I've been wishy washy over the front door {blue front door? new doggy door?}, but this summer I decided to paint the picnic table black (perhaps unconsciously inspired by Abbey?) then decided the door needed to be black, too. It would bring out the iron work on the porch and put a little consistency in the sea of chaos we love to call home.

Just Over the River has a black door that looks much like I suspect ours will turn out. Check out that incredible squirrel door knocker in NC for $8. I think she needs to send it back to NC. . . to me and my squirrel lovin' Wolfie, right? Add some vintage repro door hardware and call me surprised, we sure would have a fancy lookin' entry!

But more exciting than the actual door will be hanging up a Christmas wreath. Like maybe something fantastically compiled by The Constant Gatherer? Or a yarn wreath by Knock Knocking? Maybe the new door is just the excuse I need to get a succulent wreath like this one from Succulents Galore? A vintage tinsel one like the one from Oodles??

Who can resist all the lovely handmade choices? They're all so a-door-able! (Yes, that pun was unavoidable. And yes, I'm so sorry.)

How about this for timing? Kristen {aka Mood Swing Studios} and her uber-talented web designer Arianne of Aeolidia are working hard on a Mood Swing revamp and although it's not quite finished, I can't wait any longer to share my part in it with you. Also, since we're smack dab in the middle of present buying season, it's time to start preaching the buy-it-from-the-little-guy gospel, right?

See that there banner with the scrolly font and flowers? That's one of the projects that has been keeping me busy and away from the blog. Yep, that's my handiwork {squeal!} and my heart's-a- burstin' with pride.

One thing I learned while working with Kristen, that girl has an eye for detail. I think it shows both in the banner and in her designs. Another thing I learned? It's really hard to stare at her site without wanting to put everything in the shopping cart.

On top of all that temptation, today only Mood Swing is offering free shipping with the code "holiday" and 50% off all storybook charm necklaces! The storybook necklaces are adorable, and with half off they're all under $25!