October begins my favorite time of year. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas... I'm pretty much full of festivity from here on out. While I do love a nod to the mystic all year round, I always start feeling a little more magical during this time. Enter: all black ensembles, dramatic sleeves that billow in the cool breeze and celestial inspiration garnered from late nights under the stars. Since big box stores and pre-packaged costumes leave something to be desired, Lo and I are fashioning makeshift witch outfits for trick or treating. Are you dressing up for Halloween?

shop witchy picks

A few weeks ago my husband and I traveled to Nashville to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary. Even though Music City is a short trek from home, we took the opportunity to enjoy a small stay-caytion and booked the cutest Airbnb. Like all good things, I stumbled upon this sweet little space surfing the web and was pleasantly surprised to find the IRL version just as charming as the photos we clicked through online.

I was absolutely smitten with the bright white walls and minimal clutter... so smitten that I returned home and immediately began scheming ways to refresh our walls and purge our belongings. There was a peaceful vibe all throughout the home and I could have totally stayed forever. Now I'm on a mission to streamline our things and spruce up until it feels just as relaxing to be home as it does to be away. Wish me luck!

p.s. We couldn't recommend Judah and Lindsey's place any more! If you're ever headed to Nashville do yourself a favor and book here.

It's official, flu season is upon us and it's already becoming quite the hindrance to my plans. While I'd much rather be frolicking in a field of pumpkins or tackling one of the many tasks atop my to-do list, I've been spending the last couple of days resting up. Here's to hoping for a small reprieve and some time to celebrate fall with my family!

If you've got a little bit of downtime, catch up my my favorite reads from the week:

I always love W Magazine's 'Screen Test' series... Gigi Hadid & Kendall Jenner are must-watches
a perfectly voyeuristic french home tour of Laure's Paris flat
Garance Dore's perfect podcast featuring Anna Bond and Grace Bonney
Rue De Seine's beautiful 'Lovespell' collection via Hello May
inside Anine Bing's space and parenting style
& the making of For Love & Lemons' Fall collection

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