When you’ve lived in one of the coldest urban environments for the past 5 years, you witness how brutalizing the cold can be on your skin. Especially if you have dry skin, like moi.
I thought, in preparation for the colder months ahead, I would share a few skin-saving tips and a less traditional “In the Kitchen” feature, a recipe for a body scrub you can make at home.
Here are a few of my tried-and-true, Minnesota-proof skincare tips:
1. Don’t be afraid of oil-based body scrubs. This one leaves your skin feeling soft, moisturized, and clean. You can use this on your face, but it is best to avoid doing so in the winter. A gentler exfoliant would do just fine. I use a Clarisonic brush (and it works wonders). If you do use this scrub on your face, rub very carefully and avoid delicate dry spots, as it can be too harsh on sensitive winter skin. Follow with a thick moisturizer.
2. Keep a really great lip balm on hand. At all times. I’m forever a fan of Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment .
3. Facials. I save up for these indulgences over the summer because they are SO worth it! It’s a nice treat for the mind, body, and soul.
4. Moisturizing Masks. I use this biweekly. The trick is to not keep masks on too long, 10 minutes is all you need. Wash them off with a nice warm towel.
5. Consider a hydrating serum. I use Dior Hydra Life Serum. It has a lovely citrus-y smell.
6. Water. Most of us never get enough and a girls gotta protect her skin from the inside out.
Do you guys have any recommendations for protecting your skin against the elements?
Two stylish ladies. One enamoured Kate.
Layering takes skill and a good eye, but I’m truly in awe of those women who can make the simplest looks effortless and current all at once.
photographed by Vanessa Jackman
Mrs. Delaunay’s work popped up on my Tumblr dash yesterday, looking as striking as ever. Did you know she was buddy-buddy with the likes of Mondrian, Arp, Vantongerloo and Kandinsky? Baller.
Sources: Google
love these simple cozy looks from ganni…
How many of you ladies steal your man’s comfy clothes on a chilly evening? The good news is that you now have another excuse to wear his garb outdoors, thanks to the resurgence of menswear-inspired women’s clothing. GQ recently did an interview with model Georgia Fowler on the subject, and I loved the casually chic styling. I’m really into that untied bowtie.
Menswear has influenced how I get dressed lately, especially with the help of Tomboy Style, and Girlsack. The courage to wear a tie is one thing I’m still working on, but the untied bowtie is an easier look for me. I’m all for adding feminine touches to menswear outfits, like a lacy bra or tiny gold bracelet, plus minimal makeup, natural lip, long lashes and tousled hair.
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Credits:
Source: The GQ Eye
Photography: Justin Chung
Styling: Issac Hindin Miller
Model: Georgia Fowler
Links:
Collared Shirt / Pants / Clutch / Bracelet / Sunglasses / Bra / Hat / Shoes / Bowtie / Blazer / Lipstick / Comb / Lashes
Drawn to these shapes and forms today…
1.Tango, via Gretchen Jones //2. negative landscape study by Mocking Bird Works // 3. wood bangle by Gustav Reyes // 4. Audrey Leighton of Frassy
A good way to start anew, whether it be a book, a week, or your next adventure. hope you had a lovely weekend.
book via ignite light
* the winner of the PUBLIC giveaway will be announced shortly. thanks to all who entered!
I’m always looking for easy and adaptable recipes for weeknight meals. So this week I thought I’d share a recipe that is a staple in my kitchen. It usually goes something like this:
1. Pour a glass of wine.
2. Prepare the following:
+ Whatever pasta I have on hand
+ Grab a hunk of whatever cheese I’ve got in the fridge. Usually parmesan, goat cheese, or feta at any given time
+ Saute healthy greens like Kale or Chard with lots of garlic and some olive oil
+ Grab protein if I’ve got it, usually chickpeas, prosciutto, italian sausage, or roast chicken
+ A squeeze of lemon and a heavy-handed shake of the red pepper jar.
Toss in a big bowl. Savor.
I made this pasta dish this week with leftover ricotta and loved it. So tell me, what’s your go-to recipe for weeknight meals?
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Rigatoni with Kale & Prosciutto
ingredients:
1 lb rigatoni
1/8 lb prosciutto
1 bunch kale
1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tsp red pepper
3 garlic cloves
Salt & ground pepper
Directions:
Boil a big pot of salted water. While the water is boiling, chop the prosciutto into small pieces. Sauté the prosciutto over medium heat with some olive oil until crispy. Set aside.
Cook pasta according to package. Chop up washed kale into small strips. Saute with olive oil and garlic over medium heat until the kale has wilted. Squeeze half a lemon on top of the kale.
Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water before draining. Combine the pasta water with the cooked rigatoni, kale, prosciutto, ricotta, a small squeeze of lemon, and red pepper. Salt to taste, and ENJOY!
* This giveaway is now closed *
Readers,
I’m so thrilled to host the first giveaway on Wit + Delight. Because design plays a huge role in what products I live with, and since I rely heavily on my bike for transportation, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to host a giveaway sponsored by PUBLIC. PUBLIC is offering a $100 gift card to a lucky W+D reader, which is good towards all gear and bike purchases!
Quality design is at the epicenter of PUBLIC, which was founded by Design Within Reach founder, Rob Forbes. PUBLIC’s website is full of resources for beginners and bike junkies alike, and I especially loved this peak into their vision and the development of a design-centric product offering.
