October Blues

Made in the 216 (via The SCOOP)

Aren’t these business cards clever?!  I’d love to come up with something this inovative and unique.  The above picture is from The SCOOP. The rest of the post has some really lovely pictures as well. Check them out!

All American Summer Tarts (via Good Things Catered)

Recipe for these beautiful (and, I’m sure, delicious) All American Summer Tarts over at Good Things Catered. Boy, you guys are gonna have the most delicious Summer with all these amazing recipes!

Amy Butler Field Bag & Tote Pattern

I’d really like to make a bag like this to tote around all my Summer what-nots.  I’m not very good at sewing yet, but I firmly believe that (with my experienced mother at my side), I should be able to accomplish this –or something a lot like it.  Now, what pattern would I like to use?!

Watermelon Crush (via Hostess with the Mostess)

This amazing concoction is called Watermelon Crush, and the recipe is available at Hostess with the Mostess, but I’m reposting the whole thing here.  Don’t let that stop you from checking out the site, though!

8 cups seeded, cubed watermelon (about 4 pounds)
1 1/3 cups light rum
1½ cups freshly squeezed orange juice, or more to taste
½ cup orange liqueur
¼ cup powdered sugar, or more to taste
2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice

Put the watermelon cubes in a plastic freezer bag; freeze for at least 8 hours Puree the watermelon and the remaining ingredients in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth, scraping down the sides occasionally. Combine the processed mixture well. Serve in a large old pickle jar or punch bowl and scoop the mixture into Mason jars, tin cups, or other festive glasses

8 Inspiring Photographers on Flickr (via Decor8)

Some amazing Flickr finds over at Decor8.  The set above (by Dawbis) is my favorite, I think.  It’s funny how color has replaced the love afair I had with music when I was younger. I saw Holly’s collection and all the breath left my lungs! Oh, colors!!

A Garden of Dr. Seuss Flowers in Boston Near the Location of the Reformation 500 (via Vision Forum)

Kommt mit zu Nina nach Holland (via 1richtungsblog)

Found the best Austrian decorating blog called 1richtungsblog.  I love finding blogs of people in different parts of the world who love the exact same things!  And this blog really makes me wish I still knew some German.  I can understand the little words…

See You on Monday! (via Decor8)

Just wanted to share this quilt thingee (what are they called?) found on Decor8.  She’s updated her blog address and design since I last visited, and I really like the new results!

I took a half day from work today.  With the pregnancy, I’ve been having it kinda rough at work lately.  Got home at 12 and took a 4 hour nap!  Only about 7 more weeks until my brother gets married and Peter and I take a week-long trip to Missouri.

Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cupcakes (via Annie’s Eats)

There’s an amazing looking Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Copcakes recipe over at Annie’s Eats that I think I need to try outfor the next birthday that rolls around.  Or maybe as a “Thank Uou” gift.  Who wouldn’t want to get these as a “Thank You”?!