16 September 2011

Yay for a Fall Friday

I am so happy it's Friday.  I really am.  It's 5:00, there's a little fall chill in the air and it's a bit overcast.  I made a batch of rice & potato soup this morning and it's been simmering for hours.  I'm ready to put on cozy sweats and hunker down...  watch movies & read & eat.  And of course hang with my family.

(I wouldn't quite fit in here in my sweats but it suits my mood ;)

I love this time of year...  both indoors & outside.  I love coming in with a chill and warming up and I love being outside, crunching acorns on the sidewalk when it'c ool enough for a scarf but not cold enough for a coat.  I made my kids wear hats today pretty much because they looked cute in them.  (I pretended they needed them and it thrilled me to no end.}

{Not our apples...  photo by Mikkel Vang via dress design & decor}

For the past few days I've been busy loading images of my new fabrics into the online store.  I'll be honest and say that it's a kind of torturous process.  It takes FOR-EVA.  Like Forrrrreverrrrrrrrrrr.  BUT----   I know it'll be worth it in the end, and the previously empty online store is starting to look good and take on some personality. 

Here's a sneak peek at one of my newer designs, Fern Star:


Last weekend for the photoshoot, I experimented with washing some of the fabrics to give them a bit of patina and I loooove how they turned out.  They're so soft & vintage-feeling and now I'm dying to redo my house.  Definitely doing some bedding for the boys new room in them.

Anyway, hope you had a great week & enjoy your weekend!!

xoxo, Lauren

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18 comments:

  1. I am with you! I am so excited for fall weather! Love that apple photo you used!

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  2. We are just leaving our winter and as much as I loved the cold wintery nights indoors I am craving the sunshine. Spring is here and I cant wait to get out into the garden today. Love the fabric. The hard work will pay off!

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  3. I'm with you, Lauren. I LOVE the fall, my favorite time of year. I was walking to my car today and a few leaves blew in the wind. That little thing completely made my day. I have no doubt that your fabrics will be a huge success! Enjoy your weekend!

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  4. I LOVE those friends doors in the first pic. Definitely need to get some of those one day! :)

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  5. loved that washed look on the fern print. would make a great pillow...donna

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  6. Love this weather too, I totally know what you mean :)
    Can't wait to see your shop!!!
    Have a beautiful weekend!!
    xoxo

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  7. Lauren- What a beautiful fern!

    I'm so enjoying this weather, too. So fun to walk Son H and Rosie to school every morning - and this morning was really glorious - sunny and crisp.

    The contractors have been doing demo on our house all week, so I'm happy for a peaceful chill-out weekend.

    Loretta

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  8. Ditto to all your comments about this weather. Love, love it. Like that you made the kids wear hats because they looked cute in them.

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  9. Cooler mornings and evenings and beautiful in the daytime. Good time of year to work in the garden. I planted cyclamen and mums today, so pretty in shades of purples, HAPPY WEEKEND TO YOU TOO,Kathysue

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  10. How beautiful! Loving the rustic feel! Have gorgeous day, Kellie xx

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  11. I'm enjoying the hint of fall in the air although I'm not quite ready for winter. Soup sounds just about perfect for today. Enjoy your weekend with your men!

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  12. Your post made me miss Va. We were up to 106 here this week in Dallas. It was in the 80s on Thursday and I kid you not I saw women in wool sweaters. I want to go to Cox farms and go apple picking!

    Enjoy your weekend. So anxious to see your gorgeous fabrics up!

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  13. I, for once, am a bit sad to see fall coming so quickly. I had such a "roller coaster" summer, that I never had much time to sit back and enjoy it.

    I've loved every fabric you've shown us and know it will sell like hot cakes!

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  14. Love your fabric....very earthy. Please share your soup recipe...potatoes and rice are two of my favorite foods..

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  15. I love the feelings you talk about for Fall too...it's such a great time of year. The new fabric looks great!

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  16. Hmmmm. Loving your washed fabric!! Wanna see the whole kit and kaboodle!

    And as far as fall...our "nip" in the air is a swarthy 93 degrees. sigh.

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  17. Lauren I absolutely love this weather, sweater with a scarf, and then cozy up at home, perfect!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  18. Your blog seems cooler mornings and evenings and beautiful in the daytime. I had same candle stand, but before two days I sell in ebay.
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