What Do You Like Best About Fall?

What do you love best about fall?

below are some of my favorites!

Hot Chocolate!

Theres something about the decadent warmthness (I just made up that word!) of this drink! In the cold gloomy weather, this is one cup of happiness!

I am really interested to try all the different ones around NYC. I'm going to research what are the greatest spots for authentic and unique hot cocoa in the city and try em out to the best of my ability!

Do you guys have any recommendations? Leave em in the comments! 

Fall Fashion

The warm, thick knits, cozy sweaters and scarves, jewel tones, neutral tones. All of it!

Both men and women's. Love it!

Lighting Candles

Well, not that any other season stops me from doing so, but it's even better as the cold weather starts creeping in, and warmth helps! (Not always the best idea in summer, especially in Dubai's heat!)

Warm Confections

Biting onto a fresh donut, fresh muffin, or any warm baked good just brings a smile to my face - all year round of course - but just the same as the candles, not the best idea in summer - but in fall...oh yes!

TV Show return/begin

This time of year, all your favorite TV shows return and new ones premiere, which is great after a whole two months of waiting to find out what happens next! ;)

The Best of All!

I can't wait to check out Central Park this fall as the leaves' colors start changing!

I bet it's one of the most beautiful thing nature has to offer! Especially considering I've never seen any ever! I am excited!

So tell me what are your favorite things about fall?

Any of them above ? (I'm sure we share some Fall Favorites!)

Photos via Pinterest

TV watching photo via

Chic Additions for Your Home

1. Silk rug: ABC carpet & home / 2. Rug: ABC Carpet & Home / 3. Medallion Chair: ABC Carpet & Home / 4. Favor Bags/Cookie Bags?!: TomKat Studio / 6. Begonia Knob: Anthropologie / 7. Towel Set: Anthropologie /  8. Striped Throw: ZARA Home / 9. Fleckled pillow: shopfurbish.com /

10. Cutting board: ABC Carpet & Home

I know, I accidentally skipped no. 5!

Cute & Easy Gifts for Loved Ones on Valentine's Day!

Here are some cute, small, and easy gift ideas for those of you who like giving valentine gifts to friends, and family members on the special day (which I think is a great gesture), and who want something other than a rose! Or even for couples that don't take gifts to a major level, or even if you want to give multiple little gifts, even in addition to your bigger, main gift (if that make sense!)

Why not start the day off with heart shaped breakfast items such as heart shaped 

sunny-side-ups and/or heart shaped pancakes. If you do not have the heart

shaped pancake formers, you can always try and use a heart shaped cookie

cutter (which if you don't have, can be purchased for just a couple dollars)

Make a little booklet, stack of cards that read all or some of the reasons

why you love the person you're giving the gift too!

(it can be more or fewer that 52!)

A little twist: Using a check/to-do list type format, list the reasons

why that special someone is your valentine, and why you want to spend

the day with them!

Not going all out, but still want to celebrate some valentine spirit at home?

Add heart shaped beef pepperoni, or other vegetables by cutting out pieces

with a small heart shaped cookie cutter.

Celebrate the day of love with family, friends at school, and loved ones by

leaving this simple note attached to festive pencil on their desk/workplace!

Simple, quick, easy, and fun!

 

The classic Hershey's Kiss can never be a bad idea/choice! For all the chocolate

lovers out there,leave a packet full of hershey's kisses for them. 

Personalize it by bagging it in a packet other than the one you bought it in

and embellish with a cute ribbon. Why not add a note or quote like this one to 

make it extra special!

Festive sweets and baked goods are not an overrated classic. They work

every time, and is a fun activity to get the little ones involved in too and/or 

have a great and fun time with your valentine by baking these festive goodies!

(Tip: bake a simple, regular batch of brownies, and instead of cutting it

into squares, use a heart shaped cookie cutter & leave the scraps for eating

later as an indulgent snack!)

All photos via Pinterest 

Tangerine Tango: Color of 2012

1. Design Sponge at Home via Amazon.com
2. Owl Ornament by Anthropologie
3. Necklace via Charm and Chain
4. Bottega Veneta Scarf via Net-a-Porter
5. Food Basket in Ceramic Coral Red from Anthropologie
6. Essie Nail Polish in Clambake
7. Bath and Body Works Shower Gel in County Apple 
8. Marc Jacobs iPad Cover via Net-a-Porter
9. MAC lipstick in Lady Danger
10. Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.Clutch Cross body
11. Coral Pillow Cover via Caitlin Wilson Textiles (cwdtextiles.com)
12. Sperry Top Sider® Authentic Original 2-eye boat shoes in twill from J.Crew

       - Image & Clothing: J Crew