Happy Halloween!

Well folks have a fun night trick-or-treating! I'm more than ready for the festivities because my kids are chomping at the bit to get their costumes on. We carved pumpkins and bobbed for apples last night and today I made the delish biscuits so we are officially ready.

Have fun and be safe!

Wanna try?

I admit I haven't been watching The Hills, it just has gotten lame and I can't take it anymore. Even though her show has been a stinker she looked super cute on her way into Dave Letterman.

I know the wide leg, high waisted pants aren't for everyone but I like them. It remains to be seen if I could pull them off but one of these days I might brave them in some dressing room. Are there any fashion trends that you like but are scared to take the plunge?

{image via Popsugar}

Biscuits with green onion, black pepper & sea salt

Ever since Halloween was made infinitely more fun with the kids, we have a tradition of having soup for dinner then the kids heading out to trick-or-treat. I think these biscuits would be a yummy accompaniment.

Here little birdy

I don't normally watch Lipstick Jungle but I watched one On Demand while having a bout of insomnia. Now all I can think about is the wallpaper from Nico's bathroom. After doing a little digging I found it, it's Birdcage from Woodsen & Rummerfield's, love it.

The version they have on the show is blue but it looks like that color maybe discontinued, I do however really like the pink and green that they are offering.

Hit the road

Ready to take a road trip? This ride looks ready to take me and some friends somewhere fabulous.

{styled by Sofie Anderson via Desire to Inspire}

I miss you

I was reading A Cup of Jo and she was soliciting opinions on good shows for her sis needing an escape. Many of the readers commented Gilmore Girls and I realized how much I miss Lorelei and Rory. Lately I've been catching reruns but it's not the same. Hmmph!

I'm sure at this point all of you reading this are thinking, "Hel-lo Sarah, get a life" which maybe true but I can't help myself I miss my all-time favorite show. Can you blame a girl?

OMFG

Let's discuss, what are your thoughts on Nate & Jenny? I knew it was coming because I'm the spoil sport who reads spoilers but are you buying what they're selling?

{image via People}

Lustworthy

I'm obsessed...with this handbag.

Chinoiserie Pearl

The Dwell Studio Chinoiserie Pearl bedding has me drooling, I love the minimalist approach to a traditional motif.

Grow House Grow

The hand printed wallpaper from Grow House Grow is adorable, can't you picture it in some sweetly decorated room?

{via Print & Pattern}

Time Out

You parents out there, do you ever feel like you could use a time out? Well tonight I do, I would like to shut myself in a room along with a dirty martini and some of my favie shows. TIME OUT for mama.

I often wonder what kind of image I project to any of you reading this blog. I'm opinionated, sometimes grouchy and I'll admit as sweet and wonderful as my kids are sometimes they drive me a bit bonkers. You can always tell my mood because usually if I'm wearing extra makeup it's because I'm trying to make myself feel better. So today I sit here with a smoky eye and a cold beer wondering if bedtime could come any faster?

Weekender

I really like the graphic orange print of the Weekender Tote but more importantly I LOVE the jute upholstery tape trim. So cute, the perfect bag for fall weather.

He does it again...as usual.

The Sartorialist rocks as usual in this photo, I hope I look half as good someday. Standing on the street in Milan while being impossibly chic helps, but I feel as though I'm in on a little secret now that I've seen what it really takes to get these great shots.

Thoughts?

Today was the day for my blog's facelift. How do you likey? For Keeps at Etsy helped a sister out.

So I'm feeling like this...quite smiley!

{Erika's cute peanut Paisley}

Rugby

We all know that Gossip Girl is my fave, well imagine my delight when I found Ralph Lauren's Rugby. I l-l-love it! Now I can channel my Upper East sider.

Last night was a goody wasn't it?

Such an idea!

Today while browsing Style Me Pretty I came upon a wedding that was perfect for my I Do Take Two that I had done for The Invitation Lady. Truth be told our 8th anniversary is tomorrow so I kind of have weddings on the brain. I think the place settings with the hint of zebra would also be perfect with my china don't you think?

{theirs}

{mine}

This is why I love blogging there is just so much inspiration out there for any occasion.

Butterfly tags

I just love Etsy. Lately I've been in the mood to spend some time there browsing all of the goodies. I think these pretty tags would be perfect on a gift wrapped with craft paper and velvet ribbon.

Happy Weekend!

My plans:

*Family in town

*Possibly heading here if I have time

*The usual suspects, cleaning and the like

*Celebrity Ball tonight

*Trying to get a picture of my dogs for Erika's contest

What on the books this weekend for you?

The above dog isn't my little Stella, it's what I imagined she would have looked like if we got her as a pup-pup.

Pretty rooms

Lately I have had a thing for glossy black doors, so let's peek inside this house to see what's going on.

I love the dining room, I was shocked to find that the big graphic print was from IKEA.

My favorite part of the kitchen is the marble backsplash, but I think that it looks a little sterile maybe some sort of fabric or wood to warm things up?

{images via Traditional Home}

The Great Pumpkin

If you have read this blog for any amount of time you know I have a major sweet-tooth. So in honor of my love for the sweet Pumpkin Spice latte, I thought it only fitting to share a few yummy pumpkin desserts.

Pumpkin Custard Profiteroles with Maple Caramel

Pumpkin and Brown Sugar Creme Brulee

Pumpkin Pecan Pie with Whiskey Butter Sauce

Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake with Caramel and Cream Cheese Frosting