October Giveaway... Gift Certificate!

I figured that I'd give the blog winner for this month a little more options.  So giving away a gift certificate for either my main website or my Etsy shop or a custom order would do the trick nicely.
Okay, fellow blog readers, I will be giving away a $20 gift certificate for one lucky winner.  But you have to follow these nifty rules.
Ready?
Here ya go: (Deadline is Friday, October 29th at 11:59pm PST)

1.In the comment section below, share your fondest memory of Autumn... or create a wish for a new memory.

2.Extra Credit: Become a Facebook Fan:: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ciara-Obscura/72466409533?v=photos#!/pages/Ciara-Obscura/72466409533?v=wall

3. Extra Extra Credit: Flip through my blog a bit and "like" or comment on whichever post appeals to you... I love your feedback.

4. Check back here on Sunday, October 31 to see if you're the winner!

Good luck!

Spark of Autumn

The weather's been droopy.  And although I have not yet plummeted into the depths of despair over the lack of sunshine this week, I could still do with some doses of warmth and coziness.
Here's what I found around the web...

I don't know what it is with me and pink lately.  A friend in college tried to convince me to dress in all pink and lace for Halloween one year because all I would wear was black this and that and combat boots (yeah- I was that cliche).  She'd be shocked to know I just wore pink lace last week.  Who knew?
Anyway... this photo is from DesignSponge and I love the pillows on the chairs and little eggs on the table.

Now this... THIS is exactly what I need (desperately want) for the containment of all my materials.  I used to volunteer at my childhood library just so I could flip through the card catalogs and stamp the books with that doohickey.  Also, that record player atop is really great.  I'd play some Benny Goodman or my old Strawberry Shortcake birthday album on it. (Photo also from DesignSponge)

Right here is the house that I often dream about.  The interior design is an awesome surprise and it's located in upstate New York, so it's a treat and a half.  Snagged this one from Cup of Joe and then New York Times Magazine.

That should help me out of my funk.
Time now for hot cocoa in a great big mug on a special special tray that my beautiful friend, Meaghan, gifted me. 
Have a weekend well enjoyed...

Going for the gold.

I've faked a $500 shopping spree, but this time I'm going for the gold... or silver... or multi-colored and phenomenal... $1,000 pretend, but real to my mind, shopping spree.  Here we go!

This swimsuit from LA Drama Queen.  And, yeah, I'll totally just wear this around the house.

Such feathered prettiness from Golly Bard

Holy wow... I adore this brooch from Swan Bones

These sweet things from Toad Lillie 

Vintage compacts from Sadie Olive

Colorful clay (for the forever kid in me) from MamaK's

These salt and pepper shakers from Acero Studio

Roadside awesomeness

Because I think I will always feel free and way alive on a carnival swing (photo by Bomo Bob)

NEEEEEEED this number from Violetville Vintage

 Enjoy a lovely weekend.  It's rainy and kind of crummy here, but nothing that a tasty cup o' hot cocoa can't fix.

Oh my...

 My friend, Jen, passed this site along to me and I'm kind of really in love with the dreamy and surreal quality of the photography.  It makes me stop and stare and maybe even wander in my mind a little more than usual... it's a little like magic and an embrace all rolled into one.

(All photos by Elena Kalis)