Happy Halloween!

Sorry for the blogging silence. We still don't have a good internet connection, so that makes blogging a little hard!

Yesterday was my 27th birthday, so we went hiking to one of my favorite places - Max Patch. It's this incredible natural bald spot with amazing 360 degree mountain views.

It's a short hike, but definitely worth the drive. It also gave me a chance to wear my new hooded scarf! 

It's Peaks Island Hood by Ysolda Teague. Raveled here. I really love it - made with Malabrigo Worsted, it's like wearing a warm cloud around your neck. The pattern wasn't too well written, but I really enjoy the final result and concept. I may even try to design my own!

We don't have any Halloween plans, but will definitely be taking a nice fall walk this evening to check out all the cute little kids around our neighborhood who will be trick or treating! I hope you all have a safe, happy and candy filled Halloween!

You can see more pictures from our hike on my Flickr page here.

halloween & birthday celebration!

i am in shock that tomorrow is my birthday and that saturday is halloween. where in the world has this year gone???
now, it's been a few years since i really dressed up for halloween - actually put some effort into it. i'm not dressing up this year, instead we're going camping with our closest friends chrissy & wilson, but i thought i'd peruse etsy to see what was out there. and i found some hilariously wonderful stuff!

mustache necklace by modishmayhem 

fleece monster hat by martianchild 

monster flesh bangle bracelet  by zombiehead 

we're leaving tomorrow to spend a long birthday/halloween weekend in asheville, so i hope everyone has a wonderfully fun, scary (yet safe!) and perfect halloween!! anyone got any super-awesome-fun plans??