Such a Vibrant Thing

I've often marveled at color's ability to alter one's mood.  Looking at the greens and purples of Van Gogh's Irises that hangs above my bed is instantly comforting.   When I wear my Vamp nail polish from Chanel, I feel beyond sophisticated.  And putting on my favorite hot pink sweater almost guarantees a good day.

When I stumbled upon these photos of Morocco, I was overcome with wanderlust.  Do you ever get that urge to travel?  To see places you've never seen, taste foods you've never tasted, meet people you've never met?  Yeah, I'm experiencing that right now.  And these photos provide just enough color and beauty to satisfy my need for all things foreign.

Cashmere Cured Me

When I started typing this post, I started out with, "Today was *such* a Monday."

Today, was in fact Tuesday.  But that is wonderful example of how my brain has been functioning as of late.

Today I needed a little pick me up.  And although I have really made a valiant effort not to use retail as my therapy, I caved and bought the prettiest camel colored, cashmere sweater.  It cheered me completely up after a long day at work followed up with a hot and sticky run (just wasn't feeling it today, folks.)  I'm already dreaming about all the ways I can wear it this autumn.

J. Crew, Cashmere Bateau Sweater

Smoking Slipper Perfection

I'm ready.  So beyond ready, I can't stop planning outfits.  Match-stick jeans and pretty little loafers.  Oversized wool sweaters and classic riding boots.  Chunky scarves, cashmere mittens, fur vests - oh I'm beyond ready for fall attire.   These lovely little smoking slippers are the *perfect* fall shoe.  I love the richness of the hunter green velvet and the intricate embroidery adds a lavish touch that makes these shoes worthy of a princess.  I've been coveting a pair of Stubbs and Woottons for a a while now, and I'm thinking that these are meant for me.  After all, these shoes feature an Arabian horse, the shoe gods are making it very clear these beauties belong on my feet.

Back at Home

After an absolutely amazing weekend in Nashville, it's taken me a whole week to get feeling back to normal - and in all honesty, I'm not quite sure I'm there yet (I'm blaming it on the moonshine.)  As reality slowly resurfaces, I am having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that it's August.  Not just August, mid-August.  Can someone please tell me where time goes?   Wherever it's off to, it's in a hurry to get there.    With this realization of just how fleeting moments really are, it has made me appreciate the small stuff.  Below are some things I'm either wishing I could indulge in or am going to make a point to experience before summer is over.

Word of the Day

I have a weekend in Nashville planned with some of my favorite bunkies.  I'm hoping, actually KNOWING, we will be experiencing lots and lots of hygge.   Some of the 'hygge' might not necessarily be 'calm' but, close enough... ;)

Sneaks

Be-still my beating heart!  I haven't coveted a pair of sneakers this bad since I discovered LA Lights in hot pink at age 6.   These babies are hard to get a hold of, and can currently be seen on the feet of pretty much every celebrity out there.  Normally I find such publicity is deterrent, but I just can't help but love their funky look.   The best part?  They are 4 inch wedges!  Yes, four whole inches, perfect for wanna-be long-legs like myself.  

Food

The little slogan of Hush n Wonder was (and I guess still is) "Fashion, Food, and All Things Fabulous."

The "food" side of this blog is lacking.  And it makes me sad.

I'm a foodie.  Nothing makes me more excited than good meals.  I don't cook nearly as much as I'd like to, which is something I'm going to change.   It's Sunday and I've spent my morning with an ice cold bottle of Diet Coke (does wonders for this little headache - too many saki bombs last night) and reading food blogs.

Good food blogs are so very fun to read.  They are my favorite form of cooking inspiration, because for the most part, the authors aren't professional chefs, they're simply food lovers who are learning as they go.  Below are my favorite food blogs - if you're needing some motivation to get in the kitchen, I highly suggest the reads below...

A Little Safron Would Make This!  I discovered this blog a few weeks ago and have since read every post.  The blog's author Ileana is a beautiful writer, and her passion for food is infectious.  Reading it makes you want to get in your kitchen and start experimenting.

A Cozy Kitchen  This blog simply has theeee best recipes.   Every one of them makes my mouth water.  They are unique and the photos are pretty.

Joy the Baker  I love her.  I know, I know, everyone does.  She's pretty much famous now and has made such a lovely career of her blog.    It's really inspirational.   Also, watch the video of her in her "about me" section.  It's so sweet.

The Wednesday Chef   Reading Luisa's long, drawn out tales of her adventures in the kitchen are so funny and clever.  She loves good food, and I'm anxious to get my hands on her book, "My Berlin Kitchen".

Are there any other must-read food blogs I'm missing out on?