Majestically macabre!

Did you know that the Carpathian mountain range is home to over 32 different species of bat? True story! 

With the season of the witch upon us, Meredith and I decided to pay homage to one of Halloween's signature icons and one of their most plentiful habitats, the Carpathian mountain range, with our new Explore The Carpathian Mountains design. While it may have a somewhat sinister connotation in popular culture, the Romanian historical region of Transylvania — which is nestled along the Carpathian range — is actually quite beautiful and picturesque. To learn more about bats in Romania, click here!

Speaking of picturesque, far-flung places, this week on the podcast Meredith and I recap our recent road trip vacation! I've included lots of pictures below, but listen along while you scroll as we regale you with tales of our trip — where we went, what we did, where we ate, and what we saw. We also share some customer reviews, go into detail about our new Fall Vibes giveaway (which you can enter to win here), and read some of your comments on recent Question of the Day posts. Enjoy!

Monterey, California

Ooh, birdies!

Oh. Bird shit.

Winchester Mystery House

Christine McConnell's Winchester Gingerbread House

Winchester Mystery House Boneyard. Because why not?

Romantic Winchester House souvenir — awww!

Alpacas at Rellik Winery in southern Oregon. So cute!

Creepy bathroom attendant at Rimsky-Korsakoffee House.

Meredith chilling with Krampus at the Portland Peculiarium.

Murder Dollhouse

Dollhouse closeup #1

Dollhouse closeup #2

Dollhouse closeup #3

Tell us more of this "living nightmare"...

Yeah — spare us your vintage demon possession. What are we, Amish?!

Don't call him Frank.

Paws off, Squatch!

Portland Peculiarium souvenir. Definitely one of our favorite art purchases ever!

Gyro from High Note Cafe in Boise, Idaho

Marco Polo Doesn't Swim sandwich from Toasted in Boise, Idaho

Southwestern Idaho is full of nothing, and it's glorious!

Bull crossing?!?

Mountain goats just running things in Nevada. Don't hate.

Mono Basin, east of Yosemite.

Sunset in Yosemite.

I hope you enjoyed this little travelogue, as well as our new design! We'll be back next Tuesday with a new Community Spotlight Q&A, another podcast episode for your listening pleasure, and more fresh new designs to keep your style game on point as we snuggle our way into the crisp autumn weather. Until then, have a great weekend, and as always...

Peace, love, and tacos,

Matt