SWEET. SWEETER. SWEETEST.

Sweet. Leather Heart Cut Out Gloves $24.63
Sweeter. Cut Detail Leather Gloves $29.02
Sweetest. Leather Driver Gloves $38.70
Happy Monday! This weekend I got to sneak off to the desert for one night to see Divine Fits with friends. It was a seriously incredible show, which I'm sure had something to do with being so close we we're practically on stage. It was so much fun that I'm not feeling quite ready for a new week just yet. How was your weekend?

SNAPSHOTS FROM APPLE PICKING

It feels like James and I have opposite schedules these days, so on his day off we decided to make it special and go on a little adventure. I'd been wanting to go apple picking for quite sometime, but the closest places are not actually that close. Since we had the entire day, we drove out to Riley's Apple Farm in Oak Glen, which is about an hour and a half from LA. The property is gorgeous and we spent hours wandering the orchards and gardens. The leaves were changing and it truly felt like fall. On our way back to LA we stopped at Mom's Country Orchards, which is the most adorable country store. I stocked up on apple cider, apple butter and the best pickles I have ever had. I highly recommend a stop at Riley's and Mom's if you ever travel to Oak Glen. 

**Sidenote: Now that I have so many apples, I'd love to start cooking with them. Do you have any favorite recipes? 

 wearing: club monaco shirt, f21 trousers, banana republic hat

LET'S BAKE

one. nested baker set $99
two. wood cutting board $160
three. spades measuring cups $32
four. chandler in whisky tortoise $95
five. apron $56
six. falcon enamelware prep set £54.99
seven. rolling pin $70
It's that time of year, where all I want to do is pretty much live in the kitchen. I have never been much of a baker, but lately I have become consumed with it. I'm determined to be good/better at it. I always like the ability to improvise when cooking and I think the main reason I'm slow to come around to baking is the mathematics involved. But, I've got to say I'm quite enjoying the challenge of using more of my left brain. What about you, do you like the simplicity of following a recipe, or do you like to add/subtract ingredients as you go? 

{pie photo by michael graydon, styling by nikole herriott}

SWEET. SWEETER. SWEETEST.

Sweet. Japanese Lantern Bunch $28
Sweeter. Wreath $88
Sweetest. Pumpkin Crate $68
How was your weekend my dears? Mine was quite lovely. I got to celebrate a friend's birthday and another friend's baby on the way. I have a baby shower to attend next weekend as well and I've got to say I sure love buying baby gifts. I think they're probably the most fun presents to buy, don't you? I also got a little holiday shopping out of the way. Believe it or not, I am almost finished altogether. I realize It's not even Halloween yet, but It feels so good to be ahead of the game. Especially since I have a lot of people to buy for, my boyfriend's birthday and our anniversary to think about. Do you like to get an early start on holiday gift buying or are you more of a last minute kinda person? 

BUNDLE UP

1. Team Jacket $178
2. Wool Biker Jacket $198
3. Toggle Coat $295
4. Wool Wrap Coat $650
5. Samantha Coat $350
Even though it's far too hot in LA for a jacket or coat, I can't stop thinking about them. It might have something to do with recently finalizing plans to spend New Years in snowy Lake Tahoe. I realize it's a while away, but it'll be the first time I've seen snow in four years so I'm extra excited. 

KNOCK ON WOOD

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For many of you it's getting cold enough to start cozying up by the fire. I love the way firewood looks stacked inside the home. It not only keeps the wood dry but it's perfect for city dwellers who don't have access to a backyard. Would you try this look at home, or do you prefer to keep your wood outside?