ten images of inspiration : colors of fall.

Completely inspired by Jan's Autumn Color Week...

Sources (from top to bottom): Cig Harvey, Elizabeth Soule, Philip Newton, Cori Kindred, Brigitte Sire, Anastasia Cazabon, blissful images, Ben Rowland, Abby Powell Thompson, and Ida Borg.

flickr photo of the day : on a sunday.

"a sneak peek" by nikoleherriott.

apparel collection : feeling bookish.

I blame the rainy weather...

1. lute satchel (£495), 2. Shrunken Blazer ($90), 3. tuxedo bib polo ($28), 4. librarian pin ($10), 5. Rachel Comey Secretariat Clog ($308), 6. Random Pleat Raphael Skirt (£149), 7. Cozy Wool Vest ($151), and 8. Dewey Decimal Dress ($88.99, currently out of stock)

this morning i am inspired by...

the flickr photostream of nikolinelr. Such beautiful self portraiture by a seventeen-year-old girl from Norway. (Psst, the link is fixed now- sorry!)

thought of the day : awesomeness.

"Today Is Awesome," a brand new print by Sarah Neuburger ($20). And just so you know, today is awesome, being spent with my dear cousin from out-of-town, so I apologize for the lack of posts. Things shall resume as normal tomorrow!

two very different brown bags...

that I am crushing over. Brown Tweed tote and Grocery Bags (£3.50)

flickr friday : please, mr. postman.

1. it was a good mail day, 2. for marie, 3. stardust, 4. correspondence packaging, 5. our wedding invitations, 6. Untitled, 7. Mail on red, 8. Letter, 9. four letter word, 10. cheers, beards, and banjos, 11. love notes, 12. A little bird told me, 13. Untitled, 14. Stamped, 15. V-mail, 16. mail slot

thought of the day : really...

"You shouldn't have," a thank you card from one of my sponsors, Paper Pastries. ($3.50)

collections : autumny inspiration.

Oh Autumn, I am quite happy you're here (in case you haven't noticed...).

1. Autumn Storm - watercolor painting ($54), 2. Apple Cushion (£179), 3. 6 needle felted wool acorns - Gray days of winter ($12), 4. notNeutral Season Leaf Shallow Bowl ($81), 5. Crayon Forest Print Big Zip Wallet ($161), 6. Guardian of the Forest ($60), 7. Metalsmith Necklace ($21.99), and 8. gifting squirrels ($2.50)

flickr photo of the day : a seat.

Untitled by feaverish.

interior inspiration : displaying posters.

I just bought my first band poster in years, a lovely black & white Smiths one that I had my eye out for awhile. Sure, the idea of posters can bring to mind thoughts of adolescent bedrooms and college dorms, but I think they can add quite a nice touch to a home when done well.

Sources (from top to bottom): Apartment Therapy: My Funny Eye, Patric Johansson, Flickr: fine little day, Design*Sponge: Jamie Gray, The Selby: Aaron Rose, Flickr: Camilla Engman, Design*Sponge: Darling Clementine, Lucas Allen, Flickr: Buttons Magee, Johnny Miller, and Design*Sponge: Matte Stephens.

thought of the day : here.

"Be Here Now," from the ever-fabulous Sarah Gardner's Lettering set.

flickr photo of the day : rainboots.

"ready." by little birds.

apparel collection : hello, fall!

Even though it hit a whopping 95 degrees here in Portland today, it's official: summer is over. Autumn is my favorite time of the year and I am so ready for crisp weather and golden colors.

1. Kensington Shirt ($154), 2. autumn check tunic (£75), 3. Scarlet Blaze Shirtdress ($148), 4. cropped plaid wool menswear vest ($26.99), 5. Frill Neck Justine Top (£135), 6. Fine Long Cardigan (£64.80), 7. shetland neat cardigan (£89), and 8. Rusted Plaid Two Tone Raglan Dress ($270)

ten images of inspiration : in days of old.

Today I am thinking about planning a vintage-esque photoshoot and breaking out some black and white film. I truly adore old photographs and new ones with antique styling...

Sources (from top to bottom): Flickr: Very Good With Computers, Rodney Smith, Katya de Grunwald, Edda Gudmun, abby try again, Flickr: 16 sparrows, Laurie Frankel, Lauren Dukoff, Jen Zahigian, and Anna Wolf.

yellow invitations.

These are surely some of the prettiest invitations I have seen. There are few things that I like more than bright colors, bunting, and sweet handwriting. Sometimes old-fashioned simplicity is really the best. (Via Oh So Beautiful Paper)

thought of the day : oh yes it does.

"Feels Good To Get Some Stuff Done," from Mary Kate McDevitt's shop. ($5)

collections : it's raining...

...cats and dogs!

1. Cats ($200), 2. Donna Wilson Beryl Dog ($84), 3. valerie makeup bag, maureen (£18), 4. Knitted Long Cat Jumper ($100), 5. jezebel cat pillow ($32.50), 6. My Dog Loves Me Print ($40), 7. ClearFile(single)_terrier (189YEN), and 8. lush life cat with bird print ($35)

more interior eye candy...

this time from Australian photographer Anson Smart.