Links for Your Weekend

Maile, telling me the color of each leaf in her hands. Her infinity scarf is c/o Bizzy B Crafts. Owl cardigan c/o The Wishing Elephant.

Whoop-whoop, it's Friday! And Tim and I get our first date night since May. MAY. We're soooo excited! This one should be especially fun too, as we'll be celebrating a friend's birthday at a new-to-us restaurant. Tomorrow we'll be heading to our favorite local toy store for a holiday season kickoff party, with crafts, games, and prizes. Maybe it's a bit early, but I'm so excited about all these warm, quaint things to do with Maile over the next two months. You can always follow along with us on Instagram, too! Sunday is for football around here, and a new part of the fun is watching Maile cheer along with the TV crowd. :)

Here are some links to things I'm loving around the web, for you to peruse this weekend. Enjoy!

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J-Law being awesome, as usual. 

Have you checked out my sponsor Kindred Oak yet? 

My friend's family just started a new business called Insoles and Beyond. Worth checking out, especially if you -- like the majority of mamas -- are on your feet most of the day! 

The twice-yearly "N-Sale" is happening, and though sales (in-store or online) tend to overwhelm me, I always hear about the amazing deals nabbed at this one.

Still tweeting, still not sure I'm 'doing it right.' But hey, I'm there!

The breastfeeding post. Thought-provoking, and I really enjoyed it.

Looking for some Christmas ideas for house and home? Check this out.

Some New York advertising students likely made the year (at least the week) of these subway conductors.

How to Get Important People to Respond to Emails. There's some great advice here, whether you're a blogger, an entrepreneur, etc.

Love the Bento lunches Meagan puts together for her adorable kiddos. Meagan also happens to have one of my favorite blogs!

I can't stop listening to all the amazing playlists curated by Anthropologie's official Spotify account, Anthropologie On Rotation. Especially "Turkey to Table."

I found myself feeling kind of prickly after reading this piece on parenting. Thoughts? 

I successfully applied gel eyeliner for the first time, following this easy tutorial. Not sure I'll go back to my pencils!

17 Things That Lady Gaga Looks Like. Hilarious! (13 is my favorite.)

We made Korean Beef this week. Simple, delicious, and a great 'base' recipe you could do a million other things with, too!

And finally, this gorgeous nursery! (Nope, not a gender hint -- we're just as clueless as you are right now!)

xo

This post inspired by the lovely Dani, of Sometimes Sweet, who always has the best Weekend Links! 

Autumn on Pearl

A day on Pearl Street, with a dear friend.

The weather was cool and crisp.

The trees were vibrantly hued. 

The aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries hung in the air ...

... and Pearl smelled of Autumn.

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"A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Maile: Tiny chef. I was so thrilled that she loved her Halloween costume as much as I did. Halloween is about our children, not about our pride in ourselves as mothers, and I would never, ever make her wear a costume she didn't want to wear. (Thus, also, the hot pink jack-o-lantern, as opposed to the cauldron I tried to convince her to carry, haha!) Maile is quite the culinary helper in our real kitchen, and I think the look suits her perfectly; she had so much fun this Halloween.

Part of Che and Fidel's 52 project.

Last week, I particularly enjoyed the portraits posted by Amy, and Erica. Please, pay their beautiful pictures a visit.

Maile's costume c/o The Wishing Elephant.

Around This House

Painted toddler toes.

A mini M&M color-sorting activity.

Brownies, made from a box (that's a big deal in my "scratch-only" kitchen).

Encouraging artistry. She's a natural! ... I'm obligated to say that as a parent, right? In all seriousness, I loved watching the precision with which she painted. How she carefully selected each color, and made it very clear to me that she only wanted to paint "the top of the horse." And maybe it's just my 'mommy goggles,' but I think the finished product is pretty fabulous. There's definitely going to be a place in the master bedroom or new baby's nursery for Maile's rainbow-colored piece.

As fall leans ever closer to winter, I feel as though maybe I should have more time to blog, but seem to have less to blog about, which is just fine (you'll see I've updated my Sponsor page; I want to keep this space as simple as possible). We're spending more time indoors. More snuggles, more books, more dance parties (Maile's current favorite is Roar, by Katy Perry, but she also insists on doing a ballet-like routine to Clair de Lune every night before bed, and I'm more than happy to be her audience.)

It's almost Halloween! What fun plans do you have? I can't wait to see all the pictures and posts of your little ones decked out.

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"A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Maile: Examining autumn leaves.

Part of Che and Fidel's 52 project.

Last week, I particularly enjoyed the portraits posted by Amy, and Ashley. Please, pay their beautiful pictures a visit.

Tomorrow, I have a giveaway for you from Baby Lupo! You won't want to miss it. Enjoy your Sunday night, friends!

Berry Patch Farms

I Instagrammed a little of our trip to Berry Patch Farms in Brighton, with Sarah and Eleanor, but here are a select few more photos. I'd love to go again before the hard frosts really settle in. Between being able to eat berries straight from the bushes, and the quaint atmosphere, we had a wonderful time!

*All photos taken with my DSLR.

*And don't forget, our Little Starling Tots giveaway ends today, but there's still some time to enter! Happy Friday!

People Are Always Telling You That Change is a Good Thing

I know we still technically have about a week left of summer, but it surely feels like autumn is making its way to Colorado -- with a vengeance. Our great state had some major flooding last week, and the winds are blowing across the Rockies, vibrant yellow creeping in to the lime green of ethereal aspen trees.

But hey ... those 100-degree days will not be missed!

In all seriousness you guys, while the flood waters may be receding, the memories of the businesses, homes, and lives lost are not. We are proud Coloradans, and with the holidays fast approaching, it would mean the world to us if you would take a moment to see how you can help the victims, here. Thanks so much.

Maile's hair bows c/o Camp Wolf, which just launched yesterday!