Getting Festive

I am absolutely smitten with these laterns, first spotted at Party Perfect. If I end up having my Day of the Dead party this year, I'm going to steal this idea for the decor. Most likely in the foyer.

And, while thinking about the event, I stumbled upon this fantastic post with recipes for Aguas Frescas. I'm so glad the the festive season is just around the corner.

Here's a cozy image to get you ready for the fall: Ladak "Willem" Blanket.

Covering the 80s

I just discovered the band, The Lost Fingers, who work within the genre of "Jazz Manouche." I first heard from their debut album, Lost in the 80s, which features a fantastic cover of George Michael's Careless Whisper. This album art is from their follow-up album of French covers, Rendez-Vous Rose.

Join the Circus

Early this year, I went to this Royal/T Cafe event, Cirque du So Lame by Zippercut, with my friend, Carey, and her boyfriend, Jeff. The costumes were truly impressive. This picture, in particular, captures the whimsy and silly fun everyone was contributing to the evening. To see more photos, click here.

Happy Trails

Wow. Burning Man must have really done a number on me, because even though summer is almost over, I can't get desert road-trips and the American West out of my mind. Hence, the attraction to these gorgeous nostalgic images. -by Futurowoman Fotographie(via Poppytalk Handmade)

Here's another one:

Hippie Chic(k)

My next craft project will either be to recreate these overalls or to conjure up the jean pillow my cousin made my sister back in the day. Both are perfect in their home-made way.

If I were in the market for a new coffee table book, this tome by Barry Miles would be it. I'm captivated by the photo, and I love the simplicity of the title coupled with the retro font. After all, this is the 40 year anniversary of Woodstock.

I went to Burning Man for the first time this year and it totally inspired me to finally get a vintage camper like this one. Isn't she adorable? The camper and the girl! With all the festivals I go to, I could totally use a portable abode. And having one handy would motivate me to take more weekend trips.