Kelly’s Rain Coat and Boots / Girls’ Rain Coats and Boots / Mitch’s Rain Coat
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Yay! Fall photos in yellow rain coats are a Larkin Family tradition, and I love this year’s pics! 💛
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!
^ 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:
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.
Welcome to the first edition of Dear Mitch, an advice column. I tried to start it in the spring but then time got away from me. But I think it’ll be nice to chat with you… and who knows? Maybe it’ll be helpful?! (Though probably not. 😉) Click here to submit questions… you know, if you’re in need of advice from the husband of a stranger you kind of know on the internet. 😜
If you have a problem that needs solving or a question that needs answering, I’d love to try my hand at it. Dear Mitch is always anonymous—though we encourage including a nickname like Sleepless in Seattle, for example. You can submit your questions and topics here.
I should mention that I forgot to leave a space for names on the first Dear Mitch question form, so I had to make up names for today’s questions. Sorry; first-time advice columnist here.
Baking this past weekend! The girls are wearing Boden Breton Shirts.
The first 10+ things that come to mind:
Pottery Barn Keyhole Desk / Surya Area Rug
Mitch here!
I’m a little ashamed to admit it, but I’m a Messy Desk Guy. I’ve had a messy desk my whole life, and as I sit here today, my desk is—well, frightening. It’s so full that I can’t can’t open the drawers, which explains why the desk is covered with enough junk that I can’t even use it, and why most days I end up working in the dining room.
It’s time to fix this problem.
Hello, and welcome back to Recent Finds 😉, where we share great discoveries from favorite brands and retailers.
Here are this week’s:
Taken by my brother at his farm, Above Normal Eggs. Isn’t it beautiful?!
Mitch here!
Here are 10 quick things that come to mind today.
Older Version of the J.Crew Slip Skirt (I also love this one, this one and this one. And then of course there’s the Jenni Kayne one, which is 😍.) / Leather Tote (LOVE the weekender version, too!) / $39.99 Similar Sandals / 365 T-Shirt (The only t-shirt I wear!) / Gorjana Coin Necklace and Engraved Bracelet (Only $60! Makes for a great gift.) / Sunglasses
This is a skirt that survives every closet clean-out.
It’s just so easy, and the leopard print packs a punch! It goes with pretty much any white, black or camel shirt or sweater, and can be worn year-round. Mine is old, but I love this one, this one and this one, which are all available in most sizes at the moment. The Jenni Kayne one is a splurge, but WOW.
