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Our traditional Black Friday beach walk in Aptos y

Our traditional Black Friday beach walk in Aptos yesterday! We got so lucky with amazing weather and even spotted some whales or dolphins cruising by. This is my favorite part of Thanksgiving weekend. Hope you’re all having a relaxing holiday.

#aptos #winterincalifornia #seascapebeach #myblackfriday

I’ve got Thanksgiving on the brain, so on this W

I’ve got Thanksgiving on the brain, so on this Weekend’s Meanderings, some side dishes like fennel persimmon salad, and Brussels sprouts with cannellini beans from @mollyinmaine for your feast, a few of my past Thanksgiving tablescapes, and Bloomingdales dresses to consider for the day- and other holiday festivities. Sherpa pillows I added to my counter stools, and a bit about our birthday celebration for Juliet up at San Francisco’s pretty Palace Hotel are on the blog too.

Are you working on your feast or thinking about Christmas? Hope you are having a lovely weekend whatever it is!

Read the post and see what Elizabeth and Juliet are sharing on their weekend blogs..
links as always, in our bios or stories:
@northerncalstyle
@makemineaspritzer
@pineconesandacorns

#thanksgivingtablescape #thanksgivingdinner #thanksgivingsides #brusselsprouts #thegardencourt #thepalacehotel #persimmonsalad #autumnsalad #thanksgivingsalad #sherpapillow #thanksgivingdress #sanfrancisco

Cozying up the kitchen with these Sherpa pillows.

Cozying up the kitchen with these Sherpa pillows. This is the good thing about cleaning out the pillow closet- I found these I had forgotten about from last year. I bought them at Target and replaced them with good inserts. I wish they still had them, but I will try to find something similar and link to it later in my stories. Just this little addition made it feel a bit more holiday like and warm in here! Don’t you love our street trees that look like they are on fire? My Balboa counter stools are on sale now! I will share a link on my story as well as here.

Happy Thursday! We are almost to the weekend. I can’t wait my college son is home Tuesday. 🤍

#californiastyle #neutralkitchen #kitchenisland #counterstools #serenaandlily #sherpa #kitchenremodel

Just had to share a few photos of November leaves

Just had to share a few photos of November leaves in Northern California from our walks. We do get a change of seasons here in California,but someone said the other day that we wait so long for it, we aren’t ready to end fall and start Christmas. That is so true! 🍁

I am enjoying the views out the front windows too. Our street trees are Chinese Pistache and they are literally on fire in gorgeous pink fluorescent leaves! Hope you all are having a beautiful week and getting to enjoy November!

#californialove #leafpeeping #novembergram #novemberincalifornia #northerncalifornia #ourgoldenstate

Today on the blog -two potential Thanksgiving day

Today on the blog -two potential Thanksgiving day looks with a California vibe. One definitely more casual than the other, and both outfits wearable for fall and winter date nights, parties and more. I would definitely wear the sweater dress and clogs to Thanksgiving ... I also adore the longer dress!

It’s the Weekend Meandering time with Juliet and Elizabeth ! Pop on over to the blog where I’ve got my favorite new moisturizer, a Pennsylvania mom and her beautiful historic farmhouse, and a Seacliff Beach home for sale!

Our links as always, in our bios or stories:
@northerncalstyle
@makemineaspritzer
@pineconesandacorns

Have a great weekend!

#thanksgivingoutfit #thanksgivinglook #californiablog #madewell #falloutfits #californian

Sorry no holiday decor... I’m still Novembering

Sorry no holiday decor... I’m still Novembering here. Enjoying this season of beautiful leaves and fire colored foliage out my windows. I’m savoring this month and I won’t be rushed or be made to feel like I’m not on it because I am not thinking about Christmas or decorations or gift lists. For those who want that, good for them, but it’s not for me. I’m okay waiting and at this age, enjoying right where I am, which is savoring long walks, making soups, afternoon tea with a book and cozy nights by the fire. Life already seems hurried. I am trying to learn to live at my pace and enjoy slower living. We still have six weeks until Christmas!
As my mom used to tell us, it’s the little things, so find those each day and stop and ponder at the pretty leaves, the puffy clouds and the beauty of now!
Enjoy the weekend friends. 🍁

#novembergram #fallincalifornia #notchristmasyet #californiastyle #northerncalifornia

On the Weekend post.. kitchen counter lamps for th

On the Weekend post.. kitchen counter lamps for the darker season, Chanel style jackets, kitchen runners on sale, two Carmel homes, and the Thanksgiving bible we can’t live without.. Also a hummus recipe that will have you never buying it again!

Elizabeth @pineconesandacorns has Thanksgiving side dishes all you need to get ready for your feast plans on her post and Juliet @makemineaspritzer has a Thanksgiving outfit, and the perfect spritz to serve!

