Neighborhood block party

October 21, 2013

Last weekend there was a block party one block away from our new place. How perfect! It was a great chance to check out the local businesses and what they offer. Especially the restaurants. I had a super tasty beet salad and a cucumber basil lemonade that was really good.

The block party was put on my the new apartment complex that is being built on the corner (which doesn’t make me so happy-I really dislike the new buildings going up) but regardless I was still curious about what they looked like and they were offering tours. We put on hardhats and took a look around. They aren’t bad but they aren’t my thing (also they are on the pricey side).

It was nice being so close to home because we were a little sleepy after the block party so we just lazied around at home for a little while and relaxed. I really like not having to go far from home to have a little fun.

It’s a pumpkin party!

October 17, 2013

Last weekend I hosted a somewhat impromptu pumpkin carving party at our new place in the backyard. Our friend who just moved here really wanted to visit the pumpkin patch which we did earlier in the day and then I said we could have a carving party at my place after. It was nice bringing together a few different groups of people we have come to know (which I always think will be awkward but it was totally fine). I also met a few new people that Walker invited from work.

^Lots of knives!
^We were all pretty focused on what to carve for a little while.

^Ick! Pumpkin gunck!

^The smallest, cutest jack-o-lantern of the night.

^We made mulled wine which was perfect for the activity but made the house smell like Christmas and it’s too soon for that.

^Pumpkin bread to go with the pumpkin carving.

^The smallest overall pumpkin which Walker turned into a mug.

^Still thinking about what to carve.

^This pumpkin and face together…pretty great.

After our carving was finished we warmed up inside with some soup and conversation. A few people trickled out and the remaining group played a game. To end the night we lit our pumpkins and then everyone headed home.

It was a pretty fun night and our very first get together in this new space went so well. I can’t wait to plan another party.

Moorea seal and madewell event

October 16, 2013

I get super excited when events are happening in my city so when I saw that Moorea Seal would be hosting an event to show off her new collection at Madewell I made plans to go. My friend and I got there a bit early so we looked around at all the racks and both found an on sale item to purchase.

Once the event picked up I got a glass of champagne and did a bit of socializing. I met Jess of Pine and Boon who sells super awesome handmade leather bags. She also has a few of her items in Moorea Seal’s shop so we talked about that a bit. It was exciting to meet a fellow maker so maybe if I get the courage I can reach out to her at some point.

I stayed for a little while but then I had to boogie home because my sister was in labor and I wanted to facetime with my mom to see what was going on.

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