One of my most favorite fall treats is these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins I discovered last year via Darby (the photo above is hers!). They’re not particularly impressive in the culinary department, but they are delicious and incredibly easy to make. Ready for the recipe? One Betty Crocker chocolate chip muffin pouch + 1/4 cup of pure pumpkin puree (I like Libby’s) + 1/2 cup of water – 4 Tbs. of water + a healthy dash of cinnamon. Mix together and bake in a 400 degree oven! (I do 12 minutes for the mini muffin size!)

See Darby’s original post here.

These two lovely pairs of shoes have been on my wishlist for months. I do already have a pair of leopard-print flats, and though they’re my favorites, they’re pretty tired (probably because they’re my favorites…). On the other hand, I don’t have any light neutral flats, and I think these would be a good addition to the wardrobe. But what do you think — is it silly to buy two pairs of the same style of shoes, even if they’re in different colors/patterns? Which one would you go for?

Leopards $89.95 // Natural $55.45

Ryan Benyi

via Tangorra Wedding Planning

Michele M. Waite

Gia Canali

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Jenna Walker Photography

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One of my very favorite things — perhaps my actual no. 1 favorite thing — about outdoor evening weddings is the lighting possibilities. From votives, to hurricanes, to lanterns and string lights, there’s just something so warm, inviting, and celebratory about light shining out of the darkness.

Wedding planning took a bit of a backseat this month (especially compared to last month!), but I still feel productive because of what we did get accomplished.

Breathtaking photo by Anna Kuperberg

— We finally signed a contract and put down a deposit with our recalcitrant venue
— We chose a caterer and signed a contract with them (SO excited about our pick!!)
— We inquired with ceremony musicians
— We received a proposal for a custom lounge grouping
— We chose save the dates (thanks to your help!)
— I’m really starting to flesh out what I would like our invitations to look like
— Completed some hotel block research, thanks to my Momma
— I’ve been working hard on our wedding website, which I’m crafting from a Blogger template (can’t wait to share this sucker, plus a full tutorial!)

November promises to be a full month, with likely decisions on a wedding gown, bridesmaid dresses, a band, and ceremony musicians!