it is hard for me to wrap my head around the idea of designer clothing for kids. i mean, they can grow out of an outfit over lunchtime, right? however, i do get a kick out of things i like in miniature form. so for me, tiny (impeccable) outfits + tiny (fashionable) kids = CUTE OVERLOAD.

this little fashionista reminds me of suri cruise, who’s seemingly discerning tastes inspired this awesome tumblr blog, Suri’s Burn Book. seriously, it’s hilarious and i want to be fictional suri’s BFF.

via seesaw

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

opulent frivolities for fellow gold lovers… cuz i just can’t stay away from the stuff.

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every season there are looks that i just can’t do. it’s not that i don’t think they look great on other women. i just look like a total clown in certain faux-pas we’ve revisited lately. For example: overalls, bermuda shorts, and drop crotch pants… all looks i admire from far, far away, in my comfy spectator seat. to the women blessed with the swag (and/or legs) to make those work, WORD.

lately, some very chic women pooh-poohed the shared thought that denim is not to be paired with others of its kind. and i have to say, this is one faux pas that i’m embracing this season. i’ve worn something similar in contrasting denims (lighter top and darker jeans), and really liked the ease of the look. the key, as always, is in choosing the right cut and proportion for your body. personally, i think a denim top without the “western” embellishments helps a great deal.

have you done denim on denim yet?

image by vanessa jackman

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

this morning i saw these vintage kantha quilts on pintrest and i fell for them. hard. the mix of pattern and color is spot on and i really love their subtly-muted quality. wouldn’t one of these beauties work perfectly at the end of a bed, or thrown over an over-stuffed chair? hell, i’d make a wrap skirt out of any one of these prints.

* UPDATE: thanks to Desi at Law of Attraction for sending me the link to West Elm’s Kantha throws. Only $99!

no fuss, no frills. that’s what i love about monochromatic palettes. i’m really into shades of camel and cream right now, especially after running across this photo taken by caroline mode. it’s a great palette for adding a pop of red, like say, this mcqueen scarf.

jacket / chinos / tee / glasses* / shoes / necklace / bra set

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

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!