Sweet Paul

This is hands down my favorite Fall image that I've seen this season.



Thank you Sweet Paul.

Eat it :: Oatmeal

I kind of fall in and out with oatmeal but when I read the way she makes it, it makes me want to try it! I just wonder if I could convince anyone else to eat it besides myself.

Maybe topped with the Roasted Pear & Apple Sauce recipe from my new cookbook?

{via Giver's Log}

Dillon Kyle

I spotted this house on Desire to Inspire by Dillon Kyle Architecture and now I have a major case of house envy.

You know me all anyone has to do is have some barn doors in their home and I have home envy. These are the perfect shade of grey no? I wonder who the designer and photo stylist were on this project?

The Invitation Lady

Have I told you that I'm back over at The Invitation Lady on Tuesdays and Thursdays?

Come check us out, we've missed you.

Hel-lo

Don't worry I haven't fallen off the face of the Earth but I've been quite busy. Along with my 2 hours of daily driving I've been in Kansas City for my sister's wedding, waited in a really long line to get my cookbook signed by Ina Garten and have been working on something pretty fun.

{image via Mary Ruffle}

So in honor of today's busy day I thought you all might like a few good things I've seen around the web.

Fun candy.

Some of the most gorgeously photographed food at Cannelle et Vanille.

Can't figure out what to wear? Copy cat it at Frugal Fashionista.

Modern Tattoos.

What's your color?

Still loving black. You?

{images via Garance Dore and House Beautiful}

Eat it :: More Pumpkin

You all may be getting tired of my pumpkin love affair but I heard Dorie Greenspan and Michele Norris talking about this pumpkin recipe on All Things Considered today and I couldn't help myself.

Seriously doesn't this look divine? The recipe is called Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good and by the looks of it I'll have to agree. You'll have to listen to the segment the way they talk about crispy bacon and the dish in general will make you swoon.

Hugs are good

I saw this today on Arianna Belle and had to share it. Simple and sweet, there's nothing better than that.

{photography by Elizabeth Messina}

Kiss your loved ones and hold them tight today friends

I adore November

Hi friends, how is your November treating you so far? Is everyone up their ears in the Fall deliciousness? I'm going to pretend it's nice and chilly (instead of a warm 92, grrr) tonight I'll be dining alfresco and I'll cross my fingers that I can wear a sweater or better yet my leopard faux fur jacket. Please tell me what you do to get ready for the upcoming holidays. Are you a planner or a procrastinator like myself? I keep wishing that someday I'll wake up with the organized gene. Maybe later I'll get around to putting away the Halloween decorations...maybe.

On another totally unrelated note I need your help. I don't often talk about my spiritual self because this blog is usually a place for pretty things and random musings but sometimes I just need to go there you know? A classmate of Big and also one of his best pals needs your prayers. I won't go into specifics but he suffering from a very serious medical condition and any prayers or positive energy sent toward him and his family would be so appreciated. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.

{image from Junkgarden via Mary Ruffle}

Warm and Nesty

I really, really want to feel all warm and nesty but I haven't quite gotten to that point yet. I need a little more chill in the air to wear boots and crave hot chocolate. Is it silly that I get jealous of other places because I know they're already wearing boots? Oh Fall... Now with Halloween already over the next couple of months come at you like a ton of bricks. It's ok though I'm looking forward to what's coming next!

Yikes, I just realized I forgot to link the photography. As much as I would like to take credit for such lovely photos all these photos are not by me!

{Images via Mary Ruffle, misswallflower flickr, Country Living and We Heart It via Mary Ruffle}

Happy Halloween!

Hope your weekend is full of tricks and treats!

{via vi.sualize}

Thank you note

Dear Shoe Gods,

Thank you so much for giving me a husband who may snicker but understands the importance of the perfect, comfy, sparkly pair of shoes even when they are a little bit spendy.

Many, many thanks, Sarah


PS - I will wear these all winter long.

Sugary goodness

You know me and my confessions I have a doozy for you. In an attempt to come clean the other day I sat in my car after I dropped the kids off and ate 2 doughnuts. Heaven forbid that I eat one, no not me TWO. You know the funny thing about it is I loved every bite of those two fatty, sugary treats. In fact I might even start doing that more often. It feels awfully good to eat something like that without two littles clamouring for a bite. I mean really when you see treats like these how can one resist?

{image via Mary Ruffle}

What's been going on

So things are not so hot with the SFD computer. I somehow got some malware on it and it's now out of commish until I can get it taken care of. Yuck. In other news the littles and I have big plans to make a pumpkin pie this afternoon. They've never been fans of it but maybe if they make it, they'll at least give it a try. I need them to like it because I will eat the whole thing myself. I love a cold piece of pumpkin pie with coffee in the morning. You should try it, you won't be disappointed. The weather here has finally cooled off and all of last week I made sure to dress in jeans and long sleeve shirts. It might be a little nuts for weather in the 70's but I'm so done with the hot weather. I'll just pretend it's a little cooler until it finally gets there. With the weather comes the soup, I love a good soup! I saw this Cauldron Curry on Martha and it looks yum. I bet I would be the only one to eat it though because of the curry. I live with a bunch of pickies.
I don't think that I mentioned on Thursday it was my anniversary. 10 big ones folks. Mr. SFD took me out to dinner on Friday night to a restaurant I've been dying to try called Noca. If you're in the Phoenix area you must go because it's so good. I ordered their tasting menu with the wine pairing and I'm still dreaming of my pumpkin soup served in a mini pumpkin. Dreaming of how good it was not to mention the cuteness factor was beyond. It's been ten years since I married the best guy ever. Not only am I lucky to have such a great partner in parenting he makes getting older so much easier. Hanging with him everyday makes me happy, each year is better and goes by faster. So thanks Mr. for being so cool.

Eat it :: Pumpkin

Like many of you I'm completely enamoured with pumpkins this time of year. Not just the sweet ones used for decorations but the ones that you eat! I've already made pumpkin risotto (this time I did puree the pumpkin and it was a hit) and today it was pumpkin chocolate chip muffins (This is the recipe I used but I followed the cook's notes on the first comment and substituted white whole wheat flour.)

{Not my pic but they sure look an awful lot like mine}

Next up a pumpkin pie and pumpkin soup.

Read it :: Tuesdays with Dorie

Swoon worthy local kitchen, not to mention blog.

And a very cute pooch to boot.

{via Domestic Bliss}

I love choices

How would one choose what bowl to use for cereal in the morning?

{via Martha}

Red Lip

Every Fall/Winter there is a catalyst that brings me back to the classic red lip. I don't think there's been a year since I've been 18 where I haven't worn red lipstick. This year it's the ethereal clothes at J. Mendel paired with the classic makeup.

You know if you see me today I'm sure to have a red kisser.

Michael Kors Parker Wedges

Sometimes a girl just needs a new pair of shoes and these are calling my name.

A pair of comfy wedges with zippers? Beyond.

Kiss kiss!

Hope you have a lovely weekend!!

{image via Ritzy Bee}