Life Lately + Marinated Cheese Recipe

Happy Monday Sweet Friends!  

Last week Sterling's school put out all the pumpkins for Halloween.  They always do a huge pumpkin patch and sell the pumpkins.  Sterling was so excited and insisted we take some pictures with the pumpkins.  Sometimes I can't get over how grown-up he is now.

I tried out Sean Brock's new restaurant Minero. The concept is really cool,  as are the interiors but I just wasn't blown away by the food.  I did really like the salsa trio and queso.  The tacos however were just ok.  I will give it another try though!  Anyone been and have a favorite dish?

My horse blouse that I ordered from the Tory Burch sale came in the mail and I have to say I love it!!  Sometimes her clothes can fit my body funny but this blouse fit perfectly and I just adore the horse print.  I will be wearing this often this Fall.

|| Meg Blouse

I saw the most gorgeous sunrise on Friday morning, one of the most vibrant ones I have seen.

The pictures just don't even do it justice.

I got back my wingback chairs from the Upholster and they look amazing!!  I am working on taking some pictures of the den for a home tour and I will show the full chairs then but here is a peak!

Fabric is from GDC Home.

Sterling takes Halloween very seriously and loves to decorate for it.  We went to Lowes to get pine needles and came home with this guy.  I do kind of love him though.  Perfect to store all my Reeses Pumpkins in that I can't stop eating!  The wine is from my Wine Awesomeness shipment this month and it is excellent!!  Such a great Fall Rose.  Don't forget you can sign up here to get 30% off your first order!

My good friend Jen who started La Senorita Jolie just designed a line of delicate jewelry for LSJ and I am so in love with it and so proud of her!!  They are the perfect pieces for layering and everyday wear and all are under $50!!

I am wearing the Follow Your Heart Necklace +  Lucky 7 Hearts

Don't forget to use code LSJ-DBDD to get free shipping

I surprised Sterling with some Halloween Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Saturday morning.  I thought this was a genius idea til his soccer game two hours later when he had to stop playing because his tummy hurt and he told his coach he ate too many doughnuts- Mom Fail!

After soccer they had big event to focus on fire awareness.  They brought in a bunch of fire trucks and you know kids always love a fire truck- plus the fire men weren't too shabby to look at!

I wore my Rag and Bone top on Saturday.  It is the same style as my tank version I lived in all Summer.  I just love the back detail and it is so soft!  Thru tonight at midnight you can take 20% off with code FALL20 at Piperlime.  A great time to buy this top!

|| Nicole Long Sleeve Top

Sunday Night we did Happy Hour and dinner with some friends and I brought one of my favorite easy Apps, Marinated Cheese.  This recipe comes from my mom's very good friend Jane and it is always a hit!!  We serve with Triscuits, a thicker cracker that can soak up the olive and toppings is a good idea!  Someone commented on my Instagram that this is a great app for Christmas because of the colors and I agree!!

MARINATED CHEESE

Sunday I took Frances to church in one of my old dresses.  I texted my mom a picture of her in it and she sent me back a picture of me at my first Birthday wearing the same dress.  I had to share, so cool we still have this dress!

Children's Book Review With Fran Hawk || 2

Good Sunday Morning Friends!  Fran is back with a new book review.  I am laughing as I type this because Sterling is sitting with me looking at the book pictures saying, " Mom I want those two books, we don't have them, order them"!  So it looks like we will be adding these to our collection!

xoxo

My favorite book in first grade was “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins” by Dr. Suess.  Now, almost 60 years later, I’m still reading  Dr. Suess stories that are new to me.   

 Dr. Charles D. Cohen has amassed the world’s  most comprehensive private collection of “Suessiana.” In the course of his research, he found a series of short works that Ted Geisel (aka Dr. Suess) had published in magazines in the 1950’s.  In 2011, Random House published seven of these stories in a best-selling  book called “The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories.”   

  Now in 2014, Random House has published another collection of Dr. Suess stories titled “Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories.”  These stories originally appeared in “Redbook.”  Beloved characters like Horton the Elephant and Marco appear, as well as familiar places like Mulberry Street. There’s even a grinch, although not the same grinch who tried to steal Christmas.”     

In “Horton and the Kwuggerbug,”Horton agrees to a very bad deal with a very devious bug. All’s well that ends well.    

 “Marco Comes Late” is the tale Marco tells his teacher when he’s late for school. As he hurried down Mulberry Street, a bird laid an egg on his arithmetic book.  What to do?!    

 “ How Officer Pat Saved the Town” is an example of what Dr. Suess called “logical insanity.” Officer Pat relentlessly pursues a logical course to rectify a situation that didn’t make sense in the first place.    

