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November 5, 2021 •

Recent Finds, 11/5

Nano Puff Jacket (Longer version here, and warmer version here, which I ADORE. Patagonia in general tends to run on the smaller side. I go up one size from my J.Crew size.)

Awesome news: My code at Backcountry.com is somehow STILL ACTIVE. Guys, use it. It gets you 15 percent off your order on stuff that usually doesn’t go on sale! I recommend the Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket, which I’m wearing above. (Longer version here, and warmer version here.) I also love my Birkenstock clogs and these Sorel boots.

But on to “Recent Finds”:

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November 3, 2021 •

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Little Orphan Annie Dress Costume

Little Orphan Annie Halloween Dress / Newer Mary Jane Shoes / Socks / Locket / Dog / Curling Iron / Quilted Barn Jacket

Oh my goodness, oh my goodness!

When I was little, I was wild about Little Orphan Annie. My next-door neighbor/best friend Katie and I used to put on shows for our parents, and I eventually got to be Annie in a short performance when I was 11. (Mom is digging that photo up for you guys! 😆) The story and songs hold so many happy childhood memories for me, and I still know every word by heart.

So when Emma told me that she wanted to be Annie for Halloween, well, LIFE MADE.

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November 2, 2021 •

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Little Girls’ Mickey Mouse Halloween Costume

Toddler/Girls’ Mickey Mouse Halloween Dress Costume / Long-Sleeved Black T-Shirt / Ears / Tights / Yellow Sneakers / Gloves

Okay, cutest story (which you may already know if you read the blog regularly):

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November 1, 2021 •

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10+ Things, 11/1

New month, new start!

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November 1, 2021 •

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Annual Yellow Rain Coat Photos

Kelly’s Rain Coat and Boots / Girls’ Rain Coats and Boots / Mitch’s Rain Coat

Use code “KELLY25” to take 25 percent off your Joules purchase!

Yay! Fall photos in yellow rain coats are a Larkin Family tradition, and I love this year’s pics! 💛

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October 30, 2021 •

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Front Stoop Fall + Halloween Decor

Artificial mums / Burlap / Gingham/Buffalo Plaid Ribbon / Fall Wreath / Triple Ball Topiaries (4′ version here) / “Hey There” Doormat / Buffalo Check Rug (Smaller here) / Straw Bales / Spider Skeletons / Dachshund Skeleton / Furry Spiders / 3D Stick-On Bats / 3M Strips

This is what I like to call transitional fall decor. The majority of it works throughout the entirety of the season; all I need to do is pack up the blatant Halloween stuff after the 31st, and the setup works through November!

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October 29, 2021 •

Downtown Chicago

Recent Finds, 10/29

^ Mitch and I ran downtown yesterday and had lunch while the girls were in school!

Similar Boots here, here and here. I also just got this pair from Boden and ADORE them! / Newer Plaid Coat (Also love this similar houndstooth blazer jacket, and this one, too. Also look into the Belted Lady Day Coat, the Double-Breasted Topcoat, the Tie-Waist Blazer Jacket (SO PRETTY!), and the Daphne Topcoat.) / Goyard Tote / Barbour Umbrella / Newer Sweater

LAST DAY OF RAIN! I feel like we spent the entire week in the car, driving the kids all over the city. Which honestly was kind of fun; it reminded me a little bit of One Fine Day with George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer. (Omg. Just looked it up and she was wearing a trench coat, too. I thankfully didn’t end up in a dinosaur t-shirt, though. 😉)

We have a crazy busy + fun weekend ahead of us! Here’s what’s going on:

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October 27, 2021 •

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What I Wore, 10/27

J.Crew Quilted Cocoon Coat (On sale today! Here’s the wool version, and here’s the Chateau Puffer, which is the warmest coat I’ve ever owned.) / Madewell Cali Jeans / M.Gemi Loafers (All colors here.) / Goyard Tote (GM) eBay also has some great Goyard options! / J.Crew Cashmere Crewneck Sweater (An amazing basic that’s on constant rotation. I’m also obsessed with this new cashmere roll neck sweater, this cotton-cashmere relaxed turtleneck sweater, and this puff-sleeve cashmere sweater.) / Sunglasses / Emma’s Quilted Jacket (Women’s version here, haha) and Favorite Jeggings

And we’re back with another “What I Wore.” :)

I’ll get right to it and start with this life-changing quilted cocoon coat, which is on sale today! It’s great, and so many of my friends have and swear by it. It’s the PrimaLoft version of the famous wool version, and it’s perfect for fall days that are chilly but don’t quite require the full warmth of the Chateau Puffer. I love the deep pockets, high collar and gold hardware. And it’s machine-washable, for my mom readers. ;) Runs big! Size down.

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October 25, 2021 •

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