It's a chilly, rainy morning here -- I made apple cinnamon cornmeal pancakes for my boys and I'm wearing boots and a scarf. Translation: I'm lovin' this weather.

You know what else I'm loving? My husband's new tie. Confession: I did not catch the Missoni at Target bug the way most everyone else did, but I did love some of the accessories/home goods. Like that sweet tie. Call me boring but I'd much rather have a pop of zigzaggy fabulousness than be head-to-toe Austin Powered.
I thought I'd share a few other things that I loved this week. Isn't show & tell grand?
Shelley made some beautiful DIY "vintage" crates over at The House of Smiths.
Gabby of Design Mom made some monogrammed mugs that could be just the ticket for you if you like to DIY your way through the holiday season.

Kate at Centsational Girl whips up some thick cutting boards that would also be perfect gifts (can we tell that I'm already thinking 2 months ahead?)
Just a Girl's Chris shares some amazing and sophisticated boy bedrooms... I'm a sucker for this post in particular because I've got two boys; blog projects/clothing stores/everything in the world is always 80% girl, 20% boy. "Let's hear it for the boooooy(s)...."

Emily of Remodeling This Life reminds us to find contentment in unexpected places in a post over at SimpleMom.

The Nester (that wise woman) writes about 5 signs that you are decorating out of fear. (Been there, done that. Fear is laaame.)
I hope you have a fabulous fall weekend! {found via Pinterest}

P.S. I want to go to there.
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