Happy October, everyone!
In the past week leading up to October, there have been moments of happiness, creativity, laughter, love, and more. We had days of sunshine where I was running around outside in a tank-top with Grizz and his friends while yearning for water..and within 24 hours, J and I were complaining of being incredibly cold, needing coats and hot chocolate...but really, that's nothing to complain about!
October 1st brought just what we expected of fall - cold temperatures, fall beers (Sam Adams Oktoberfest is now available on tap!), colored leaves, and more. As I sit here writing into the wee hours of the morning with a fall scented candle flickering beside me, a cool breeze whipping through the house, my pup breathing heavily and the lights dimmed low, I can't help but notice the exciting feeling of fall. Coming from Florida, I can't say it's a feeling I've grown up knowing all about, but it's certainly what you'd expect fall to feel like and we don't mind welcoming October one bit. The leaves are changing, the temperatures are dropping, and the holidays are sneaking up right around the corner....and well, I'm excited!
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My sister's birthday comes just in time to greet fall. It's a great time for me to sit in the house (windows open!) and create little gifts for her. While I gave her her own gift, I couldn't help but include goodies for the babies. After all, don't they say that when you age, holidays are all about your kids anyway..?! I made this little 'onesie cupcake' for my future niece, complete with a note that read 'since there are two of you, the little one deserved a birthday treat, too!' I rolled up a onesie and assembled it as a cupcake. Of course, I had to make a bunch of headbands for our precious Arianna (she loves her headbands, and she's so dang cute in them!!)
Oddly enough, the Johnson & Johnson commercial just came on... 'having a baby changes everything...' as I just stated when it comes to gifts!
Subway art inspired by Emily at Our Little Casita
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I've been baking lately like it's my job. I can certainly admit though, I am no good at it...but I have fun with it! Cookies, cakes, cookie-cakes, cake pops, and...dog treats! Grizz is the greatest little helper and he followed his nose that swore to him the next batch was all his. He was right. Peanut butter puppy treats...all for Grizz :)
White dust from flour and grease stains from butter have taken over my clothes the past couple days. An apron was necessary. How have I gone so long without one?! Leave it to Hobby Lobby to have some of the cutest aprons in stock! (Well, I thought cute, J thought french maid..)
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Oh yes, my fall decoration collection has yet to be completed! I've been keeping myself busy while J has been studying. I came across this blog with DIY Apothecary Jars...
and I decided to make my own..
I purchased the wooden bases for around .30 cents at Hobby Lobby and the glass candle holders for $1 at Dollar Tree, then used e6000 glue to attach the $1.50 glass jars from Hobby Lobby to the spray painted base. Easy peasy :)
I'm excited to use these for upcoming holidays as well!
I then made these accordion pin wheels using scrapbook paper and placed them in a vase - a much cheaper, longer-lasting alternative to real flowers!
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I saw a yellow scarf at Target last week that I really wanted, but if you know me, you know I don't just buy things to buy things. I mean, come on people, I have to justify my purchases! I went back today to get it after much thought, and it was gone :( So, I went to Hobby Lobby (surprise, surprise) and bought a yard of yellow fabric. I made a few cuts, knotted it up a little and attached a couple flowers for a quick and easy DIY scarf.
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Meeting for lunch on Fridays has become a weekly routine for us. And why not take advantage of this beautiful weather outside instead of remaining cooped up inside PCOM (where J spends hours upon hours every day anyway)...thanks for bringing the picnic tables back, PCOM!
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And after hours of me working, doing DIY projects, baking, and keeping myself and Grizz entertained, J gave us his undivided attention for a few amazing hours Friday and Saturday night (after studying his butt off from before sunrise til almost sunset each day this week)...and it was wonderful for all of us :)
PF Chang's one night, and frolicking in Atlanta another night!
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When J is upstairs, and I am downstairs, Grizz doesn't know what to do. He must keep his eyes on both of us, so he waits patiently at the top of the stairs to split his attention towards both of us. Aww, we love him :)
It's been a good week for us. Make sure you break out the fall scented candles, turn on some good tunes, and enjoy whatever it is that makes you happy right now. Unfortunately, I am missing the Taylor Swift concert that I so badly wanted to attend this weekend, but am lucky enough to enjoy time with my little family. It's clean sheet day (and seriously, who doesn't love that?!) and my pup is waiting on me. Goodnight!
October 1st brought just what we expected of fall - cold temperatures, fall beers (Sam Adams Oktoberfest is now available on tap!), colored leaves, and more. As I sit here writing into the wee hours of the morning with a fall scented candle flickering beside me, a cool breeze whipping through the house, my pup breathing heavily and the lights dimmed low, I can't help but notice the exciting feeling of fall. Coming from Florida, I can't say it's a feeling I've grown up knowing all about, but it's certainly what you'd expect fall to feel like and we don't mind welcoming October one bit. The leaves are changing, the temperatures are dropping, and the holidays are sneaking up right around the corner....and well, I'm excited!
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My sister's birthday comes just in time to greet fall. It's a great time for me to sit in the house (windows open!) and create little gifts for her. While I gave her her own gift, I couldn't help but include goodies for the babies. After all, don't they say that when you age, holidays are all about your kids anyway..?! I made this little 'onesie cupcake' for my future niece, complete with a note that read 'since there are two of you, the little one deserved a birthday treat, too!' I rolled up a onesie and assembled it as a cupcake. Of course, I had to make a bunch of headbands for our precious Arianna (she loves her headbands, and she's so dang cute in them!!)
Oddly enough, the Johnson & Johnson commercial just came on... 'having a baby changes everything...' as I just stated when it comes to gifts!
Subway art inspired by Emily at Our Little Casita
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White dust from flour and grease stains from butter have taken over my clothes the past couple days. An apron was necessary. How have I gone so long without one?! Leave it to Hobby Lobby to have some of the cutest aprons in stock! (Well, I thought cute, J thought french maid..)
~~~~
Oh yes, my fall decoration collection has yet to be completed! I've been keeping myself busy while J has been studying. I came across this blog with DIY Apothecary Jars...
and I decided to make my own..
I purchased the wooden bases for around .30 cents at Hobby Lobby and the glass candle holders for $1 at Dollar Tree, then used e6000 glue to attach the $1.50 glass jars from Hobby Lobby to the spray painted base. Easy peasy :)
I'm excited to use these for upcoming holidays as well!
I then made these accordion pin wheels using scrapbook paper and placed them in a vase - a much cheaper, longer-lasting alternative to real flowers!
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I saw a yellow scarf at Target last week that I really wanted, but if you know me, you know I don't just buy things to buy things. I mean, come on people, I have to justify my purchases! I went back today to get it after much thought, and it was gone :( So, I went to Hobby Lobby (surprise, surprise) and bought a yard of yellow fabric. I made a few cuts, knotted it up a little and attached a couple flowers for a quick and easy DIY scarf.
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Meeting for lunch on Fridays has become a weekly routine for us. And why not take advantage of this beautiful weather outside instead of remaining cooped up inside PCOM (where J spends hours upon hours every day anyway)...thanks for bringing the picnic tables back, PCOM!
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And after hours of me working, doing DIY projects, baking, and keeping myself and Grizz entertained, J gave us his undivided attention for a few amazing hours Friday and Saturday night (after studying his butt off from before sunrise til almost sunset each day this week)...and it was wonderful for all of us :)
PF Chang's one night, and frolicking in Atlanta another night!
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When J is upstairs, and I am downstairs, Grizz doesn't know what to do. He must keep his eyes on both of us, so he waits patiently at the top of the stairs to split his attention towards both of us. Aww, we love him :)
It's been a good week for us. Make sure you break out the fall scented candles, turn on some good tunes, and enjoy whatever it is that makes you happy right now. Unfortunately, I am missing the Taylor Swift concert that I so badly wanted to attend this weekend, but am lucky enough to enjoy time with my little family. It's clean sheet day (and seriously, who doesn't love that?!) and my pup is waiting on me. Goodnight!