Well Fall is here....the season for leather, pumpkin latte and the beginning of holiday season!

Loving this clutches by Claire Vivier

Pumpkin Latte Recipe 1/2 cups of 1 percent fat Milk 2 teaspoons of sugar 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Coffee First Brew your coffee as you always do. When is ready add spices and sugar. Steam your milk Mix and Enjoy!! Enjoy some time outdoors, walk, meditate, do yoga. This fresh air is proven to clean our lungs, help with our skin and boost your energy. My favorite thing to do outdoors during Fall is to play paddle tennis. Happy Autumn!!

New Painting

"Rocky Shore"

Fall Trends 2012- Leather and Color

Leather is such a luxury material, soft and smooth to the touch.

Tabacco

I absolutely love this mini purse. From its name, Penny Holder Purse (by Coach) to its shape and light weight. Perfect to go out, pack your iphone, your lipstick, your license and some pennies!

I love the rich warm color of this dress and it has the perfect cut.
This is a great piece to have in your wardrobe.

Tabacco Leather dress by Derek Lam

If you are not the full leather kind of person you might want to keep leather to trim only.

This Burgundy Anthea dress by Tory Burch is a great classic dress that you will give a lot of use.
This dress has leather trim in the neckline.

I love burgundy, such a great color for every skin tone.
Other great burgundy must haves this fall.

TORY BURCH CELESTE PANTS

T BY ALEXANDER WANG SKIRT

Mini Pant in Bi-Stretch Wool I love J Crew, it is one of my favorite brands. The new All American East coast must have. This leggings have the perfect amount of stretch, enough to hold and give your legs a nice lift but not so much that you feel all stift on them.

MARC BY MARC JACOBS Tote - Flipping Out

I love love love this tote. Great shape, comfortable to carry,great color!!

True Blue

This lace dress by Diane von Furstenberg is one of my favorites.  I love the length of it (not too short, not to long) very chic for a cocktail party in the city or a fun evening event!


Zarita Dress

I love this blue silk blouse by Joie Bruno

So easy to wear if you are in the mood to have some color. Wear with skinny jeans and booties!

Hunter Green



Skinny jeans by Aqua Denin. This skinny jeans are very versatile easy to wear everyday.

Morris Utility Wax Jacket by Barbour
This is such a great  classic jacket with a twist, a very fun lining. I love Barbour jackets. They are a great investments and a great piece you will wear every fall.

Farmers Market: I love to go to Farmers Markets and find a variety of seasonal produce that will inspire my meals.

 Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market

Cherimoya (fruit from South America-currently grown in California and Hawaii).

This fruit has a creamy consistency and is loaded with Vitamin C. 

Some great ways to use it are, on smoothies; they blend nicely with strawberries. you can also use them on a Cherimoya parfait or just cutting it in half and eat it them with a spoon.

Avocados. We love avocados. They grow so easily in mild weathers. My cousin from Argentina has a huge avocado tree growing on her backyard. It is so beautiful and it gives so many avocados they do not know what to do with them. My family likes to eat them sliced with lemon and sea salt. Also I like to add them in salads, ceviches and of course you can always make guacamole (salt, lemon, diced tomatoes-cilantro if you'd like)

Mixed Berries- This beautiful and colorful tray has so many vitamins. Mixed berries are great for smoothies with fat free vanilla yogurt and also they are an easy snack. Just looking at them makes me want to have a bowl of them!

Lotusland - Ganna Walska. A must see in you are in Santa Barbara!

Beautiful, non-profit botanical located in garden in Santa Barbara. 

Originally this was the home of Madame Ganna Walska. 

Whimsical plants that makes you feel you are in a Dr. Seuss Book

Shinto Shrine at the Japanese Garden (one of the many gardens Lotusland  has to offer)