But First, Coffee

I am a huge wimp when it comes to cold weather. I hate being cold and I don't even want to move if I'm not warm! When I got home from work earlier, I was being lazy and frozen and decided to take a hot shower and follow it up with a hot cup of coffee, which I am currently enjoying. Here are a few shots of the coffee station in our new apartment. Doesn't the Eiffel Tower photograph bring it all together? I hope you're all staying warm today! And remember, remember, the 5th of November.

On our coffee station: Milk pitcher from IKEA, DeLonghi Espresso Machine, Stackable Espresso cups from World Market, Cuisinart Coffee Maker, Black & Decker Coffee Grinder, Disney Coffee Scoop, French Press from Marshall's; owl napkin holder and cream server from thrift stores, and coffee coasters from Target

I wanted a more attractive way to hold my coffee filters, so I used my owl napkin holder!

Can't you just smell the coffee? Grinding your own is the way to go!

Mmm, Starbucks Colombia roast and Coconut Creme Coffee-Mate. Happy Monday!

Do you have a sacred coffee station like us? I'd love to hear about it!

Bath & Body Works Fall Mini Candle

Are you like me?
Do you think mini things are the cutest and most awesome? Well Influenster sent me a complimentary mini candle from Bath and Body Works as part of my Beauty Blogger VoxBox. The scent was pumpkin cupcake - it's already too late to get that one from the store, so I'm sure glad they shared it with me, and I hope they have it next year! I also snagged a free one from the store this weekend - they had an offer on facebook and twitter. Thanks, BBW!

About these candles:
They are now in great glass containers instead of plastic.
They are currently 2 for $5, price for one is $3.50.
You can find a bunch of great seasonal scents right now! French Baguette? Different! And I hope I can find Cafe au Lait in the store!

What I think:
When I find the right scent, it brightens my mood! I usually light these on my desk, because in our new apartment the 'office' is still a little drab and this helps the atmosphere tremendously. I definitely like the price, and BBW has so many sales and coupons that you can get these often and under the full price. They are longer lasting than tealights (15 hours) and there is definitely a bigger selection, a selection that changes with the season. These candles are made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance. Try them out!

Giveaway with the Shop at Pooh's Corner!

UPDATE: The winner of the giveaway is Breonna. Thank you to everyone for entering and keep Francesca's shop in mind as your being your Christmas shopping!!

With Halloween behind us, everyone has immediately begun focusing on the holiday season! I love Halloween, don't get me wrong, but I am celebrating a new month and another holiday with a giveaway! Francesca from The Shop at Pooh's Corner is offering up a pack of 8 place cards for your Thanksgiving dinner! So adorable! Especially if you can't contribute to the cooking, you'll be able to supply your family with some table decor. To enter, scroll down and leave a comment telling me what your favorite item in Francesca's shop is and make sure to let me know you've done that in the widget! Good luck!

A little about Francesca:
"I'm a short and spunky, Puerto Rican/Italian, married mom of one with a degree in English language and editing. I love to run, dance, play board games, watch movies, blog, and read. I enjoy word search puzzles and other word games. And I'm a Mormon!

I LOVE shopping at thrift stores. I decided to open a shop selling vintage items after hosting a giveaway on my blog for another children's vintage shop. I thought, "I can do that!" I've always wanted to open an Etsy shop, but I'm not very crafty, so I was excited to find out vintage shops were allowed.

I also wanted to sell some handmade items, since my mother-in-law got me a Cricut and I've always loved working with paper. So I make confetti, gift tags, and other paper goods, which are now taking over my shop.

The name of my shop is a play on the second Winnie-the-Pooh book by A.A. Milne: "The House at Pooh Corner." I chose it because Classic Pooh represents imagination, innocence, childhood, and a past era - all of which I hope you find in my shop."

Thanks, Francesca! Make sure to check out her shop for all your paper party needs and vintage items!

Now onto the giveaway!


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Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! I would love to know what you decided to dress up as in the comments! Andrew and I went as Suzy and Sam from Moonrise Kingdom! It was a fun costume and mooooost people knew who we were. We didn't take many pictures, but here's what I've got:

Dora the Explorer, Raoul Duke from Fear and Loathing, Suzy Bishop and Sam Shakusky (note Swedish Chef behind us! He was with Honeydew and Beaker, and we also saw a really great Dexter and Mugatu from Zoolander. 

We got extra points for dressing up at trivia! We did not win, so we needed the boost! Another team dressed as the cast of Clue, which was a fun idea! They just didn't have very good costumes.

I already know what I want to be next year! What were you/what clever costumes did you see?

Tuesday Treasures #7

I wanted to share some great Etsy finds in one of my most favorite shades - mustard yellow! Such a gorgeous color, it just speaks to me! 

I love Fletcher Fox by Sleepy King. All these little guys in her shop have the BEST facial expressions! I love them.

I could definitely find some use for this beautiful mustard infinity scarf from moonsun, especially with this insane Michigan hurricane weather! I just want to stay warm, dry, and comfy!

My boyfriend loves to sport bowties and I think this one is top-notch!  Fox and Brie makes the niftiest ties and handkerchiefs. Style up your boyfriend!

I love this giant bag from Cozibag! I carry so much stuff that no bag is really big enough, but this one seems like it might do the trick.

Isn't this snail pillow from LauraFrisk adorable? I think it would look great on the vintage chair we have in our living room. 

So many great things on Etsy! What is your favorite color to wear or decorate with? Also, if Hurricane Sandy has affected you, I hope you and yours are safe and well. It even affected us here in Michigan, what a wild storm! Goodnight!

Game 4 // Go Tigers!

This has been such a frustrating series! Nevermind the part where we can't hit much, that's our own fault I guess, but San Francisco has been touched by the hand of God! Ball hitting the corner of the base, three HRs in three at bats, and safe, safe, safe all the time! Anyway, I made cupcakes today for the game that's happening now. Here are a few pictures!

Yes, those are skull sprinkles. Happy Halloween! And GO TIGERS!!!

World Series // Game 2!

Oh my! The Tigers sure had a tough go-of-it in San Francisco last night, but we can't be tooooo discouraged! Even though I love San Francisco, my heart is in Detroit, and we haven't won the World Series since before I was born! Yeesh. Anyway, I've shared The Mitten State's neat t-shirts with you before, but I wanted to share this limited edition shirt to celebrate the Tigers being in the World Series.

So, who's gonna win tonight? I believe in you, Tigers! If you want to check out this shirt and others, click on the Mitten State's ad on the right side of the page!