Pumpkin Decorating

Bright orange pumpkins fill the field as we drive to the local farm.  I love to fill my home with varying sized pumpkins, squash and gourds.  They truly bring the feel and look of fall.  I thought I would be nice to create a post about decorating these lovely fruits.  Now I'm all for carving, creating spooky pumpkin faces, but why not try your hand at something a little different?

Painted Mini Pumpkins - via

First we have some lovely painted mini pumpkins.  Use a color that matches your home decor and throw in a pop color to add some interest.  Here the blogger used white mini pumpkins and painted them with pink.  Head on over to Michaels for acrylic paint and create your own!

Glitter Pumpkin - via

Next we have glittered pumpkins!  You can either paint your pumpkin a color first and glitter just the top, or have fun and glitter the entire thing!  Choose fun colors, like purple to add a little pop to the plain ol' orange and black theme.  Here they used spray adhesive and glitter, how easy is that!

Bundle up

This week we've introduced our new line of cowls!  We've always loved paring a hint of glamour and color to any outfit with a scarf, cowl or wrap.  Our cowls are made with USA handmade yarn, from wool to silk we have a variety of colors available.  Please visit our shop to see our assortment as we continually add new styles this week.

Steel Blue and Art Yarn Cowl 

On another note we are also having a Pre-Halloween sale!  Visit our Halloween section to save 40% off this week, use coupon code: boo2012

Hair

We all love easy hair styles that take about two seconds to do. Well here are a few that you can pull off yourself and within a few minutes!



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Cider

Fall is here...there's no denying it.  The crisp air in the morning, a few leaves changing colors and the presence of Apple Cider.  I've never been a real fan of drinking apple cider "straight" from the container.  So I always add spices to mine and heat it up for a nice warm beverage.  Mmm..I can imagine it now, a steaming cup of warm spiced cider and a good book. 

I thought I'd do a nice post on a few yummy cider recipes that you can make at home, enjoy :)

Adult Spiced Cider - via

Our adult version of spiced cider contains Ginger Ale, fresh cider, and bourbon in a 2:2:1 ratio. 

Party Sized Spiced Cider - via


Better Homes and Gardens has a great low-cal spiced cider and a recipe to serve a party!



Simple Hot Apple Cider -via

 Now this is my all time favorite apple cider, plan and simple.  Here's an easy recipe for you to follow from Food Doodles:

Simple Spiced Hot Apple Cider

• 4C apple cider
• 2 large cinnamon sticks
• 1/2 – 3/4 tsp whole cloves
• a couple whole allspice berries
• skin of 1/2 a navel orange removed using a vegetable peeler, fresh or dried
• 2-4 tbsp honey, or to taste depending on the sweetness of your original apple cider
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg plus more to sprinkle over top if desired
• water if desired

In a small pot over medium-low heat add the apple cider, all the spices and the orange skin.  Slowly bring to a boil and then turn down to a very slow simmer for 10-15 minutes.  Remove from the heat and taste before stirring in the honey if needed and let sit to cool slightly if desired.  If not, serve immediately, being sure to strain out all the spices and orange peel.  I find our local apple cider to be very strong so I always add a little water especially to the kids drinks but do so to taste if needed.  Sprinkle a tiny pinch of freshly grated nutmeg over top if desired and serve with a cinnamon stick.
You can also increase the recipe if desired and place in a crockpot on low for 4+ hours if desired.  Any leftover hot apple cider can be strained to remove the flavorings and stored in the fridge to be reheated, or even frozen to drink another day or to use in baking.

Halloween Part 2

Continuing with our Halloween series we start off with one foot in the grave. No, no we're not putting you in a coffin, but turning you into the walking dead, a skeleton that is.  Probably one of the most popular and "been around forever" costumes.  Skeletons are a probably not what you have in mind as a "sexy" fun costume.  Well we're here to change that and came up with a couple of good ideas (and all of these can be found in your closet or with just a few low cost items). 

We have two styles shown here, one is the over the top Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead costume.  Now this is definitely a fun, funky and "sexy" costume.  We used an fluffy skirt, corset top, bright shoes and a huge flower hair clip.  Pair this outfit with the classic day of the dead make-up, our Skull with Bow Post and Skull hand Necklace and you're set to go!



Skeleton Hand Necklace - $20.00

Our second option it the traditional skeleton outfit. You can choose to purchase pre-made skeleton designed pieces or you can make your own, which is very easy.  Here's how Martha Stewart does it. 

Skull with Bow Post - $20.00 each

Keep an eye out for even more Halloween Costume ideas!

Halloween 2012

Let's talk about how bad I've been at blogging lately.  I've gone through a lot of changes lately, personally and professionally, and it has taken a little toll on getting back into the blog world.  But enough about me, let's talk about Halloween!  I know it's September, and maybe a little soon..but Halloween is right around the corner, and we need to get started on deciding what your going to wear :)

We launched our Halloween styles on September 7th and have a several styles left up for grabs.  Let's talk about different costume designs.  Now I know you can head off to the local store and pick up a $50 outfit, by why not search your own closet for something and just purchase a few small pieces (in the end saving a little moola). 

In our witch costume we put together to ensemble, one with a long flowing skirt and the other with skinny black pants.  Pick out your black pieces and pair them with a bright or edgy shoe.  We also paired the outfit with our mini Witch Necklace, a broom and a mini witch hat.  Talk about a one of a kind outfit!  Here is a makeup tutorial for a "sexy" witch look!



Mini Witch Necklace - $18



 Next is our Robot costume!  Now this one is a fun one, most robots are silver but why not change it up?!  Pick out a single metallic color from your closet and pair it with a matching color wig.  Try out some great make up to bring the look over the top. 

We paired these outfits with our Robot necklace, gloves, and a headband.

Robot Necklace - $20 each

Now aren't these great!  We'll come up with a few other ideas for you and post them before Halloween:)