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Autumn on the lake.

Posted in New Hampshire, Our personal history, tagged , , , , , , on November 14, 2012 | 10 Comments »

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Somehow I never got around to posting these photos.

Maybe a month ago, Ryan + I took a boat out to the island where we’re going to get married next September. It was absolutely breath-taking in the fall {these photos really don’t do it justice}. I can’t imagine what a dream it’ll be in the lazy days of late summer. If I could have my way, I’d just live on the darling little island forever.

I’d been going back and forth on whether I want to share the details of our wedding or whether I want it to be a surprise {it’s so hard keeping secrets!}. I get really excited about all of it and I can hardly contain myself. The beauty of the island is so difficult to capture in photographs, one must be there to feel the breeze, smell the air, and listen to the water lapping up on the shore, so I figure – what the heck?

When it comes right down to it, I don’t think I could keep from sharing any longer. I’m so in love with this State and all of her beauty. I feel lucky every day to be here living amidst all of these gorgeous lakes and mountains and trees.

Have a wonderful day!

xx.

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Ingredients for the perfect day.

Posted in Inspiration, New Hampshire, Our personal history, tagged , , , , , , on October 23, 2012 | 10 Comments »

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It’s been quite awhile since I’ve blogged.

This weekend we were gifted with a nearly perfect set of days, and since we’ve been so busy and spread thin lately, I’m feeling very thankful for each one. Here is what made them up, the ingredients for the perfect day (or days):

I’m expecting things to settle soon. one. Because we’ve put down some deposits for our wedding particulars (which feels so, so exciting!). We’ve made most of our decisions and are now just finalizing the big things. Once those are set, we can just enjoy the process of getting inspired, and making/collecting the perfect decor and details. two. I’ll finally have a consistent schedule at a day job that I love in just one week. My new job inspires me and flatters some of my most basic interests. It feels like me. So next week my life will be organized into a weekly routine and the only things in it will be things that I love. No more working nights. No more of having a different work schedule every week. Without consistency I’ve found that I feel very scattered and can’t focus even on the things I love to do the most.

xx.

P.s. My brother-in-law built that playhouse for LG from scraps! Childhood dream come true! My family joked that he was actually building it for me instead of my niece – ha! (I would have been just as excited as she was.)

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Photo Booth Friday – No. 54

Posted in New Hampshire, Photobooth Friday, Vintage + Thrift, tagged , , , , , , on September 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

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our week in snapshots:

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I read an article recently about stress. Obviously we all have stressors in our life, and they’re all relative, but in this article it said that the retired community is the least stressed of all Americans, and women in their 20s are the most. Huh. I have to say that I kind of felt a little better reading that because there’s a lot of figuring-out to do at my age, and at least I’m not the only one dealing with it. That certainly isn’t exclusive to women, we must just handle our stress differently than men, but it none-the-less made me feel a little less alone. Interesting, no?

I was absolutely captivated the other day at work when I accidentally glanced out a window and my eye caught on a flaming maple. Maples are the most beautiful trees in the fall. On the drive to work with Ryan yesterday our car climbed and dipped along the loopy back-woods road consistently being showered with fluttering yellow leaves. It was surreal. We have taken a liking to that scary road I described a few months ago. You know, the road with the one lane tunnel under the curved stone bridge? That part is still slightly terrifying. My heartbeat increases whenever we pull up to it, stop, roll down our window and honk our horn to warn anyone else that may be about to enter the tunnel from the other side. But the rest of the road makes up for it with its lakeside meandering and all of those gorgeous trees.

We caught the most fantastic estate sale on Saturday! I was so in love with the house, the yard, the pieces being divvied out, but on the other hand, thinking of the woman who spent so many of her years there and now has to be moved into a nursing home was heartbreaking. So many little memories handed out to strangers. We excitedly accept them and fill our house that will one day also be distributed in such a way. Everything is cyclical. We must each do our best to live a life that we truly enjoy. It’s so, so important.

Happy Friday,

xx.

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Photo Booth Friday – No. 53

Posted in Photobooth Friday, tagged , , , , , , , , on September 21, 2012 | 4 Comments »

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our week in snapshots:

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Yesterday was my first day working as the social media manager for the little natural foods store where Ryan works! I plugged away at my new desk bulking up their online presence {obviously something I love!}. It’s so wonderful to work for an organization that I really believe in – the owner of the store believes that her shop should be a resource where farmers and families can come together to work for the greater health of their community in so many ways – from eating healthy, to supporting financially, to lowering our negative impact on the Earth {pollution, etc.}. I also didn’t hate that Ryan + I get to commute to and from work together, and that we can keep each other company during lunch. This is how things should be!

The weather man gave us warnings for frost the other night which means that our garden, for the most part, is on its last leg. It did well this summer, especially for our first try, but I’m a little sad to think that it’s over for the year. Of course, our kale will keep on giving, but the rest of the goodies will likely start their work as compost for next summer’s garden.

