GAME MANIA

I've decided to embrace Fall, 'tis the season for nesting in my world. Cooking yummy comfort food, sipping warming cocktails, snuggling with a cozy blanket and a good book, and entertaining with great apps and music is on tap for me this Autumn. I love the idea of setting up a well stocked bar with vintage antique sterling accessories. Warm comforting hues and preppy "library" style are perfect right now.... 1. The J.Crew cashmere collection is drool worthy 2. A little leopard goes a long way and would complete this look beautifully. 3. C. Wonder pillows 4. The velvet slipper is one of the "must" have comfies for this Fall. Tory Burch 5. My cocktail choice. (Maybe someday I'll warm up to a good scotch, a sip or two is about what I can drink now). El Tesoro with a splash of sour, lime and salted rim carries me through the summer and into the Fall. (along with red wine of course) 6. The XX - coexist, this is their new album. I love this band's cool...

I'm sure you've heard about the sad passing of Beastie Boy hip hop trio member, Adam Yauch. Adam was only 47. I was going to post May's music choice today, so I couldn't think of a better selection. I grew up listening to the Beastie Boys. (I think I'm dating myself).  I'd say  Licensed to Ill reminds me more of drinking in the woods in (you know you all had those "hot spots" with crazy names like "The Plateau" in H.S. - or maybe not, we absolutely did)  High School then any other album and Paul's Boutique of college. (Run DMC and Madonna are very close seconds).

The XX The Album - The XX-XX A newly made friend (don't you love it when you randomly meet a new person, who's not only laid back and cool but loves music maybe even more then you? I do. ) recently recommended this band and cd to me! I'd have to say this is my new favorite band, so I HAD to pass it along to you. This young, indie rock band hails from England.  Their sound is funky and their beats are smooth. This is a CD you put on, listen to and love every track.