A Little Tribute

Last night when I should have been getting off to bed, as I got up and went to the gym way to early this morning (for reasons that are still not clear even to me), I made this treasury instead. Still not giving up on the autumnal palette, but getting a bit closer to embracing the big to-do of next month. Making plans!


♡,


Erin

A More Fashionable Friday

Hello! Just a quick post before we run out the door.

Last Friday I posted on a couple of my at-home comfies, this Friday, somethings a little more out-the-door ready.  

I picked up some new lip gloss today at Lennonheads Salon & Spa.

Cherry red lips have been going strong for awhile now. I have a similar color lipstick that I love, but this will be a great day version, so much more low-maintenance. You can grab a tube here.

And once I saw this polish, even though I tried to walk away, I just had to have. Zoya is great, none of the nasty stuff, and it goes on nice and smooth, even if you're horrible at self-manicuring like I am. I can only hope that the name is referencing the 80s cartoon. And here it is. 

And finally I scored this pretty from the consignment/thrift store earlier this week for $6 or $7. I think it's sterling, though I couldn't find a mark. It's got the greatest platinum-y patina. Very classic. A keeper.

Ok got to get ready, so I don't get yelled at for delaying happy hour.

♡,

Erin

Feeling Clingy

As in I'm not yet ready to say goodbye to fall. It's still just way too autumnal outside to be listening to x-mas music and thinking about pressies. The weather has been pretty good, no sign of the white stuff, and there are still tons of good-looking leaves around, both high (still on the trees) and low (like all over the backyard that need to make it to the curb).

Tulips are ok in November if they're orange, right? And these only came from Virginia by way of Whole Foods, so it wasn't too ungreen of me to bring them home I maintain. 

Just got these gorgeous, fiery poms from PomLove over the weekend and put them right up to show my allegiance to the third season of the year right up through Thanksgiving. (These replaced the pretty summery ones I mentioned here.)

And I'm keeping my pumpkins too.

But in reality, I know I've got to get busy on some holiday prep. I would like to make rather than buy most of the gifts I give this year. And I have neglected The Little Green Vintage Shop for oh so long now, between working on our basement and another project relating to the career I got degreed to do. I know I promised to update it with oodles of vintage goodies, and possibly some handmade ones as well, literally months ago. Well, the oodles are still sitting about, waiting to be given the chance to be adopted. I just have to find the time and good light to photo them.

Alright then, to work!

♡,

Erin

Comfy

is what I've been today, if not exactly on the cutting edge of fashion, loafing around the house in my brand-new, fuzzy mocs (grab a pair for yourself here)...

and the long-sleeve New Holland Poet tee I picked up on our craft beer tour (available online too). You've got to love that graphic though, especially this time of year. I definitely chose the design with a casual fall day such as this one in mind (though I do like the beer too).

And I'm guessing they designed the logo as such because stouts are so fall-weather-appropriate.

And speaking of the libations, it's nigh on happy hour.

Cheers!

♡,

Erin

Spooky

I submit to you the most authentically haunted-looking house I think I may have ever stumbled upon. I just happened to glimpse it out of the corner of my eye while cutting down a street in Clintonville on my way to the grocery. I love that despite the dilapidated condition, someone took the care to put a pumpkin on the porch. Could not be more perfectly Halloween-y. In seriousness though, I always want to walk up and give houses in such a state a big hug. Here's to hoping that someone has just snapped it up for a bargain and is on the verge of giving it a new lease on life.
Happy Halloween!!!


♡,


Erin

How My Garden Grew

Well, there was no hot sunshine nor pool involved in my trip to Florida. It poured rain my entire visit, until Monday when I flew home. However there were plenty of birthday cupcakes, and it was wonderful to meet our newborn niece and play, play, play with the 3rd birthday girl.

The day before I left, I took these pics of the front garden. I had just replaced some spent summer plants with some new specimens including these violas and the cabbage below. 

And this fuchsia celosia.

More work to do for sure next spring and summer towards my English cottage-y vision. 

Don't have the variety name at hand, but I swear this is the most gorgeous orange mum I've ever met.

Things are looking a bit shabbier now two weeks on, however my dahlias are still going strong. (You knew there'd be dahlias. Seriously, I am so smitten with these flowers.)

Putting together this post has definitely given me some needed cheer. It was a chilly, rainy day here in Oh-hi-yo. It feels like winter is right around the corner.

My dad is currently visiting and we're back at refinishing the finished side of our basement. The good news is it's starting to look more like rooms and less like a multi-chambered dungeon.

Apologies for being a bad blogger for the last almost two weeks. I just needed a bit of a break from the interwebs. (Well, I definitely didn't go completely cold turkey, I'm way too addicted for that. But I did cut back some.) But it's good to be back.

♡,

Erin 

Old Worthington Market Day and Quarter Beer Festival

Finally, more pics from nearly two Saturdays ago. (Yeeps! Time flies!)

We were surprised at just how big the festival was upon arrival. At first it was cloudy and cool, but it quickly became gloriously sunny and warm.

A band and balloons in front of the Mason's Lodge. 

The antique and vintage quad of the green.

Things that I passed on that I wouldn't have minded taking home included this loverly old Christmas tree stand. So much better than the clunky modern plastic ones. No skirt required. Couldn't justify it as we haven't had a real tree (or any other kind of tree) the last couple of years and don't know when we'll be having one again as we are never home for Christmas.

And this old aluminum milk delivery crate complete with bottles. Wouldn't it be fantastic for flowers at a rustic-y wedding or (insert special event)? So many possibilities in that context. An ombré arrangement, something like here, would be gorgeous.

Looking pretty fall-ish.

Appreciating Worthinton's cupolas atop St. John's Episcopal Church (above) and the Worthington Hardware Co.(below).

We dropped into the beer festival for a bit right when we got there, then while Greg got his haircut I did my looking about, then we rendezvoused back for some more yummy midwest craft beer.

All proceeds benefited the Worthington Food Pantry, so we were drinking for a good cause. (Or a better one than usual I should say. Hehehe.)

This chap was in the spirit. It was also Columbus Oktoberfest at the state fairgrounds that weekend.

Cheers! *Clink!* (Or rather the plastic cup equivalent.)

Last weekend we went back to Champaign for University of Illinois homecoming (we are both alums). Festivities included skipping around downtown Champaign Friday night, followed by tailgating and an (exciting!) football game bright and early Saturday morning. Alas, we had to drive back shortly after the game as Greg had to fly away to the other side of the world Sunday afternoon (literally, to Tokyo). And he won't be home till next week. Boo. But I'm not too gloomy as I am getting away to Florida tomorrow to meet our new niece and celebrate the other's third birthday. Hooray for hot sunshine, a pool, palm trees, and birthday cake!