SWEET. SWEETER. SWEETEST.

Sweet. Nate Berkus Ikat Bath Towel $9.99
Sweeter. Nate Berkus Diamond Rug $19.99
Sweetest. Nate Berkus Monterrey Pillow $24.99

Loving so many pieces from the Nate Berkus collection for Target, aren't you? That knit pillow might need to be mine. It's perfectly cozy for the winter months and such a good price. 

THANKSGIVING IN OJAI

one. terrain bakeware $9-$31
two. carving set $69.95
three. smeg refrigerator $1,999
four. patent oxfords $165
five. sequin shorts $125
six. fair isle sweater $98
seven. gold wishbone $48

Tomorrow I'm heading to Ojai to spend Thanksgiving with my family. I'm feeling a little sassy these days and sequin shorts feel like a necessity. I really like them paired with a cozy sweater for a slightly toned down look. Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday and I couldn't be more excited to spend a few days relaxing in the beautiful country and spending time with loved ones. I need a little time to decompress after all of these big life changes. Where are you headed for the holiday weekend? 

FROM THEIR HOUSE TO YOURS

1. Antoinette Bookends $47.82
2. Lichen Branch $9, Hobie Vase $28
3. Burke Lamp $249, Black Linen Lamp Shade $19.99
4. Piccadilly Chair $895
5. Succulents $2.99
6. Maison Canopy Bed $889
7. Murray Feiss Chandelier $319

I'm completely in love with John Derian's New York apartment, including his tranquil and almost Parisian looking bedroom. Here's how you can get a similar look in your own home. 

{photo by william abranowicz for t magazine}

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? 

SERENA & LILY

1. Navy Riviera Armchair
2. Abbot Pendant
3. Bungalow Mirror 
4. Foutah Oversized Towel 
5. Moroccan Leather Pouf
6. Senegalese Storage Baskets
7. Amana Brass Bath Collection

Serena & Lily is one of my favorite online shops. They always has such a well curated selection of furniture and home accessories. Starting today they're having a friends and family sale and everything on the site is 20% off {with code SHARE20}. It might finally be time to order those gorgeous Senegalese baskets or that french bisto chair I've been eyeing.  

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? 

IN THE STARS

1. 1942 Constellation Map $25
2. Constellation Globe $39
3. Constellation Plates $34
4. Orion Constellation Embroidery Kit $20
5. Constellation Map $49

I've been seeing constellations pop up on all kinds of things lately. I love reading my astrology report each month at Astrologyzone, but mostly just for entertainment. I have a hard time believing how the stars align could change the course of my life and it's happenings, but sometimes it's spookily true. I also relate to pretty much all the characteristics of my sign. Do you believe things that happen in life are "in the stars", or just random events? 

GOOD TOGETHER

1. Metallic Faux Knit Pillow // Chunky Tassel Throw 
2. Hand Blocked Maize Pillow // Winter Patchwork Throw
3. Hand Blocked Terrain Pillow // Optic Arrowhead Throw

Perhaps the weather gods read my blog because since I wrote the post autumn dreaming the temperatures have cooled down tremendously. I might even need to start using a cozy throw pretty soon. Crossing my fingers. 

MASCULIN + FÉMININ

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Here are a few of my favorite masculine and feminine interiors this week. Usually I'd say I'm a mix of the two styles but today I'm loving each of these spaces equally. What about you, do you have a clear favorite? 

FALL IN LOVE

Toast's lookbooks are always a source of inspiration to me, so I thought I would share these photos from their most recent fall home collection. Don't these photos make you long for rainy days and cozy knits?

{photographed by ditte Iisager and styled by lesley dilcock}

URBAN APARTMENT

There are so many great textiles and pieces of furniture in the Urban Home catalogue and I love how it's styled in real peoples apartments. It's giving me lots of ideas for my own place {might have to get that rug}. 

SNAPSHOTS FROM THE COTTAGE

I'm ending my series of Martha's Vineyard photos with a few shots of our cottage. It's a place I cherish endlessly, with it's overflowing hydrangeas, nautical details and mini size. So mini in fact that my parents painted ducks above all the doorways to remind people to "duck." In my eyes it just adds to the charm. 