So! Here’s how the PUBLIC giveaway works:
1. Head over to PUBLIC‘s website to learn more about the San Francisco-based bike and gear company. Imagine yourself riding one of those classic European city bikes pimped out with all the trimmings (hello, wine carrier)! Or image gifting your bike-loving babe with an extra special accessory for their urban steed. There’s something for everyone, I’m telling you.
2. Let us know what products catch your eye by commenting below. A winner will be chosen at random. Commenting will be open until this Friday (October 21st) at 11pm.
I’m so thrilled PUBLIC offered this giveaway to you guys. I’ve included my favorite PUBLIC products in this post, but if it were me spending the $100, I’d put it towards Christmas gifts, or the purchase of this beauty!Good luck! (Oh- and you can follow PUBLIC on Facebook and
my picks available here: bike, basket, seat, wine carrier, lock, basket, bell, l
elise from pennyweight was kind enough to ask me to participate in her weekly “wanted this week” column! i had so much fun putting it together. pennyweight is hands-down one of my favorite blogs. elise is probably my most frequent repin on pinterest, too. click here to check it out.
layout by elise from pennyweight
this weekend i made a batch of butternut squash risotto. it was so light, creamy, and full of fall flavors, i thought i’d share my adapted recipe with you. i used martha stewart’s recipe, but swapped the recommended rosemary for sage, and roasted the squash instead of steaming it. i continued to enjoy this recipe by making risotto cakes with the leftovers. just form patties and fry them in lots of butter.
i loved this recipe, however, i think i’ll swap the butternut squash for wild mushrooms, and leeks for the shallots next time for an earthier flavor. what’s your favorite way to enjoy risotto?
Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto, adapted from Martha Stewart
Serves 4-6
1 butternut squash
6 cups Chicken Stock
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 shallots, minced
2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
Freshly grated nutmeg
Salt & ground pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh sage
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Cut squash into cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
In a large saucepan, heat stock to a simmer. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add oil and shallots; cook for 2 minutes. Add rice; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
Add wine to rice, and cook, stirring, until wine is nearly absorbed. Stir in a cup of stock; cook at a steady simmer until liquid is nearly absorbed. Continue stirring in stock, a ladleful at a time, until rice is creamy and firm but not hard in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. Add chopped sage. Stir in remaining butter, roasted squash and most of the Parmesan. Serve immediately in shallow bowls garnished with the remaining cheese and sage.
click here for a printable recipe card
images via real simple and bon appetit
ah. the serenity that comes with having no obligations for two whole days. my plan is to enjoy the quiet. maybe i’ll indulge in a dogwood latte at the new urban bean location and finally finish this book. i’ve got the ingredients to cook some butternut squash risotto, and the weather is perfect for long runs along the chain of lakes. i love how the cities are buzzing with energy this time of year. we minnesotans know who to make the best of this weather. sweater n’ stew season will soon be knocking on the back door…
enjoy the fleeting fall days, readers. they are the sweetest, no?
image via kathyrn’s pinterest
have you ever put off a hair cut, so long, that one day you decide you can’t take it any longer? I always do this, declaring that i must cut it immediately, if not sooner, at any hair cuttery that will take me. well that day finally came for me and my blog. instead of the complete overhaul this site needs, i made a few adjustments and cleaned things up before that massive project begins.
the most exciting part of the little makeover? a real search feature! i know what you are thinking. probably something like, “welcome to the internet, kate. you’re about a decade late to the party”. however, W&D’s unique layout and my beginner coding skills have made it difficult to bring you any extra bells and whistles, let alone some necessary tools. so, if you’ve been kind enough to visit the site without standard features, thank you. my gift to you is a searchable and freshly scrubbed Wit & Delight. i hope this helps you guys find the goods you need without clicking past pages and pages of content. let me know if you see any bugs… i’m doing my beginner-best to fix the flaws.
* image: ilon kudiene by ellen von unwerth
happy monday, all! nole at oh so beautiful paper did a feature on these invites i created for jon + alecia. head on over to get all the deats!
design and photos by wit + delight
paul and danielle are getting married at the mill city ruins (swoon) on halloween (so fun), and i couldn’t have been more inspired by what they have planned. danielle loved the idea of creating invitations inspired by vintage marquee signs and eclectic typography that referenced the 1920′s era. their color palette was mostly creams and light gray, with a pop of red-orange that will be incorporated through out the space. this color palette is seriously gorgeous.
i love that their invites feel eclectic and unique without becoming informal. the marquee sign references are subtle enough to allow for a vintage-meets-modern look. the tiny amount of orange goes a long way and i’m so glad we decided to incorporate a bit more color. their invites were printed by the fantastic evolutionary press on thick cotton paper. the texture is sooo delicious.
design and photography by wit + delight
i stumbled across artist caroline wright while browsing pintrest this morning. this painting pretty much grabbed 100% of my attention, which is an impressive feat amongst all that pintrest eye candy!
i’m particularly drawn to her the drip and the line series, but there’s a lot of variety in her body of work. canvas reproductions of this painting and a many others are available for a reasonable $250
via joslyn taylor, via arthound
here’s to my favorite season of sweaters, stews, bonfires, lattes, football, wool socks, and apple orchards.
via glenn o’connell
and speaking of fall, i recently noticed that my birthday this year will be 11.1.11! kinda cool!
