Eat, drink and be scary!

Halloween is one of my favorite yearly events.  Having never been able to celebrate as a child of 2 very Christian parents, I tend to make the most out of the weeks leading up to the big day each year.

This season was no exception, and my favorite activity?  Pumpkin day!

Fortune and I, with husbands in tow, cooked up a frenzy - pumpkin bread for a plethora of delicious sandwiches, pumpkin cake, mini-pumpkin crème brûlées - and then set to work carving!

Equipped with all the right implements, 'The Shining' playing in the background, we spent hours crafting spine-chilling designs.

The results far surpassed our expectations, as we constructed a horrific zombie, a friendly bat, a fairy tale castle and an amazingly intricate Mondrian-esque pumpkin.

Also designed by the gang - a cleverly rendered Pumpkthulu, a druid painstakingly done in relief, and an angry little pumpkin man (alas, as my carving skills are not up to par with the group, I proudly stuck with my castle!).

A lovely, memorable and festive night - a wish I hope for you all on this spookiest of ghoulish evenings!

Sunglasses We Love

Just because the days are getting chillier doesn't mean all the accessories-attention should be focused on cozy gloves, scarves and hats.  Sunglasses are such a huge part of our lives, and we wanted to share some amazing pairs to adorn you on the brightest of winter days.

 

  1. Baroque Round Sunglasses, Nordstrom;   2. Noir Sunglasses, Miu Miu; 

3. Harvest Sunglasses, Barneys.

Destinations - LA County Museum of Art

Dreaming of strolling through the magical LACMA lamps by moonlight.

LA County Museum of Art

Steals - Buckled Camera Bag

Over the moon about this buckled camera bag from Forever 21.  With chunky gold hardware and lacquered accents, the quality far surpasses the $29.80 price tag.  Scoop it up before it's gone!

Forever 21

Rose Gold + Onyx

 

Typically evocative of romance, rose gold is given an edgy new look when paired with bold onyx.  Dying to give these tougher pieces a whirl!

Giles + Brother

Favorite Places - A&G Merch

As a child, I loathed being dragged each weekend by my parents to one boring housewares store after the next.  Now, with a lovely space to call my own, I can't get enough of home decor shopping. 

 

A&G Merch always helps me have fun along the way.  Their online boutique features a continuously rotating mix of eclectic must-haves.  Hot air balloon coasters?  Check.  A set of vintage inspired hanging hand mirrors to liven up a powder room or boudoir?  But of course.

 

Items range from the kooky to the whimsically practical (a carved wood elephant bottle opener, anyone?), and all at prices under $30.00.

Because shopping for your essentials can, and should, be a delight!

A&G Merch

Covets - Infinity Scarf

 

Each year when the temperature dips, I start obsessing over scarves.  This year, I'm craving BP's chunky knit infinity version.  Incredibly cozy, vintage-inspired, and oh so reminiscent of my beloved grams' crocheting projects, I'm sold on the ruby + ivory color combination.

Nordstroms