And as I return to work – the realization that my daily wardrobe of yoga pants and tees just won’t cut it is leaving me needing some new fashion inspiration…a few favorites I’ve rounded up from Pinterest (click image for original link.)

A great trench +  black skinnies

Lace + dark blues

Feminine blouse

Pink + Gold

Printed Dress

xoxo – jill

{images and instructions found via A Golden Afternoon  and The Style Files}

I’m a little late coming around to the chalk party – but love the endless possibilities!  Personalize a mug, pot or anything else you can get your hands on…

{images and recipes clockwise from left via Alexandra’s Kitchen, Two Peas & Their Pod and Our Best Bites}

Whip up something special in the kitchen.  I’m partial to  desserts of the chocolate salted caramel or nutella type and anything italian…

{images clockwise from left via iVillage, Paper Culture and Paper Source}

Print or frame a favorite image, sew a felt heart, make a card.

xoxo. 

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Paint Chip Valentines

Necklace

Notebook

Pouch

Dress

Shoes

{via Jess LC)

A new iPad cover with a slot for a notebook, business cards, pen – and I’m hoping a lip gloss:)  Perfect for the me who likes to be connected, but still enjoys the actual process of writing…

{via Belkin}

Since my iPad has become the default cookbook, I’m eyeing this stand that perfectly displays the recipe du jour on our kitchen island.  Bonus – the stylus would keep my screen food-free…

{via Bose}

I’m thinking it’s time to upgrade from the standard issue Apple headphones to something a little more grown-up…

{via Vers}

A beautiful wood speaker + docking station for my iPhone…definitely not a need, but oh-how-cool.

]]> http://thesomedayblog.com/2011/10/28/currently-coveting-gadget-gear/feed/ 0 jill iPad case Belkin bose headphones vers dock http://thesomedayblog.com/2011/10/27/waiting-waiting-waiting/ http://thesomedayblog.com/2011/10/27/waiting-waiting-waiting/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:06:28 +0000 jill http://thesomedayblog.com/?p=4989 ]]> Hello friends!  Here I sit at home – patiently awaiting the arrival of our first baby.  Who is either apparently going to have an extreme personality – either very Zen-like and calm (fingers crossed!) OR very stubborn and strong-willed.  The due date has come and gone and the little one sits snug and quiet, showing no signs of coming out to meet his/ her anxious parents!!  Oh well!  In the meantime, I’ve been catching up on all things web and wasting enjoying lots of time reading, window shopping and bookmarking future craft projects and recipes (for when I have some free time around about – say, oh, 2013.)  A few favorites from the week so far:

 {via Metal Pressions)

Eyeing these beautiful pendant charms to commemorate the little ones arrival.  Someday.  Soon.

{via spoon fork bacon}

Looking forward to making these spinach stuffed shells as a hearty winter dinner.  And also looking forward to reading this new-to-me blog more often…welcome to the reading list spoon fork bacon!!

{via Ruby Press}

Seriously crushing on this monogrammed letterpress stationery from Portland shop, Ruby Press.  Added to wish list, check!!

{from Last-Minute Knitted Gifts via Oh Happy Day}

My new gift wrap for holiday?  Maybe…just maybe.

{via Urban Comfort}

Lace decoupaged vases…a seemingly simple craft even I may be able to pull off in mass!

{via Purl Soho}

After many, many delays – my iPhone 4S is scheduled to arrive tomorrow.  And I think I’ve found the perfect case!  A hard case just waiting for you to apply your own cross-stitching wizardry.  Love.

]]> http://thesomedayblog.com/2011/10/27/waiting-waiting-waiting/feed/ 1 jill necklace spinach stuffed shells stationery yarn wrap lace iphone case http://thesomedayblog.com/2011/09/09/feeling-fall/ http://thesomedayblog.com/2011/09/09/feeling-fall/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:00:17 +0000 jill http://thesomedayblog.com/?p=4981 ]]> Pumpkins via Martha Stewart

I’m finally feeling like fall might actually be on it’s way…and until it’s official debut on September 23rd, I’ve rounded up a few fall lovelies to get us through!

Coveted Coat via Marni

Framed Fall Leaves via Twigs and Lace

Suede Wedge Bootie via Madewell

A shop I’ve long adored – but recently rediscovered, Olive Manna, is proving to be a great site for nursery inspiration!  After spying this nursery nook on ohdeedoh, I immediately hopped over to Olive Manna’s shop to track down some must-have supplies.

A few of my current obsessions are shown here – don’t you think they’d make the perfect finishing touches for a nursery?  Soothing for baby and mom…

I’m off to place an order pronto!

I can think of so many ways to use this great tool – to match a palette for a room, to build a mood board for an outfit, to plan a color theme for a party…oh the possibilities!!

I’ll be spending many a color-loving minutes on this lovely find…

Happy Monday!

*I’ve got nursery on the brain with the arrival of the littles sones coming quickly this fall.  See all my nursery inspiration here.

*I’m currently re-reading this, but can’t wait to finish it so I can read this.  What’s on your summer reading list?

*It’s berry season and I’m looking forward to my first picking experience later this month.  I’m still obsessed with making jams this year…

*On my cooking to-do list: these oatmeal muffins, sweet corn pancakes or these peanut butter chocolate bars.

Have a good weekend!

via Anthropologie

via Endless

via Margaret Dodge

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