Color Palate

These paint chip table linens are just the sort of quirky home decor that I like. Designed by Avril Loreti in Toronto, they're cute, clever and just the right amount of kitschy.

Weekend in Photos

I'm not sure if I've gotten lazy about taking pictures over the weekend or if they just haven't been especially photogenic lately, but it's nice to have something to share today. Since the doctor said "any day now," we finally got our act together assembling the crib and installing the car seat. So the hard part's over, right? ;) I was craving waffles, so we had a tasty brunch at Trace and a walk/waddle around downtown. And we've been taking Zuzu out as often as we can to get out some of that puppy energy. It's been so nice to have even slightly cooler weather. Fall in Texas might be just my speed.

Thanks, Baby

The UPS guy and I have grown quite close thanks to my lengthy list of prepare-for-baby purchases. One thing that was easy to decide on was this pack of custom thank you cards from Minted. I like the non-traditional color palette and the sweet little details of this design, and I didn't even have to leave the couch to buy them -- something that's become increasingly difficult lately.

Hudson River Valley House

Fall is certainly the time of year that I miss New York the most -- the apple-picking day trips, the changing leaves and perfect sweater weather. So when I came across this modern, sustainable home in the Hudson River Valley, it made me want to pick up and move back north -- at least for the next three months.

[spotted on: Onekindesign; photos by: Lang Architecture]

Fall Frocks

All I want to do is shop for fall dresses, but my 37-week-sized belly is complicating things. I'm especially drawn to this color palette and the fun patterns of these Anthropologie dresses. At least there's boot shopping to tide me over.

Thoughts of the Week

Whenever it gets cold enough, sign me up for this look.

Let the fall baking commence.

Footie pajamas for a tiny superstar.

These pastries and espresso make me want to book a flight to Rome.

I'm a sucker for dahlias, so l love this sweet arrangement.

Thanks so much for your baby book recommendations! Here are some more ideas.

Happy Friday! My mom is in town for a long weekend to help us prepare for baby boy and create a happy, little space for him. Thank goodness for mamas! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Mama-to-Be Mocktail: Purple Fizz

While we were in Napa on our babymoon, I had to forgo the cabernet sauvignon, but I did get to enjoy some delicious grapes right off the vine. Ever since, I've been craving that same juicy flavor, so I decided to come up with this fruity, fizzy mocktail.

Purple Fizz
4 oz. sparkling red grape juice
4 oz. cranberry juice
4 oz. ginger ale
Frozen grapes for garnish

Combine chilled grape juice, cranberry juice and ginger ale and add a few frozen grapes as garnish and to keep the drink cold.