Bike accessories.

I love my little silver bullet. It is just the perfect size for me and it rides really nicely (despite a bit of break squeaking). I have to say that when it comes to riding my bike I am a bit girly (who knew?). I am definitely that girl riding around town in a skirt or dress. I already bought a helmut but that doesn't stop me from researching all the pretty little accessories available online. A while ago, I found The Bicycle Muse, an adorable little shop in San Francisco that has everything from helmets that look like fashionable hats, to purses and baskets. It does make me laugh a little to see how much these companies have really started to cater to the trendy bike rider. Here are some examples...

Beatrice Holiday Handlebar/shoulder bag

Basil Memories Bicycle Pannier

Yakkay Helmet

Reflective Ankle Spats

Carrie Bicycle Basket

(via huset and The Bicycle Muse)

Rings.

I used to wear rings--three on one hand, two on the other. For some reason I stopped though. They seemed to get in the way too much and I was afraid that I would loose them if I ever took them off. Also they felt a little bulky on my hands; I felt so much freer without them. Recently though, I have become drawn to them again. I like how simple some of these are. It's like you might just forget you're wearing a ring at all. I also really love the creature rings; they're just so fun and quirky. So perhaps I will have a change of heart.

(via Odette, elephantine, Fay Andrada, wish,wish,wish)

Take a look: Liebling

I wouldn't really call myself a shoe girl. I know...gasp. I usually have only about two or three pairs of shoes that I actually wear on constant rotation. However, after stumbling upon shoe designer Liebling, I finally started to understand the shoe fetish thing. These hand-made, high quality shoes are designed and manufactured in Israel in limited edition batches and are just stunning. The creators of this label are two women with very unique backgrounds--one is a specializes in postproduction and animation and the other in art and building preservation. Quite an unlikely pair to fall into the design world I must say. When speaking of the philosophy behind their shoes they say,"We believe that when a woman feels comfortable and peaceful she is projecting beauty and confidence also to the outside.” Well, they are definitely doing something right if they've got me interested. I am really loving the Sasha and Uma design. Which ones are your favorite?

(via Oh Joy)

Have a dreamy weekend!

Hello my lovely readers. How was your week? My weekend started today which I am absolutely thrilled about. I have some things to catch up on today so it worked out pretty perfectly. Did you know your drivers license expires when you turn 26? Yeah, just one of the things on my "to do" list for today. Tonight I am making dinner with the darling Erin and then going to see Nathaniel Rateliff at the Gothic. I am prepared with Kleenex in the purse and all. The rest of the weekend is wide open. I am trying to think up a creative idea for Halloween this year so perhaps I'll do some thrift shopping to get some inspiration. See you soon!

Reminds me of being a kid-- Little drifters.

Gourmet returns with quick kitchen special edition series.

This Mongolian Yurt makes me want to turn in to a forest dweller.

Dear fall, bring on the rain.

Love this idea-- community cookbook.

Pretty scenery.

Procrastination.

Embroideries with an edge.

Disco steps.

So fun...food art.

Always looking for movie suggestions: 3 French film recommendations (from Pia)

Crazy woven hair.

A taste of fall-- apple butter.

Portraits.

Style envy.

(photo via crystin moritz)

Deep thought thursday...

(via blinks of life)

6 reasons why I love October...

1. Pumpkin- patches, carving, pie, bread...I love it all

2. Tights!

3. Chili-- dust off that crock-pot!

4. pretty, pretty leaves

5. Spiced cider
6. And Halloween, duh.
(photos via we heart it, lollyknit, tiny white daisies, smitten kitchen)

October+ let's do *bleep*!

I am officially declaring the month of October "getting shit done" month. Precisely because, for the past couple of months, I have done exactly the opposite. Which leads me to the question-- what have I been doing? I am trying not to make excuses here but lately, more than ever, I don't feel like there are enough hours in the day to accomplish near the amount of things I set out to achieve at the start of the day. All of this is going to change this month. I'm going to finish old projects, start new ones, go on more runs/walks (okay, who am I kidding, they're walks), wake up earlier, write more letters, work on my personal portfolio and yeah, get shit done. Phew. I feel better already.
(photo via inside my fort)