Hats for Fall...

Love cozy hats that top off an outfit and feel cozy and stylish for fall. {images via H&M, Dress Design Decor, Nadinoo}

Happy Friday & Happy Halloween...

I hope you have a spooky, magical, festive weekend! {image via Heidi Claire}

Ecelectic Living Room...

No lack of color or pattern here, I like this space, it's bright and beautiful. {via Domino}

Tea Time...

Fancy a cup of tea? Lately I have traded the few cups of coffee I would have a week - for tea. It's easy to get in the habit, but I kicked it quick. Now on occassion I have a latte on the weekend, but for moi, it's tea time. {images via Lola Lina, Rose Tea Cottage, Wide Open Spaces}

Look of the Day...

Love this high-heck dress with the bow. Every simple accessory accents simplicity and perfection. {image via the Sartorialist}

Where the Wild Things Are...

An adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story, 'Where the Wild Things Are' comes to life on screen to tell the tale of Max, a little boy who creates his own world in a forest inhabited by wild creatures that him as their ruler. I'm dying to see it, with Spike Jonze directing it's bound to be magical and sharp. It's inspired fashion lookbooks to get daringly wild. Let the wild rumpus begin!

Desk Decor...

Collecting ideas for my desktop decor. I love this! {image via All the Best}

It's Official...

I'm all moved into my new apartment. It was exhausting! But worth it;) It took so many people's coordination, time and lovely support. Special thanks to Mom!! My brothers Drew and Chris, and friends, Nicole, Billy, Molly, Sam, Ashley, Pete, Jackie & Laura. xo {image via Fiddlesticks and Funny Girls}

Dream Bedroom...

Now I lay me down to sleep...ahh, I wish I could dive into this bed for the weekend. {image via Coco & Kelley}

Feeling Khaki...

These things make me feel warm and toasty. Tote, Cardigan, Ruffle Boots, Gloves

Song of the Day...

Wake Up, Arcade Fire

Happy Friday...

Have a great weekend! xo {image via One Should Read Everything}

Nadinoo

A couple things from the lookbook of Nadinoo, a playful collection of clothing, handmade by the talented British designer Nadia Izruna.

Salty Chocolate Chip Cookies...

Ever since I had a rock salt chocolate covered caramel from Fran's, I was hooked on this combo, sweet & salty. I found this recipe and had to share. Delish.

BEST-EVER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES with SEA SALT:
Preheat the oven to 375.
Grease or line 2 cookie sheets.
Whisk together: 1 cup plus 3 Tbs all-purpose flour1/2 tsp baking soda
Beat in a large bowl until well-blended: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
Add and beat until well combined:1 large organic egg1/4 tsp fine salt + 1/4 tsp fancy sea salt1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Stir in the flour mixture until well-blended and smooth. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets and sprinkle a few course sea salt crystals on top. Bake, 1 sheet at a time, until the cookies are just slightly golden on top and the edges are brown, about 8 - 10 minutes. Let stand briefly, then remove to a rack to cool. {Recipe via Lily at bigBANG Studio found via La Petite Choue}

Bold Blue...

All shades of blue are my favorite color. {images via Dress Design Decor, Jak and Jil, Habitually Chic, Audrey Hepburn Complex}

L.L. Bean Signature Collection...

L.L. Bean is back and showing off the Spring 2010 collection designed by Alex Carleton. Brights, neutrals and preppy plaids, it's fashion that you can see wearing to clambakes and cookouts in New England.

Juicy in England...

Gela Nash Taylor, co-creative director of Juicy Couture, has an English country hideway that looks like a dream. Donned South Wraxall Manor, it's her home away from California Juicy headquarters, that is formal and romantic. Reading the story in last month's Vogue makes you want to jump into this manor immediately. In fact, I'm pretty sure Gela and I were switched at birth, because I could definitely see myself the head of a fashion empire and married to the bass player for Duran Duran, having elaborate dinner parties and suited in designer gowns on the cricket lawn. The closest I came was galavanting in the guest home and maze of Anne Bolelyn's Castle in Kent with my then British boyfriend's mates, singing many Robbie Williams songs, terribly. Maybe in the next life;)

Song of the Day...

Song for Noone, by Miike Snow

The Breslin...

The new tavern-style eatery/sister of Spotted Pig has opened in the ACE Hotel on West 29th Street. The Breslin, who's name is an ode to the original identity of the 12-story building, which was completed in 1904, will be run by Ken Friedman and chef April Bloomfield with more of a pan-European cuisine and emphasis on meat dishes.

Mad for Plaid...

I am loving black and red plaids lately. This is a trend that never lasts, but when plaids are back, I'm excited to revisit the more chic translation of the flannel era. {images via Dress Design Decor, Isabel Marant, Good Housekeeping, unknown}

Animal Print Rugs...

Feeling a little wild in the home...I love these rooms that have a the animal print accent. {images via Alice B Design, Elle Decor, My Favorite and My Best, Haven & Home}

Far Hills Races Trifecta...

My third year in a row trekking out to The Hunt in Far Hills, NJ. It was muddy, but the rain held off for tailgating, and it remains one of my favorite days of the year! It's like an ad campaign for Hunter Boots and Barbour jackets. Can't wait till 2010.

Pumpkins & Squash...

If you're hitting up the local pumpkin patch for fall, here are two recipes you can't beat.

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The Best Pumpkin Cake Ever

Mix the following ingredients and pour into cake pan:
1 large 29 oz can pumpkin

1 large 29 oz can 1 cup milk

1 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp cloves

1/2 tsp salt

3 eggs

1 cup sugar

1/4 tsp ginger

1/8 tsp nutmeg

Other:

1 box Yellow Cake Mix

1 cup melted butter

Then sprinkle yellow cake mix (dry) over pumpkin mixture. Melt butter pour over yellow cake. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

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Simple Butternut Squash Soup

1 butternut squash, peeled
Nutmeg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and pepper
1 onion, chopped
6 cups chicken stock

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Cut squash into 1-inch chunks. In large pot melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add squash and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is tender. Remove squash chunks with slotted spoon and place in a blender and puree. Return blended squash to pot. Stir and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

{images via automatism, Snippet & Ink, A Lovely Morning}