{frolic!}

happy friday!

I am hoping for a weekend of apple picking and bicycle riding though it may end up being filled with boring tasks like laundry and house cleaning:) What are you all up to this weekend? Hope you all have a lovely one!

-Chelsea

P.S. Here are a couple of posts I wrote for Babble this week:

Modern quilts.

Super sweet girls' clothing.

P.P.S. Apologies to anyone who has tried to email me. I've generally been away on freelance jobs the last couple of weeks so I am running horribly behind on email. Thanks for your patience!

Polaroid: Chelsea Fuss.

margaret howell fall 2011

          

                    

Such pretty ensembles from Margaret Howell. I am particularly fond of the belted looks.

Photos: Margaret Howell.

becca stadtlander

  

I was quite pleased to come across the illustrations and patterns of Becca Stadtlander. Her town scenes remind me of my New England childhood and I'd like clothing made from fabric with her patterns on it. Super lovely work. 

Artwork by Becca Stadtlander. Via Fischer's Journal.

hand-dyed scarves

  

Two beautiful new collections from Scarfshop! Colorblocks + Random Dye. I want to wrap up in one of these scarves straight away! I think the prices are so reasonable, I just might. Also, the website design itself is stunning. Just a treat to scroll through with all the hand-drawn text and images.

Photos: Scarfshop. Photos 1 + 3: Jen Causey.

 

more frolic!

Here are some of my favorite posts I've written over at Babble this week. Hope your week is off to a great start!

15 ways to wear polka dots.

Girls: Would you ever wear a tie?

15 romantic hairstyles for fall.

Vintage plaid blankets.

Did you know Lotta Jansdotter has fabric now?

Photo: Lisa Warninger for Urban Weeds.

a little black house

I want to live in a little black house! If you know of cool photos of tiny black cottages, will you send them my way? Thanks!

Photos: Toast catalog. SB873 on Flickr.

linen blazer

Wow, this blazer looks amazing. It's made from linen and lined with silk charmeuse. And, it has elbow patches (my favorite!). 

Photo: Heidi Merrick.

jenny vorwaller paintings

Last month I had the chance to see some of Jenny's work in person and I couldn't get enough of it.

Paintings by Jenny Vorwaller.

happy fall weekend!

My kitchen looks an awful lot like a flower shop lately, between a wedding, photo shoots and the flower class. I am looking forward to October when (hopefully!) things will calm down a bit. I've been loving all the fall collections (both fashion and home) out there lately, here are a few posts I wrote about them over at Babble:

A super darling collection reminiscent of the Von Trapps crossing The Alps.

Beautifully striped organic linens.

Embracing preppy + plaid: 10 favorites.

A special early preview of West Elm's holiday goods.

 I hope you guys have a wonderful fall weekend!

-Chelsea

Photo: Chelsea Fuss.

ymc fall collection 2011

   

Plain + simple perfection at YMC.

Photos: YMC.