falling for fall

falling for fall

It may be that this week in the Queen City temperatures are only reaching the low 80s, but there is a crisp in the air and I am the first to admit that I am pretty excited about the upcoming fall season.

world with fall

photo credit

 

To get us all in the mood, I have found a few recipes that make me think of sweaters, bonfires, football and crisp air in the mornings!

 

1.  Thank you Crazy for Crust for sharing this recipe!  This is definitely going on our list of things to try this fall!

pumpkin toffee bar

 

 

2.  Fall can still be refreshing with this caramel apple sangria I saw on Family Food Finds.  I can almost taste it now!

caramel apple sangria

 

e.  I love figs.  Have you ever tried figs on pizza rather than tomato base?  It is amazing!  Well, here I found a Fig Bruchetta by Style Me Pretty.  JACKPOT!

fig bruchetta

 

4. And now for soup.  Who doesn’t love soup and who doesn’t love lasagna.  I mean, here we have both together by Cooking with Ruthie.

lasagna soup

For other fall recipes previously on Sunny Slide Up – check these out!

And we can’t forget Heather’s Football Party ideas!  Here and Here

Anyone else ready for the colder weather?

falling for fall

 

Mandi Heilig - Dry Ink Designs

getting creative – making jewelry

getting creative – making jewelry

Hey guys.  I had the MOST fun this past weekend with a wonderful group of bloggers and Kathryn Godwin making necklaces.   Have you heard of her?  This girl is like that creative person you wish you could be.  You can thank her for many of the amazing Anthropologie storefronts…  yep… amazing!

Hand Painted Dots

kathryn godwin displays

 

 

 

Coral Reef Display

kathryn godwin displays Floral Garden

kathryn godwin displays

 

 

This girl made tea bags look amazing people…. TEA BAGS!!

kathryn godwin displays

And I can’t even talk about this dress – made of paper…  This is what made me start following her.  I saw it on a wedding blog while I was planning my wedding.. and holy moly!!!  INSPIRATION everywhere!

kathryn godwin dress

 

We even had one for our event… check out this rope and tassel display… LOVE

window display

It had been so long since I had actually made a craft out of raw materials, and when I saw her post in instagram… I knew I had to go!  Turns out I won a free registration with this lovely lady – Deedie Springer of Springvine Design.  And speaking of inspiring and creative, she is the one who is responsible for my wedding flowers – see them here and here ….look at her hard at work!  LOVE IT!

springvine design

It all started out by choosing beads (she handmade) and taping down our string to the table like you used to do when you made friendship bracelets… awe I felt like a kid again!

choosing beads DIY necklaces

 

We made the rope by a twisting technique and then added tassels, beads and whatever we wanted.  I decided to use my Dry Ink colors and just love how my necklace turned out!

DIY necklace

Even better I met some amazing fellow bloggers.  Isn’t it funny when you realize you have to introduce yourselves as your company name or instagram handle!?  Thank you social media!

DIY bloggers

Kathryn of Studio Cultivate, Me, Dawn – co author of Carolina Bride Book and Nikki of Bunch Collective

vintage concord

Reconnected with the talented Brellyn of Vintage Concord.

This day was amazing!  In just 2 hours I was inspired to create again, to get out there and do something with my hands, to draw, to make jewelry, and to surround myself with other creatives… it so feeds my soul!

beauty quote

The quote above is made by using a photo of the backdrop created for photos!

Mandi Heilig - Dry Ink Designs