{ caught on film: summer allen-gibson - aka indierocket }

These gorgeous photos were taken by Summer Allen-Gibson whom you might know from Design-is-Mine, her inspiring design blog. I'm in awe of her talent and love the richness of color and texture found in her photos, which by the way, were all taken using film. She's made me realize that I need to give up my wimpy, conservative ways when shooting film and just go for it. I hope we continue to see more photo loveliness from Summer (wouldn't it be great if she started making her prints available for purchase--hint, hint!).

To see more:

Visit Summer's flickr stream, IndieRocket

Stop by Summer's blog, Design is Mine

{ interior inspiration: farmhouse fabulous }

I originally spotted this gorgeous farmhouse located in upper state NY as I quickly browsed through the September issue of Country Living. I had bookmarked it (the old fashioned way), intending to come back to it, but it wasn't until I saw it again on the lovely Vintage Simple, that I remembered it. Aside from loving *everything* about it, it also serves as a visual "to-do" list of things I'd like to do around the ole home front.

Find new chairs for our kitchen table. Love the industrial vibe of these.

Create a chalk board wall/message center.

Tidy up my office (again!)

Paint** our bedroom & change out the linens to all white.

**P.S. Wouldn't you love waking up every morning to a wall color with the name, "Mountain Air" (as seen in the last image)?

All images via Country Living. Thanks again Maria for reminding me about this home.

{ the good stuff: wee wishes }

Last week, I attended back-to-school night in my daughter's classroom and had the opportunity to peruse some of the projects the children have completed this school year. In one corner of the classroom was a wall covered in kites that the children had colored. I went to take a closer look at their artwork and realized each student was also asked to write their "wishes" along the tail of their kite. Rather than a litany of requests for the latest video game gadgets, the kids' responses were quite thoughtful (and adorable). These were a few of my favorites:

"I wish I was the nicest kid in the world."

"I wish I was rich so I could help poor people more."

"I wish Obama could be the President forever."

"I wish Peter Pan was real so he could take me to Neverland."

(imagine who wrote this one)

image credit: jonas peterson ~ an incredible (incredible!) photographer

{ constant cravings: simple fall blooms }

Fresh Fall blooms in mismatched jars + vases...so simple, yet so stunning.

Run to T.J.'s this weekend and try it yourself.

What do you all have planned for the weekend?

We have a sunny, relaxing couple of days ahead of us...I can't wait.

see you Monday xo ~Suzanne

Sources:

top & bottom photo: mary ruffle

middle (top row): chelsea and kate headley

middle (bottom row) kate headley, max wagner (spotted here), kate headley

{ thursday thoughts }

write it in your heart print by vol25