Dear Fall, Love K xo

Just as I had imagined, the cottage was heaven this past weekend. Changing leaves, quiet mornings, lazy walks and savage hikes, late night yoga, music, food, the best people and for those long car rides an Autumn playlist inspiring deep thoughts and day dreams...

Hope your week is full or delightful surprises... K x

Forest Fairytale

Mulberry's Fall/Winter 2012 Campaign captured my heart. It is dreamy, haunting and completely stunning. Shot by British photographer Tim Walker, the fairytale campaign both ignites and inspires. 

(images from: Mulberry)

I am unconditionally in love with fall. It is so full of nostalgia and yet, carries with it endless possibility and inescapable feelings of love & hope. As the leaves turn to brilliant shades of red and orange and the warm kiss of summers breeze is replaced by the crisp winds of autumn, something internal seems to shift as well. Cravings for cool smoothies and fresh salads are replaced by the need for hot apple cider and hearty soups. Summers favourite dresses transform into the perfect layer under a chunky knit sweater and riding boots. Walks on the beach lead to hikes in the forest, and everything seems to just get… quiet. Maybe it is just that. The quiet mixed with big warm sweaters, hot drinks and cool air that bring me (to my internal) home.  The changing seasons offer up the opportunity to let go of that which no longer serves you and embrace new habits & attitudes; a time to look at your goals and re-asses; to dream big and believe in your dreams; to hold your integrity, vitality and willingness to face your fears at the top of your mountain. After weeks of being shut to keep the muggy air out, my windows are wide open letting the smell of fall fill the air, mixed with my houses ever present scent of Nagchampa making those early mornings under the covers the most magical (coveted) moments of the day.

I'm off to the lake this weekend to sit by fires and hike in the forest. To bake with warm spices and read, all curled up with only the quiet of the leaves as company.

Have an amazing equinox lovelies…

K x

Summers End...

Mondayyyyy
K x

NYFW 2012 Tidbits

I don't know if I actually want to (ever) physically be IN New York for Fashion Week. I don't know if I could  handle the sensory overload of it all. While I sort out the root of this anxiety, I will gladly watch from afar and let my favourite fashion bloggers, friends and magazines show me and the rest of you introverts the best of what happened behind the scenes and on the run ways. Here are a couple of my favourite snap shots and looks from NYFW 2012.

Backstage at Alexander Wang (Vogue)

Astrid Bergès-Frisbey & Virginie Ledoyen at chanel

I hate to love Rachel Zoe and love to love her so, so very much...

Rachel Zoe - Spring 2013

Rachel Zoe NYFW Makeup Hit

JCrew hit it. lots of colour and fantastic pattern play. This was my favourite find, loving the stripes contrasted with this little flower clutch...

JCrew

JCrew Close-up on Pattern Plat Perfection 

Naturally, everything about Marc by Marc Jacobs passes with... flying colours :)

Marc by Marc Jacobs - Photographed by Taylor Jewell

Marc by Marc Jacobs - Smokey eye with a metallic highlight in ocean green and light blue

Best Surprise of all my stumbles... Tory Burch, messy fishtails that make you ache for magical mermaid hair...

Tory Burch Candid

Tory Burch - Messy Fishtails

Hope you enjoy savageOM's mini facelift... we are having growing pains at the moment ;$ Stay tuned!

Night Lovelies, 

K x

Zooey & Sasha

hellogiggles
goodnight lovelies
Kx

All you need is love

Interviewer: Why can’t you be alone without Yoko?
John Lennon: But I can be alone without Yoko, but I just have no wish to be. There’s no reason on earth why I should be alone without Yoko. There’s nothing more important than our relationship, nothing. And we dig being together all the time. Both of us could survive apart but what for? I’m not going to sacrifice love, real love for any whore or any friend or any business, because in the end you’re alone at night and neither of us want to be. and you can’t fill a bed with groupies. It doesn’t work. I don’t want to be a swinger. I’ve been through it all and nothing works better than to have someone you love hold you.


Thanks John... 
Happy TIFF lovelies
K x

Hold on when you get it...

While my bf's were celebrating their engagement on the West Coast (love love love, can't stop smiling!), I was on my own little romantic getaway in Prince Edward County. I had no idea what I was in for. The County is gorgeous! We met a lovely girl at Karlos Estates who took us through a wine & port tasting paired with a selection of fine cheeses... in a quaint little red barn... in the middle of the vineyard... on the most perfect end of summer day... you still with me? It was THAT good. Next we headed over to my friend's mothers Lake House. Did I mention she is an extraordinary, coveted designer? Frequently found gracing the pages of Canadian House & Home? Days out on the water, navigating our paddle boards with expert precision (lies) and evenings sipping wine, savouring the last of this seasons delicious heirlooms and sweet tomatoes. Here are a couple of snapshots from our weekend...

FINALLY... npr has The new XX up on FIRST LISTEN! Only thing keeping me going on this dreary Tuesday... looking forward to a weekend of celebrating friends, TIFF premières and hopefully spending some time snuggled up... K x

(with so much love for everyone who needs a little more today...) 

Congratulations Mini & Mick... I love yous