My Mom had a significant birthday on Wednesday! Well, significant, I guess, if you’re a Beatles fan. We all went out for dinner, and my dad re-wrote the lyrics to this song so they were all about my parents’ life together, then he, Ryan + I sang it in the middle of the restaurant. Surprisingly, I wasn’t as embarrassed as I probably should have been, ha! It was a cute moment and my Mom smiled through the whole song. Dad had even planned ahead and handed her a bottle of wine at the moment that we sang that line – cute.

Hoping you’re all well on this sunny Friday!

xx.

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Layers + Lace | What We Wore

Posted in Portland, Style, Vintage + Thrift, What We Wore, tagged , , , , , on December 2, 2011 | 4 Comments »

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I’ve got my layers + lace. I’m clearly ready for Christmas parties.

And if New England should decide it will snow, I’ll just hop inside quickly to switch into boots. I’ll throw a scarf around my neck, gloves on my paws, and a hat on my head — this is my plan.

Winter, bring it on.

Happy First Friday!

xx.

Blazer | Thrifted from Find.

Dress | H&M

Tights | Swapped at SWAPmaine.

Shoes | ModCloth

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It’s Getting Colder!

Posted in Portland, Style, Vintage + Thrift, tagged , , , , , on November 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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Other than spending four hours in the repair shop…

we had a lovely weekend. I did some thrifting, Ryan did some blacksmithing, and we tried our very best to suppress the urge to get all amped up on Christmas. It seems like everyone is getting ready for Christmas early this year, doesn’t it? I think it’s because of the early snow. And, there will be another 8-12 inches of the white stuff headed our way tonight!

So, until Friday on our drive back to Portland from my sister’s house {when we pop in the She + Him Christmas album!}, I’m still dressing and acting like it’s fall. Thanksgiving is the best day of the whole year and I absolutely can’t wait to enjoy it with my family.

By the way, has anyone else listened the She + Him Christmas album yet? I am really excited, but just have to make it through Thanksgiving first.

We were poking through shops this morning while we waited for the car to be finished in the shop, and when I stepped out of one store, the cold blast of air mingled with the holiday displays in the window, and I have to admit that I let out a little yip of excitement.

This Christmas is going to be the best!

Safe journey to all who are traveling!

xx.

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Happy Saturday!

Posted in Music, Things I Love, tagged , , , , , , , on November 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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Here’s a little song to keep your Saturday lovely!

Listen to it while you do your dishes, start your next knitting project, or while you play with your kitties + feel cozy in your home!

I’ve got plenty on my To Do list today, so I can’t stay to chat, but I hope you’re all doing quite well on this sunny Saturday. My shop will have some new things listed this week {yay!}. I can’t wait to share it all with you!

Enjoy your weekend.

xx.

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Photobooth Friday — No. 19

Posted in Photobooth Friday, Portland, tagged , , , , , , , on November 11, 2011 | 2 Comments »

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A couple of snapshots from a walk we took the other day.

I love my street, especially in the fall. It’s so, so very beautiful. This weekend you should take time to be outside (no matter where you are or what the weather). I can’t imagine anything more inspiring than realizing the power of nature.

Enjoy your Friday — TGIF!

xx.

 

 

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SWAPmaine — Fall 2011

Posted in Style, Vintage + Thrift, tagged , , , , , , , on October 30, 2011 | 5 Comments »


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Yesterday’s SWAPmaine event was such a success!

Chelsea + I arrived early to help out, + we met some lovely new people. I had never realized how many fashion bloggers there are here in Portland, but yesterday it seemed like maybe we were all in one place. It was such a stylish group of ladies who hosted the event! I am so happy that I was able to be a part of it.

I had so much fun sorting through all of those generous donations. I especially loved knowing that every piece would either find a happy new home, or be donated to Goodwill! So, if you participated in the event, you deserve a round of applause {as well as all of that excellent new clothing you took home}!

I know you’re just dying to see what I scooped up, so here you go.

My finds from the day:

I also snagged the darling little brooch pictured below, + a pair of warm wooly tights {that I’ll wear as soon as they’re washed, seeing as it’s currently snowing…}

I made out pretty well, huh?

xx.


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Throwing A Dinner Party Any Time Soon?

Posted in Crafting, Good Eats, Home Decor, My portfolio, Sewing, Social Consciousness, Tuesday How-Tos, Upcycling, Vintage + Thrift, tagged , , , , , , , , on October 23, 2011 | 4 Comments »

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Check out my post on the Goodwill Industries International blog!

Goodwill International asked me to write a blog post for them about hosting a fall themed dinner party with nearly everything thrifted from their Goodwill stores. It was such a dream come true! My two favourite things are thrifting + blogging, so to do that for a company so wonderful as Goodwill was ideal.

Have a look at the post to see what I came up with! I have photos of the first installment of Harvestfest that Ryan + I hosted, as well as more information on the DIY tutorial above! You can also find out how to make your own fall themed bunting. It’ll be perfect for any dinner party that you’ll be hosting soon, especially Thanksgiving!

If you found my blog through my Goodwill International post, then welcome! I’m so happy to have you here. If you like what you see, please don’t hesitate to subscribe! We’ll have so much fun together :)

Enjoy your Sunday, friends!

xx.

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