Fall Essentials

For the last few weeks, I've been on a search for a few fall essentials: the perfect skinny jeans, black boots, and a boyfriend blazer. So far, I've found the perfect jeans (Gap) and black boots (Nordstrom), but just can't seem to find the perfect blazer. I've searched high and low at every store I can think of and nothing! So, if you have any suggestions on where I can find one, please let me know! Here are the jeans and boots, let me know what you think...

Live What You Love

A perfect quote to get through the rest of the week!

Goodbye Gourmet

Its been a rough one for Conde Nast, after closing Domino earlier this year, and now announcing that they'll be closing Gourmet (I still cant believe it!) Cookie, Modern Bride and Elegant Bride.

It's been known that the magazines have sustained a severe decline in ad's but the closure is a complete shock. Not sure how or why they came up with the decision, but I'm sure there is good reason behind it. I'm still curious to know what went wrong, especially on how they came about the decision to get ride of Gourmet and not Bon Appetit. There had been speculation that Conde Nast would close one of its food magazines, Gourmet or Bon Appetit, but most bets were on Bon Appetit. Gourmet has been around since 1940 and has been well known in the food world and my household. My family has used many different recipes and ideas from the fabulous magazine. I loved the restaurant tips, wine suggestions, and lush photography. I'm sad to see such a great magazine go.

Inspiration

Inspiration to get through the day... Enjoy!

Happy {Lovely} Weekend!

Friday FINALLY! This weekend two of my bestest friends from college are coming in to town and we're heading down south Saturday morning for the Duck game. We're crossing our fingers for sun (doubtful...)! A weekend filled with tailgaters, best friends, and late, late nights. I cannot wait!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Fall To Dos

I'm so excited for for fall and everything that comes along with it. This summer I made a list of things I wanted to do (and eat!) before the summer was over: go to the park, Oba's happy hour, Sauvies Island, beach, camping, and so much more. Yesterday, I started thinking about my list for fall , and so far I have quite the list. Here is my top five at the moment:

1. Haunted House, Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

2. Have a bottle of wine at Noble Rot

3. Eat breakfast at Pine St. Biscuits and Flavour Spot

4. Have a coffee and pastry at La Petite Provence

5. Travel out of Oregon

Coffee

I wouldn't be able to get through the mornings without a cup, or two of coffee. mmm...enjoying my first cup now.