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THERE is something in the autumn that is native to my blood—
Touch of manner, hint of mood;
And my heart is like a rhyme,
With the yellow and the purple and the crimson keeping time.
The scarlet of the maples can shake me like a cry	5
Of bugles going by.
And my lonely spirit thrills
To see the frosty asters like a smoke upon the hills.
There is something in October sets the gypsy blood astir;
We must rise and follow her,	10
When from every hill of flame
She calls and calls each vagabond by name. -a vagabond song Bliss Carman. 1861 ♥ A favorite, written around the same time our house was built! The wind is rattling these old bones and whipping the forlorn leaves around..along with the first flurries of snow, a white Christmas perhaps? My girl..the first antique photo/frame I ever bought. This old girl's made it through a lot. It's the kind of eerie old photo whose eyes seem to follow your every move. Perfect colors and a Tambourine in hand. I like to pretend she's my long lost great grandma.(dad was adopted in Chicago and I always wondered about genealogy)  Her music making hangs over my old record player and stand. I've been working on my mantle, I like to change it up with the seasons. The weather outside is frightful..these make me dream of pretty places. summer sounds and beekeeper bookmarks comfy/cozy wearing my warmest over the knee sweater socks and oversized wool..so warm. This old cardigan follows me everywhere, vintage Irish wool with perfect little grandma pockets-homes of Donegal "MacGintys BallyBofey" teal is having a moment in my life right now.. I'm working on painting a few more little accents, put those alleyway saves to good use haha Hope you're staying warm! update: I finally got the chance to get a look at my ancestor's genetic makeup..because we're living in the future(nearly 2020) and this technology is almost as cool as flying cars. My dna traveled a long way on its journey to me. (these are the origins of my parents) Basque Country Cameroon/Congo/Southern Bantu Fennoscandia France India Ireland Orkney Islands (Scotland) Peru Pima(Sonora) Sardinia Siberia Tuva

Pretty Project : studded

I stumbled upon some extra studs left from an accessories project a few years ago and decided to put them to good use..studding one of my faux leather jackets!

Choose studs with a pronged back, push through the fabric and bend prongs in to secure.

I love the look of studs and spikes, but more in a subtle way. If I look too badass my first thought is "aw man..I hope they don't think that I think I'm cool haha The great thing about fashion is you can decide what kind of mood you're in at that moment, this is my little bit tough.

As I was gettin' my stud on..

I spotted Instant Star on netflix instant and had to re watch. I remember randomly watching it when I was younger, I think I secretly wanted to be a rocker chick. This Canadian show drops more aboots than Robin on HIMYM. Canadianisms are adorable! Sometimes I just feel like being nostalgic and watching ridiculous shows from my childhood. Plus I'm kind of running out of stuff to watch while I'm working..Netflix needs to hurry up and update some classics for me! I still collect and read RL Stine Fear Street books from the thrift store haha

Happy Friday!

treat : blueberry pops

Super easy, healthy, and perfect for this summer heat!

Makings:
1 cup blueberries(or fruit on hand)
1 cup greek* yogurt
1/4 cup honey




Steps:
Blend all ingredients in blender and pour into molds,freeze and enjoy!

* I use greek yogurt for nearly everything: sour cream, tzatziki sauce, dressings, to replace eggs/butter in baking recipes,smoothies, cream sauces...so versatile,I adore it!

It's August already..

hope you're having a lovely week!