A Pumpkin Weekend in Pictures

It's been so crazy town around these parts as of late. Matthew has been traveling for work which has me all out of sync. After a crazy Friday, I had a much needed weekend with fam.
It's always great to just hit the restart button. 

 

 me and my nephew.

 

We started our pumpkins on Saturday night. I used folkart acrylic craft paint from Walmart. It was $2 a bottle. We painted one coat, then after the second coat, while it was still weat - we glitter bombed the top half of a mid-sized pumpkin. We used regular 2 dollar glitter and painter's tape.

 It was awesome!!

 

note: make sure to start at the painters tape and paint up towards the stem.

I could have been more careful. I also placed the pumpkin in a grocery bag while glitter bombing, to easily dispose of crazy glitter.

 

 

 

Hopefully I can get around to a "neutral fall decor" post soon. I'm really picky about seasonal decor for some reason, and it's always a challenge to get ready for the holidays. Hope everyone is enjoying the fall! 

Life lately - silly and serious

Life lately - silly and serious. Silly First.

Lately, I've been obsessed with all the plants around my house. This one below in particular. I kept wondering why my favorite plant looked so sad. Errvvday. Just watering and watering and wondering, what the heck is happening to this plant. 

Then, I took a closer look. And, this!!!!

Hashtag amateurgardenerproblemzzzzz!!!!

Not only did he (she?) eat my whole plant, he/she then politely peppered my plant with a million eggs. Yuck! 

But now, to kill or to not kill the catapillar - that is the question my friends.  I can't off a future butterfly is what I told myself. But after a long week of deliberation, and a lot of staring wistfully at my sad plant, I caved and bought some organic pesticide. If I want to up my game in the gardening , I must use pesticides.

Then, this showed up on my doorstep right after I got home from our vacation in the rain forest. (Which I've already talked about way too much, but you can read about it here, and here. And oh here too.) Ohh West Elm. How you always read my mind.  

Can I get a green master bedroom makeover please!?! Heck to the yea. 

This might take a while, I wouldn't hold your breath on this one. 

On a more serious note, how about my Fall goals. Oh wow, does Tessybear even know what a goal is anymore! Psh, those are only for New Year's, whatcha talking bout Willis!

But really.  In all seriousness, this year has been a great travel year for me. Which is good, because I got bit by the travel bug hard. But with no scheduled trips for the rest of the year, work, personal or otherwise, I'm trying to buckle down and focus again. I want to learn Español, of course attempt to lose 10 lbs. (When is losing weight not a goal?), and try to finish the house. Our third floor is practically untouched in the décor department, and I really want to tackle the master bedroom.

 Since 2013 is practically over, I'm trying to keep it simple and only pick a few goals. its only acceptable to have 15 goals in January :)

Ok ok. That was all silly. What is everyone else up to lately? Really, do tell. I'm sure it's more exciting than catapillars ;) 

Pictures I'll Never Forget

I've talked enough the past two days- So I'm linking up with one of my favorite bloggers, Jenni from Story of My Life, for a wordless post. I've already said too much :x 

Memories :) 

- Tessy