Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Weekend Shopping

 Is anyone else already dreaming of a relaxing, lazy Saturday morning spent in bed with your favorite book and some light online shopping?

The fall fashion game is strong this year. There are so many things this year that I am so tempted by… Anything in houndstooth or a deep, rich brown just has a hold on me right now. Anyhow, here are my finds from this past weekend!

One// Varley Chase Mid Rise Skort

I have had my eye on the Varley skorts for so long. I love how they all seem to have that classic look but with a classic twist. Really love these for around town or for their actual intended purpose

Two// Bottega Veneta Andiamo Bag

This is going to be such an unpopular opinion, but I am not a huge fan of Bottega bags… I still think they are beautiful bags, but they usually don’t appeal to my personal aesthetic. However, the color of this particular bag is just so deep, rich, and beautiful, I feel like it would be an annual fall staple for anyone

Three// Reformation Brooklyn Polo Sweater 

I am completely smitten with the slouchy, slightly oversized polo sweaters. This is hands down my favorite I have seen so far this season. 

Four// Williams Sonoma Cinnamon Apple Butter

Williams- Sonoma is one of my happy places. I love wondering around their stores and looking at their cookware, bakeware, glasses, dishes, cookbooks, and everything in between. Then always level up for me when the September hits and they start rolling out all the holiday and season treats. I spend like nine months just looking forward to the release of the pumpkin and apple butter release. 

Five// Marea Louisa Skirt

I am in love with this skirt. It is such a great transitional piece and the color and pattern is beautiful. 

Six// Stanley Quencher 

Can you ever have too many water bottles. I really like the flip straw feature on this one and the shade of pink. 

Seven// Barbour Luella Waxed Jacket

Barbour has the market on waxed jackets. They are such classic pieces that will last you basically a lifetime. Really like how this one is a little bit more detailed than normal with the contrasting pockets and the plaid cuff details

Eight// Loeffler Randall Noelle Ballet Flat

Gold ballet flats, need I say more… 

Nine// Vineyard Vines Wool Blend Fair Isle Sweater 

I love a fair isle sweater. They are just so classically festive and have such a nostalgic vibe to them. I really like the colors that are used in this one. In full honestly, I usually like these types of sweaters a bit more oversized and boxier so I can wear them with either pants or a sweater, but I’m here for the color with this one.

Ten// RD Style Bea Houndstooth Quilted Barn Jacket 

Barn Jackets are having such a moment this year, and I am so hear for it. I really love the houndstooth one, and this one is really beautiful and under $180

Eleven// Hermes Terre d’ Hermes Pure Perfume 3-Piece Gift Set

Full confession, I feel in love with the packaging and didn’t realize this is a gift set for men until I was putting together my weekend shopping series. I decided to include it anyways because the packaging is so beautiful and men are soooo hard to shop for and this really would make such a great gift.

Twelve// Hill House Home The Cosima Nap Dress

I have the short version of this dress in the seersucker gingham print from the summer and it is such a flatter style. I love the new rust stripe for fall; it would be perfect as is for right now and beautiful with a sweater over it when the temperatures start to drop. I went up one size from the size I wear in the Ellie – I felt like the smocking looked nicer in the size up for this particular style

Thirteen// Halloween Icon Juice Glasses

Anthropologie has the cutest fall and holiday home décor pieces. These juice glasses would be so fun to go with your fall breakfast, especially if you have children old enough where cups being glass wouldn’t be an issue

Fourteen// UGG Tasma Slipper 

Does anyone else remember the 90s clog that I had the same trim as these? I was in elementary school at the time, so obviously, I don’t remember the brand, but it seemed like everyone had a pair. I really love the fact that some of the classics of the 90s are currently influencing fashion today.

Fifteen// Ferragamo Animal Print Mini Bandeau

I really love bandeau right now and how many ways they can be used – wrapped around the handle of a handbag, worn as a hair accessory, tied around your neck, and even wrapped around one’s wrist as a bracelet. The print on this one is stunning!

Sixteen// Merit Beauty Flush Balm 

Merit Beauty products definitely live up to the hype. I have their beauty balm in a different shade and it has lasted me almost a year and the seamless, natural look it creates is really beautiful. 

Seventeen// Ralph Lauren Metallic Rope Anchor 

The classic belt trend has a hold on my heart right now. It is such a flattering look to belt a dress or have a classic fall look of jeans and a tucked in shirt complete with a belt. 

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Links I'm Loving

 Is anyone else completely exhausted after this week? I am so glad it is the weekend, and everyone can take a deep breath and enjoy the slightly cooler weather. I know some people say that everything good happens between the months of June and August but Fall and winter have always seemed to be special times of the year, for me, in different ways. So, I am excited to see what the next few months hold. For now, here are a few links I am absolutely loving from this past week!

One// David Lauren and Lauren Bush Lauren Keynote Speakers at the 

Antiques & Garden Show

This is probably a Nashville specific thing… However, I am so ecstatic that David Lauren and Lauren Bush Lauren are going to be the keynote speaker at the Antiques and Garden show, January 9, 2026!!!

