eloise and weenie

happy halloween from eloise and weenie!

(fig says dressing up as a pug is the best costume she ever thought of)

shop update: t strap slippers

 i just put these slippers up in my shop, in oatmeal and mustard. just in time for some chilly fall evenings ahead.

ps,

 speaking of fall and shops: my friend vanessa of the velvet bird has a beautiful fall dress collection that came out recently, and if you need a pretty new dress you need to go look here!

pumpkin patch

finding the right pumpkin is important

it was a tough decision, but i think we did the right thing.

then, we celebrated with some head cut out pictures:

the happiest crow.

lindsipumpkin.

slippers

i have had a couple of crazy under the weather weeks lately. but i'm finally starting to feel good again, and have been working on some fall/winter things for my shop! these cozy t-strap slippers will be up for sale in a couple days. and other new things coming soon!

crafts

this weekend i stayed home. fabric was sewn. and yarn was crocheted.

blackberry picking

yesterday we went blackberry picking just outside of town. it was the first time i'd ever been berry picking, and it was fun and delicious work! and also painful! blackberry bushes are very viney with lots and lots of thorns, that are always trying to grab you and scratch you all over.

we picked approximately a million berries, and plan to make a couple pies and some scones from this recipe, and just eat some plain and as toppings for yogurt and icecream too.

on a sewing sidenote: i took in this old dress for the occasion. it's a vintage dress i've had for quite a while, (and i didn't get a before picture), but i just took up the waist, and the hem. so now i have the blackberry dress to add to my list of sewing accomplishments!

 fig trying to keep still, so as not to get stabbed by all the thorns everywhere.

 mike and his favorite georgia bucket full of berries. ready to go home.

what i put on my skin

 i've been so inspired by other blog ladies posting about the skin care products and makeup they use, so i thought i would do a post about the things i like to use for my skin. (and maybe a part 2 for makeup, soon)
i try to use as many natural homemade (and cheap!) products as i can.

 honey soap: i love natural soaps for face and body wash, and honey is amazing! it has antibacterial, antioxidant, and moisturizing properties.  (price: free! made by my sister)
apple cider vinegar: i started using this as toner, after reading this post by vanessa, of the velvet bird. i like using either this vinegar, or witch hazel. (price: $4.45 from here)
coconut oil: i use this as a moisturizer. it's really good for your skin, not to mention your whole body. and it smells very delicious. (price: $12.76 from here, and one jar will last forever)
boots brand expert anti-blemish night moisturizer: at night i like to add on some of this moisturizer along with my regular coconut oil. the boots expert line isn't all natural, but has some natural ingredients and is a good price. this moisturizer has willow bark and aloe in it. (price: $5 from target)
boots brand expert sensitive hydrating eye cream: i also use this eye cream, the skin around my eyes gets super dry, and it works well for me. (price: $7 from target)

baking soda: as a facial scrub! it works really great, and is so so cheap. (price: around $1-$2 from the grocery store)

what skin care products do you use? i love finding out about any new beauty secrets!