The Daily Eat: Hungarian Plum Dumplings.

Plums are one of my very favorite fruits, so I hope you all enjoy Plum Week!

These Hungarian Plum Dumplings have me looking forward to cooler days and rustling leaves. And getting out my big, bulky sweaters because if I eat many I'm going to be F-A-T-T-E-R!

:: recipe and photo via Dog Hill Kitchen

Rise and Sigh Bed Sheets.

Designer Martina Carpelan took sleeping (or a lack thereof) to the next level with the creation of her Rise and Sigh bed sheets.

Rise and sigh is a collection of revealing bed sheets that plays with incidents often taking place in hotels. Different sleeping positions give different imprints on the sleepers’ body. The imprints give you a hint about last night’s atmosphere, suggest you what to do and tell things about you.The Rise and sigh collection consists of three embroidered bed sets; for the bachelor, for the love affair and for the one night stand.

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Monday Goodness: I Love You.

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Happy Weekend.

This is my goal this weekend. To get out of the funk I've been in for the past few weeks and be happy. I'm tired of feeling down, of feeling emotionally exhausted and physically worn out. So watch out happy, cause here I come. (NOTE: A valiant effort will be made, although positive results are not guaranteed.)

This Weekend:
• decorate for fall/Halloween
• chill at one of my fave dive bars with C & K
• make some sort of fall-ish dessert
• grocery shopping
• pay bills (UGH)
• buy stamps
• mail K, D & O birthday gifts
• clean up yard
• keep busy and be distracted
• try and get happy again

HAPPY WEEKEND!

:: photo via ffffound

The Daily Eat: Apple Crumble Bars.

I'm thinking a batch of these Apple Crumble Bars would be perfect for tailgating or a little fall picnic. YUM.

:: recipe and photo via Happy Love Strawberry

Helvetica Letter Brooch.

These Helvetica Letter Brooches are a little on the pricey side, but so perfect!

:: via Better Living Through Design

Skeleton Serving Set.

Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday and this is the first thing that's popped up on my October 31st radar this year - a skeleton serving set for the perfect fall salad.

Artist Crush: Things by bubbo-tubbo.

Loving the quirky style and illustrations of Things by bubbo-tubbo!




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The Heart.

So, so painfully true. I hate that sometimes. I wish I could change it or exert some sort of control, no matter how small.

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Time Will Destroy You.

I had a bit of a reality check last Friday in the time department. As in we don't really have all that much of it to our name. Makes me love this Time Will Destroy You woodblock print that much more.

Folk Banner Letterpress Cards.

Old-timey vintage type is one of my (many) admitted weaknesses. These Folk Banner cards hit the spot - they're printed individually on a Vandercook letterpress, giving each that perfectly textured and nostalgic look.

:: via Midwest Modern Girl

The Daily Eat: Candy Apple Pie.

"Candy Apple Pie is the perfect dessert for this hazy liminal period between state fairs and harvest festivals, when you find yourself burning that Spiced Pumpkin candle in 90 degree weather."

Couldn't have said it better myself.

:: photo and recipe via Ezra Pound Cake

White Ceramic Pedestal Bowls.

These white ceramic pedestal bowls are so incredibly multi-functional - use them in the kitchen as serving dishes or around the house. Lovely.

:: via More Ways to Waste Time

On the Rocks: Corkscrew.

Decidedly un- fall, the Corkscrew is my personal shove off to summer.

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz light rum
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1/2 oz peach liqueur
- Squeeze of lime juice

Combine all four ingredients in a cocktail shaker and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a twist of lime peel.

:: cocktail recipe and photo via yumsugar

The Daily Eat: Apple Butter.

Apple Butter is one of the true signs that fall has arrived in my book.

:: recipe and photo via From Whence the Sweet Bird Sang

True Love.

This made me simultaneously happy and sad. Take a look.


:: via swissmiss

Let's.

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Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 09.

