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Just a Little Window Shopping

This past weekend my sweet husband surprised me with an impromtu date night at PF Chang's. Yeah, he's pretty awesome! The restaurant is actually located in a town about an hour from where we live, so we had some great drive-time talk. I love that! Even after 12+ years we still have tons to talk about:)
After our very yummy dinner, I tricked him into letting me do a little window shopping (only I actually went inside the stores..heehee). I only checked out two faves: PotteryBarn and Williams-Sonoma--they were just too tempting. In my defense though all I bought was a tube of tomato paste. I've been wanting a tube of that for-e-ver. And now I have one. :)
I did see some great stuff though and thought I'd share some of my *finds* with you. Just a little fall inspiration for you...
the cutest acorn dish
(Pottery Barn)
really cool tiered serving piece
(Pottery Barn)

don't you just love pottery?!
(Pottery Barn)

cozy sweater pillows...I want some!!:)
(Pottery Barn)

I {heart} acorns!! And muffins!!
(Williams Sonoma)

I want the kits to make these adorable hand pies:)
(Williams Sonoma)

Love this turkey platter!!
(Williams Sonoma)
There you go! Now you, too, can be tempted:)

Comments

Tanyia said…
It sounds like you had a lovely evening. I adore that tiered metal thingy ... wonder how you could make one on your own...hmmm..and that sweater pillow! LOVE it!
October 27, 2009 at 7:12 AM
Betsy Brock said…
Those are my favorite stores, too! Fun, fun!
October 27, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Kayren said…
What do you do with a tube of tomato paste?
October 28, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Lora @ my blessed life said…
Well, occasionally there is a recipe that calls for, say, a Tbls. of tomato paste or some other small measurement--smaller than a whole little can. The tube is great because you can just squeeze out just the amount you need and just keep it in the fridge for a long time. No little bits of leftover past in random little bowls that gets forgotten about:)
Yeah, not a true necessity, but whenever I run across a recipe like that I always wish I had one:)
October 28, 2009 at 10:43 AM
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