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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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There was the slightest shift around here this week. Nothing crazy like "changing colored leaves" or "feels like tea weather" or "anything resembling brisk." But for a minute or two these past few days, I contemplated foreign and absurd ideas like "wearing pants" and "knitting" and even "heating the oven to cook something."

Don't get me wrong, these thoughts were fleeting, but it's nice to consider that soon(ish) they'll be back on the table. I would really (really) love to bake some bread (this is first and this will be second).

In the meantime, as we wait for cooler weather, I'm doing a little house refresh. I moved most of the rugs out of the bedroom. They were fun (and I certainly miss the color statement) but I knew that once the baby arrived and I was sitting in the rocking chair for hours on end, any wrinkles on the floor where going to drive me insane. So up they came and are currently in the garage … eventually they'll be re-allocated to other spots in the house. (Or sold on craigslist.)

We did decide to swap one out in the TV room and it was a good change. I loved our old rug (and I moved it to the spot in front of the windows), but this one is a bit more color and way bigger so it probably fits the space better. It's making me happy every time I see it so that's a win.

Soon enough it will be time to get out fall decor and I'm really looking forward to a season change. I loved having a summer baby but I've got to admit the excitement for a fall baby (and holidays with a newborn!) is pretty high. It's going to be a really great few months around here.

Wishing you a wonderful long weekend (with some college football watching maybe!?).

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15 responses to “around here.”

  1. Leah Noble Avatar

    And you swapped out your header! I love the fall feeling. 🙂

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  2. KimS Avatar
    KimS

    Heeee! We might as well live on different planets. Here in the UK this summer it’s been ‘oooh, can I risk going out without a heavy jumper?’ and now it’s already heating on and thinking about wearing a coat in the morning!

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  3. Jillt Avatar
    Jillt

    Not sure if you ever mentioned. . .how did your vacuum/robot do with your rugs in the bedroom? Or even the single rugs in your living area?

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  4. Tryphena G Avatar
    Tryphena G

    Is that a Roomba in your living room? What model is it and what are you thoughts on its effectiveness?

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  5. Anna Avatar

    Happy weekend, Elise! We’ve had a few cool late-summer days here and I’m starting to feel the shift as well. And love the new banner up top!

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  6. Hannah B. Avatar
    Hannah B.

    Three cheers for college football! Watching the Michigan game last night just made it feel like fall, even in this crazy Florida heat.

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  7. molly Avatar
    molly

    Yay for fall-ish feelings!! And I completely agree…fall + winter babies are especially fun because it’s such a cozy season! It’s so nice to snuggle up at home with your tiny babe when the weather outside matches your desire to hibernate 🙂 And the holidays are especially joyful! xo

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  8. Carrie Avatar

    That belly! ❤

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  9. dawn Avatar
    dawn

    Loving these pictures and updates! So glad to hear your excitement over the baby coming and the nesting going on. I enjoyed my pregnancies so much, such a magical time.
    The photos below are so dang cute again, those crib shots get me every time. That first one is my favorite!

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  10. elise blaha cripe Avatar

    the robot does surprisingly well over the rugs. It for sure gets stuck sometimes, but overall, I’m pleased with it’s ability to get up and over. 🙂

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  11. elise blaha cripe Avatar

    It’s a Neato! Very similar to this (I think we have an older version) : http://tinyurl.com/nk8bb62
    We’ve had it for 2.5 years and I LOVE it. Will never go back.

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  12. Justine Avatar

    I also felt the shift here in LA — not exactly autumn, but something a bit less than “I am melting in this awful SoCal punishing sun heat”. It is so wonderful! Enjoy your weekend.

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  13. Marcella K Avatar

    Fun banner photo update! I’m more than ready for a season change too. Happy long weekend!

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  14. Kelsey Avatar

    Yay! I’m in Phoenix and just today I felt that little change too. It “cooled” off to 93, cool weather is still a ways away but I can tell it’s coming and that is a wonderful feeling. Happy weekend!

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  15. Kerrie Avatar

    Wow! Those rugs look so good in their new spots. The old living room rug matches PERFECTLY with those chairs. It’s like it was always meant to be there.

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