lately.

The weather around here is very pleasing.  There are days when its so cold... and tights boots and a coat are required.  Then there are days like today... where i could've gotten away with a sundress and a cardi. I like it... its gradual, and sensitive.  Considerate, because usually i get really sick when the weather changes. And i don't want any of that. :)

I am so in love with coffee dates, and colorful leaves, and antiquing and shopping with my friends.

Can't get any better.

The Masquerade 2011

This year for halloween, we decided to throw a masquerade party!!

It was loads of fun, with lots of fall treats, s'mores, cider, caramel apples, candy corn and chili!!

we had a good time hanging by the fire.. and ending the night with a spontaneous dance party.

Fall and halloween are always my favorite and this year was a success with pumpkin patches, cracker barrel visits, and an official fall party.

Now its time to get excited about the holidays! and maybe a few trips to the mountains.. mmm yep.

okayy hope you don't get too scared by our masks! ha.. jk. no really.

real life.

Sometimes i don't want to blog, because my life is too busy being too real, and its filled with lots of stuff i don't feel like blogging about.

But then i remember i like real people.  

I like when we can shed light on each other with our own struggles. 

 And encourage, and be uplifting, and show love.

I want to be that, not only in person, but on my blog.

Maybe someday i'll be courageous enough.

bold enough.

woman enough.

Source: tumblr.com via Naomi on Pinterest

wellllll........

It's been moved to December... so i probably completely jinxed it for blogging about it. hah.

oh shwell... 

the Civil Wars

I've been so so excited and have been anticipating this concert for months now!

I love their tour diary that photographer Allister Ann has documented (visit that here)

Finally the week has arrived.

sold out show @ McGlohon theater.

can't wait.

source

Orange, Gold, & Green...

Sunday i went to a pumpkin patch.
It felt so organic.

antiquing

The past 2 weekends I've gone to antique depots which have both been amazing.  Yesterday the one we went to is a once a month deal, and it was indoor/outdoor... and with the cold air that has finally reached North Carolina.. it was COLD! we all kept saying how we wished we would have brought gloves!  (hah we can be dramatic)  really though.. 65-70 is my dream temperature.  I want it to stay like this forever!!!!

(just me and a buffalo doin' some shoppin')

my new 1930's mirror from France. 

Trying to stay motivated and inspired today.  Making lists and planing plans.
have a beautiful day lovelies.
Charis