Weekend

An entire Sunday without work. The beach, a pumpkin patch and corn field, and little bits of fall...love! Hope you enjoyed the weekend. What's on your agenda tonight? Nothing much here, just a little Dead Man's Bones! xo -J.

On Making Things...

Fascinated and inspired by the process of making two simple commodities, salt and a chair. Read the stories and see more images here and here.

Images via Not Without Salt and OCHO (spotted on Modern Findings).

To Make:

I'm loving all of the fall-ish recipes popping up everywhere. These are on my must-make list for the season.

Fig and Almond Tart I via Odessa May Society

Toasted Nutmeg Ice Cream I via Roost

Dutch Oven Cobbler I via Kinfolk

Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Pies I via Give Me Flour

NYILU

It was nice not having anything on the agenda except for things like ice cream and art. The city never fails to draw me in each time I visit. I look forward to the day when I buy that one way ticket... 

Apple store, NYC.

Guest Post // Jeremiah Hagler

Guess I should introduce myself...I'm Jeremiah from Emerald Son. I sort of feel like the new kid still, I just started blogging a few months ago but am happy to have been invited to sit at the cool table, with all of you kids because as you all know by now, Jennifer has great style and lots of talent!

When I heard about Jennifer going to New York I became very angry that I wasn't extended an invite (next time Jenn!) so I will attempt to live vicariously through my guest post. Here's what I would bring if I was given a chance to take holiday in New York. 

 Image / Headphones / NYC hat / Baxter Comb / 3 Soaps / Makr flat wallet / Herschel Backpack / Cardigan Vest / (Illustrations by Jeremiah)

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Next time for sure, Jeremiah. :) So happy to have you in the blog world. Thanks for the post!  

Friends, be sure to visit Jeremiah here: Emerald Son // Twitter // Pinterest // Tumblr // Shop

GUEST POST // KRISTA SCHROCK

From top left to right: Art // Outfit // Space // Art // Outfit // Space

I came across these Hans Silvester photographs recently and was mesmerized by the colors, textures and graphic elements represented on the Ethopian Omo Tribe's bodies. There seems to be a story behind every one of those lines, shapes and botanical head dresses. After seeing these photographs, I thought there would be no better way than to translate the colors and textures into the other areas of our life that most represent the best of color and texture: Outfits & Spaces.

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Krista Shrock is an interior and graphic designer based out of Los Angeles, CA. 
Be sure to check out the new project she's working on, The Creative Insight--an upcoming source of inspiration!
Find her here: Krista Schrock // Portfolio // Blog // Twitter // The Creative Insight

GUEST POST // AN AUTUMN ESCAPE by ELISE YETTON

"Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree." -- Emily Bronte

Craving an autumnal retreat in the colorful trees, just me and my love. Dressing up for fancy candlelit dinners for no one but ourselves! 

Photo // House + House Architects via Destined to Design

Outfit // Sweater, Skirt, Clutch, Socks, Boots

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Elise Yetton is a freelance writer, stylist, and blogger based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Thank you Elise!

Find her here: Pennyweight // Troubadour Vintage // Twitter // Pinterest 

GUEST POST // BREAKFAST ON THE GO by CASEY KEASLER

*Casey is back with another awesome post! Have you downloaded her mix yet? I can't stop listening to it... Thanks again Casey!

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Hi there, it's Casey from K.I.D. Collective again. I'm an interior designer and I blog from time to time about my work, what inspires me and the food I love. When Jennifer asked me to put together a post while she's out traveling, I immediately thought about a travel related post (and how she always seems to be on the go) and then the food. We both love the food.  

In my mind, you're either a breakfast person or you aren't, there's no middle ground for this one. I happen to fall in the breakfast loving category. My favorite breakfast is a weekend morning when I can relax with a cup of coffee, catch up on whatever I happen to be reading at the moment and then make breakfast, almost always a few hours after I wake up. I've never been much of a wake up and eat kind of girl. 

The rest of the week, when I'm not up a few hours before I head to work, I try to plan ahead and take my own breakfast with me. My favorite is lowfat Greek yogurt, granola, seasonal fresh fruit all topped off with honey. I like putting it in a pint sized mason jar because it's so much nicer eating out of glass than plastic and because the mason jar cap screws on and doesn't ever pop off in my bag. My cousin-in-law, Jora, makes a great granola recipe if you want to make it yourself instead of buying. The recipe card below can be saved or scaled and printed on a 3x5 note card too. Enjoy!

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Images and Recipe Card by Casey.
Find more of her here: K.I.D. Collective // Portfolio // Facebook // Twitter // Pinterest

GUEST POST // JESSICA COMINGORE

Hi there! Jessica from Destined to Design filling in for the fabulous Jennifer while she's away enjoying NYC. With the leaves falling and the breeze kicking in lately, I'm leaving summer behind for more autumnal hues and styles. I paired a few photos by the incredibly talented Ana Cabaleiro with a couple things I'm coveting this season. Aren't those colors just captivating?

