first fall frost
Pack your Chanel tote ... we are dreaming of a drive down I 24 to Monteagle or Chattanooga to see the leaves changing. When the frost and cold days hit here last week there was a chance of no color this year....however looking out the door of the store I can see the trees around the GH Mall beginning to go orange and the ones at the Valet Parking are ruby red. What a lovely view.
So pull out a sweater and start leaf collecting.
OR check out this Mapquest Guide for Tn Fall Foliage Touring
Tennessee Fall Foliage: A MapQuest Guide
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/28/tennessee-fall-foliage_n_986109.html
This is what we would wear. A hat is an absolute necessity if you still want the top back or windows down. Also great on a bad hair day. Scarf adds that Isadora look. Be sure to still use a bit of sunscreen and wear those dark glasses.
Chanel suede tote $228.
Henri Beguelian $195
These are so much fun but more importantly they are warm and fleecy perfect for tramping about the parks or just a walk around your neighborhood with the kids and dog. Imagine yourself on the path below.
Persimmon trench by BCBG $78. Per Se trousers $72
We thought this persimmon trench might be great for a walk around the Sewanee Campus if it happens to drizzle.
If you have some time do try to visit Monteagle but if not ... well just get out and walk around it is good for you. Of course we walk around looking at everyone's clothes.. Just kidding sort of. And after the walk around check out Pearl's restaurant we hear it has finally reopened.
Henri Beguelin $195
We just had to add this photo. Persimmon muffins and tea ...a foggy afternoon treat.
Recipe via
What You’ll Need:
1/2 C. (1 stick) Unsalted Butter
3/4 C. Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 C. Oat Bran
1/4 C. All Purpose (white) Flour
1 TSP. Baking Soda
1 TSP. Kosher Salt
1 TSP. Cinnamon
4-6 Persimmons (very ripe)
1/3 C. Buttermilk
2 TBSP. Orange Zest (finely grated)
1 C. Sugar
2 Large Eggs
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METHOD:
Preheat oven to 350. Butter or oil muffin
trays. I used two 6-cavity trays (each cavity holds an amount of 1/2 C).
In a medium bowl, whisk the flours and oat bran together with baking
soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. Scoop persimmon flesh into a
blender and puree until smooth. Measure one 1 cup of the puree, place in
a different medium bowl, and whisk in buttermilk and orange zest. Set
mixture aside.
Whisk the eggs by hand. Process butter in
food processor (with plastic blade) until light and creamy (about 2
minutes), add sugar and blend until fluffy (about 4 minutes). Gradually
add beaten eggs until mixture is well combined. Slowly add persimmon
mixture; beat until integrated. Add dry ingredients in 3 batches,
beating until well combined.
Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups
(fill three-fourths of the cup with batter, otherwise will overflow) and
bake for one hour. Let muffins cool for 20 minutes.
Tennessee in the fall can really be breathtaking...how lucky we are!
For the second day change the trouser look with this lovely tweed Per Se skirt ( the new longer look).
This is that drizzle we mentioned earlier that might require that lovely trench coat. Don't forget your hat.
LOVED THIS SKETCH BY HAINES
via Designer Finds
Just a suggestion...buy jeans, these are Paige, one or possibly two
sizes above and add a good quality leather belt to get the real
boyfriend trouser look.....and no muffin top.
