Friday...er Saturday Faves {Inspiration}

Sorry I didn't get this posted yesterday. Between school, group meetings and going to the ballet, I just didn't have a spare minute yesterday! Here are this weeks faves, better late than never!

Friday Faves
01. Halloween inspired fudge apples
02. Wooly socks
03. Doing homework while listening to happy music
04. "We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us." -Joseph Campbell
05. This lovelyness
06. Getting dressed up and going to the ballet with friends
07. Watching Little Women again and after 10 years, I still remember ALL the words!

Happy Weekend!

Photo Shoot and Website Updates {Design}

I decided it was time to get some professional shots done of myself. I have gotten pretty handy with my point-and-shoot and iPhone, but they don't always look that professional. I contacted the talented Troy Goldthorp and got some shots done. Here is a peak at the shoot:

Once I had the images, I decided it was time to update my branding. I had created the original branding back when I was in second year; I felt that I had outgrown it and needed an update. So I went back to the drawing board and came up with this:

You can see more of my website here. My blog also got a makeover to match my website and the new branding (as you can see right now and for the last couple of days).

What do you think of the new branding of my website and blog? Have any comments or suggestions?

Chunky, Knit Socks {DIY}

It went down to -11 degrees celsius last night. It was a bit chilly this morning when I left for school. With winter approaching, I want/need a good pair of wooly, warm socks. Something to wear with boots, or pull on after a long day. Something like this:

found here

 My mom is a knitting guru, so it is natural that I would find a free DIY pattern for her to knit. I have been scoring Pinterest and Google for something and have come across this and this. Now all I have to do is decide which one, find the perfect wool and get my mom a knittin'!!!

This...

...is where I want to be right now. With Jane Austen and a hot cupa tea.

Fudge Apples {Eat}

At work, I have been promoted to making fudge. And as a result, I've made these:

I made turkey's for Thanksgiving and today, I made witches, skeletons and frogs/goblins for Halloween. I love being able to use my creativity in a different way and have some fun with it!

Friday Faves {Inspiration}

I am going to start a series here on the old blog. I figure after blogging for over a year and a half, it's about time to start one! Every Friday, I will post items, moments, places, quotes, etc. that have been my favorites or inspiring over the week. So here is the first instalment of my...

Friday Faves
01. "I want to be the girl that when she falls in love, it's a big deal and it's a rare thing." - Taylor Swift
02. Pinterest (see mine here)
03. Outside bootcamp workouts
04. Crisp, fall air
05. This girly, yet sophisticated bedroom


Happy Weekend!

Hedgehog Mittens {DIY}

I just saw this on Pinterest...

...and it took me here to a pattern to knit your own!

A Quote for Your Sunday Morning {Speak}

Found here

A True Visionary, You Will be Missed!