food + flowers + fall looks

1 // what a pretty way to serve eggplant & summer squash 
2 // i can’t help but love the fall leaves, especially shot in film
3 // learn to put together some seasonal blooms for your home
4 // worn finish + a touch of metallic = the perfect bootie
5 // i’ll be making these garlicky, buttery, roasted mushrooms asap
6 // the stadium sweatshirt is my idea of comfy yet stylish saturday attire

a few other goodies you might find interesting….
are you willing to live a life that is messy and dangerous :: something i needed to hear
a guide :: dress code for holiday dressing
shopping :: a pretty site
part one of 3 :: fashion essentials

stamp happy

INTRODUCING Arboreal stamps! Are you someone who loves to put your personal touch on a package or create your own stationery? Maybe design your wrapping paper? Check out the CUSTOMIZABLE STAMPS below! Add your initial or name to the stamps and you’ll have the most perfect gift for yourself or your friend, mother or sister.

Also available… Merry + Bright (featuring your favorite Vernazza design!), Oh Baby, Villa Flower (also great to stamp on stationery, your favorite journal), From the Kitchen of (perfect for the baked goods you make each holiday season!) and Book Plate stamps. Get creative… all available in THE SHOP.

Marathon Village Block Party

Did you miss the trunk show here in Nashville a couple weeks ago and want another chance to see the latest Arboreal goods? Join me this Friday, October 18, at the Marathon Village Block Party :: I’m going to be hanging out at Ceri Hoover’s new space and selling Arboreal! The fun starts at 5 and goes all night. Have you seen Ceri’s bags? They are g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s. Come by and see what she has to offer, listen to some great music, and enjoy food from some of the best food trucks! It’s going to be a fun night! Tickets are $15 in advance and you can get them right here.

I hope to see you there!

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wine, treats + shopping

Happy first day of FALL! Is it already time to start thinking about holiday shopping? For those of you in Nashville, get a head start and find some treats for you, your best friend, wife, sister… Join me and some friends with great products for a night of food & fun! Stop in right after work, or come later in the night to check out the goods.

I have a new collection of Arboreal to share with you… there will be savings, so this is the time to load up on wrapping paper and stationery! I also will be selling my other card line, Avant Cards — come see the stationery & prints we offer, all under $12! Surely you are familiar with stylish Stella & Dot jewelry… spend $50 or more with Kelly and get your name entered in a drawing to win ALL the hostess rewards from the night!

Do you love all the gorgeous modern calligraphy out there? Hardink Calligraphy is the best you will find out there! Elizabeth creates the most beautiful prints, journals, notepads, and stamps. I’m also pretty excited to see the goods made by Heather of Donegan Chandlery. She is going to have her all natural soy candles, soaps, lotions, lip balms and glosses to share with us…

I cannot wait to get my hands on some of these products! I hope you will come and join me and these other women owned businesses. Bring a friend (or a few) and celebrate fall with us! Email me with any questions. See you THURSDAY!

good eats.

If you follow me on Pinterest, you probably see that I am CONSTANTLY pinning recipes. I mean, all the time. I decided I’ve got to quit pinning them if I’m not trying them out to figure out which ones I love and which ones I can delete. These three? Keepers.

photo: Love & Lemons

The Quinoa Taco Salad can be made with all kinds of leftover veggies or meat that you have on hand – and the ancho-chipotle lime dressing is sooo good! 

photo: Goop

This is almost too late in the season to post about, but it’s so good, I had to! Before tomatoes are gone, go grab some heirlooms and make the Zucchini & Heirloom Tomato Lasagna. It’s raw and you will NOT miss the pasta! You will be making both of the pesto’s for dips and to put on pretty much everything. Don’t want to make ricotta? I skipped that part and just got store bought… buffalo mozzarella is another great substitute.

photo:: Tartelette

I keep buying okra at the farmers market and love this simple and delicious Roasted Okra with Chili Oil. It’s the perfect side dish to anything you’re making (also, a healthier version than the fried okra we all love). ENJOY!
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