Hand Knit Scarves

If there's one accessory I simply CANNOT live without, it's a scarf. As the season change, I move from light silk scarves to pashminas and homemade knits. Knit scarves are unbelievably warm and they add a certain charm to just about any outfit. If you've ever tried to knit (and I have, quite unsuccessfully thank you very much) you know how LONG one of these scarves can take to make. You also know that the care, attention, and craftsmanship of a well made scarf is unlike many handmade goods. I've scoured Etsy to find some of my favorite knit scarves to share with you and these all happen to be under $100.

Luxurious Pure Wool Knit Scarf - The Bridget II cowl $79

via tickled pink knits

Super soft scarflette in blue gray $26

via Knme

Ruffle Neck Warmer Olive Green, Hand Knit $22

via Beaded Wire

Ginger and Camouflage Ribbed Scarf $85

via Urban Knit

Neverending Scarf $63

via celapiu

Chai Latte Scarf Pure Organic Cotton Knit Wrap $79

via tickled pink knits
Sure you might be able to find a knit scarf at a retail store that would be cheaper, but I promise, if there's anything you spend money on this fall, invest in a good scarf (and maybe a good pair of boots too.)
What's the ONE accessory you can't live without?

Photography: abby try again

The photos by abby try again never fail to impress. I've picked a few as my favorites to share with you. The vibrant colors and sweet subject matter are exactly what I need to cheer up yet another gloomy, rainy day.

slips print $11

glass print $9


bowls and spoons print $11


among the pumpkins $11


bouncy balls print $11

via abby try again
I know have a sudden urge to fill my closet with pretty slips...

Plate Walls (you asked for it)

Some of you have commented about that fact that there are still plate walls to be posted, "how do you keep finding them..." Well, if there's a plate wall out here in cyberspace, I'm going to find it, ok? Worry not, my obsessions don't die easily AND because you all have given me the unanimous 'go ahead' I will keeping searching for plate walls until this trend dies out (I don't foresee that happening).

via print and pattern


via Desire to Inspire


via design is mine


via The Cottage Cheese {via what's blogging my view}


via houzz


via The City Sage via Domino
If you'd like to see the ongoing collection of plate walls, please click here. Thank you to The Cottage Cheese for giving me the heads up on one of these walls. If you run across a plate wall that isn't already on the list (and you don't want to keep it all to yourself) please e-mail it to me and I'll be sure to link to you - downandoutchic@gmail.com
Oh, I've also received a couple of requests to show you MY plate wall. Well, if one existed, I'd be happy to do that, but currently our house is sans plate walls. Sometimes obsessions are best left at a distance, you know?

Flannel

B isn't the only one around here allowed to wear comfy plaid things...

These pieces from American Eagle have a nice, fitted shape and seeing as how they're currently on sale for $24.95, I might have to buy two.

{via ae}
Anyone else craving the some soft flannel coziness?

Orange Crush + A Peek into My Home

It's Orange Crush time again! What is Orange Crush? Well, it's a monthly collaborative series celebrating all thing orange between Down and Out Chic and From the Right Bank.

For this month's installment, I've found some awesome stocking stuffers on Etsy all for under $10! I try to remind myself, ever holiday season, that gift giving isn't about spending a ton of money and racking up the credit card bill. Gift giving is about being creative, finding gifts that speak to the person you're shopping for, and showing you care and YES, you can do that for under $10.

Citrus Vanilla 3.5 oz Goat's Milk Soap $3

via Lost River Rags

thankful $7

via Pixiepetal's

Oak leaf hairclip- orange $9

via Punch Drunk Princess

Circles Zip $6.50

via frolic design

Yellow Owl To Do List $8

via boy girl party

Orange and Yellow buttons (5pc) $5

via Tattoo Annie

Custom ordered French Mararons - Six per pack $9.50

via the doughmesstic cookie shop
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty sure I could use everything on this list including those yummy macarons. Be sure to hop on over to From the Right Bank as Ally found some really great orange + purple interiors I know you're going to droll over.
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On another note, today I'm giving a sneak peek into my home for the very FIRST time over on Plush Palate!

{photo via me}
Won't you join me over there?