Fabric Love

I am currently fawning over these fabrics from Paper Thread.

This line is called Across the Pond and I love them!

Now I just need something to sew ... curtains?

Hitch or Ditch: Socks & Boots

It's time for the second round of Hitch or Ditch here at Ohio is 4 Lovers. This week's question: tall socks with boots - hitch or ditch?

 

I've seen this trend a lot more frequently lately - in Akron and a little bit in NYC when I was there this weekend - and I haven't been able to decide if I'm a fan of it or not yet.

Does it depend on what kind of boots/the height of the socks/the type of socks? What do you guys think? Will you be rocking the tall socks peeking out of your boots this fall?

-Alissa

Yes, Please!

A little dose of Ohio for your Friday! ... Thanks HUNTER & smile

Weekly tune-up

In less than 48 hours I will be heading to New York City for the first time to visit one of my very best friends. To say I'm excited would definitely be an understatement. So for this "weekly tune-up" I thought I'd share a little bit of what I'll be listening to on my way to the big city this weekend. It's just a small sampling of songs I'm addicted to and songs that remind me of all the fun her and I have together - enjoy!

Shakira - Waka Waka (Esto es Africa)

Nicki Minaj - Super Bass

Florence & the Machine - Shake It Out

Taylor Swift - I'm Only Me When I'm With You

Lily Allen - 22

Matt Nathanson - Faster

Rihanna - Cheers (Drink to That)

The Airborne Toxic Event - Changing

The Band Perry - All Your Life

Kellie Pickler feat. Taylor Swift - Best Days of Your Life

Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (TGIF)

Nicki Minaj feat. Rihanna - Fly



-Alissa

The Elusive Cupcake

There is a new cupcake place in Northeast Ohio ... Main Street Cupcakes!

Every time I go in there is practically a line out the door and for good reason. Their cupcakes are amazing and come in all sorts of different flavors like Mojito, Pumpkin Spice Latte and The Cleveland. My personal favorite is the Raspberry Lemonade.

Now, on more than one occasion I've gotten to the shop to find them sold out so I cherish the opportunity to try a new flavor.

I you're not from the NE OH, no worries. They ship across the nation.

There could be no better news than that!

Hometown Pride

Last month I was browsing stands at the Highland Square's Art in the Square festival with my mom when we stumbled upon this great screenprint . . .

Photo via APE MADE

I can't wait to add this print to our apartment decor. It's made by April Bleakney (aka APE MADE) and along with a lot of really great screenprints on canvas, her Etsy shop also has her designs on T-shirts, tote bags and coasters. Here are a few of my other favorites from her, but be sure to check out her Etsy shop for more fun Ohio stuff!

 

 

- Alissa

Bags with a Purpose

Looking for a new bag that makes you feel and look great! Check out one of these awesome FEED bags from The Feed Foundation.

They have everything from book to back to saddle to pencil. All of the bags do something helpful like feed a child for a year or provide meals for schools. So grab a bag today.