design is mine : isn't it lovely?

currently loving : quilting bee hoodie.

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I can't even tell you how much I love this hoodie from ModCloth. Such adorable patchwork detailing and a kangaroo pocket to boot. Just too cute, I tell you. ($44.99)

in my opinion...

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everything Sandra Juto touches turns to gold. This poster, a collaboration between her, Mija Carlsson & Malena Forsare, is no exception. Isn't it wonderful? ($29)

flickr photo of the day : a perfect corner.

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Untitled by ++ Lily of the Valley ++.

apparel & accessories collection : big florals.

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I really love the idea of floral patterns in the fall and winter. Little pops of springtime when you really need them- when it is too cold and the trees are bare.

1. Coral Floral Tee (£20), 2. Gardenia Bib Necklace ($198), 3. fae blossom gray sweater cardigan ($49.99), 4. 1980s Half Sleeve Printed Floral Top (€34), 5. Glimmering Magnolia Dress ($198), 6. chocolate marmalade sweater dress ($49.99), 7. Women's Tinted Rose Silk Organza Pleated Skirt (£469), and 8. Winter Clematis Print Handbag ($518)

thought of the day : life lessons.

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"Eat, drink, sing, dance, laugh, love, live," from the portfolio of London & Australia-based illustrator Freya.

oh, kate spade...

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just so you know, I love every single one of your collections. I really do.

monday morning music : bowl of oranges.

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Good morning! I hope you all had a fabulous Halloween weekend. What did you dress up as? I ended up purchasing a girl's princess costume from the drug store last minute and making myself a zombie princess. I am a little sad that Halloween is over, but at least there's a whole lot of candy to linger around for weeks.

Anyways, here's your Monday morning music selection, this time from Bright Eyes. I think this video is beautifully done, plus this song has some of my favorite lyrics ever. Enjoy, and here's to a week of (hopefully) feeling better!

flickr photo of the day : hush.

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Untitled by chloe elise.

it's just one of those days...

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when being transported within the pages of a toast catalog sounds quite nice.

thought of the day : disconcerted.

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"Let Us Not Be Disconcerted," a limited edition print from Julianna Swaney's shop. ($30)

interior inspiration : a good place to sleep.

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So yes, if you haven't noticed from the lack of posts, I am still sick. Thankfully though, I am slowly getting better and the bad symptoms (terrible body aches and throbbing headaches) are being replaced by not-so-terrible ones (a runny nose and a lingering, somewhat annoying cough.) I really hope to be fully recovered by this weekend, since Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year. Wish me luck.

Also, thanks everyone for the "get well" messages- you readers are the best. Really.

So, here's a post, finally. A round-up of beautiful bedrooms that I would be more-than-happy to lay my sick body in and fall into a deep sleep. Because that is what fall and winter are all about.

Sources (from top to bottom): Twig Hutchinson, Gemma Comas, A Cup of Jo, Per Ranung, Tina Tyrell, LivingEtc, Debi Treloar, The City Sage, Sandra Lane, and Rachel Whiting.

cinderella & sickness.

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I hate to say this, but I am still quite sick, most likely with this. So that means that I am going to take another day to just rest in bed (if only I still had a working laptop, I would probably still be posting.)

On a better note, photographs are now coming in from the photo adventure I was a part of over the weekend and can be viewed here. My favorite one posted so far is the image shown above of me surrounded by huge pumpkins, taken by the wonderful Abby. Isn't it dreamy? (It's funny, because my favorite picture I took happens to also be of her lower half, seen here.)

Cross your fingers that I'll be back to posting tomorrow!

today...

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I am taking a sick day. Darn this early cold/flu season. See you tomorrow!

(photograph by Chris Craymer.)

flickr friday : no theme.

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Because sometimes I just want to share a mix of lovely photographs. Have a lovely weekend everyone!

1. Untitled, 2. i love you, fall, 3. Untitled, 4. 1, 5. Untitled, 6. snowy lake, 7. 4/5, 8. pescara, fin, 9. Untitled, 10. x-pleat, 11. 180/365 Tries to keep it all inside, 12. Untitled, 13. Party7, 14. a tiny succulent, 15. seed preservation, 16. little stars

two things to wear...

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that I wish I owned right now: the Bicycle Locket from sponsor Makool Loves You ($52) and the Natalia Top from Candystore Collective ($148).

ten images of inspiration : airstreams.

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Do you ever dream of driving an old Airstream trailer across the country? I do constantly, especially around this time of year when the weather is crisp and the states are filled with the colors of fall. Perhaps someday...

Sources (from top to bottom): Abby Powell Thompson, Atlanta Bartlett, Hilary Hitchcock, John Kernick, Anna Wolf, {frolic!}, Richard Powers, David Tsay, Jo Barnes, and Fututowoman.

thought of the day : lineage.

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"HOMESTEAD," a xylene transfer print from beauchamping. ($75)

flickr photo of the day : resting.

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"trouble every day" by estampillas.

apparel collection : button up your overcoat.

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Anyone else on a search for the perfect winter coat?

1. Citizen Coat ($89.99), 2. Contrast Fit and Flare Coat ($170), 3. Wool ruffle-front coat ($268), 4. faux fur hood Madeleine coat
($95), 5. miss poppins charcoal car coat ($79.99), 6. Tenured Professor Coat ($199.99), 7. rouge plaid ruffle hem coat ($70), and 8. Lark High Collar Wool Coat ($298)

a colorful cabinet...

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thought of the day : please.

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"please please please..." from the chez-sucre-chez shop. Oh, how I love The Smiths. ($64)

collections : 2010 calendars (partie trois.)

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There are just too many beautiful ones this year to choose from...

1. Kate Spade ($20), 2. seesaw ($28), 3. yaelfran ($9), 4. Cavallini & Co. ($12.95), 5. Night Owl Paper Goods ($24), 6. Egg Press ($16), 7. Postal Press ($38), and 8. Claudia Pearson ($24)

interior inspiration : pops of color.

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I really love how dramatic and stylish small pops of color in neutral spaces can be sometimes...

Sources (from top to bottom): Anna Kern, Ideal Home, Design*Sponge: Darling Clementine, Airspace, Per Ranung, Patric Johansson, Wayne Vincent, Annika Vannerus, Rachel Whiting, and Design*Sponge: Jill Crawford.

pretty please...

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May I have everything from the new Mieke Willems' webshop? (Psst, do you follow their blog? It's one of my favorites.)

flickr photo of the day : these apples.

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"apple in hand" by no penny for them.