  

Two// LAKE Pajamas Madeline Sweater 

I have this exact sweater in the Driftwood colorway, but the new English Navy Banker Stripe sings to my heart. I also really appreciate that LAKE made this sweater the perfect length to wear with either jeans or leggings.

 

Three//Addison Bay Fall Collection

I am so obsessed with all things fall at the moment. The summer season always seems to be soooo hot now a days, and the thought of a crisp morning air and the crunch of leaves under my feet just makes my heart feel lighter. This new collection is really very beautiful and so perfect for fall! 

 

Four// Inside Jenna Ortega’s Bag

I feel like Jenna Ortega is having such a moment right now and people have absolutely gone crazy for her as Wednesday Adams. I have to say, her dance scene was just iconic. I really love watching the ‘what’s in my bag’ type videos and this one is a really good watch

 

Five// White Lotus Season 4

I was such a late comer to the White Lotus Party, but now I am completely obsessed. I mean, could Parker Posey have been any more perfect in the last season… their casting is always so spot on! I am so excited for the new season and the fact that it is set in France!

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

My Top 5 Favorite Fall Recipes

 The summer heat is finally starting to give way to cool mornings and crisp nights. I know a lot of people are sad to see summer go, but mentally, I live in the fall and holiday season year-round, so no surprise I am glad the fall season is slowly taking over.

Fall food and fashion my top two favorite aspects about this season. Who doesn’t love wearing an oversized sweater, a fire crackling in the background, and a classic movie playing all while enjoying a hot something delicious.  

One// Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Tortilla Soup

Half-Baked Harvest has so many recipes that are so perfect for fall. I love how her dishes always look so rustic and comforting. This soup is one of my most favorite things I have ever made. It is just such a warm, flavorful hug in a bowl. 

Two// Stuffed Peppers

Love the Pioneer woman and this is a recipe of hers I make on repeat. It always makes just the right amount of leftovers and it is the best healthy comfort food dish to have on a cold night. Also, does anyone else have a weird thing about eating beef after seeing so many videos of cows on social media…? That said, I substitute ground turkey (butter ball is my favorite to use) for the beef in this recipe, and it taste so delicious!

Three// Friendsgiving Casserole

This is one of my mom’s favorite dishes; she has been talking about making this since July… and I must agree, it really is very excellent. I feel like creative people are usually creative in more than just one area, and Joanna Gaines has some of the best recipes. Try it, you will fall in love with this dish.

Four// Chicken Pot Pie

I came up with this recipe a few years ago when I couldn’t find a Chicken Pot Pie recipe that I really loved, and this is always such a crowd pleaser. I was going for a southern grandmother type pot pie, and this could not have turned out better. 

Five// Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Obviously, chili had to make the list. This is another Pioneer Woman recipe (she nails Tex-Mex type dishes), and it is honestly the best chili I have every had. I really like how the ground turkey element makes this dish feel a little lighter and really appreciate that it isn’t overloaded with beans. This is one dish you will find yourself making repeatedly. 

Weekend Shopping

 The Golden Hour of season always has the best fashion and home décor. I feel like 2025 has gone by in the blink of an eye, and really hope the fall and holiday season will last a little longer than the rest of the year has. 

Christmas and winter décor is already out on a lot of the websites, but I managed to restrain myself, and am planning to save Christmas finds till the first week of October… but if you are in need of a little holiday cheer, you might want to checkout Anthropologie, Williams-Sonoma, and Dillard’s, just to name a few… 

One// BODEN Josephine Wool Kilt Skirt 

I am so ready for all things plaid and fall. I wore a pleated plaid skirt and an oxford button-up shirt for most of my school career, spent years avoiding both, and now I can’t get enough of either. Plaid is my favorite color during the fall and winter months, and I especially love the plaid that is used for this skirt. Such an easy piece to dress up or down!

Two// New York Puzzle Company Autumnal Puzzle

Puzzles have always been one of my favorite things, especially on cold, overcast days, which Autumn is full of. I have seen so many beautiful fall themed puzzles, but really love this one… I think it is because it reminds me of a 90s Halloween. 

Three// Birkenstock Boston Shearling 

Boston Birkenstock were my uniform shoe my sophomore and junior of high school. They were so comfortable and were definitely worn outside of school clothing. I completely love that they have come back around. I am 100% getting a pair of these to wear with leggings and jeans, and of course an oversized sweater or sweatshirt. 

Four// Staub Ceramic Pumpkin Cocotte

Even if you are not into cooking, this pumpkin shaped pot would be so cute just to use for decoration. I know this is probably such an unpopular opinion, but when it comes to this type of cookware, I honestly prefer Staub to Le Creuset, with the exception of the Dutch oven. For $59 this piece of cookware is basically a steel, and a piece that will last for generations to come.

