Fall, is that you?
Hello!
10 Things, 9/6
Fresh From the Field: Sweet Corn with Mitch
Mitch here!
It’s still corn season in Illinois. And I know what you’re thinking: Isn’t every season corn season in Illinois? Okay, yes. There’s a kernel of truth to your question, but gather in a row and lend me an ear because shucks, I’m about to cob together a corny blog post that will simply a-maize.
Diversey Harbor, Chicago
Emma and Lucy’s Swimsuit / Similar Oranges/Clementine Swimsuit + Striped Swim Trunks / Lucy’s Float Vest / Smathers and Branson ACK Hat / Newer Vineyard Vines Dresses
I’ve decided that I’m going to play a little game from now until September 20th:
Recent Finds,9/3
It’s the start of the long weekend! What are you guys up to? (Seriously, let me know. I love what others around the country are doing, haha.) We’re headed down to my in-laws tomorrow, and I’m thrilled about the prospect swimming, relaxing and maybe even reading. (You know it was a good-for-the-soul trip if you can pull out a book at some point!) Tonight, though, we’re hanging with Bradley’s fam to kick it all off. ♥️
But let’s get to today’s Recent Finds:
10 Things with Mitch, 9/2
Awesome cows near Lake Bloomington, IL where my parents live. Excited to get back there this weekend for Labor Day! ^
Mitch here!
Three “10 Things” posts in a week?! We’re clearly trying to catch up over here. You can pretty much bet that the Larkin Household is on fire when you see more than one in a week. ;)
Shoutout to Lindsey A. for the “Mitch’s Musings” column name suggestion. That’s the top contender right now! Though I did just come up with “Ain’t that a Mitch: 10 Things.” Thoughts?
Clear the List, 9/1
Happy September! 🍎 I’m sharing the photos and stories of 10 more teachers today in the hopes that we can help them #clearthelist!
10 More Things, 8/31
Did you know that Smathers and Branson needlepoint hats are on Amazon?! You can also find them via Tuckernuck.
Continuing on from yesterday’s post…
10 Things, 8/30
Pottery Barn Kids Backpack / Native Shoes (Basically sandals but approved by most schools for footwear!) / J.Crew Dress (Old, newer ones linked.)
Here’s what comes to mind right now:
Recent Finds, 8/29
Jenni Kayne Mules (But Nine West makes an awesome super similar pair. You can find that via Nine West or Macy’s. Finally, this pair from Steve Madden is solid!)
I have a super long “Recent Finds” for you today, written over a glass of wine. So this should be good! 😜
I talked about this on the blog earlier in the week, but I’m going to be heavily relying on coordinating basics, mostly in solid colors, this fall. Bring on the black, white, camel and olive green. I’m all about simplicity this season—in all areas of life, really—and I love when getting dressed in the morning is easy.
Btw: I think the J.Crew Sophie Sweater Blazer is being discontinued. It’s on MAJOR sale today. Can’t recommend it enough; size down!
Here are this week’s related finds:
Grilled Clams in Garlic Butter Sauce
Chef Mitch here!
You can grill pretty much anything if you try hard enough, especially fresh seafood. And while much of what comes off my grill isn’t exactly blog-worthy—please note that the above photo was the best I got from my solo photoshoot 🙃—today I want to share my favorite new grilling recipe: grilled clams in garlic butter sauce. It’s so easy and really impresses the wife.