Pop by our blogs! Links in bios. Have a great Sunday. 🧡

#thanksgiving #weekendmood #kitchencounterlamp #fall #samsifton #thanksgivingprep #northerncalifornia

Oh, this month’s Signature Style, does your home

Oh, this month’s Signature Style, does your home reflect your personal style? How similar are your wardrobe and your house? I love jeans and white shirts, neutrals, luxe fabrics and black..

In my home it’s very similar, but it’s white couches, woods, bits of black, and lots of texture with a bit of blue.. How often have you considered the connection to your closet and your home? Knowing your own style can really help you make better choices for your house and your wardrobe !

Please stop on by the blog and see what I’m sharing. I had fun with this post finding wardrobe and home photos that are quite similar.
And please visit my style sisters Cindy and Sarah’s blogs…
As always links are in our bios and stories..
@northerncalstyle
@cindyhattersley
@sarahlondonstyle

Trader Joe’s, pumpkin bread is the perfect base

Trader Joe’s, pumpkin bread is the perfect base for autumn treats and dessert hacks. We love to add Guittard dark semi-sweet chocolate chips or their Super Cookie Chips. We always add loads of walnuts and sometimes coconut flakes, sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds and marshmallows. It works with anything you love! 🧡 This is one of the few box mixes I actually really like to use. I find it to be lighter and less sweet than making pumpkin bread from scratch.
Get a few boxes while you can find them. Is anyone else loving this mix? I feel like this is one of the best things Trader Joe’s ever did.

Hope you’re having a fun night ! I am off now to find my witches hat and answer the door for my little trick-or-treaters. 🎃
Enjoy!

#traderjoes #traderjoesrecipes #traderjoeshack #pumpkinbread #pumpkinchocolatechip

It’s our Weekend Meandering time! Pop by the blo

It’s our Weekend Meandering time! Pop by the blog to see what I’m doing for Halloween this weekend, some fun treat bag ideas, Halloween snacks and food, fall in California weekend looks, and good ways to use persimmons! 🧡 it’s all about fall in California on this post!

Don’t miss out on my pals Juliet and Elizabeth’s weekend posts too…
Find out links as always, in our bios or stories:
@northerncalstyle
@makemineaspritzer
@pineconesandacorns

Happy Halloween Weekend! 🎃

#falloutfits #californiaoutfit #fallfashion #fashioncollage #halloweenideas #persimmon #californialife #fallincalifornia #northerncalstyle

Happy Friday! Alert this is not a Reel, but here g

Happy Friday! Alert this is not a Reel, but here goes. 😂 I like this mix of gold napkins and my grandma’s soup tureen together. I plan to use these on Halloween night when we make chili and quesadillas for anyone who drops by..as we always do.

Is anyone else excited for the weekend to be here? I’m really looking forward to Halloween night and seeing our neighbor kids in their costumes. I so miss our kids at these times. Yesterday I made goodie bags for the trick-or-treaters coming by because we get so few now, I thought I’d go all out.
How’s the traditions where you are? Are you still enjoying Halloween? 🎃
Have a great weekend! I’ll be back tomorrow with my weekend roundup of fun things with Elizabeth and Juliet!

#kitchenstyle #openshelving #kitchenremodel #bluedishes #vintagesouptureen #fallkitchendecor #californiastyle #northerncalstyle #californiablogger

Have you made a persimmon salad yet??Last night wa

Have you made a persimmon salad yet??Last night was our third night in a row having a beautiful harvest salad. I get so excited for this time of year as there is so many different combinations and possibilities with persimmons, pomegranates, pumpkin seeds, and the beautiful variety of pears now in season!

My formula for a great fall salad-
-A mix of baby gem lettuce with spring mix of spinach, kale or arugula.
-Add two kinds of fall fruit like persimmons, pears, or apples.
-Sprinkle in pomegranate seeds liberally.
-Toast, pumpkin seeds with a little salt and paprika to top.
-Make your own dressing with the combination of olive oil, a squeeze of lime, a bit of maple syrup, and a smidge of mustard.
Try and get your local farmers market if you can. The very best persimmons, and pomegranates seem to be there!
Trader Joe’s also has a bag of mixed pears in different colors and varietals right now, which is quite good. I also like their pre-toasted pumpkin seeds, but not the ones with pumpkin spice. Grab those if you can!

Persimmons are also yummy on their own sliced with cheese and crackers or just as a snack in the afternoon. My family goes crazy for them and they also look pretty in a bowl and are perfect festive decoration!
Do you have persimmons in your neck of the woods? How do you like to use them?

By the way you want to look for these Fuyu persimmons not the Hachiya longer type which are better for baking.
Enjoy the season and all it’s beautiful bounty. 🧡

#persimmonpsa #persimmonseason #persimmon #fallsalad #harvestsalad #traderjoesfinds #farmersmarketinspo #californialife #fallincalifornia #californiacuisine #northerncalgal #bayareablog

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