unruly things

well friends, it’s that time again.  VACATION TIME!!!!  dlb and I are packing up our bags, again, and flying off to the Philippines tomorrow!  in the middle of this grey month of November, I couldn’t ask for a better 10 day vacation than a trip to see my Dad, complete with sunshine and warmth.  we’re looking forward to laying on the beach, snorkeling for me, scuba diving for dlb, and lots and lots of amazing fresh fish and mangos to eat.

I didn’t schedule anyone to guest blog since the week of Thanksgiving is typically pretty dead around blog world, so I’ll pop in if I get the chance to share some beachy photos with you.  I’ll be back here on December 1, have a wonderful Thanksgiving friends!

{photo from last year’s trip}

Martha just released her holiday Handcraft collection this morning in her shop.  I was completely smitten with everything in the shop, but I managed to score one of her wrapped fabric necklaces.

there’s a few things left in her shop, snag them while you can!!

I am head-over-heels for this new collection from Forest Bound.  Alice was kind enough to send over a sneak peek of the new Harvest Series especially for Unruly Things.  there are 6 bags in total and they’re made with very special found fabrics.  the Harvest Series will be available this weekend so check out the Forest Bound blog for updates.  thanks again Alice!

…from J. Mendel.

wouldn’t that bottom right dress be an amazing wedding gown?  taking note.

on Friday I mentioned that I was heading out on a secret mission.  super secret, in fact.  dlb and I packed up our bags and hopped on a plane to Omaha, Nebraska to surprise my mom and grandparents who were visiting my Aunt and cousins.  a month or so ago, my Aunt called me up with the idea to surprise everyone.  we hadn’t all been together as a family in over 8 years.  it felt like Thanksgiving or Christmas or something.  they were so surprised we I walked into the room.

it felt so special to be able to do that and even more special to be with my family.

{I managed to not take my camera out one time, so this lovely photo is by friend to friend}

eeek!  how cute are these tiny terrarium ornaments!?

I love this pretty little necklace.

love these two prints from Bestiary Ink.

thanks for sharing, Blair!