BIRTHDAY WISHLIST

Here are a few sweet things i've been dreaming of for my upcoming birthday {only two weeks away}...

one. stonewashed linen bedding
two. glass diamond. 
three. kinfolk subscription
four. transport tote
five. biria bike
six. macbook air cover

SWEET. SWEETER. SWEETEST.

Sweet. Anchor Letterpress Stationary $10.50
Sweeter. Anchor Doormat $26.99
Sweetest. Anchor Pillow $78

I thought these were appropriate since I spent the weekend by the sea. I had such an amazing time with the girls that I can't help but have a slight case of the Monday blues. How was your weekend? 

MASCULIN + FÉMININ

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I honestly can't decide which of these spaces I like best. They are all so dreamy in their own way. What about you, are you leaning toward the masculine side or the feminine side? 

WANTED. COPPER

One. Kitchen
Two. Tom Dixon Etch Light Web Copper
Three. Redsmith Dining Chair $198
Four. Corso Como Del Heels $115.19
Five. Copper Bike $6,000
Six. Nixon Kensigton Watch $106.25
Seven. Copper Coffee Table 
Eight. Copper 5 Piece Set $1,000

FROM THEIR HOUSE TO YOURS

1. Mirror $4.99
2. Apothecary Bottles $95
3. Wooden Face Brush $5.95
4. Adjustable Caddy $31.50
5. Clawfoot Tub $1,560
6. Turkish Bath Towel $24.50
7. Vintage Sailboat Painting $80

I love everything about this simple bathroom- the charming bead board, the clawfoot tub and the vintage accents. It makes me want to completely re-do my bathroom. 

{photo by seth smoot}

SWEET. SWEETER. SWEETEST.

Sweet. Acacia Wedge Server $21.95
Sweeter. Colorblocked Bread Board $128
Sweetest. Oar Server $24.95

I just added that Oar Server to my little collection of pretty wooden boards. I use them all the time for cheese plates or to serve appetizers. They add a relaxed, rustic vibe to any get together, which I love. 

How was your weekend? Mine was so lovely. James and I had an impromptu dinner and a movie date night, which was insanely fun. When you live with your boyfriend it's nice to throw on some heels every once and a while and go on a proper date, don't ya think? I also did something quite frightening...I cut my hair. I have had practically the same hair cut for eight years and suddenly felt like I should mix things up. I don't know if I love it or hate it, but it felt good to let go {this was my inspiration photo}. I promise pictures coming soon! 

GUEST POST // WANTED. SOFT GEOMETRY

Today's guest post is from my friend Lauren Spencer King- an insanely talented artist and blogger at The Sphinx & The Milkyway.  I asked her to share some of her most "wanted" items. Thanks for stopping by Lauren! 

1. ACNE Printed Silk-Chiffon Shirt $175
2. Samma Shapley Necklace $254
3. Equilateral Nails $72
4. Dosa Wallet $64
5. Beach House Bloom Vinyl & MP3 $24.99
6. Pierre Hardy Cube Mask Sandal $589
7. Marble Trivet $80
8. Printed Scarf by Milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre
9. Tauba Auerbach Pop-Up Book

Hi lovely Sweet Thing readers! I am very happy to share with you some things I have been eyeing and enjoying lately. I call this list "Soft Geometry". As I was grouping together this collection I was trying to get to the bottom of why I am attracted to things that are both soft and geometric. I couldn't put my finger on it until I started looking around my studio and it became so clear. I love the play between things that are both hard and soft, and it is so evident in my work, it only makes sense that I am attracted to these same things outside the studio as well. It all started with one of my favorite artists, Tauba Aurebach, and her pop-up book: delicate paper is brought to life and given structure when the book is opened. I also adore the work of milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre, and this scarf in particular is so beautiful, it's called the Calder: dusty shaded shapes and graphic lines dance together on silk. This love of opposing forces even translates into music. I have been listening nonstop to the new Beach House album, Bloom: in my favorite song their melodic voices sing about the magic of the mineral lapis lazuli. 

Thank you Jessie for inviting me to guest post!