{Color Lovin...}

{TGIF Peeps}

Check out some of the links that I've been lovin' on this week:

- You can shop ZARA online now...yahoooo! My shopping cart is already starting to get full. I'm in retail bliss right now!

- I want this for my balcony - the beauty of North Carolina is you can grill out year round!

- The new issue of Matchbook is out - check it!

- Pumpkin Spiced Oatmeal Pecan Cookies - think I'm going to try these on Sunday - nothing like a little pumpkin to bring in the Fall...
- Don't reward yourself with food...word.

- Looking at this post makes me realize how badly I want to go back to Venice!

Enjoy your weekend Peeps!!

{Wedge Into the Fall}

Yesterday I went to my mailbox after receiving a personal letter from the mailman to empty out my box or he will take everything to the local post office and I can pick it up there (I immediately said "whatever, you can take it to the stupid post office, there's nothing in there but junk anyway - but then I remembered and said "wait, it's the beginning of the month, I bet all my magazines have arrived"). So after not being appreciative of being told what to do, I walked over to my mailbox and yep, I was right - a mother-load of magazines were jam packed inside - and yep the mailman was right - he "couldn't even fit a postcard inside" - ooops, lol.

Last night I spent the evening looking through all of the magazines (while saving 3 WW points to enjoy a glass of wine) and the one theme throughout them all was Fall Trends. So today I thought I would gather all my findings and give you what are considered the must-haves for the upcoming season. Is there a trend that you are particualary excited about for the Fall? Or one you could do without?

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(Where to shop: 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 - and don't worry, there's always a look for less out there!)

{September Picks}

Morning Peeps! Did you miss me? I had a great time in Ohio this past weekend - time away relaxing with the family was exactly what I needed. The long weekend wasn't long enough {it never is} but the dose of the fam that I received has given me enough to get me to Thanksgiving. I never fully understand how much I truly miss them until I spend time with them, and then have to leave again. For those of you that have family within a short driving distance, don't take it for granted - visit them often.

So...it's the beginning of the month and you know what that means - time for my September Picks!

1. I would die to have this exact cognac leather coat - but because it's way out of my price range, I'm on the hunt for something similar...

2. I love this little guy by Jonathan Adler - I first saw it over a year ago, and not quite sure why I haven't purchased it yet. I love the whimsy Mr. Adler brings to interiors...

3. Next month {October 8} is my birthday and I've been trying to decide what I am going to purchase for myself. I really really want these Tory Burch boots - and I've been keeping my eye on this Kate Spade bracelet, and this Emersonmade gold necklace. I think I'm going to go with the boots...I only turn thirty-something once, right?

4. Loving this leopard print skinny belt from Banana Republic

5. I would do anything for this ring...I love the vintage-classic feel. I'd wear it everyday...

6. I'm kind of obsessed with finding a pair of black leather pants. These are from Gap, $400, and that absolutely means I need to keep looking....the look for less will pop up sooner or later.

So what are your current must-haves?

{Happy Weekend - Early}

Check out some of the links that I've been lovin' on this week:

- Necklaces for your shoes...intriguing DIY.

- Sherman Williams removable wallpaper - wha what!!!

- Lobster mac n' cheese - uhhh yes please!

- IF I ever have a little mini-me - this is what her nursery will look like - you don't doubt it do you? lol

- Buh-bye food pyramid - hello healthy plate!

Think of me as I'm traveling through the mountains today...don't miss me too much!