The Friday Five: It’s October!

Oh man, am I ever sad that the cold weather has arrived. While I do love back-to-school season, the colder fall weather is not really for me. I’m definitely a spring/summer gal, so when the temperatures fall (currently hovering around 10C), and I’m forced to wear layers, I get annoyed. While I know many fashion bloggers are enjoying the arrival of cozy textured sweaters and leather knee boots, I am trying to extend the wear of my Havaianas and jean jacket.

So it probably comes as little surprise that I don’t really decorate for fall. While I do love Hermes orange (who doesn’t?), the traditional fall colours do not really have a place in my home. (Gosh, I do sound cranky, don’t I? It doesn’t help that I’m also currently sick as a result of the non-stop action that I experience every September!).

Trying to be positive about this seasonal change, here are five white things that I would have in my home and wardrobe this fall (especially if money grew on fall trees)…

White-pumpkin-centrepiecesimple white pumpkin centrepiece, via 12th and White

pine-cone-fallpinecone accents – not just for Christmas, via The Art of Doing Stuff

cashmere-cardigan-alexander-mcqueenwool and cashmere-blend cardigan, Alexander McQueen

furry-owl-kate-spadeblaze a trail furry owl purse, Kate Spade

rockstud-tote-purse-valentinoMy Rockstud leather tote, Valentino

What about you? How do you feel about the fall? What will you be bringing into your home this season?

Marketplace: Wedding Season at Kate Spade

My cousin is getting married this weekend, and I’m so excited to celebrate with her and her soon-to-be husband. The ceremony and party are going to be just beautiful, and I’m looking forward to spending time with the ol’ family. We are going to get our dancing on, aren’t we, team?

As expected, Kate Spade’s wedding collection has some really happy and fun pieces to help the bride (and happy couple) get ready for the big day.

Kate-Spade-wedding-1Kate-Spade-wedding-2happily ever after flip flops, $68

Kate-Spade-wedding-3ampersand clutch, $368

Kate-Spade-Wedding-4wedding belles love owls, $398

Kate-Spade-wedding-5wedding belles stirling clutch, $548

Kate-Spade-wedding-6Mrs. studs, $48

Kate-Spade-wedding-6cake topper, $50

Kate-Spade-wedding-8Mr. and Mrs. balloon set, $48

Sweet items, right? What do you think?

Personal: I’m Taking a Few Days Off

Hi all, I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I’m busy at a conference in Ottawa this week, so I’ll have to take a few days off from the blog.

small-talk-kate spadesmall talk placemat, $10, Kate Spade

I’ve also got some exciting posts that are currently in draft form that I’m eager to finalize. News from Minted and more reviews of the Canadian real estate market will be coming up in the next couple of weeks.

In the meantime, have a browse over at Kate Spade. The current collection is summery, bright, and fun.

The Friday Five: Stylish Mugs

I have featured mugs numerous times on the blog, but I can’t resist posting more. They’re such easy things to buy, aren’t they?

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Marimekko Hetkia Moments mug, $27.86, Crate & Barrel

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castle peak mug, $16, Kate Spade

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hat’s entertainment mug, $23.99, ModCloth

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mug, $4.95, CB2

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Do what you love, $10, Chapters-Indigo

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!