Dancing Sunset

 

Dancing Sunset, a new, handcrafted necklace in my Etsy shop. For more details and pictures, go here.

Tuesday's Top Pick

 

Isn't this decorated paper lantern gorgeous? I just know that one day I'll find the time to do this. ;) It's a simple concept, take a plain paper lantern and add cut our butterfly and flower shapes, but the end result is stunning. You can check out the how-to over here.

Autumn Eyes

Autumn Eyes, a new handcrafted silver bracelet found in my Etsy shop.

Tuesday's Top Pick

This week's pick comes from one of my favorite places in North Carolina, Asheville. Last year I found out about the Weekly Fall Color Report from ExploreAsheville.com and I've been hooked ever since. Not only does the site give up weekly updates on where to find the best fall foliage in and around Asheville, but they also give you tips on what do to in the area as well.

There's not a whole lot of fall coloring popping up just yet, but as we're getting closer to the end of September, it's time to be on the lookout. You can also get updates on Twitter by following the FallColorHunter.

Birthday Breakfast

My breakfast for my 27th birthday. That is a vanilla cupcake from Blue Moon Bakery (thanks to greatest people ever over at Second Chance), some petits fours from Williams-Sonoma (the orange one is caramel!), coffee, and 'Birthday' by The Beatles playing on my iPhone.

Bit of history here, I've played 'Birthday' while eating breakfast on my birthday for the past eleven years. That's just how I roll. ;)

Don't forget! You can still donate for my birthday to Second Chance Pet Adoptions here.

Blue Moon

Necklace made with a photo from last month's Blue Moon, more pictures here.

Tuesday's Top Pick

Image from http://www.vtwonen.nl/

So, if you know me, you know that I A) love plants and flowers and B) have cats who love to eat said plants and flowers. This has meant never having plants in the house and coming up with elaborate ways to bring plants indoors for the winter (read: cold, dark garage) and to start seeds while the ground is still frozen (again read: cold, dark garage).

I've always wanted a way to have plants indoors and keep them safe, without having to keep my cats out of an entire room.

Recently I found this wonderful DIY tutorial on how to create hanging rope shelves, which could definitely work for my needs as long as I keep the shelves high enough that the cats can't jump up to them.

So, I'll do a little more Googling, but I think I could make this work. I'll keep you up to date on the progress and, hopefully, success, of my project.

Turquoise Fall

Turquoise Fall, a one of a kind necklace available now in my Etsy shop. See more details and pictures at: https://www.etsy.com/listing/108545223/turquoise-fall-necklace-and-earrings-set

Tuesday's Top Pick

It's September! And that means lots of things, including: fall leaves, mountains, cool air, apple cider, football, and Halloween.

This week's top pick is actually two picks, one Fall related and one just pretty darn awesome. Why two? Because the past month or so has been so crazy juggling Second Chance Pet Adoptions, Bella deLuna Designs AND McCormick & Moore Photography that I missed a few weeks here and there and thought you need something extra.

First, the Fall related pick.

A variety of unique campgrounds sites over at Poppytalk almost makes it feel like 60 degree October instead of 90 degree September.

Second, the really awesome pick. A video of how some planets would look if they were the same distance from the Earth as the Moon.

Autumn is Coming!

A few around my house signs that it's September...

  Root veggie storage bin for potatoes is out of storage and ready to work!

Autumn Owl is out on the mantle.

Patchwork harvest pumpkin in the living room.

Kitty laying on his football pillow.

Oil warmer with autumn leaves tart from Yankee Candle.

And, of course, my birthday!