Two things I'm liking:
1. Paper leaves by Owengilder Sleeve via Unruly Things
2. Trois Pommes Patisserie's pumpkin pie topped with roasted pepitas as part of NY Mag's Pumpkin Pies for Every Feast slideshow

I love these simple wreaths by Emily Thompson in Brooklyn. I may try to recreate something similar for our front door.


[via D*S, 1-2. Emily Thompson Flowers]

After a wonderful week in New York with my family, I am back home in Portland. 

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Craving a taste of the comforts of home, I decided to make individual chicken pot pies from Ina Garten's fail-proof recipe to dazzle A and get us excited about the Thanksgiving flavors to come next  week.

Ina's recipe calls for a homemade pie crust, but I don't usually go through all of the trouble and instead buy frozen puff pastry to fit each souffle dish. I find that it saves a lot of time and provides the perfect flaky crust for the molten pot pie filling.

[1-6. c. lynn]

Fall is here—short days, chilly nights, and lots of warm thoughts of home. This fall it would be really wonderful to have:

Chic, waterproof rain boots for Portland's rainy season

 

Soft blanket throws for our couch

One pot wonders in a cheery holiday green

a beautiful cross-body leather bag

[1. kworth30]

Pretty gourds, pumpkins, and squashes at the ever-beautiful SAIPUA.

[1. SAIPUA]

I'm thinking about some of the fun things about fall like planting bulbs, mums and cabbages, making hearty one-pot dishes, and putting up a new wreath. At the moment, I am admiring the textural offerings made from morel mushrooms and mahogany shavings available through Terrain.


[1. Terrain]

After an incredible trip, we are back home in Portland. I'm a bit jetlagged at the moment, but when I have myself all sorted, I will post a bit more about our trip!

It's so fun to be back in town for my favorite time of year. We're drinking pumpkin ale and getting into the autumnal spirit.


[1. Virginia Sanderson 2. Andres Pinto Sanchez]

Today, the 23rd of September marks the autumnal equinox in Japan or 彼岸の中日 ("higan no chu-nichi"). The Japanese mark this day of equal day and night as the first day of fall. Although, it's still rather balmy in Tokyo, there's a saying that 暑さ寒さも彼岸まで ("atsusa samusa mo Higan made,") which translates to "heat and cold last until Higan."


[The American School in Japan; 1. Ryan Healy]

We leave tomorrow for a few days of camping on the coast with friends and family. I'm really looking forward to spending some time around a fire, working on my knitting project, hiking, kayaking, and preparing some communal meals. I will be back on Monday with lots of lovely photos to share.


[1. c. lynn]