embroidery.

something i've been seeing all over the place lately is really cute, often personalized, embroidery.

love love love.

all found on etsy.

regretsy.

kind of love this.

just a sampling of the great "finds" on regretsy:

found on decorno.

picnic worthy.

the past few days in san fran have been wonderfully warm, despite the oodles of rain we had at the start of the week. before it gets too chilly, it would be a wonderful time to set up for a little mid-day picnic in the city by the bay.

all found on etsy.

1. beautiful woven picnic basket with leather hardware and plaid lining.

2. totally adorable little thermos set.

3. a cozy little blanket for snuggling up on a sunny lawn.

4. these little reusable produce bags are a great way to "go green" at the grocery store, and out and about. they come in a bunch of sizes and colors are are super easy to clean.

dress me.

just a little bit of fantasy exploring on etsy. i love so much of the clothes that i find and i love that the pieces are so individual and fresh.

all found on etsy.

1. i adore this fantastic autumnal sweater by LittleHouses that i'd wear with everything.

2. Tres Beau knit dress that would look bangin' on someone thinner than yours truly.

3. adorable light pink top and high-waisted skirt from Tea & Crumpets.

4. yummy grey sweater from Lirola to pair with some skinny jeans and colored flats.

"a woman is closest to being naked when she is well dressed."

- coco chanel

hair-raising.

after amazingly irritating technical difficulties the past few days (including thinking that all of my bookmarked sites had been lost), i'm back in action!

we had a mini-dinner party last night with a few friends and the help of beer, wine, margaritas and chili! always a random mish-mosh that assures a good time.

my chili (which is a food i never pursue under any other circumstance) secret weapon is this Carroll Shelby's "kit" if you will. It comes with seasoning, spices, masa and salt, and it's up to you to add a meat of choice, along with beans, tomatoes and whatever you so desire! as someone who does not cook with much (any) frequency, it makes feeding a table full of people not nearly as intimidating as it could be. and jalapeno cornbread is always a must.

i must say, i think it was quite the success.

in cuter news, i managed to find this adorable hair comb on etsy. i love it. and there are a bunch of colors, and headband options too. very cute. most certainly going on the list of things to buy when i have more hair.

found on etsy.