Fall Recipes: Spiced Pumpkin, Goat Cheese and Lentil Salad...

I can't wait to try this salad recipe, mixing pumpkin with goat cheese = heaven!

Guest Post: Fall Loves from Things that Sparkle...

Hi all, I am Alex from Things That Sparkle. I am so excited to be here today sharing the five things I'm "falling for" this fall. Fall is my absolute favorite time of year so limiting this to five is insanely difficult!

1. Lighting a fire. Is there ANYTHING better??

2. Bundling up in sweaters, boots, scarves and jackets. The fashion in fall is by far the best.

3. Baking. I don't know what it is, but the second there's a chill in the air, I feel the need to eat. Anything with pumpkin or apple preferably.

4. Making the switch to red wine, and dark red nails.

5. Fall activities. Including apple orchards and pumpkin patches. Other suggestions are welcome.

Thank you!

Suede Boots Please...

In case you don't have enough suede in your shoe closet...I scouted out a few pairs of boots that are too cute to miss. 

Black Suede Ankle Boots
Brown Suede biker Boots
Sand colored Tall Boots
Black High-heeled Boots
Cuffed Suede Ankle Boots
Gray Suede Booties

A Few Things...

Love these hanging pendant lights and wall of windows.

A perfect outfit for an early fall day, when it's crisp and sunny.

Be amazing...in love, life, friendship and work.

Brilliant bouquet, festive fall touches with apples and oranges. 

Brown butter and pecan yumminess.

A little quiet time, reflection, reading, and dreaming;)

{images via tumblr}

Quote of the Day...

A lovely quote, so true. {via everything fabulous}

Flats A La Punk...

Spikes, studs, sparkles...oh my. These Sam Edelman flats are punk perfect. {image via}

Bedroom Crush...

Seeing this beautiful bedroom reminds me that mine is just a few finishing touches away...and that I need a fur throw;) It's a perfect palette, and mix of traditional pieces with modern fabrics and crisp whites. I love the scalloped bedspread and pillows. {image via gold & gray}

DIY: Glitter & Boots...

I am looking at things with a whole new perspective and kicking myself for some throw aways. I always find the best DIY inspiration on A Pair and a Spare...like these cute boots. Genius.

Look of the Day...

What is more simple than black? This look is edgy chic...I LOVE that jacket draped across her shoulders, and boots...want them! {image via I Dream of}

Fall Drinks & Fall Dates...

There is much to entertain around Chicago in fall. Mini road trips to wineries, cooking classes, haunted house tours. Not to mention a few favorite recipes when the chillier months come upon us. These two posts just got me so excited, and I had to share. 


5 Cozy Chicago Autumn Dates
8 Fall Drink Recipes

Fall Recipes: Roasted Red Potatoes...

This side dish recipe looks like it would go with any main course, serve it up with chicken, veggies, steak...simple and delicious!

On the Go...

Did you all have a nice weekend? The bf and I stumbled upon a cool festival {Chipotle Cultivate} in Lincoln Park and caught a few live bands after hitting the farmer's market for fresh goodies and apple cider donuts;) Perfect fall day. I'll be on the go this week with my team in town for meetings, dinners and all. Lots of coffee and grabbing food for the road. Hope you all enjoy the first week of October. It's here...I can't believe it! {image via I Dream of}