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A fun way to spruce up old flats.

Ships were made for sinking.

I love Mexican food. I've never tried making refried beans at home, but it looks doable!

Does anyone else take their cats on walks?

An interview with Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project. I highly recommend her book. To anyone. And this blog. I highly recommend this blog.

Fall reading list.

I love this look.

These tea sets are too adorable.

I'm digging acrylic jewelry lately.

Happy Weekend!

Hair Funk

I've been trying to grow my hair out for the longest time. But once my hair hits about shoulder length, I feel like it stops growing, looks boring, and I chop it off.

Like a few summers ago when I got this super cute A-line cut!

Recently though, I had gotten really close to achieving the long(er) hair I so desire. And then... I got this awful mullet cut. It was kind of my fault. You see, I'm not all that picky about my hair. I mean, it's hair. It'll grow back. Whatever. So I tell the girl that I'm trying to grow out my hair, but I need my dead ends trimmed because I pick at split ends and it's bad. So her way of cleaning up my hair while retaining the length? This mullet 'do.

I know what you're thinking. It does not even look that bad, and it is not even a mullet. Wrong. Weird, choppy layers in front, tons of texture, and way longer in the back. Like, it was a V shape. I was initially terribly upset, but me being the down-to-earth girl I am, quickly got over it. It's hair. And it wasn't a bad cut, just not my style. As much as I'd like to pull off the edgy, alternative kind of look, it's just not me. So recently I went and got the back trimmed up, and now it looks a million times better. 

And I'm bored. Again. I was planning on treating myself to an ombre hair color, but I've decided to put that off and buy myself a tattoo for my birthday in December instead. So, I've been collecting pictures of ladies with lovely long hair, to remind myself to be patient and stop picking my split ends. Besides, I want to have long hair for Jenna's wedding next summer (:

Messy

Wispy bangs and layers

Waves

Classic and feminine

Love the dramatic side swept bangs

Sleek

Beachy Keen

Effortless

It's like a mane. I love it.

Southern Belle

This long ponytail looks so much more elegant than my stump.

Again, elegant with a simple bow.

A messy sidebraid. Perfect for a lazy fall day.

Another messy braid

Braided headband, for the hair of a goddess.

For a hippie-esque look

Not that I could pull this look off, but I love how wild her hair is.

Monday Funday

I never seem to get as much done on my days off as I mean to. For one thing, I tend to take advantage of this time to sleep. It's so hard for me to get out of bed when there's nothing particularly pressing I have to do.  Also, I always have about five loads of laundry to do, so that takes up quite a bit of time. Cleaning my car has been on my to-do list for the past eight or so weeks in a row, and I have yet to get to it... oops! BUT I did have time to cook a proper breakfast for myself, sip on a pumpkin spice latte, try a couple new recipes, and I have an empty hamper and a pile of freshly laundered clothes. So that's nice. Maybe I'll even get around to painting my toenails later...

The flavors of fall

Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese on a Cinnamon Raisin Bagel

Oh hey, clean laundry.

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The weather here has changed drastically in the past week. Changes in weather always seem to have strange effects on my life. My skin and hair get wonky, my allergies start acting crazy, I get moody, and it seems like other people have been acting off as well. Maybe it's all in my head; I don't know. Anyway, here are some links I've collected over the past week. Enjoy!

I don't know about you, but my feet could definitely use some TLC right about now.

Did any of you grow up watching reruns of The Golden Girls after school?

If I ever have a little girl, I hope she's as adorable and spirited as this one seems to be. (How cute is her outfit??)

From 0 - 100 in 150 seconds.

After visiting the Renegade Craft Festival a couple weeks ago I've had an overwhelming desire to learn silkscreen printing (among other things). This booth was one of my favorites.

This is a great article on stereotypes.

I've been contemplating purchasing a chambray top, but wasn't sure what to pair it with. This blog post offers some great styling tips.

Lettering is another obsession of mine.

I really love and want this necklace.

Make it do, or do without.

I hope everyone has a great weekend! Personally, I'd love to curl up with a pumpkin spice latte and a book, but I'll have to put that off 'til Monday. Off to work I go...

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Pumpkin everything! Recipes one, two and three.

This perfume intrigues me.

Food photography, always a favorite.

This post on internet pressure to be creative and crafty. (Hello, Pinterest!)

I went to Sephora yesterday and let a salesgirl do my eye makeup, which of course resulted in the purchase of this palette.

Roald Dahl's recent birthday got me thinking about his adult stories, which I've never read, but would like to.

Vogue's New Book For Better Sewing.

Wedding photography, another favorite.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

My weekend in Instagram

Belgian waffle with fresh fruit for grandma.
Orange and vanilla French toast para mi.

Double-decker tour of Chicago.

Caesar salad with homemade dressing and croutons.

Wicker Park

Biggest and best craft festival I've ever been to. Pure bliss.

 Craft fair food. Bacon sausage (gross, I know) and beans.

Hilarious signage at a Thai restaurant.

Dear Wednesday

Dear September, you mark the beginning of my favorite season. I can't wait for sweaters and hot cocoa!

Dear Keiko Lynn, your wildflowers post came at exactly the right time for me. I'm relieved to know that I'm not the only one who is experiencing, or has experienced, a quarter life crisis. Who knew such a thing existed?

Dear Brittany, you always know how to talk me back to sanity. I don't know how many times I've said it, but I don't know what I'd do without you.

Dear 826Chicago, I am super excited to start working with your program! Nervous, but excited. I can't wait to be a part of something that encourages writing in youth.

Dear alcohol, I'll be taking a break from you. Or rather, I'm going to stop viewing you as a recreational activity. You are something to be enjoyed (in moderation) with food from now on.

Dear numerous bruises all over my body, where the hell did you come from?? Hmm...

Fall Wish List

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Although the weather is still pretty summer-like, September definitely marks the beginning of Fall for me. Fall has been my favorite season for as long as I can remember, and since this year I'm living in a place that actually has four distinct seasons, I'm extra excited! I've collected a little wish list of items I've been eyeballing with the changing seasons in mind. After putting this list together I've come to realize (not for the first time) that I need to be more adventurous with my color schemes! Happy Autumn!

(My favorite)

Starting over, starts now