Pretty Pumpkins

These grey and white pumpkins were decorated using upholstery tacks.

The air has finally turned crisp in Houston. Well, at least during the morning hours, but I'll take what I can get. Inspired by the fact that I got to wear a sweater today (albeit a thin one) and the fact that October is nearly over, I decided to post some pretty pumpkins.

For the second year in a row, I purchased a fairy tale pumpkin (the large one.) This year, she is surrounded by tiny white and orange friends.

Pretty copper and gold pumpkins

This is certainly a creative way of displaying one's address. This would be perfect for someone hosting a party!

I took this photo a couple of weeks ago. I loved the fairy tale pumpkins in various sizes, stacked inside of urns.

Images 1,3, and 4 via Cottage Living.

This Week's Quote

SNL Weekend Update: Sarah Palin, VP Candidate / Rapper?

Sarah Palin demonstrated her sense of humor by appearing on Saturday Night Live last night. The best part was when she appeared on Weekend Update with Amy Poehler and Seth Myers. It's quite possibly the funniest SNL sketch EVER! Enjoy!

"Reese Revealed" in Vogue

Reese Witherspoon is one of my favorite celebrities and a personal style icon of mine. I admire her for her intelligence, style, class, adorable good nature, and for always staying true to herself. She is featured on the cover of the November issue of Vogue (photgraphed by the incomparable Mario Testino). She looks so incredibly chic and beautiful in this spread. In the feature, she discusses her relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal, her obsession with Nina Ricci designer, Olivier Thyskiens, and her upcoming movie, Four Christmases. Read the full article here.

Images via PopSugar

Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness meets Hispanic Heritage

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month as well as Hispanic Heritage month. I knew that I wanted to feature both causes on La Dolce Vita, and thought to myself, "Why not combine them?". I've put together a handful of images featuring the work of hispanic artists and the color pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

"The Flower Carrier" painted by Mexican artist, Diego Rivera

Diego Rivera and his wife, Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo is one of Mexico's most celebrated artists. Here, she is photographed with a pink ribbon strewn through her hair.

Most of Frida's paintings were self-portraits. This one is entitled "Diego en mi mente", or "Diego on My Mind".

Pablo Picasso of Spain, is arguably the most famous hispanic artist in history. His painting, "Boy with a Pipe" is one of the most widely recognized from his rose period.

"Les Desmoiselles d'Avignon", from Picasso's cubist period is currently housed in New York's Museum of Modern Art.

Spanish actress, Penelope Cruz in a gown by Venezuelan fashion designer, Carolina Herrera

Mexican-American actress Eva Longoria in a pink Chanel mini-dress

Sara Ramírez, the Mexican-American actress who plays Dr. Callie Torres on Grey's Anatomy dons a pink gown by Mexican designer, Ángel Sánchez

Sarah Jessica Parker, seen here as Carrie Bradshaw wears an unforgettable little, pink dress by one of my favorite designers, Oscar de la Renta, who hails from the Dominican Republic.