Beauty in Black and White

Call it stalkerish, but I could never get tired of looking at old photos of Jackie Kennedy. The following images capture a more candid side of the icon than her more formal photographs and I love them for their simplicity and elegance. Enjoy!

* images via Pretty Stuff and Crush Cul de Sac

Quote of the Day

"Isn't it wonderful, what clever girls can do?"

- J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan

* image via Pretty Stuff

'Tis The Season

It's December 1st! Which means holiday cheer is finally out in the open. Christmas music blaring, hot chocolate brewing, and holiday-themed posts are officially allowed and I couldn't be more excited (can you tell?)

* images via Pretty Stuff and Crush Cul de Sac

Quote of the Day

"It's always summer somewhere."

- Lilly Pulitzer

* image via Pretty Stuff

The Great State

I'm officially returning to beautiful San Francisco in 2 weeks. What better way to celebrate than to make a post dedicated to Atlantic-Pacific's latest photo shoot with the Golden Gate Bridge smack dab in the middle? I love how she's not afraid to wear magenta capris in November. I guess only in California...

* images via Atlantic-Pacific

Gift Guide: The Foodie

The foodie: my personal favorite kind of person to give gifts to. The possibilities are truly endless, and an added bonus? If you're super lucky, you might get to sample some of the tasty treats that are a product of your gifts.

STOCKING STUFFER...

St. Helena Olive Oil Co. Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

FIRESIDE READING...

Vintage Books Boxed Set of cook books

EYE--CATCHING ACCESSORY...

Staub pumpkin covered casserole

CAN'T BE GIVEN TOO MANY...

Nudo Straight From the Grove Festive Selection Olive Oil Box

NECESSARY LUXURY...

Neiman Marcus Day Trip to Stone Barns Farm Fantasty Gift

"Gather six friends and head to the farm, where you will participate in a hands-on learning experience. Farmer Jack Algiere will host an edible garden lesson and help participants plot their own home-based garden. Next, you'll receive a cooking demonstration from Chef-Kitchen Director Adam Kaye, followed by a four-course lunch featuring the best seasonal ingredients."

Most Wanted: Tili Bags

You know when you see something brilliant and want to smack yourself for not thinking of it yourself? Well, I've found the ultimate smack-inducing item ever: Tili (or Take It Or Leave It) Bags. They were invented by a young woman who noticed how often she used plastic bags to organize life's odds and ends. One day, she looked into her bag and realized how boring plain old clear plastic was, so she created her own reusable and sealable (in other words totally usefully) ziplock bags in the cutest colors and patterns you've ever seen (and sold for prices you wouldn't imagine). If you don't believe me, take a look below.

* images via Tili Bags