New Treasury - Autumn Rose

Spent a little time this afternoon putting together a lovely autumn treasury featuring shades of rosy pink and ivory. I quite like this one though it was surprisingly difficult to find items in these colors that felt autumnal. I quite like the way it turned out though. If you have a second head on over here and give the artists some love.

Featured Artists:
1. Oh My Cavalier 2. Sea Pinks 3. Three Fish Shop 4. Emma Lynne 5. Sweet Petula 6. New Fashioned Whispers 7. Lunar Belle 8. Angelic Folk 9. Washimatta 10. Lynda Naranjo 11. Karlita 12. Imagine Art 7

Spice Cupcakes.

Spent the afternoon baking some spice cupcakes and playing with our new mechanical pastry bag from William Sonoma. Added some store bought cream cheese frosting on top and sprinkled a little cinnamon on top for added spice. The sweet plaid pink liners are from Hey Yo Yo on etsy. They turned out so delicious and so pretty! I think I'll make them again for a christmas party of thanksgiving.

Treasury Sunday - Cream, Gold & Gray

I think I'll be making this a new segment every week (if I can time it right!). I was fortunate enough to be featured in this gem of a treasury this weekend by Stylinstuff. I just love the soft, neutral palette and how it makes you feel cozy and warm. Head on over to the treasury and give the artists some love! This would make a beautiful front page!

Featured:
1. Planetfur 2. Cottagefarm 3. Pilosale 4. Lostandfawned 5. Subrosa123 6. Forstrangewomen 7. Halpal28 8. Vart 9. Elisabethbentz 10. Acpetrille 11. FreshlySkweezed 12. Staroftheeast

Early Winter in Red & Blue - A Treasury/Front Page

Yesterday at 2PM my treasury was featured on the front page. The inspiration came from the two red doors included, but morphed into an interpretation of late fall/early winter in the nontraditional combination of red and blue. I love how it turned out! It's fun and bright but also warm and cozy. I've been lusting over that rug for ages now. *Sigh*

Featured:
1. Yeoldestuff 2. Thelittlereddoor 3. Highstreetmarket 4. Sweetlovevintage 5. Mickieandbetty 6. Crankheartpony 7. Kittynel 8. Snowfish 9. Snappyfishvintage 10. sushpie 11. Roxycreations 12. ThatSomething

Easiest Slow Cooker Chili

I love chili and have been dying to make it in our new slow cooker all summer. Now that the weather is colder I can make it without feeling silly. I love simple recipes for weekdays.

Easiest Slow Cooker Chili
Adapted by myself from McCormick's Recipe

You will need:
2 lbs. Lean Ground Beef
1/2 Onion (more if you like onion)
1 Green Pepper
2 Cans Hunts Fire Roasted Tomatos (don't drain them)
2 Cans Kidney Beans (drained)
1 or 2 Cans of Tomato Sauce (15 oz.)
1 pkg. McCormick Slow Cooker Chili Seasoning
Shredded Cheese

1. In the morning chop the onion and brown the ground beef with the onion in a skillet until pink disappears. Drain off fat.

2. Combine browned ground beef, onion, chopped green pepper, kidney beans, tomatos, tomato sauce and seasoning in slow cooker. Stir until mixed and cover.

3. Set cooker to low and let simmer 8-9 hours (4 hours on high).

4. Stir again before serving and top with shredded cheese. I like to serve it with corn muffins as well to dip or crumble on top.

What is your favorite thing about autumn?

(Photo by Lindsey Fowler, aka. Me.)

Autumn is in full swing here in Ohio and I am ready for pumpkin patches, hot cider with cream cheese cake donuts, mittens, snuggling under quilts and fall colors. What are your favorite things about autumn? Favorite fall recipes, crafts, activities, etc?

Leave a message and let me know! I'm ready for a fall adventure!

My Business Partner - Logan

During they day, while everyone is at work Logan keeps me company. He totally thinks he is the boss and enjoys taking naps right under my chair so I can't leave my desk. He accompanies me on walks to the post office. Today while I was photographing new jewelry pieces for Lost & Fawned he decided to distract me by stealing my fuzzy hat. At night he lounges in the bed with us and watches X-Files.


PS: Today I'm an aunt! Congrats to Shawn and Melissa and welcome to the world Sophie! We can't wait to meet you!

Happy October - Pumpkins by Sea Pinks

Happy October Everyone!

I love October. It means to me that autumn is really here. We woke up to frost warnings today and I'm making a huge pot of chili to celebrate. Logan is love thing cooler weather because he gets to spend more time in my office with me. The leaves are changing and pumpkins are outside the grocery store. Also, by the end of the day we should have a new niece! How exciting!

This year I'm decorating with a couple of my new Sea Pinks pumpkins. I think they are so cute and I love that they don't rot after halloween is over. I ordered an extra to give to my Aunt as a hostess gift when we go up to visit in a few weeks. They come in so many gorgeous colors and patterns. Check out her etsy shop for the full collection.

Color Inspiration: Vintage Blue & Pink

Since autumn arrived this week, I have been obsessed with all things fall. I love the idea of this scheme for fall. I found this tablecloth and I love the combination of the faded vintage blue with the soft pinks and yellows. At the same sale I found these notebooks from a dental student in 1949 and 1950 and love how he used blue and pink ink to highlight his notes. The pages are so beautiful for pretty envelope liners or ephemera projects.

The colors are kind of a fun play on a faded primary scheme. I think it would be a fun unconventional scheme for a thanksgiving get together or early fall picnic. With the warm browns, reds and oranges of changing leaves as the backdrop these colors would really pop.

Find these and more in my new Lost & Fawned HOME shop. More coming soon.

Harvest Ring Pillow - By Cricketapollo

Ok, so it's not REALLY a "ring pillow" but I think this little stack of lavender sachets tied with the moss green ribbon would be so cute as a ring pillow for a handmade fall wedding. You can find the in cricketapollo shop for an unbelievable $10 for the pair! Added bonus that they probably smell amazing and are reusable as sachets in your lingerie drawer after the wedding.

More harvest goodies coming soon. I'm in a fall mood now that the kids are going back to school and the weather is cooling down. Can't wait to wear my new mittens!