Wielding a knife...

Pumpkin picking and carving are a couple of my favorite fall pastimes. And as long as there are pumpkins for sale, you can bet that I'll be taking advantage of all the seasonal fun that these vegetables offer. Here's a little photo dump of our pumpkin-tastic afternoon.

 

  

 

 

 

Per Pound

 

Enough Said.

Fable and Fury

Fable and Fury  is a shop that I found on Etsy last year, but never bought anything from. They stayed on my favorites list, and a few days ago I broke down and bought one of their necklaces. I don't know why I waited so long! Their prices are good, the designs are so unique, and the quality is top notch.

This is officially my new favorite necklace! It has a really nice weight to it, and I love how crisp and clean the lines are in the design. So so perfect for fall, it's ridiculous. Anyway, I was just really happy with it so I thought I would share the love. So go check it out!

Waiting for the leaves to change...

   

   

 

Fall is finally, and officially here! I celebrated with a velvet blazer (which I jumped the gun with, it was still 90 degrees today), and some autumn inspired eyeshadow. I much prefer tall boots over sandals, and cardigans over tank tops so this season has been much anticipated. Love it!

Corset inspired top - thrifted

Houndstooth pleated skirt - thrifted

Heart tights - Hot Topic

Black velvet blazer - thrifted

Black flats - Payless

Skeleton key necklace - Handmade

Heartagram necklace - Ebay

Eyemakeup:  Fingerfood - Glittersniffer

                        Yellow Prism - Glittersniffer

            White Gold - MAC

Stripes.

This is perhaps the shortest skirt I have ever worn. (That's excluding those micro-mini tutus that I wore when I was in ballet) But I think this is going to be a staple outfit for fall. Short dress, colorful tights, and boots. I'm currently on a hunt for some epic knee high boots (so send me some links if you have any recommendations). 

Today was fun! We went on a car ride to nowhere, took some photos, and are now watching season 6 of LOST. We've been watching this show nonstop for the past month, and now we're to the end! I dont think I would have lasted this long watching it on T.V. lol. But on dvd, it's like one long movie.

Etsy Finds - by the seashore

Lately I've had the strongest urge to go to the beach. Sadly for me, the nearest beach is far enough away that it would take serious effort to get there...and quite frankly I've gone through all of today's motivation. However! I found some lovely seaside items on Etsy that fit the bill quite nicely. Take a gander!

This too pretty, pink shell necklace from  Seashell Collection. Sweet, simple, and elegant. And only $22! How awesome is that!

Such a classy fellow! Hang this well dressed bird on your wall and wait for the compliments to roll in! From berkleyillustration.

Look at this sweet pouch! Totally rad, dude. Sewn by maikoyoshihara.

A walrus for the betterment of mankind. Or at least children. For some reason, I think this walrus would teach some sort of history class...with a monocle. By kngo! 

Which item is your favorite? What's your favorite beach to visit?

Secret stash.

Every once in a while, we get a customer that really takes the cake.

Such as the one last October, who didn’t know that potatoes grew underground. Or the lady last week who was insistent that we couldn’t have grown our peaches because they were just too good.

Yesterday, an older lady came in inquiring about Golden Delicious apples.

I told her that it wasn’t time for them yet, it would be a couple months. We’re in peach season right now.

“ You mean you don’t have ANY? This is an apple orchard, isn’t it? How can you not have any apples?”

“I’m sorry, ma’am. There just aren’t any. You’re too early.”

“So you’re absolutely sure you don’t have any Golden Delicious?”

She goes on to tell me about a cake that she’s making for a friend, how she NEEDS these apples. Maybe if she repeats this story enough, with enough emphasis on the word ‘need’ I’ll magically produce a bushel of apples just for her.

Sometimes I think customers believe there’s a secret stash of apples somewhere in the building. A giant pile of fruit that we only dole out to certain customers. I can assure you, there is no such thing.

The woman huffed and told me that she will try Walmart instead because they never seem to run out of apples.

You do that. Let me know how that goes.

On second thought…don’t.

Alice's Sewing Basket

I love threadless.com. I've bought from them many times, but never for myself! Which is ridiculous, as I love all their shirts. So, when I saw that they had a $10 shirt sale going on, I snagged this one. It's called Alice's Sewing Basket . Cute animals as sewing tools? Yes, please.

Pook-A-Looz Fever

I have something very cute to share with you. Extremely cute. Maybe...dare I say it...too cute. 

They're Pook-a-looz! A new(ish) Disney plush toy, featuring all your favorite characters from Buzz Lightyear to Jack Skellington. I can already tell this is going to become a new obsession collection.

You can purchase them at Toys-R-Us and Amazon.com, as well as at Disney's online store.

The Disney store was having a 2 for $20 deal, so I snatched up Oogie Boogie and Santa Jack. Oogie even has a little spider escaping a seam on his back. CUTE! 

Here are a couple other characters that I can't wait to get my hands on.

Strawberries!

One of the best things about working at an orchard is all the seasonal fruit that we get! Right now strawberries are in season, and I absolutely love it.

These are Sweet Charlie strawberries, and they certainly live up to their name. Delicious and perfect for just eating by themselves, using in shortcakes, or cobblers!

Eating foods in season is always fun, and makes you learn to cook in different ways. lol. Not that my shortcake is any example, but still. What are your favorite fruits?

Yellow.

The longer you look at the word 'daffodils', the more you believe that that can't be a word at all, because it looks and sounds completely ridiculous.

Never the less...

Starting the day...

With a lovely breakfast.





A friend of mine recently got back from a Disney cruise, and brought back this Unbirthday tea for me to try out. Very sweet of her, and it is exceptionally tasty! That along with some chocolate raspberry cookies make for a very sweet start to the day.

Etsy Finds - Gamer

Lately, all I've been playing is old school nintendo. Well, that and some Mario Kart for Wii, but you get the idea. Megaman, Mario, Castlevania...throw in some Donkey Kong and you're set.


Look kickass and cozy in this crocheted Megaman Helmet by OneDopeGirl


This hand painted Donkey Kong 'munny' is perfect for any video game fan! One of a kind and really cute! By PopArtPirate.


I can't even say how adorable this Mario Bros. ring is! The artist has a nice selection in her shop, with Mario, Zelda, and Alice in Wonderland. By LiyoLabs.

And there's no way I could do a Nintendo feature without showing you this awesome Gameboy dress by SewOeno. It's definitely on my must have list.

That sums up this weeks things to love! Now go play something!

DIsney orgy on a day of love

Happy Valentines day everyone!



Okay, okay...this is what Phillip got me.

Want a better look?



Sorry if you're offended by classic characters being rowdy and perverted, but I freaking love it. The title is Disney Memorial Orgy. It's by Paul Krassner, who used to work for the Disney company. And it is amazing.


After present opening we went to go get some sushi. Which, by the way, was super delicious. No pictures of the food, because we were too hungry!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day of love. :)

Steampunk and Lace

New skirt! And about time too. I dislike hemming circle skirts, so I decided to trim it in a double layered lace instead and am so glad I did! There's also a cute fabric covered button from my stash, which goes so well. I love it!







I love the lining fabric as well. It almost looks tea stained or something.

Grab it while you can!

Buttons, buttons...

Yes, more of those. I can't help it! They're just so stinken cute. The thing that's especially pathetic is how happy I get when I hold a huge handful of them. Anyone? Or is it just me?