Smile And Wave

Ready for the Cozy

Fall! It means the end of mosquito season when we can enjoy coffee on the front porch again! It means there are colorful weeks ahead of us as the maple in our backyard fills the sky with golden leaves! It means cozy vibes from that first fire in the fireplace, flannel sheets on all the beds, and layering up for the first time in months. 

For the last four years I've had a favorite citron yellow hat or beanie that sees me through the colder months. It's my go-to fall color and kind of hard to find so I was thrilled when I saw Rella had more than a few hats in this color for their Winter 2016-2017 line. After opening the box they sent over, I knew I'd probably not have to look for a new citron yellow beanie for a few years! It's double layered and made of 100% cashmere which means it's not only an incredible color, it feels pretty deluxe. 

Living in Colorado for three years taught me to appreciate a warm hat but not all warm hats are created equal! This hat is one that feels both practical and stylish so I don't have to sacrifice one for the other. It's also versatile enough that I can wear it to pick out pumpkins with the kids or on a casual date night with my favorite chunky sweater. I also expect this hat will be joining me every Saturday morning for the rest of the Mighty Mites football season! 

Check out the rest of their beautiful collection here to find that one perfect accessory for this fall/winter season.

Are you like me and get attached to a favorite hat or coat or do you like to rotate through a few different colors and styles? Are you into the capsule wardrobe or on the minimalist track? I think I might be by default! Also, doesn't Sunday look cute in her matching yellow bandana? Yeah, we went there.

-Rachel

This sponsored post was in partnership with Rella but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I love working with brands that fit the Smile and Wave DIY aesthetic and only share those that I'd buy/use myself. Thanks for your support!

 

New Woven Wall Hangings in the Shop

My late summer collection of wall hangings came from a place of wanting to try new designs, explore larger warp sizes, and work within a restricted color palette all at the same time. Writing my book, DIY Woven Art, forced me to design a certain amount of work that was cohesive but where each piece had a specific role and could stand on its own. In my book, I taught a new skill or technique with each new project while building on prior lessons and with each of these pieces, I found myself using them to test out something new myself. The design process is rarely rushed and pre-planned, though. It seems to show itself once I've warped my loom and pulled a few fibers I'm feeling drawn towards on that particular day. It's a very intuitive and organic process. 

Each of these pieces are one-of-a-kind except the small collection of roving wall hangings with vintage beaded fringe. They are still one-of-a-kind in that there are variations in the details and slightly in the sizing. I love these as a neutral element for any space but think they'd be especially sweet in a childs' room (out of reach of course). 

These are all available for purchase here.

Limited seats for my Nashville Weaving Basics Workshop on Sept 11th from 1-4pm are also available for purchase here and spots are filling quickly for my Tulsa Weaving Basics Workshop and Woven Camera Strap Workshop here on Sept 17th. 

It's a busy fall season with some exciting things on the horizon! Are you feeling the change of seasons yet? Noticing the way the light slants in the morning and evening and the earliest leaves drifting off the trees? Fall in the Ozarks is pretty spectacular so I'm not mad at all. 

Happy long weekend (in the states) friends!

-Rachel