I’m getting into the Halloween spirit by seeing a play about a murderous barber tomorrow. I’m excited! It is going to be a completely unique experience because it is outside at the Castle Theater in Provo–at night. Yes, we are supposed to bring hand warmers and blankets. I’m not sure how I’ll react to being that cold for such a long period of time…for some reason I try to avoid it. Maybe I’ll take a thermos of hot chocolate to help keep me warm.

Here are a few more details:

Sweeney Todd (concert version)

October 23, 24, 25, 30 at 8 p.m.

October 31 at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Castle Theater, 1300 E. Center Street in Provo

General Admission $10; Students $7

(Children under 13 not advised to attend–cool.)

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I went to the JCrew/Downeast sale at the Thanksgiving Point Barn today. I got bright yellow galoshes with blue whales for $5. These green ones with blue dots are being sold at JCrew.com for $78. I like myself a good deal. The sale is open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. tomorrow.

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Seth and I have been laughing about this video for a few days now, so I decided to share it. My favorite part is "tulibu dibu douchoo."

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I just realized I will be flying home from Washington D.C. on election day, so I’m going to be an absentee voter this year. I’m kind of sad because I love getting those "I Voted" stickers. They make me feel like I have done my duty as a citizen of this country. Ok, really it makes me feel cooler/smarter/more informed that all the people who don’t have one. I didn’t realize this until I read Freakonomics . One of the authors’ studies says that the main reason people vote (especially in small towns) is because they want people to see that they are voting (or see that they are not not voting), not because they think their vote will actually change anything. And that is why I think the person who thought up the "I Voted" stickers is a genius. The poll workers see that you vote AND your coworkers see that you vote. Brilliant.

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On HGTV.com there are a few good ideas for decorating your table on the cheap. Exactly what we all need right now. I love that the main things in this picture are the apples, leaves, and candles. I just happen to have a few candles hanging around, beautiful red and gold leaves are in abundance, and apples will look pretty and then taste great once I’m done using them for decoration. Great ideas HGTV!

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I went to Bed, Bath, and Beyond yesterday and found a really long table cloth that will fit my table when I have both leaves in (for $5) and some nice dinner napkins ($6 for 8). I’m trying to make my table look like it is ready for fall. I have a pretty good start, but I need some more ideas. I’m thinking about getting some beautiful glasses that would look good in my cabinets with the glass doors, but I need to find some cheap/free ideas. I’ll let you know if I come up with anything.

(The table runner is from KOHL’s and the pumpkin is from Tai Pan.)

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I’ve been moved into my kitchen for a few weeks now. It is lovely. I still have some things on my to do list, but it is functional! Wahoo!

Eventually we are going to put lights in the cupboards with the glass doors. And yes, Seth is wearing a scout shirt, and, yes, we are eating Mac’n'Cheese for dinner. It just happens sometimes.

A view of our pantry. I am very fond of it.

The chairs in the background are from my grandmother. Aren’t they gorgeous?

And here are a few of my favorite details:

Our bitter-sweet faucet. Sweet because we like it so much. Bitter because of what it took to get it and make it work.

Our spice rack and cookie sheet cupboard. I’ll let them speak for themselves.

Two lazy susans! (Sorry the picture is crooked.)

Maybe I should have a kitchen warming party so everyone who wants to see it can come over. I’ll let you know if I so decide.

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I love free stuff. That is why I love the blog Free Design Goodies . The blog author Summer Allen-Gibson scours the internet for items designers have on their site for free. Here are a few of my favorites.

A "Contains Valuable Document" envelope from 16 Sparrows .

These very cute dishtowel paterns from Posie Gets Cozy .

I’m not sure who came up with Readymechs , but I think they are just great. And just in time for Halloween. I want to build everyone I know a little paper monster.

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I realize it has been well over two weeks since I last posted…but there are no apologies here! I’ve been having a blast on vacation and then been gettin’ back into the groove of things. Here are a few pictures (and captions) from my trip.

Me, Seth, Kristen and Rob (great friends and good travel buddies) in front of the gorgeous Spanish fort El Morro in San Juan.

Rob, Kristen, Me and Seth looking down on Puerto Rico’s East side from El Yunque, Puerto Rico’s rain forest.

Me and Seth in front of one of El Yunque’s gorgeous waterfalls.

Seth basking in the healing waters of El Yunque (which happens to be the only rain forest in the US National Parks System).

View from the condo we rented.

We went scuba diving on Culebra Island, which is about an hour and a half ferry ride from Puerto Rico. I was sprawled out across four chairs in the middle of the boat and woke up to Seth sitting like this.

The boys got along so well that they went home wearing matching dive shirts. So funny!

I’m sad my break is over, but am excited to be back! When I left it still felt like summer, but I definitely came home to fall. I’m going to break out the few fall decorations I have. I love the warm autumn colors. They make my house feel so cozy.

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