Sweater // Dress //Boots // Pillow (eek, can't find the source but similar ones at Nickey Kehoe) 

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*Jessica is a designer, blogger, and photographer based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Find her here: Studio // Destined to Design // Photography // Facebook // Twitter // Pinterest 

GUEST POST // SATSUKI SHIBUYA

hello! it's so nice to meet you! my name is satsuki shibuya & i am the designer / life aficionado behind satsuki shibuya (formally known as zakka nouveau). a big thank you to jennifer who kindly invited me to guest post here today while she is away capturing beautiful moments as i am a huge fan of her work (i'm sure you are too!) & so delighted to be able to share a little bit of something with you today. 

there are collectors of coins, collectors of cars, collectors of (fill in the blank). i collect lists (not by choice, but by default as i have to write everything down in order to remember things), but the other thing i collect (again, not by choice. by obsession) are publications/books. with so many wonderful zines/books/magazines/limited edition goodies out there, how can one just choose a few? i sure can't. here are a few that are on the top of my list currently. do you have any that you are just itching to get? i would love to hear!

from top left: arne // the native trees of canada // murmur // tadashi kawamata / field sketches // the modernist // brooklyn diary

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Find Satsuki here: Satsuki Shibuya // Facebook // Twitter // Pinterest. Thank you so much Suki!!

GUEST POST // EMMA ROBERTSON

Main Image // Rabbit-felt Fedora // The Miller Fedora // Madewell Fedora // Floppy Brim Fedora 

Hey guys, Emmadime here! I just recently acquired a few new hats from a nice man who sadly had to part from them. He was getting rid of the majority of his belongings- and boy-o-boy did he have a lot of amazing hats!! As I tried on each one, he told me the story behind it - where he got it, how long he had it, why there was a stain or a rip! I loved the personality and life that was already invested in them... I have been collecting hats for a while now and this experience only heightened my love for them - and when I say love, I mean obsession :)

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*Emma is graphic designer and knitter based out of Dallas, TX. 

Find her here: Emmadime // Portfolio // Emmadime : Knitted // Twitter // Pinterest. Thanks Emma! 

I'm excited to be on Emma's blog today for her "Lovely Lady" series. See here. So honored Emma--thanks again!

GUEST POST // HIGH IN THE SKY MIX by CASEY KEASLER

Hello, this is Casey from K.I.D Collective. Today's post is a music mix inspired by Jennifer's trip to NY. When I'm on a plane, I do three things; sleep, work, read. It's always nice to have music to listen to when traveling so I put together a mix that is mellow and a little quiet in hopes that it will provide a little background noise for those long airplane commutes. Thanks for asking me to contribute Jennifer and enjoy your trip!

Download the mix here.

1. Divina - Toro Y Moi

2. Within and Without - Washed Out

3. Agoraphobia - Deerhunter

4. Waters - Air Waves

5. Heart Of Gold - Neil Young

6. I Don't Blame You - Cat Power

7. Best Night - War On Drugs

8. You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory - White Fence

9. Addicted to Love - Florence + The Machine

10. Last Night At The Jetty - Panda Bear

11. In Every Direction - Junip

12. For 12 - Other Lives

13. When Were Dancing - Twin Shadow

14. Holocene - Bon Iver

Photo: Casey Keasler

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*Casey is an interior designer and blogger based out of Portland, OR. 

Find her here: K.I.D. Collective // Portfolio // Facebook // Twitter // Pinterest. Thank you so much Casey! 

AROUND THE WEB, LINKS, AND NYC.

I'm headed to the Big Apple tomorrow morning! That's right NYC, I'm comin' for you! It's been a crazy last few days finishing up some work, shooting a wedding, and tying up loose ends on the internets but I thought I'd link a few guest posts and features around the web from the last month that I've failed to share with you. As for when I'm away, enjoy an incredible lineup of guest bloggers this week (and part of next) here on I ART U.

// Le Grand Cru recently released their second issue of CRU and it's filled with inspirational stories, people, and some major eye candy. They asked me to share the ACE hotel snaps from my recent Seattle trip in the zine. So cool! Thank you so much Tommy and Mike. Check out the issue here.

// Incredibly honored to be featured on Jessica's blog, Destined to Design, in her "For the Record" series. Take a peek into my world here.

// Andrea from Fly asked if she could use an image for this rad feature of the lovely and ever-so-talented Justina (along with awesome snaps from Dab). Of course the answer was yes! Be inspired by the bright, bold, and beautiful, Justina. (Just found another feature on J...here!)

// Recent pinterest inspiration on Blending Beautiful.

// Get your frittata on with this guest post on Pennyweight.

...OK, enough of that. Stay tuned for some serious creatives here in the coming days. 

P.S. I'll be available for hire in NYC from October 6th to the 11th if anyone is interested in a photoshoot (engagement, portrait, studio, etc.). Email me at iartu.jennifer(at)gmail(dot)com to inquire. I'd love to work with some of you east coasters!