Five// Barbour x Tuckernuck Light Fawn Miley Quilt Coat

I actually have this exact jacket in the traditional green Barbour color and absolutely love it! If I didn’t have this same jacket in a different colorway, I would have already purchased this one by now (honestly still might). I love the color of the jacket and the lining just takes everything to the next level.

Six// Sarah Flint Runi Flat in Leopard

Love how an elevated Mary Jane style shoe is in for the fall season. They are always comfortable, and I really love how they look with pants of a flowy skirt. The Runi Flat from Sarah Flint is just perfection. These shoes are such an investment that will carry you through multiple seasons. Use code: SARAHFLINT-LAUREN-15 for 15% off your first Sarah Flint purchase

Seven// Swarovski Stilla Attract Stud Earrings

Blue earrings will always have a special place in my heart. Blue is a neutral and honestly think they complement any eye color. I really love Swarovski earrings; they quality is amazing, and I honestly think the price is very reasonable. 

Eight// Von Dornberg Jacket from Embroidered Silk in Green

I came across this company on Instagram over the summer and just fell so hard for their classic styles and tailored looks. This is by far, one of my most favorite blazers I have ever seen. The contrasting colors and the buttons just give it such a special look, and of course, the small bow detail in the back is such a strong selling point for me. 

Nine// Hill House Home Mira Dress

Hill House Fall collections are always a favorite of mine. I really love how they have taken the classic shirt dress to the next level with the simple addition of a tastefully added smocked detail.

Ten// Cashmere Cable-Knit Cricket Sweaters

There are definitely seasons where this style of sweater is more popular than other seasons, but it will always be a classic staple in my book. I really like the boxy fit of this one and the fact that it is made out of a really soft cashmere

Eleven// Veronica Beard

I am absolutely obsessed with all things Veronica Beard lately, and I have seen these shoes everywhere. This color is so perfect for fall and I really appreciate the more polished look they have about them for sneakers.

Twelve// Sezane Thais Jacket

This mohair jacket is just stunning. The tortoiseshell buttons paired with the different shades of browns and creamy whites is a fall dream come to life. 

Thirteen// Julisk Country Estate Flint Dinner Plate Main House

Juliska plates are always so timeless, and this print and shade of brown is just too perfect for the fall season. 

Fourteen// David Yurman Madison Chain Bracelet

I feel like a much more elevated version of the 2013 arm party has come back. I love the stacked bracelet look and this is such a great piece to wear on its own, stack with other bracelets or a watch! 

Fifteen// Anthropologie Icon Holiday Taper Candles

I always complain about how early store debut their holiday items, but I am also part of the problem… The little red bow details on these candles are so feminine and such a cute addition to any holiday tablescape

Sixteen// Dyson Special Edition Airwrap, i.d., Multi-Styler, Straight + Wavy

I have yet to try any of the Dyson hair products… I have naturally curly hair and am concerned if their products would actually work on my hair… However, I am very tempted to give it a go, and this new colorway might push my decision over the edge.

Seventeen// Lake Pima Short Robe in Seaport Stripe

LAKE is one of my most favorite pajama and lounge wear companies. I really love this deep blue they have come out with for the Fall. Plus, everyone needs at least one robe during the fall and winter months 



Friday, September 5, 2025

Links I'm Loving

We have officially made it through the first week of September. I love a three-day weekend, but long weekends always throw the rest of my week off… I am always mentally off a day or two. 

The weekend is already off to the perfect start. It is rainy outside, Gossip Girl is on, and my dogs are peacefully sleeping on the couch as the rain gently taps against the windows. Also, why is it that Gilmore Girls and Gossip Girl are forever the perfect series to watch during the fall season… 

One// Barbour x Tuckernuck

Honestly think that Barbour and Tuckernuck should do a collab every fall. This collection is such a match made in Haven. 

 

Two// Anne Hathawy’s Fall

Who doesn’t love Anne Hathaway? She seems like someone that would be everyone’s best friend. Her fall in The Princess Diaries was unscripted and completely charming. She just repeated a similar unscripted moment during the filming of the Devil Wars Prada 2, and I am so interested to find out if this accidental slip is used in the final cut of the film.

 

Three// Anthropologie Holiday Shop

I am “that” person. You can never start listening to Christmas music or collecting a few new ornaments too early in the season. Anthropologie just opened their holiday shop online, and it is what Christmas dream are made of. I have only browsed the first few pages and there are already so many things that have made my Christmas Wishlist.

 

Four// Jenni Kayne Thatcher Crewneck

Obviously, the only thing that can follow the news of a company making their online holiday shop live is the announcement of the most perfect fair isle sweater. Fair warning, once you wear a Jenni Kayne sweater there is no turning back. These are seriously the best sweaters.

 

Five// Becca Bloom

I know I am very late to this party, but I honestly cannot get enough of Becca Bloom. Watching her Tiktok and Instagram is like FaceTiming your billionaire best friend. Becca shares her lifestyle, the occasional very good advice, and more. So recommend this account.