wednesday wants with a little of this & a little of that

Loving this opal ring. I've really wanted a piece of jewelry with an opal since Charlie's
birth (it's his birthstone). I'd buy myself something but it's bad luck to buy
yourself an opal. 

 - beaded little pouch? gimme gimme!

 - gold shimmer twine just in time for the holidays!

 - i'll need these to help with my future organic endeavors

 - Lincoln is one president I want to read more about. I still really want to see the movie.

i dream about the day i get to visit istanbul

 - some layering ideas to get more use out of your clothes

 - his little lady wrote a great post about "the sin of comparison" (we all fall victim to it)

 - can't wait to try out the "chestnut bun". maybe at christmas?

 - i keep reading about the factory fire in Bangladesh and it just breaks my heart and makes me sick. the new york times wrote an interesting article about it.

a little of this and a little of that

i look forward to animal photos of the week. i'm a big ole dork!

- an interesting article on home decor obsession being related to self-image issues

- if you're traveling for the upcoming holidays you should read this on some travel must haves

- just what i needed to hold all my craft/art supplies

- need costume ideas? refinery29 has 5 ideas for you. 

- don't forget to vote. that's all i will say about our upcoming election.

a little of this and a little of that

a good quote to live by

It's one of those weeks for me. I've been obsessed with cleaning my carpets but been having a hard time trying to find products that will do the job but aren't completely deadly. My car is.. yeah lets just not go there right now, I've paid more money in co-pays for doctor appointments (and parking for those pesky doctor's appointments) than I ever had before, I have to manage to live off of $40 until next Friday, too many art projects are unfinished, etc. On top of that I've taken work home with me every night in hopes I'll be able to "catch up" but it hasn't happened. Working late + little sleep + money troubles = migraines and exhaustion. Oh well, next week will be better. What has been keeping me sane this past week? My little fam, family visiting from out of town and a few of the things below. Hope everyone is keeping sane this week. It's almost Friday! :)

These flats are adorable! I've made three outfits with these this week (mentally of course).

These antipasto kabobs are making me hungry.

This company does organic landscaping in Los Angeles. They also do chicken coop design!! I stumped across this website when I was in search of indoor gardening ideas for vegetables. I now have dreams of raising chickens and growing my own vegetables. I'll have to keep dreaming on this one :) 

Have you always wanted to grow your own square watermelon? No? Well I'll
give you the link anyway! 

I got super excited when I stumbled upon on this. 25 summer sewing projects?!
This is great cheap summer entertainment. Especially if you're like me and hoard art, craft and sewing
 supplies like I do.