Packing Advice

 

   

When Justin and I went on our mini-moon last fall 

I had an easy time packing:

sweaters, scarves, and boots.  

This trip is a little trickier...

The weather looks mixed and its for two weeks.

I've been collecting a lot of advice and thought I'd share!  

Below are the pieces of wisdom that 

I will definitely be using this week as I start packing for Italy:

This is my favorite piece of advice.  I'm definitely going to pack 

a lot neutral colors and fun accessories.

I want Cup of Jo to do a Fall version of this post.  I would wear it all!

This article is super helpful and the outfit layouts are just too-cute!

Thank you Nordstrom and Eileen Fisher for this great video!

Rolling vs. Folding... very interesting.

And for the men, this is how to fold and pack a dress shirt.

A beautiful post on fall fashion.  This girl knows her stuff!

Have you been to Italy in October or have any genius packing advice?

I'd love to hear it all!

xo

{Photo by Simply Hue}

Flower School: Hops

Hops have a near and dear place in my heart.  

My husband is a brewer at a local craft brewery in Seattle  

and the smell of hops will always remind me of my husband coming home 

from work in our first year of marriage.
We also incorporated hops into our own wedding.  

Hop season in Washington starts in mid-August and goes through September.  

Hops grow on vines best in moist climates.  

Their prime harvest is at the end of summer here in Washington.  

You can learn more about hops here.

Below are some of my favorite hop ideas (aside from beer).

This gorgeous hop arch.  So romantic!

I would love to find some hop vines and make this incredible wreath.

Pretty hop vine draped reception chandeliers

This and This are gorgeous bouquets with hops

You can purchase hops here

{Photos from Bohemian Bouquets & Ruffled}

Just Do It

 

This Sunday I'm running in my first race.

I'm terrified.  Sure, its only two miles and I can 

definitely run three but I am slow.  

Oh so slow.

I love the cause its for and cannot wait to fill you all in on it later. 

In the mean time wish me luck!

Below is a song that has helped me gain a little confidence and helped me keep stride.  

Its a guarantee on my race day playlist.  Enjoy!

 

{top photo above found here}

That Piece

 

Every so often I come across a piece of clothing that I can't get out of my head.

This jacket by Paper Crown is one of those pieces.

 It just looks so soft and perfect for a dressy chilly date night.

Do you have any pieces for fall/winter that you want to splurge on?

Please share xo

**Also, as a Rifle Paper Co. and Paper Crown fan 

this news could not get any better.

All About Apples

I am all about apple accents.  They add a simple and elegant touch of fall 

to cakes, invites, centerpieces, and event escort cards.  The above are some of 

my favorite examples for events but below are some apple links from around the web.

Have a great weekend xo

* This thin apple tart looks incredible 

* Apple votives look beautiful especially outside at night. 

See how to make them here.

* Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops - yum! Definitely added to

this week's meal planning. 

* I'm craving a day of apple picking here.

* Five Health Benefits of Apples can be found here.

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