Friday, November 1, 2013

falling into fall

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.

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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.


River Gorge Fall colors

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).


A foggy early fall day

This is that drizzle we mentioned earlier that might require that lovely trench coat.  Don't forget your hat.
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LOVED THIS SKETCH BY HAINES 
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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.

Friday, October 25, 2013

what to wear to your crawfish boil

IT'S YOUR PARTY... WEAR WHAT YOU WANT TO!

 love this tablescape
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Ah... Cashmere
 Metal ART by Pat Juneau
From Cynthia's Private Cookbook Collection
More from Cynthia's Inspiration for Cooking
for directions to throw the ultimate crawfish party (via)
Seeing Red Everywhere
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This blouse reminds us of a crawfish! Cute to throw on with a little denim blazer and some fall booties!




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How about a lovely crawfish stuffing recipe? Try this, and let us know how it goes! (Click on the "via" below the image for direct access to the recipe.)


As summer comes to a close, what better way to say "adieu" than with a small crawfish get together... By the way, follow us on Pinterest for some more quick inspiration!






 

Friday, October 18, 2013

how to get a boy to wear that Christmas sweater you love

Home Alone
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We don't recommend bribing your son, but if you want him to wear that Christmas sweater you've been eying at the shop, maybe a movie together will make him more receptive!

The Polar Express

The Grinch

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All of these cute sweaters remind us of our favorite holiday movies... Home Alone in particular! Grab some popcorn, a Christmas sweater from the shop, and one of these movies and have a lovely time with your young one!

Thursday, October 17, 2013

lets go some place we have never been before II: mississippi, alabama and north carolina


 http://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/Mother-daughter-Secrets-Divine-cast-keeps-2830825.php

Do you ever drive around with no particular place to go?  Pack an overnight bag, gas up the car, and turn off your GPS.  Grab a Julia Reed book to read " My Mama Always Put Vodka in her Sangria" is filled with southern history and recipes.  Or the book about Julia's House in New Orleans.  Everyone will love these anecdotes.  ( For those who prefer a cozy day at home why not rewatch The Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood with one of Nashville's own in leading role).
http://www.amazon.com/But-Mama-Always-Vodka-Sangria/dp/1250019044



Nashville to Winona MS 327 miles


http://kevinbrunt.zenfolio.com/p870351333/h621B74#h621b74

Turquoise is often forgotten in the fall and seeing the lovely Victorian home above made us remember how lovely almost every complexion is with that hint of blue green especially in a sea of fall leaves.  This Tory Burch dress has threads of turquoise and teal.  A charmer for a home tour.


Or keep it simple and laid back for a walk-around the town square.   Put on one, two or all your favorite jangling bracelets.
Tory Burch turquoise jeans plus jangles
 http://housetohaus.blogspot.com/2011/01/turquoise-in-city.html

Dana Buchman does turquoise.

If you want to keep it even simpler to add turquoise.  Try a necklace that just peeks from your collar.




 
http://www.smartdriving.co.uk/Driving/DefensiveDriving/dogs.htm
Find A Wonderful Traveling Companion who will enjoy the blue sky as much as you. Battle Friedman House
Nashville to Tuscaloosa 246 miles

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Alabama/Tuscaloosa-744964/Things_To_Do-Tuscaloosa-TG-C-1.html


We found a touch of turquoise in this oxford shirt to add for those of you who like to travel in trousers. Tory Burch corduroy jacket is the perfect weight and never wrinkles.

http://alovelybeing.com/journal/category/fashion
Tory Burch wearing turqoise.


If a dress doesn't work and you don't like traveling in trousers.  Try this darling Lauren Moffatt skirt with Pockets!  We added the turquoise flats.



Can you imagine how amazingly beautiful this would be in the sunlight?

Nashville to North Carolina 646 miles


sustainable design, green design, recycled materials, sustainable architecture, bottle chapel, building made from bottles, green building, alternative building materials
 http://inhabitat.com/beautiful-garden-chapel-made-entirely-from-bottles/

This is in Airlie Gardens in Wilmington NC.  If you go please come in and tell us all about it.
Have we inspired you to start looking for turquoise or your own shade of blue ? !


http://www.eutoposfarm.com/huckleberries.htm


Huckleberry Pancakes

Recipe courtesy Multnomah Falls

Ingredients

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup milk
4 ounces huckleberries, fresh or frozen, plus extra, for serving
Whipped butter and maple syrup, as an accompaniment

Directions

Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Then, stir in eggs, oil, and milk until mixed. Do not beat the mixture.

Pour 2 to 6 ounce ladles of batter on a lightly oiled griddle. Then, add 1 ounce of huckleberries to each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

Place the pancakes on a large plate. Then garnish with huckleberries, whipped butter, and hot maple syrup.

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/40-a-day/huckleberry-pancakes-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback