exit, pursued by bear

fun!

... and festive! "Custom initialized felt stocking in fun filled colours!" How can you go wrong with that?! I love bright, vibrant felt:

{photo from etsy seller rikrak}

Love that you can customize your stocking design -- so very colorful! The aqua felt is fab:

{photo from etsy seller rikrak}

:: squeal ::

I've highlighted my friend's exploits before -- but now there is much more to share!

Sunday's St. Louis Post-Dispatch featured a Q&A with Ms. Elizabeth about her new book, Biting the Wax Tadpole: Confessions of a Language Fanatic. You can check out the PD interview here: "A few words about the romance of words with Elizabeth Little"

If you're in St. Louis, Elizabeth will be doing a few readings around town starting tomorrow (Tuesday, November 20), when she'll be at Left Bank Books:
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 20
Where: Left Bank Books, 399 North Euclid Avenue
How much: Free
For more info: 314-367-6731; additional details here.

Next week she'll be at Subterranean Books:
When: 7 p.m. Monday, November 26
Where: Subterranean Books, 6275 Delmar Boulevard
How much: Free
For more info: 314-862-6100; additional details here.

An interview with Phillips & Company on Y98 (98.1 on your FM dial ...) should be airing sometime tomorrow. And!! She'll be interviewed live on Wednesday, November 21 as part of KWMU's "St. Louis on the Air" program. KWMU is our local NPR affiliate and is pretty much the only station I ever listen to.

I am so excited -- there's so much happening and I could not be more thrilled for her!! Yay! :o)

Who could not love and adore a snarky friend like this?

one more bit of inspiration ...

I saw this photograph on Blue Orchid Design's blog a few days ago -- it's just so striking and I absolutely love it:

{custom veil by Stephanie James Couture, photo courtesy of Cherie Chavez, via Blue Orchid Design's blog}

Love the dramatic, smoky eye and the sharp, bright lipstick. And of course, the absolutely amazing veil, carefully framing her face and curls. I am falling more and more in love with that look.

splish-splash.

Since it's kinda rainy today -- thought I'd post these darling rain boots I spied earlier ...

{"Chooka Metallic Dots" - waterproof boots from Piperlime}

I'm going to keep my eye on these ... $60 is a bit steep for something I'd probably feel a little silly wearing ;o)

completely necessary.

For what? I don't know -- but everyone, and I mean everyone -- can find a use for a faux squirrel topiary:

{photo from Plum Party}

Seriously, this is awesome. The description mentions possible autumnal centerpiece ideas ... but I imagine just setting this thing on the floor and letting it terrorize our two dogs, with its wicked squirrely mind games.

I'm confused ...

What's especially weird about this is I was just looking for a tea cosy the other day ...

Why is it so large? Is her head exceptionally small? Huh.

OH! One is a turkey HAT (beg your pardon - a Sexy Turkey Hat), the other is a tea cosy ... I get it. The description is great:

1. Sexy Turkey Hat
Crochet Pattern

By popular demand this popular design is now available in a crochet pattern! For the ever infamous knitting version please visit our Etsy store. Our Turkey Tea Cozy is now available in crochet as well - also in our Etsy store.

There are some people, I am told, that have elegant Thanksgiving suppers. Then there are the rest of us.

Going to the in-laws for Thanksgiving this year.

Give them the bird.

HA HA - Well, its a thought.

Seriously though, it is a sexy bird. yes.

Absolutely fantastic. I love that final little "yes" affirmation at the end too -- as if needing to convince oneself of its relative sexiness.

Hats off (er ... on?) to the woman sporting this beauty.

lovely dress.

I LOVE this dress from Rivini that I came across via enjoy: {the blog}

{as mentioned, photo via enjoy: {the blog}}

Actually, it may be less the dress that I love and more the style of the person IN the dress. The model is GOREGOUS, and I'm not one to gush over models.

I love her hair -- I haven't seen many really dark brunettes with short bobbed hair like this. It looks so sharp and elegant contrasted with the whiteness and structure of the dress. And I know the picture isn't very close-up, but her makeup looks divine. Love the dark lips. 

organize-y

I was searching for some local (St. Louis-based) "etsyers" and found Serendipity's store. Ginger designs snazzy wedding invitations and makes some great jewelry too!

But I was most excited about her "The Wedding Guest Organizer" -- what a great idea!

Description from her etsy shop:

Here it is! The ultimate necessity for any bride planning a wedding! This cute little box comes with 100 Guest Cards — perfect for keeping track of who you sent an invite to, who rsvp'd, and how many guests they are bringing. Along with the basic details, each double-sided card also has a check list for thank you cards, shower gifts, birthdays and even holiday cards!

The cards are so pretty!

Here's a peek inside:

Just thinking about the guest list gives me a headache -- I like how this stores and records all your guest-related information in one handy place. What a great gift this would make for the future bride.

And I personally can hardly quibble with the fantastic color combo she uses not only for this but also in her logo (great minds and all that!) ;o)

I'm so glad I found this -- I love seeing what all the crafty and talented St. Louisans are up to!!

going away.

Came across this outfit today while browsing online for MOB outfits for my mom -- I absolutely love the style and cut of both the jacket and the dress. I think it would be a perfect "going away" suit (does anyone even do that anymore?):

{Donna Morgan Metallic Brocade Dress & Jacket - Nordstrom}

The simplicity of the pattern gives it a chic, elegant look -- while the cut itself is very sixties-inspired. I love the sleeves.

something I can relate to ...

Found this today during one of my online rambles ...