today i...

...made a birthday gift for a best friend.

...ate a coconut cupcake!

...cleaned up a messy puppy.

weekly craving (10.18.10-10.25.10)

*Katie Amour's Blog*: http://theneotraditionalist.com/

http://theneotraditionalist.com/2010/09/30/wedding-photos/

photo from her l-o-v-e-l-y jcrew esque wedding.

http://theneotraditionalist.com/2010/09/13/our-engagement-shoot-part-1/
also...the most adorable engagement photos.

http://theneotraditionalist.com/2010/10/16/saturday-smile/
please take a peek at her pug...precious. this photo is just an absolute favorite. her blog has become a daily read of fresh inspiration and prettiness for me!

*Mrs. Jackie Kennedy*: oh so incredibly beyond her times & fabulously chic!
http://theneotraditionalist.com/2010/10/13/young-and-vibrant/

me (left) dressed up like Jackie at school for "historical figure day" ; ) so fun! i wore a navy cropped blazer with a navy pencil skirt from jcrew, pearls, a swiss dot ruffle blouse, red.white.&blue polka dot scarf, and the best part is not pictured...navy and cream striped heels with chunky red bows on the toe! (to the right is my cousin dressed up as june carter cash...adorable.)

http://lovelyhappenings.blogspot.com/
jackie in peach is a winning combonation.

http://www.taryncoxthewife.com/?p=2075
SUCH a charming photo.

*Kate Spade Stores*: unbelievably well-crafted pieces of art

http://www.katespade.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=10802178
in my art AP class, i'm creating an ink & watercolor picture based off of this store photograph.

http://www.katespade.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=10802178
the new pop up store in london has become my latest craze...just look at it! it's perfect! i just chose a favorite photo or two but there is a wealth of gorgeous photographs all over blogland.

i am SO loving these striped stairs...i really do plan to do this to my steps the moment i own a home! splendid.

http://theneotraditionalist.com/2010/10/13/theyre-killing-me/

xo, k

perfection.

http://steepstreet.blogspot.com/2010/10/lumberyard-lovebirds-kara-tim.html

fall favorites

this sequin pumpkin is splendidly whimsical!

my absolutely adorable new puppy "bentley" (isn't that the most charming name?) who unfortunately has quite a fetish for biting...

http://treatstoshare.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/pumpkin-spice-latte-sign-785463.jpg
you have no idea what this means for my daily coffee intake.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/4089872104_42bd2d18f0.jpg
never tried the frappucino version until this month...now i have it at least every other day : )

http://www.ulstermusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Two-Door-Cinema-Club.jpg
"something good can work" by two door cinema club

everything about this movie.

http://vanillakitchen.blogspot.com/2009/10/pumpkin-scones-w-cinnamon-cider-cream.html
finally tried these pumpkin scones. they were perfectly fall! just wish i would have had some orange sprinkles.

http://taza-and-husband.blogspot.com/
the cutest pregnant lady i ever did see...and love her adorably urban chic blog. she has the cutest life! plus her husband has glasses & she has a bulldog named kingsley...i'm already sold.

http://www.snippetandink.com/real-wedding-annabelle-chris.html
animal masks on the dance floor. these pictures give me the best vibe- such a fun, happy party.

http://www.artistswanted.org/exposure/50.html
LOVE all of the photos on EXPOSURE.Artists.Wanted...this one was particularly striking. i'm always strangely attracted to overexposure.

http://theneotraditionalist.com/
this blog is such a gem! her blog name is genius..."katie-armour: the neo-traditionalist." plus, she has the loveliest name ; )

http://redvelvetgirls.typepad.com/emma/2010/09/snickerdoodle-cupcakes.html
lovin' this blog these days...how fun are snickerdoodle cupcakes? i have a goal to start testing fun, new cupcakes ideas like this one & emma's blog is a great place to start getting inspired.

http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/09/red-velvet-shop-sneak-peeks.html

hands down my absolute largest design hero is in the process of opening up a combo cupcake shop, dress shop, bridal, handmade pretty things, mens clothing, a kiddo's section and housewares...what could be more perfect?!?

amour! k

little art party!

(prepping for mama's "babycakes" table at a little art party...so so fun!)

yumminess sneak peaks to be expected...
* pumpkin
* red velvet
* vanilla sprinkle

cute sneak peeks to be expected...
* mason jars
* tulle ribbon
* scallops
* cream velvet

my mama's bakery card

my 16th birthday cake...one of my favorite things she's done

http://www.michaels.com/Martha-Stewart-Crafts%E2%84%A2-Print-Them-Yourself-Scalloped-Labels/wd0228,default,pd.html?cgid=products-scrapbooking-marthastewartcrafts-wedding&start=3
cutesy baking tags

http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/c/0/0/57/a/AAAADC7FLO0AAAAAAFejmA.jpg?v=1246224124000
velvet ribbon accents

http://www.nashvillewraps.com/tulle/6-tulle/pink-beauty-tulle-ribbon/sku-t6be.html

big tulle bows

http://www.nashvillewraps.com/candy-boxes/cake-boxes/sku-bbp0890.html

signature pink cake boxes

http://www.suzi.se/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sprinkles-cupcake-mix-flavours.jpg
inspiration for take-home "cupcake jars!" (the new item i'm most excited about)

http://www.choosingraw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ball_mason_jar.jpg

...to hold the "mason jar mixes" for pies, brownies, & cupcakes!

can't wait to finalize packaging plans, bake the sweets, prepare the table decor, & pack up for the little art party!! ...coming in october.

xo. k

late summer lovin'

(...and autumn a'wishin)

* mumford & sons ... the first album ive adored nearly every song on in a while

http://www.myspace.com/mumfordandsons

*this linus bike in blue ... wow is all i can say. already on the christmas list.

http://www.linusbike.com/models/

* these fabulous ruffle anthropologie boots ... i think i buy a new pair every year from anthro ... just cant resist

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp

* gingham jcrew shirt that just came in the mail the other day!!! LOVE it ... and early fall shopping.

http://www.jcrew.com/index.jsp

* new found favorite blog. her style is super different from mine and oh so inspiring ... always love a new perspective.

http://taza-and-husband.blogspot.com/

* this wedding covered in cascading ribbons is perfect. absolutely perfect. totally trying this at my next party : )

http://www.oncewed.com/32564/wedding-blog/real-weddings/pretty-garden-wedding/

http://www.oncewed.com/32564/wedding-blog/real-weddings/pretty-garden-wedding/

* precious cake hair clips

http://www.etsy.com/shop/thecupcakery?ref=seller_info

http://www.etsy.com/shop/thecupcakery?ref=seller_info

* in response to my longing for a beautiful retro bike, i have also had a hankering for a cute little bike necklace.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53207032/walk-or-ride-bicycle-necklace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53231078/bike-love-handmade-sterling-silver

* i think the "keep calm and carry on" things are just adorable. my friend recently added one to her house and i might have to do the same.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BLacKGas?ref=seller_info

* i even like the spin-offs. HOW cute ?!?!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/KeepCalmShop?ref=seller_info