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It’s funny to look back upon the past year, how we’ve changed & how we’ve stayed the same. I’m busy making my resolutions for 2012, and am so grateful for many things this year including this blog & all of my loyal readers! Thank YOU & cheers to 2012!

 Fresh flowers  Inspiration for fall cooking An apple & pear galette I made over the weekend   Awesome new frame I got for $6 – soon to become a bulletin board ! I’ve been eyeing this throw and am so glad I waited- this cozy blanket was $25 at Target! 

 Morning crafts  A late lunch & vintage shopping with girl friends Bread, garlic & olive oil    Happy Birthday wonderful sister!!  Dinner at my cousin’s restaurant, Lot 12

We opened our first bottle of wine we brought back from California Fall sunflowers & mini pumpkins  Current faves First touches of Halloween decor!  Vintage brocade loafers  Hope you had  a wonderful weekend! A few things I’m looking forward to this week to make my Monday a little brighter: harvest ale & a grilled cheese […]

 Donuts are a moving day requirement for me   Date night cocktails! The best martini from Cypress  Minnie – Sally’s cute cat striking a pose  Tom shooting for Glitter Guide  This weekend was a whirlwind of excitement and I am beyond exhausted!!  Moving is always stressful and we have a ton of work to do before […]

Kendall & I at Blogger’s Night Out (image by Alexandra Frumberg)  Piles of jewels  A beautiful pink dress at Farah Angsana   My go-to colors for the week: Wet’N’Wild , Maybelline Coral Crush, Revlon Siren  Completely in love with the entire Nonoo collection – definitely one to watch!  Aside from a recap of Blogger’s Night […]

Daily essentials: Revlon Siren, bandaids (thank you Gilt Groupe!!) and beautiful loaned Sorrelli jewels   Our home away from home during NYFW- The Mave NYC A sweet lace top (c/o Lulu’s) for Blogger’s Night Out The perfect fall shoes c/o Sole Society  Feminine details and beautiful dresses at the Honor show  I’m a little sleep deprived […]

 sunset strolls with my sister  California sugar cookies upon arrival to my Grandmothers!   farmer’s market flowers  family games of Bocce Ball  wine tasting   getaway to the coast   long drive along 1   tasting wine at Swanson Winery relaxing at the Ferry Building waiting for our ferry back to Napa I have a tendency to get pretty sad after […]

 Dog days of summer! My sweet pup Hazel. Current favorite Essie shades – Tart Deco (new) & Forget Me Nots (old)  Wine time on the patio with my dad & a new magazine (lasted for about 3 minutes before the mosquitoes attacked!)  Morning trips to the coffee shop on my street  Zinnias from an adorable […]

 Hydrangea’s from my dad’s garden  Got this bad boy at Home Goods for $79! I was so excited when I saw it hanging in the back of the store.  Saturday night I had a few friends over for wine & snacks and finaly got to use these fun paper products I’ve been hoarding!   Found the […]

 Freshly painted striped hall walls – thanks to a ton of help from my sister!  New gems (vintage watch + brooch from flea market in NYC, Forever21 necklace), old tray  The start of my “bar” area – a painting of mine that needs to be hung, vintage tray & glass and very old candy canes […]

 Glimpse of one of my features over at Project Gadabout this week  New headbands  Sneak Peek from the shoot this weekend!  Old shoes, new pants  PS – I finally created a Facebook Page for Style Within Reach – I’d love it for you to “like” it by clicking here.