Brrr....it's cold outside!

Jacket: H&M, Shirt: F21, Chambray: Nordstrom, Jeans: AG, Flats: Lucky Brand, Sunnies: Sperry, Purse: Rebecca Minkoff

The temp keeps dropping here and it's definitely chilly outside!  Kool 108 radio station just started playing Christmas music and I'm in the mood to do some holiday baking.  Can't wait for Thanksgiving and all that food!

November to Remember...

Sweater: J.Crew, Gingham: Levi's, Jeans: Gap, Flats: Tory Burch, Sunnies: Sperry, Watch: Marc Jacobs, Purse: Marc Jacobs, Bracelet: Topshop.

I always welcome November's arrival because I truly love the holidays that are approaching!  With the sun beaming today it was only a matter of time before I got out and enjoyed a stroll through the fall foliage.  

Hope you're having a fun weekend!

Happy Halloween!

A few years ago I learned about royal icing and have been addicted to it ever since.  Royal icing creates a smooth finish on cookies and can be used for other decorating purposes as well. 

I use the Wilton recipe for royal icing: 3 tablespoons of Meringue powder,
                                                         1 lb. of confectioners sugar,
                                                         8-10 tablespoons of lukewarm water

You will want to mix on a low-medium speed until icing is blended.  You can color your icing by mixing in Wilton icing coloring. To outline cookies, you will need a piping bag with a round decorating tip.  If you find the icing needs to be thinned, simply add more water.  You want the consistency of the icing to be thicker for outlining cookies and thinner for filling in cookies

Hope you have a fun Halloween!!!

Autumnal Sunshine!

                           Dress: H&M, Boots: Hunter Wellies, Sunnies: Sperry

There is talk of snow approaching us soon, so I decided to embrace what is left of our fall season.  I'm hoping Mother Nature stays kind and allows us to enjoy the autumn weather a little longer.

A Quick Hello!

Chambray: Nordstrom, Cardigan: Missoni, Jeans: J Brand, Flats: Vera Wang, Necklace: Francesca's, Sunnies: Sperry, Clutch: Gap

I've been working incessantly lately and I'm looking forward to next week when I get a few days off.  I'm eager to finish decorating my house with all of my Halloween decor.  I also have a few baking recipes I am excited to try.  One of them happens to be pumpkin spice bars.  Lately, I have been craving pumpkin pie!!!

Pumpkin Patch

Top: Ralph Lauren, Jacket: Banana Republic, Pants: 7 FAM, Boots: Hunters, Purse: Marc Jacobs, Sunnies: Marc Jacobs

On Sunday, I went to an adorable pumpkin patch at Country Sun Farm in Stillwater, MN.  In the past, I've driven by the farm, but never stopped to check it out.  Well this year I couldn't resist the temptation of seeing all this place has to offer.  They have a petting zoo, hayrides, and pumpkins galore!  In addition to this, I stopped by Gertens greenhouse to check out their selection of pumpkins as well. Needless to say, I'm loving the fall season!

Color of the day is ORANGE!

Dress: Citizens of Humanity, Boots: Hunter, Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff, Watch: La Mer, Sunnies: Sperry

The change in weather means you will be seeing me quite a bit wearing my Hunter boots!!!  I love the variety of colors they offer and they are incredibly comfortable!