Weekend plans

It's only Thursday and I'm already thinking about the weekend. We're going to go apple picking so that we can make more delicious pies like these,

Go to this craft fair right by our apartment,

And maybe even paint my nails like the ones below. I mean, how cool are they?

Via Apartment 34

What are your plans? For Anna, this may be the weekend that she becomes an aunt!

The Final Countdown

As I mentioned a few months ago, I'm going to be an aunt.   Very soon, in fact - my sister is due TODAY!  As you might expect, things have been a little baby-crazy around here.  It's been especially fun picking up cute toys and imagining a little baby playing with them in just a few weeks!  Here are a few things we've gotten for the littlest member of the family.

Meet Marvin the Lion, the baby's first stuffed animal. (I bought this a week after I found out my sister was pregnant!)

via jellycat.com 

The cutest book of baby haikus:

via haikutwobytwo.com

A DIY mobile (inspired by this one):

via land of nod

A home-sewn blanket:

What are your favorite gifts for new babies?

Man Gift

We always talk about clothes and gifts for women, but rarely for men. We need to get better at doing that. So when I spotted this online store for guys, I figured I'd share. I love the notepads, the belts...everything from Wood & Faulk. The bag below would make a really nice gift for any boyfriend, brother, or dad who likes to travel. Looks like something that would last for years. And really nice for fall, which begins Friday!

Via Wood & Faulk

I hope you all have a great start to your fall. (It is definitely my favorite season.) Here's to crisp air, falling leaves, apple pie, the smell of wood in the fireplace, and cozy sweaters. Mmmm.

For your travel adventures

The best luggage tag around.

Via Harlex

Puppies!

Earlier this summer, my sister and her husband finally decided to breed their dog, Fisher.  Two weeks ago, the pups were born and I woke up this morning to find some adorable pictures in my inbox that I knew I had to share!  Their eyes aren't open yet, and they mostly just lay around in a pile, but what could be better than a whole pile of puppies to start of your hectic Tuesday?!

Here's the proud, handsome dad (and the #1 coolest dawg around):

And the pups:

Wouldn't you love to spend the day lounging with these furry little guys?

See of Love Fall Essentials

Feeling like your wardrobe is a little drab? Us too. Here are our picks for fall 2011.

Blazer via JCrew.com

Tie blouse via Piperlime.com

Bright skinny trousers via Zara.com 

Dark wash jeans via Gap.com

Animal print pump via Nordstrom.com

What do you have in your closet for this fall? We'd love to hear! Happy Monday :)

Blowing in the Wind

Wishing I could spend my day today lounging in the AC like this pup. He just looks so incredibly comfortable. Even if you don't spend your weekend lounging on the air vent, I hope you have a relaxing weekend :)

You say tomato, I say tomato

There is nothing better this time of year than eating cherry tomatoes by the fistful, or heirloom tomatoes with just a pinch of salt. They are that good.

This week's pickings...

...from the Dupont farmers' market

Got too many? Why don't you try out this simple, delicious recipe and freeze a few jars so that you can remember what summer tastes like in a few months when you'll be well into fall.

xo :)