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Happy Is, as Happy Does.

by Keri

One thing that I am realizing is that you can find out a lot about someone just by asking what truly makes them happy. Then that question got me thinking. If someone were to come up to me today, what would my current top five things that make me happy be. Here we go.

1. Christmas music. I can't help it! Secretly, I was listening to an occasional Mariah Carey, All I want for Christmas is You, in the later days of August. Shhh.

I love these ornaments from amazing and uber talented blogger, Anna .

2. Bright and creatively decorated interior decor.

3. Babies in French clothing. The only thing cuter than a baby, is a French baby. Here are two little chic monsters wearing sweaters by Oeuf.

Don't they look so French and fabulous? Oui, oui.

4. Really great hugs, not the half hearted arm around embrace. There's gotta be a squeeze, people!

My lovely friend and I, pretty intense, but you get the idea.

5. Crown and Crumpet images. Although I admit, I have yet to visit the actual Crown and Crumpet due to the fact that it is across the country, finding images from the cute little tea salon brightens my world up ever so slightly.

What makes you really happy?

Tea Time.

by Keri

Green, white, jasmine, and chamomile. The truth is, tea rocks my world any day, any time. I am now a proud owner of this adorable print from Made by Girl, which has sparked an intense hunt for a new favorite tea mug, for the reason that my old go to mug broke a year back... rip. While searching, I came across, Bailey Doesn't Bark , a contemporary home and life accessories company with fresh simple designs. Much like myself, Re Jin, received her BA in fashion before starting her company. Instead of simply finding a job in design, she went back to her childhood love of drawing and started up her own company from there.

But as I was saying, So I found BDB and coincidentally came across my new favorite tea mug! Simple but super cute. And with the tea bag outline, it's officially designated just for tea.

Here.

Saturday Sweets.

by Keri

To say that the fall season isn't influencing dishes prepared in our kitchen would be anything but the truth, as you can tell from previous posts (here, here, and here ) . Over the weekend my mother found a recipe for an ideal fall chilly day dessert, pumpkin bread pudding with caramel sauce (here ) which would be a challenge for anyone to turn down. The only way that I could translate the taste into words is to say that it's comparable to eating pumpkin clouds. So what if I'm a fall recipe junkie, have some fun with me!

Simple Math.

by Keri

Sometimes when putting together an outfit for a day, one specific trend or look doesn't exactly deliver. That's when resorting to a compilation of "looks" comes into play. Below is a mish mosh of military meets goth meets country, with rocker aesthetic that seems to just work for me. Starting with two necessary elements, the knee high boots, and floral leggings, and branching off from there.

Juicy Couture Leggings, $68 (here)

Juicy Couture Above the Knee Suede Boots, $475 (here)

Forever 21 Faux Leather Shorts, $17.80 (here)

White Cotton Tee

Kenneth Jay Lane Necklace, $105 (here)

Forever 21 Military Jacket, $24.80 (here)

Topshop Quilted Cross Body Bag, $50 (here)

Urban Outfitters Large Animal Ring, $34 (here)

Kohls Ring, $18 (here)

Lust Buy or Best Buy?

by Keri

Everyone knows Burberry for two things. Their unmistakable warm plaid pattern, and their stunning selection of outerwear. As the weather is turning chillier as we draw closer to the winter season, more and more people are going out of their minds searching for a winter coat that is both warm and stylish. I am here to tell you that I have found a much more inexpensive version of Burberry's beautiful Check Wool Breasted Coat (here ). I found this similar version at Forever 21 for a fraction of the cost. It has the same "London Chic," vibe while still incorporating the cosiness of an appropriate wool jacket. I love the funnel neck aspect of the jacket as well as the fact that the pattern allows the seamless transition from day to evening. The only question left is, which one will you chose?

Forever 21, $47.80

Burberry, $1495

The Joys of the Holidays.

by Keri

About this time each year, I can't help but to obsess over holiday party dresses and accessories. Whether it be for the evening before Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Years, the search for the perfect seasonal attire remains one of the top priorities on my to do list for the holidays. Here are a couple, and when I say a couple I really mean a lot, of my absolute favorite winter pieces. Who knows, maybe it will inspire some festive apparel paroosing of your own.

Crystal Studded Headband, $98.

Tibi Jumpsuit, $385.

Felix Ray Clutch, $290.

Silence and Noise, Strong Shoulder Dress $58.

Foley+ Corinna, One Shoulder Bow Dress, $360.

Christian Louboutin Platform Pumps $930.

Karina Grimaldi Tuxedo Romper, $218.

Forever 21 Mini Lace Dress, $22.80.

Lee Angel Jewelry Ribbon & Crystal Bracelet, $98.

Michael Antonio Lea Pump, $50.

Cake Update.

by Keri

I admit that over the past couple of weeks I have been lacking in the cake post department. It's just that about this time every year, the fashions quickly change for the colder holiday seasons and for a fashion obsessed person, they're too fun not to mention. So I am dedicating this post to the cakes and cupcakes that Cuppity Cake has created recently. We have been experimenting with new recipes for icing as well as cake batter, and each cake comes out as moist and as delicious as the last! Lately we have nearly mastered the technique of sugar work as you will see in images below. If I do say so myself, I think we have found some perfect cake equations.