bundle and layer up..here i come!

soooo excited to hop on the bird and head to new york this week!

some work, pounding the pavement visiting new shops, the high line, and of course some yummy eats and fun nights out planned(more on that when i get back!)

but before i go..please be a dear, and tell me some don't miss spots/stores/eats..i love recommendations and want to add to my list

this city always has rocks that have been unturned, can't wait to go find em!

the outfit above is my "inspiration" for dressing in new york next week!

and the winner is AMBER!!! congrats! throw me an email so i can send your goodies to you!!

for those who didn't win....don't be sad, we are gonna do lots more giveaways in the future!

I have a give-away for you!!! Let me introduce you to Austin Press...letterpress that makes me seriously swoon..its thick, pretty colored letterpressed cards, tags or stationary...

I was in one of our fabulous home stores the other day and i grabbed a card and was in love with the quality and thickness of it! I bought it not to give to anyone but to throw up on my inspiration board...Austin Press' work is like little pieces of art...and check out their custom work they can do for biz cards, baby annoucements, and weddings!

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crackle crackle..cozy season is here..

i love tights! I think they are the most comfortable addition to any outfit

lazy sunday full of rain drops

need to grab a pumpkin today

gonna grab the NYT

although might not get out of my pj's

need to purge through some mags

i sort of want to start packing for my trip to ny..even though its more than a week away

whats going on in your world?

i am dreaming of someday opening a store...literally i have had this fantasy ever since i was the 'wrapping paper girl' during the holidays at a local boutique in Virginia.. i have it all mapped out..the tunes i would be playing, the candle that would be burning, the dog bowl out front with water and jumby taking a nap beside it, the big front window displays..ohh and the goodies piled up high, that i would buy from a big trip to india.....not sure if you remember the movie 'you've got mail' but i was SO envious of Meg Ryans' little bookstore, that had the bell on the door, she was so cute practically skipping to her little home away from home..i have worked in so many boutiques and loved it! changing the open to close sign, used to make my day after a long days work ....(yes, i did used to work in a card shop in college but i mostly sold incense and hippy tapestries--ohh those were the days)

go support your local brick and mortar this weekend, they would appreciate it!

happy friday folks..

lets talk functional boots..

the llbean boot is making a major comeback..and i gotta say i am diggin it..the lace up + ruggedness with tight jeans..plus some of these are lined with sheepskin for coziness! my brother and all his "hot" prepsters friends used to wear these, i used to swoon..

now they have left prepster and are more 'old school vintage..'

or do you go for the hunter wellies...loving the brits these days..i do love a rugged rain boot..and kate rocks them at all the festivals...plus you can just hose them down..

i have had a blog facelift..remember me debating about it here? well, i am so glad i did..i contacted Jessica from Front Porch Studio or her blog The love list (a daily must-read)