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Loving and Linking by Kate Brightbill

Photo via Glitter Guide

Photo via Glitter Guide

I'm liking this look. I just got similar black boots, so it may become my fall uniform.

This could not have been written any more beautifully. 

I love pot pies

The real story behind how Twitter was created... this is crazy interesting to me.  

How adorable are these barrettes?? 

Ohhh, burrito bowls at home? YES. 

Also, yum.

(this post is pretty recipe-heavy. I must be hungry! ;) 

My Sophie has begun her birthday wishlist and up first? A bowling set. How cute is that? We'll probably go with a softer one, but this one is adorable.

Tons of great Halloween costumes popping up all over the internet... loving THIS

These masks are fun too... and simple!  

Sooo, did you catch these mini fashion icons? Love our little Grace Coddington. Also see her last year as a snail (it's already been a year!?).

Happy weekend!

 

Loving and Linking by Kate Brightbill

 Ten links for you! I totally forgot to post this on the weekend, so hopefully you have a few minutes to yourself this week to enjoy!  

xo.

Photo via Camille Styles

Photo via Camille Styles

I want to/plan to make these gorgeous crowns for my girls. So sweet.

Why yes, I would like a pumpkin milkshake... we're enjoying Indian summer so it perfectly pairs the fall vibe with the warm weather.

If it's cold where you live, try this instead!  

Do you have drop-ins or do you think it's a lost art?  

Dining room transformations. I like before & afters.

An organization giving hope to the hopeless. This video is compelling. I wish we could do more to help.

Ohhh a sale for stocking up for the girls: $6 tanks , $12 dresses, $18 shoes... so much good stuff!!

I posted for Babylist registry this week... seven bathtime favorites. 

Idyllic winter photo

Apparently Domino is back, for real. Whoohoo!

 

Loving and Linking by Kate Brightbill

Found these pencils on Pinterest, via Lauren Conrad, via MoxiePear {gotta love the internet}. Aren't they BEAUTIFUL? Such a good little gift for a friend with a new job, or a coworker, or a teacher... 

This cracked me up. Jimmy Kimmel is so funny. 

Interviews are some of my favorite things to read, especially the long ones.  {my friend shares the most interesting things on her fb page!}

Loving these for day-to-day in the city. Or these. They're the kind of comfortable shoe that also makes an outfit look put-together, you know? I also love that flats are looking REALLY good these days with their prints, t-straps and ankle straps making things interesting. 

Here's a perfect recipe for Saturday morning. With a giant cup of freshly brewed coffee. 

 This seems idyllic. Sharing a meal under white lights in the fall outside in the city? Count me in. It's officially on my fall bucket list.

I'm feeling like I need a fall makeover. You know? Just a mild haircut/color and some new makeup. I'm liking this hair color and this is the best product for brightening my eyes. I had some, and then one day, I thought Sophie was napping, but she was actually emptying it on her rug, ahhh! I'm edging in on 31, so it's totally time for a refresher (I have this conversation with Brian every fall, ha).

 Fun to see my little  food art for  Honest on a blog I love. (Ps! Get a free trial from the Honest Company  here... or just order the bundles because they're amazing.)

 This book looks beautiful. Chronicle books are always a step above average, and Sophie and I have started to have some set learning time every day, so this seems like it would be a great resource.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend! I'm so looking forward to ours!!

xoxo, 

Kate

 

 

Loving and Linking by Kate Brightbill

Photo via Pure Mamas

Photo via Pure Mamas

Healthy + gorgeous meal. Seems manageable to make, too! 

My new favorite website. So good.

Oooh, the steepest streets in SF...  climbing stairs rather than sidewalks is kind of awesome.. unless you have a stroller (been there, done that, oops!).

I'm so into this fall board. Fall is such a charmingly cozy season.  

This is such a good set of 25 tips for taking low-light pictures.

"What I miss about my city" - quotes by leaders & influencers. LOVE this. 

Dreamy kids' desk space. I love uncluttered, minimalist spaces, especially in mini version. 

This skirt is PRETTY. The color itself kind of sells me.

Big fan of this look

This was entertaining... oh whole foods... 

ALSO: Delighted, issue 6!! The BEST weekend reading!!! 

 

I slacked a bit getting online this week. We lived big... here to there to everywhere. The weekend is going to feel REALLY good... anyone with me?

xoxo,

Kate

 

Loving and Linking by Kate Brightbill

Photo via Studio DIY

Photo via Studio DIY

This gumball stirrer concept is one of those brilliantly simple "why-didn't-I-think-of-that" type of DIYS. It would have been perfect for Maggie's birthday party!

Sleep is so important. Six tips for getting a better night's rest. 

I found this riveting and thoroughly entertaining... I find the "advice" at the end especially good.

Technology etiquette. So important.

If you're having a fall party and need a simple favor for guests, this is perfect. 

Beautiful

Sophie's shoes have started to give blisters. I'd say it's time for an update. I had some J.Crew flats for Sophie 40% off in my cart, but I missed the sale, then they backordered... so we went with these instead. I'm glad they're 50% off, but it's weird to order shoes online. It's something we've always done in-store.  Hopefully they fit! They look like they'll be pretty versatile. (BTW, the prices for 4-year olds is way higher than the prices for 2-year-old shoes. Learn something new every day).

Takes three seconds to vote for Old Skool Cafe to get an ad in the superbowl! VOTE here.

Bento inspiration, indeed. 

One of the best instagrammers has one of the best little shopping sites. Endless sweetness. 

And we all need at least one recipe to inspire us to keep cooking, right? Here are good ones: Quinoa Fritters, mmmm and Brie Apple Tarts {two of the most delicious things, so it would seem they're fail-proof?)

Happy Weekend!  

 

Loving and Linking by Kate Brightbill

Photo via Playful Learning

Scissor practice! My friend told me her biggest challenge in kindergarten was using scissors, so I'm totally using this for Sophie.  

An incredibly refreshing point of view regarding schools.  

Ohh Etsy, too much good stuff here.

I had a day similar to this this week, {no pictures of mine}, and it's true. It IS the best. 

Not surprisingly, this new studio looks perfect. Design/interior dream team!  

Also in the "decor" category, this home tour has SO many elements I love. 

My best friend told me tried coconut oil  in her hair. Like, she let her kids put it in {which they obviously thought was super fun}... then washed it an hour later and it worked brilliantly for smoothness and shine... so guess what we're trying today? Kind of excited.

Honest created the BEST little cheat sheet for healthy school lunches.  

This skirt is so great... and on sale.  

I have a love/hate with European brands I find on Pinterest. Love them because they make such cuteness, and hate it because it's totally not accessible for us. Good inspiration though! ;)  

Delicious

Lastly, the easiest fundraiser ever. Click the link below and sign your kids' school up for the Tea Collection School Days program! Takes a couple minutes to get your school set up, send the link to anyone you know who shops Tea, and your kids' school will get 15% of all sales at that schools' storefront. No walk-a-thons or bake sales necessary! ;)

{note: deadline is September 13}  

Happy Weekend, friends!