   I can't wait to turn my little one's crayon creations into snuggle buddies. 

 Check out Child Own's site and blog {which offers the occassional giveaway!!}.

 

 

{via stephmodo}

 

 

open market

Isn't it fun to watch someone follow their dreams? 

High Street Market is a blog and etsy shop I have visited more times than I can count.  Who can resist all the fabulous design ideas and yummy wares they have to offer, after all?  Plus,  I like keeping in touch with fellow Philly bloggers.  Well, today I was tickled pink to see an exciting announcement and new adventure - High Stree Market HOME. "...a collection of vintage items, including furniture, home accessories, hardware, and textiles.  ...as well as new products, like servingware, barware, pillows, throw blankets, and table linens ...and products we've designed ourselves"   ...now what do you know about that!

Boy, oh boy am I  counting the days 'til November.  And, man, oh man do I wish I had the guts and gumption to take a leap from "I wish" to "I will". 

I wish Kelly Robson the best of luck and I will surely count myself as a regular to her new online catalog. 

Here, a few of my High Stree Market etsy favorites that have been in  my cart more than once!

 

 

{images via High Street Market}

 

Tell me...

 

 Am I too old for hearts? 

 

 

 

pumpkinfest

{raven and poe.  awesome.}

Like summer and carnivals, fall and festivals go hand-in-hand. 

The other weekend while Billy Webb took Emerson to a bounce-around birthday party, Baby Bear and I stopped by a local fall festivity - Pumpkinfest 2011. 

One of Max's favorite things to do is run and flop around in the grass.  He also likes to rock out to live music (as discovered some time ago at a local First Friday event).  And true to form - this fall night saw plenty of rockin' (band) and rollin' (grass).  Not to mention more then one a.m.a.z.i.n.g. pumpkin.  {see the winning designs here}

The venue for this carving contest was Fonthill Castle - a former residence and antique tile joint that's got lots of room for pony rides and bouncy blowups.  In addition to a proper amount of spook appeal once dusk arrives.  Check it out.

 

We're breaking out the pumpkin carving tools this weekend, along with all the necessary ingredients for apple pie!   See you next week!
 

 

 

 

etsy love

 

handmade shadow box horse art*

books needlepoint

vintage dress

vintage leather bank

 

*ever since happiness heard your name, it has been running through the streets trying to find you. 

 

 

 

well said.

 

 

 

{pinterest}

wougie and pip

Max - 18 months

yellow, blue, elmo {melmo}, snake, pillow, mommy, daddy, shoe, dog, done, mimi, big bird, nooooooooooooo.  this baby boy is finally ready to talk.  nodding, bebopping, and lots of little surprise face.  reading books, pushing carts, picky picky eater.  big boy class, playing outside and screaming in the bath.  My maxi boy is the best, please don't grow so fast!

 

Emerson - 4 years old

Dinosaurs, dinosaurs, dinosaurs.  writing letters, making books and hours of pretend play.  thoughtful, loving, smart and sweet.  i'm the proudest mommy around. "Daddy, I like it when you hold me."  "Mommy, when I grow up I want to be a  princess, teacher, fireman, veterinarian."    yes, baby girl, you can.