In the case of these stories, what’s old is brand new.  As well as fun and delightful.

Fran Hawk

Saturdays Deals || Columbus Day Sales

Is it just me or is it is crazy it is Columbus Day already??  That means Halloween is three weeks away, Thanksgiving is just over a month away, and Christmas is two months away.  Where did the heck did 2014 go??  Oh and I have a baby that is about to turn one, le sigh!!

Columbus Day marks some sweet sales:

JCREW FACTORY is offering 50% off the whole site! 

If you didn't buy it before snag the Merino Wool Pocket Sweater.

It is now only $44!

I also love this Camel Sweater, I remember wishing I bought it last year now it is only $44.

This Chevron Sweater is a deal at $39!!

and if you need a Faux Fur Vest you can't go wrong with this black one.  It would go with everything and a steal at $62.

|| Faux Fur Vest 

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Piperlime is offering 20% off thru Sunday.  The have some awesome Fall stuff.  Use code FALL20.

I would recommend the Joie Marlo Blouse.  It is on sale plus 20% off.  I have one and love it.  This wine color is so gorgeous.

I am wearing the Marlo blouse but a different color below.

Also a great time to buy the Rag and Bone Nicole shirt.  I bought this during another sale and it is such a great casual shirt. Love the back detail.

|| Rag and Bone Nicole Shirt

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Madewell is offering 30% off select styles.  Use code OHFALL.

I love this silk blouse, the colors are perfect and it reminds me of the Equipment Blouses for a fraction of the price.

|| Silk Spotlight Blouse

I own these flats and love them!

|| D'Orsay Flat

A great time to buy the Sweatshirt Dress I blogged about Tuesday.

|| Sweatshirt Dress

I have long loved the Otis Boot.  A killer flat boot in gray.

|| Otis Boot

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Neiman Marcus is running the Denim Event, get up to $125 off select denim use code DENIM.

If you need jeans this is a great time to buy!

These are the gray jeans I have.  Can't go wrong with JBrand.

|| Gray Jeans

I would like to add these to my jean collection!

|| JBrand Distressed Jeans

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Williams Sonoma is offering additional 20% off clearance items.

The Breville Juicers are 40%!  I own this one and love it- such a great deal you will not find Breville Juicers cheaper than this!

||Breville Juice Fountain Plus

 

I have this ipad stand and use it whenever I cook!  So great to hold your ipad while you look at recipes.

|| Ipad Stand

 Another great buy is the De Buyer Kobra Adjustable Veggie Slicer.  I love my mandolin and use it often!

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Gigi New York is running a Friends and Family Sale, use code WEAREFAMILY to get 25% off all orders!

I love the Pebbled Leather Collection!

I own two Uber Clutches, they are nice because you can fit everything in them!

|| Uber Clutch

I want this Madison Crossbody next.  It is the perfect size.

and if you don't have a Teddy Tote, is the best everyday purse.  It is out in some gorgeous Fall colors.

I love mine!

|| Teddy Tote

 

Happy Saturday and Happy Shopping!

 

Sterling's Style || Vince Kids

Did you guys know Vince made a kids line??  I honestly had no idea until Nordstrom asked me to take a look at the line.  I love all the Vince pieces I own personally, they are a splurge but you can usually find them on sale and they always fit so well.  The kids stuff is no exception either, great quality and pieces you can mix and match in your kids current wardrobe.  Nothing is showy or flashy, it is all classic.

I let Sterling pick out his clothes from the Vince kids line and he was thrilled and actually I have to give him props he choose really well.  I think this outfit is super cute.

He takes his modeling very seriously:) and how grown up does he look in this picture??

Vince Colorblock Sweater | Vince Tee | Vince Twill Pants (on sale) | Babiator Glasses | Converse Shoes

He really wanted me to include this picture with a lady bug he found.  Such a sweet little heart and we consider finding a lady bug good luck around here.

The tee he is wearing is super soft.

The sweater is so darn cute.  I love the stripe down the side.

The pants fit really well.  We have a hard time finding pants that fit Sterling right, he has long skinny legs and I hate when pants are too baggy.  These fit him great.  

|| Twill Pants

Nordstrom just started price matching too, which means if they see the same item for cheaper they will match that price, so several of the Vince items are marked at 50% off right now.

A few of my other favorites from the boys line.

and because this is what happens after you ask a four year old to pose for more than a few pictures.

Vince kids also has some cute girl stuff- none in Frances Moon's size though it all starts at 4T and up.  Scroll thru to see my favorites. 

This post was sponsored by Nordstrom  All thoughts, opinions, and outfit choices are my own always!!