change is in the air.

there's just something about autumn that brings so much change. change in weather, change in the environment with the colors of the leaves and kids back to school, change in the type of fruits/veggies we eat and the change in clothes we like to wear to get warm and cozy.

and even though it's not quite looking like fall around these parts in southern california, what with our mid-80* weather everyday and the sun that's always shining, it definitely still feels like change is in the air.

this weekend we made a HUGE commitment as a couple.... we adopted a dog. She's a year old weimaraner/pit mix and we couldn't love her more. we'd been waiting and planning for this decision for a long while and since all the factors finally were in place; we decided to go to the humane society and look.

now I will fall in love with any and ALL animals I see at a shelter. their sad little eyes and their sweet little faces...all waiting and wanting to be loved. thankfully I'm with a man who is more sensible than I and who can think, calculate and recognize what a smart decision for us is (ie, ONE dog and not 20).

Molly (her given name) was just one of those sweet dogs that you KNOW right when you see her. She didn't bark, she didn't seem aggressive or intense.... she's just loving. she likes to give bear hugs and she will chew on your arm if you aren't paying her enough attention BUT she's all about the love.

and although last night as we slept next to her crying in her kennel, we maybe felt frustrated and somewhat like we had just brought home an infant.... we are full of love for her and WANT to make sure she gets the discipline and companionship she desires.

any and ALL dog advice totally welcome.
especially related to our poor sweetie with sincere separation anxiety and two busy pup parents that have to work all day.

also in the season of change.... I put in my two weeks notice at work today. it felt weird, relieving, invigorating and scary all at the same time. The place I work is small (only 8 employees) and very much a family so it was hard to do this and think about moving on but I had to do what's best for me and MY family. my new job pays more and offers more opportunity. but no matter what... change is big. and it always feels nerve-wracking and very much like the wrong road until you get used to the new scenery.  


what kind of change have you had this fall?

 

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taking stock.

 

Making: lots of hoop art for lots of lovely people. I'm rather slow sometimes but I love seeing the happy recipients. feel free to custom order as well (if you're ok with waiting) ::smiles::
Cooking: more homemade meals because things just taste better when you marinate/bake/saute/love them
Drinking: La Croix sparkling grapefruit water... water CAN taste amazing.
Reading: Tim's Gunn's Life Lessons. I just believe every person should read it because he's so sweet and truthful. Such a rich and rewarding read.
Wanting: to just lose those 20lbs while still eating all things delicious. or to just not care.
Looking: at a very quiet space that needs invigorating.
Playing: too many songs in my head... i should probably turn on some real music.
Wasting: time not doing something i love. time to focus on my future and what i want.
Sewing: many hoops. and one awesome cowl. slowly.
Wishing: that it were already friday so we could go on our anniversary trip to Vegas and be in that huge Venetian hotel bed watching free cable while drinking wine. whew.
Enjoying: late night chats with the fella in bed. we always come up with the silliest conversations that make me melt all my stress away and just smile.
Waiting: for answers. it's all out there. now we have to wait.
Liking: that fall is happening (even if it's not quite the same in LA) at least I get to see scarves, leaves and cold air in all of your photos. keep 'em coming.... says me.
Wondering: if engagement is in our near-ish future
Loving: that it's about to be five great, challenging, growing and incredibly wonderful years with fella and i can't wait to see what the next five bring us.
Hoping: for more time to accomplish everything 
Marveling: at how positive my man always is through how hard he works. i'm pretty lucky.
Needing: a dog. this is the month. here's hoping we find just the right rescue.
Smelling: the delectable chocolate brownie that i may or may not have eaten all by myself when it was large enough to share.
Wearing: leggings, chambray and my favorite leaf necklace from junghwa that i just MUST show you sometime soon
Following: my heart in every risk i take moving forward.
Noticing: my scratch and dent in my pretty new car. knew it would happen eventually; guess i'm glad i wasn't the one who did it? #silverlining #maybe
Knowing: i don't use proper grammar, i haven't had a haircut in almost a year and my nail polish is three days past removing....  but it doesn't really matter.
Thinking: about what sounds amazing for dinner (any suggestions?)
Feeling: sore from too much work 
Bookmarking: lovely photos on pinterest of course
Opening: all my favorite blogs in tabs so that there are many happy moments in my day
Giggling: every time he sings to me 
Feeling: hopeful and encouraged


You can find lots of good version of this list from Ashley, Sydney, Ilene and now yours truly. The original is found with Pip. If you make your own; leave me a comment with the link so I can read it. 

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NEW beautiful Hoops

I'm so excited to *finally* have some new hoop art in the shop for you! I'm working on making a few more designs that I've had in my head for awhile now. So hopefully I'll have even more for you shortly.

But today I wanted to share these beauties with you.

Love Story

Create Beautiful

Teal & Red Starburst

Make Today Beautiful

Ps. i love you

Wish

Blue & Orange Bliss

I'm so excited about these! So excited in fact that I'd like to offer you a special little discount today!
Use the code BEAUTIFULHOOPS for 15% off your purchase today! But hurry, these babies won't last long and the code is only good for a short amount of time! Visit my shop now. ;)

Thanks so much for all your love and support! And I still do custom work too so let me know if there's something you'd like to have!

Fall Faves

With October first happening....tomorrow... I decided to share with you some of my faves for fall by courtesy of PINTREST and ETSY. This may or may not be a post that's a bit sad for me because honestly, I'm very homesick for the beautiful Portland, Oregon I just came from {with the leaves changing colors, the cool crisp breeze perfect for scarves and warm drinks like pumpkin spice lattes and apple cider}. California does not have much in the way of fall. So PLEASE someone enjoy these beauties. For me. Please and thank you very much.

{1} LuBeth Designs{2} Twillypop {3} Beautiful Blendings  {4} lifeatthetable {5} Naptime Diaries
{6} lunarbelle {7} Sewn Natural {8} calabasascandyco {9} raynajaye

And for some lovely pins....

Source: gallery.me.com via Pippa on Pinterest

I sincerely LOVE this outfit. So cute and looks entirely cozy also.

Source: charminglittlenest.com via Alicia on Pinterest

PUMPKINS! I want a home that I can deck out in cute pumpkins like this.

Source: thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com via Mitzi on Pinterest

What a great and easy idea for decorations. I wonder how long they last!

Source: vogueitgirl.tumblr.com via Russell on Pinterest

Fall is coming. At least for some of you. The end.