happy birthday, dad!

My dad's one request since I started this blog was for me to post a picture of Trey and his turkey (Trey is on the left). I have told him repeatedly that I did not feel my gentle readers would be one bit interested in this topic, and I'm afraid some will be completely turned off altogether. But since my dad turns 60 today, I thought that I'd humor him, just this once.

P.S. He also asked for a correction to this post.

cheaper than upholstery

So now that Paper Source has opened in my neighborhood, I'm pretty sure my life will never be the same--in a good way. Since I'm currently obsessed with textiles, I'm thinking bookcovers in some of their exquisite papers might satisfy this desire (and be a tad less expensive than Les Indiennes and John Robshaw).

i love fall: candy corn

And I love the candy pumpkins, too. As I was browsing the internet today, I found that you can pretty much do an entire candy corn theme in October if your little heart desires.

{images: paper source, martha stewart crafts, eleni's}

i love fall: tights

This year, my tights will be gray. I am especially inspired by the middle picture to pair them with my mustard corduroy skirt and my red patent shoes.
(images: style.com, j. crew, active endeavors}

be still my heart

Some gorgeous monogrammed letterpress stationery I found on Etsy, from seller invited ink. Surely I can find someone to give this to for Christmas.

good lighting

I am crazy about this chandelier. I think it's the perfect mix of modern (Trey) and old-fashioned (me). At DWR.

form not function

So Trey and I love these chairs. And then we sat in them, and we do not love them so much anymore. Talk about disappointing. Not to mention that 6'2" Trey barely fit in the chair.
{image: Living, etc.}

for lea

Congratulations, Lea! MM told me your happy news, and it sounds like you might be needing one of these little dresses. I am so happy for you and Bryan.
P.S. I hope your dad isn't reading!

another new how-to book

I think I might like to add this book to my library. Sounds pretty good, and I'm sure Ruben Toledo's illustrations make it even better.

cute girl

Every time I see this girl, I wish I had on her outfit. She has such great style (and it makes sense that she is a fashion designer).

new how-to book

I wonder if this book will be any good? Going to have to wait a few more days to find out--it comes out October 7.

how 'bout them dawgs

Can they do it? I am so nervous about this game--I hope Knowshon has his jumping shoes on again tonight. I'd say College Gameday+possible #1 ranking+night game in Athens = a record night for Jim Beam consumption.
{image: Ben Gray for ajc.com}

new calendar

In the spirit of Fall Fashion Weeks, I just bought this little calendar on Etsy. I found the cute little blog, Draw, Draw, Draw via Chelsea.

fashion week faves: marni

Does this count as lace? 'Cause I love it.
{image: style.com}

fashion week faves: prada

Well done, Miuccia. Especially love the printed, straight skirt with the simple top. I think I can definitely pull this one off.

packing light

If I was one of those front row fashion editors, I think I'd throw one of these sweet little solid perfumes from Tocca in my bag. Guess I could do that just being a regular ole worker bee, too.

good advice

After studying the fashion editors front row in Milan, I've decided three key components of a stylish wardrobe include a pink scarf, gray cardigan, and a striped shirt. Lucky for me, I already have all three in my closet.
{images: style.com}

sign me up

Yes, please sign me up for the GOOP newsletter, thus officially making the lovely Gwyneth my lifestyle guru. It's about time someone took the reins over here.

monday night tacos

For tonight's dinner, I will try to replicate the shrimp tacos with avocado mayo and charred corn salsa that I had for lunch at Bud & Alley's Taco Bar in Seaside. Sure is a lot easier just to order them.

fonville press

So I think my dream job might be to have a little, fancy coffee/bookshop like Fonville Press in Alys Beach. I would probably stay up all day and night, just drinking coffee and reading magazines.