A few weeks ago Pantone released their color predictions for Spring 09 and I have to say, I'm really in love with most of them.

"Spring traditionally evokes a sense of freshness and new beginnings, with sprouting shoots and blossoming flowers that inspire designers to breakout of the winter doldrums. Bright colors return to the top 10 list for spring ’09, as designers incorporate vibrant pops into their collections, yet temper the vibrancy with deeper, translucent or neutral tones."

Artist Crush: Robert Samuel Hanson.

I'm loving these line drawings by Robert Samuel Hanson. Nothing like animating something stationary to pique my interests and simultaneously freak me out. (Just a little.)

Herb Stand.

I've grown herbs before but always neglect to use them. And then I feel guilty. I love that the Herb Stand put herbs and scissors in the same place - making it way more probable that I'd use both. And that's not even the end of the functionality story - the pots are also easy to separate or attach to one another.

:: via NOTCOT

Anonymous.

Cappuccio.

Swoon.

The Cappuccio is perfect for fall days when a hood/scarf is definitely in order. If only it weren't freakin' 85º here today. (Although the model is sporting a tank. Hmmmm....)

Something Good is Going to Happen.

I adore these Something Good is Going to Happen prints from Valentina Design. I want to put them right in front of me so I can stare 24/7 to remind myself that it is, in fact, true.


:: via Rare Bird Finds

The Daily Eat: Apple Cheddar Crumble.

As an homage to fall we'll be celebrating Apple Week here at The Daily Eat. And oh, oh my, does this Apple Cheddar Crumble look ridiculously delicious or what?! (If you've never tried cheddar and apple you're seriously depriving yourself...)

:: recipe and photo via lemonpi

Happy Fall.

It's my favorite time of year.

:: photo via fffound

Monday Goodness: My Mustache.

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Happy Weekend.

This was a tough one. And while I'm glad for the weekend, work was a welcome distraction from other parts of life. Thank you for being extra lovely and encouraging this week.

This Weekend:
• the Oklahoma State Fair (fried Twinkies here I come!)
• hang out with E and C
• grocery shopping
• CLEAN!
• recuperate

:: photo via ffffound

The Daily Eat: Capellini Caprese.

I really do enjoy cooking and baking, but most weeknights after work I really just want something easy. Which is one reason I look forward to getting my quarterly issue of Kraft Foods magazine. It's always busting at the seams with really good, fast recipes that are also healthy. This one for Capellini Caprese is in the latest issue and I can't wait to try it out. YUM!

:: photo and recipe via Kraft Foods

Missed Connections.

I'm semi-obsessed with this Missed Connections print from Very Small Array. I think I probably need it. The entire print is revamped each week with the latest fifty Craigslist Missed Connections posts per state.

:: via Design for Mankind

Amy Atlas Events.

I know, I know. You've probably seen post after post lately exalting the beautiful dessert buffets created by Amy Atlas Events. But I couldn't help it - I just had to join the party. Seems that the monochromatic themes carried throughout are what really make it work.



:: via Oh Happy Day!

Impossible.

It's how I feel this week really. And if you can be hurty and numb at the same time that's me, too. Oh, and don't forget the lack of appetite (maybe the only good thing) and crazy gag reflex thing I've got going on right now. (Insert perverted joke here.)

Thank you for your thoughts and comments this week - they really do mean the world to me!

:: photo via ffffound

I Heart Lists.

I do. So I love these. It always makes boring chores seem more exciting when they're at least written on something fun!

The Daily Eat: Rustic Tomato Soup with Feta.

Just in time for fall and the sore throat that showed up for me yesterday: Rustic Tomato Soup with Feta. Mmmm.

:: photo and recipe via A Life (Time) of Cooking

Illustrator Crush: Kevin Dart.

Loving these pieces by So-Cal illustrator Kevin Dart. Muted tones just always get me. Right. There.




:: via cornology