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As we rapidly approach mid September, I’ll finally concede it is indeed time to acknowledge the changing of the seasons. Summer in Santa Barbara? We hardly knew you. There are many things about the Fall that I love, don’t get me wrong…although the turning of the trees, smell of burning leaves, and distinct ‘crispness’ that creeps in before the real cold arrives are pleasures we don’t truly experience here. Still, Autumn in Southern California is not without it’s charms. Our Liquid Amber trees put on a quite a show, the sunsets never fail to delight and we do grow great pumpkins! When our children were younger we had the most amazing Halloween parties at our home, even if I do say so myself 
I miss them so! BOO hoo!!
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So once again we face the task of putting our summer wardrobes and linens to rest- adieu beautiful turquoise and aqua… it’s time to start thinking in shades of burnt umber and gold…
Some music to travel by; “Golden Age” by TV on the Radio
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Jo Malone‘s newest fragrance ‘ English Pear & Freesia‘
The End of Summer freesia and The First pears of Autumn meet in a delicate and graceful marriage of the two seasons.
Key notes are King William Pear, White Freesia and Patchouli.
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This is the cutest website!
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Amazingly talented artists from all over the world, who also cook! What a great idea! Please check it out here;
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I love this colour for Fall, so warm and comforting.
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Then again, not too shabby in a tropical setting either
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Painting by Kendall Boggs
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Have you tried this pear flavoured Hangar One vodka yet? It will put some Autumnal heat in your tummy!
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Recipes from Hangar One Vodka Recipes.WhatwasIsaying???
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and to atone for your sinful martinis…this is a sweet little book
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“My” wonderful, wonderful monk in Bhutan
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Phew…OK, back to sinning….
Cesare Paciotti boots
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Anya Hindmarch bag
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Maurizio Pecoraro
My two ‘Vintage” mustard yellow jackets that my mother says don’t look good on me will be coming back out. You heard me Mom.
I just need more blush.
and lipstick.
and maybe a scarf between me and the mustard…
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Gucci
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Martha Stewart
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Vintage Colman’s Mustard poster
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Golden Mustard roses in my garden
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Lost the credit (thank God)
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Fendi Fall 2010
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I love this; the boots, the bag, the model, the makeup, the hair…luv luv.
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Love these too…
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And as much as Colman’s Mustard makes me positively gag, I’m loving all these little mustard booties
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‘Peek-A-Boo’, I love you !
Last few photos all from Fendi Fall 2010-11
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Miu Miu
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Ligne Roset sofachairthingy
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Oh- PIKACHU!! I miss you!!
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Oh- I almost forgot- I have positively GOLDEN information to share with you! My new camera? I got the Leica V-Lux 20 for my birthday…only to be informed by my sister (the Ralph Nader of the family) that I was basically paying a few hundred dollars extra for the little red “Leica” dot. She said the camera was virtually identical to the Panasonic ‘Lumix’. The old “Toyota in Lexus clothing” switcheroo. So I bought the Lumix and lo and behold…. (Is that “What a Good Wife Am I” music I hear??!)
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Have a Golden Week Everyone!!
