The Bleecker Collection

These children for Gap Kid's Bleecker Collection are infinitely more stylish than I'll ever be. And they're 6. It alarms me.

I apologize for the shitty quality.

Tired Puppy, er, Pumpkin

This pumpkin gets how I feel. Week 1 officially complete. Trying to resume life as we know it. 

Ok, it's not really that dramatic.

New England Adventures: Sharon Springs, NY

Not too many weekends ago, I ventured with some girlfriend's to rustic Sharon Springs, NY to see the Beekman Mansion where the lovely gents Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent live on their mansion/farm. We went after reading Josh's about the Beekman in book club. While we were there, we successfully spotted Josh, who made me swoon, Farmer John and Doug, proprietor of the American Hotel. 

We also went apple picking, sight-seeing, and we dined at the Black Cat Cafe. 

Pictures below.

American Hotel Porch

Decorative fall gourds

Welcome to the American!

Halloween House!

The trees looked fiery

i love the colors in this picture

Arestia in fall lighting

Fallen Apples

Sharon Apple Crate

10/10/10

Sorry I've been neglecting you little blog. I promise to be better. For now, this picture is all. It was a really fun wedding! Congrats again to Meghan and Jason!

ZOMG!! ELEPHANTS!!!

Ringling Brothers circus is in town! And every year, they park the circus train and make the animals hoof it to the performance center. They call this a parade and we all get to watch these big fellows lumber towards their destination. 

Excuse me mom, this is apparently a thing that happens annually and everyone knows about it. HMMM....Why did we never go watch the elephant parade?!?!?! I'm certain I'm not as well adjusted as my peers because I was lacking this exposure to elephants.

While I have your attention, my college roommate told me this heartbreaking tale from a PBS special in which 2 elephants had been best friends in the circus. One fell ill and was sent to an animal sanctuary to live out the rest of his days free from labor. Many years later, a new elephant was brought to the sanctuary and put in the adjoining pen. Well, you know, elephants never forget. So they got to elephant-talking, realized who the other was, and bent then pen bars to touch each other. Staffers found them in the morning holding trunks. I die for this story.

They're coming!

Two elephants...I mean, circus fattie!

Trunk to tail!!

LOOK at his mane!

Trend Spotting: Cakes

Forgive me, I've had weddings on the brain after attending a lovely ceremony this Columbus Day (10/10/10).

Daily Candy promoted DC-based cake artist magician Maggie Austin in Monday's email. And then later that day, I saw another example of this off-centered stacked cake. All of sudden this stacked cake is appearing everywhere. I totally get it. It's smart, whimsical, different, and eye-catching. 

Maggie Austin Black Pearl

From Stylemepretty

While we are gushing about cakes, take a peek at some of the other beautiful specimens Maggie put together. 

Maggie Austin Anemone & Roses

Maggie Austin Rose Frill

If love isn't your thing today, there are some equally as fantastic divorce cakes as well. 

Smart Design

Oh, the internet can take you so many places. Look at this brilliant design from MarKHed Design on Etsy. I think the capturing of motion on both of these pieces is fantastic. Kudos to you good sir! 

Life Changes

Ladies and Gents, 

SO many things to report on. I've been largely MIA as I decide what in the hell to be this Halloween. 

But no, in all actuality, I accepted a new position at a small digital marketing/social media shop in Cambridge. I'm fairly busy wrapping up this 4 year chapter of my life (and entire working career) and switching focus to something that's different.

If it's any consolation, I'm not just slacking on the blog; every night this week I've fallen asleep on the couch and I slept through pilates this morning.

I promise to be back on track any minute now. 

And I'm serious about Halloween costume ideas.....

So Many Happies

Little Flower School

Dutch tulips

Other things that make me happy this Friday: 

Assissi

Pink & Navy