Tuesday, September 25, 2012

A perfect fall day with Mary Ann of Classic Casual Home!


Good morning my dear readers. Well, you are in for another wonderful treat by yet another wonderful and talented blogger friend. Say hello to Mary Ann of the popular blog, Classic Casual Home. First a forewarning.......this post may evoke strong feelings of jealousy, so proceed at your own risk. "Poor" Mary Ann lives in the beautiful idyllic coastal town of Newport Beach...yes I know so sad:( And this poor soul gets to grill all year long, enjoy lunches on the beach in the dead of winter and thinks having to "brave the elements" in a trench coat is roughing it.

Poor Mary Ann.....if she wasn't so darn sweet, it would be easy to be insanely jealous but instead I am in awe of all she does and love seeing life from her sunny perspective. She has super stylish friends besides owning a gorgeous beach home herself.....and all she does is done with great grace and that enviable classic easy going California style. So if you don't know Mary Ann yet......you are missing out! Enough talking...lets hear from Mary Ann on her take on a perfect fall day, California style.....

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Thanks so much, Tina, for inquiring about my 
Perfect Fall Day.
  
I split my time between two beautiful locations, Mammoth Lakes (in the Sierra mountains) and Newport Beach, California.  Both are great places to spend a perfect day.

One word that comes to mind when I think of fall……pumpkins
inside and outside

One of the most wonderful things about fall is.......changing the look of our home with autumn branches and
and my wool, instead of linen, pillows.


My favorite fall color is...
      Yellowy gold...like on the far hill in this Van Gogh painting or
       this soft alpaca throw from Crate and Barrel...

On a perfect fall day, I would wake up at....at 7 am feeling fully rested and ready to jump out of bed

To the sound of...my husband making me a cappuccino 

The view from my window looks something like this...
in Mammoth, Ca

 or Lido Bay

The ideal fall weather could be described this way...
"Sweater Weather" 70 degrees and sunny and cooler at night.

My ideal morning activity would be…a hike to Crystal Lake, in Mammoth...
only accessible by foot.

This is a fall outfit you might see me in………

Newport Beach   and   Newport Beach  or

          Mammoth      and     Mammoth


A favorite product (beauty or otherwise) I like to use as the weather gets nippier...
Kiehls Creme de Corps  A great body moisturizer that my mother gave us.  Our skin gets extra dry with the high altitude in Mammoth, Ca.

For a fall breakfast I would indulge in..
"Indulge" you said so...A bagel sandwich with egg, Swiss cheese and crispy bacon, another cappuccino and animated conversation my walking buddies.

My favorite daytime activity in the fall is.....
Well, since this is a perfect day, no work or laundry, just reading The Enchanted Home.

Here's whats on my plate for lunch...
A arugula salad with sliced pear and toasted walnuts, shaved parmesan, a spritz of fresh lemon juice and drizzle of good olive oil.

Around 3pm you might find me,
on my bicycle headed to ride on the boardwalk at the beach or curled up with a bunch of new magazines.

An afternoon "pick me up" snack might just be........
dark chocolate

For dinner you might find this cooking on the stove....
Since our Meyer lemon tree in Newport Beach is  producing lots of lemons again...
We grill all year round here.

The perfect way to end a perfect fall day would be…
  An electric boat sunset cruise with a couple of fun girls
(Brooke and my daughter, Alie).

Thanks, Tina for allowing me to dream about 
My Perfect Fall Day. You are so good about encouraging us 
enjoy our dreams!
OK Mary Ann, now that you said reading my blog would be part of your perfect day....I will reconsider being jealous of you and your lifestyle...lol. Absolutely wonderful! This is going to make an awful lot of people wish they were spending their fall days in sunny happy California! I loved your take and everything from your food choices(if you clik on their names, she was kind enough to include a link to their recipes) to your afternoon activities all sound fabulous, I would happily accompany you on any part of this dreamy day. Thanks for being part of this and thanks to all my readers for stopping in. Want to hear and know more about Mary Ann? Then stop on over at her blog, Classic Casual Home and say hello. Click here to visit. Wishing everyone a fabulous fall day....so whats your perfect fall day all about?
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28 comments:

  1. Our French Inspired HomeSeptember 25, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Love reading Mary Anns blog. She always has some great things to share. I too love all things pumpkin for fall. Their use, their color, and their smell when I am about to eat them in a pie. Have a great day! -Tonya

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  2. Mary Ann PickettSeptember 25, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Thanks for having me over, Tina....it's been perfectly "enchanted!"

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  3. Luciane at HomeBunch.comSeptember 25, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I adore Mary Ann.. I really do. She's amazingly talented and so kind.

    This post made me dream... oh, and I'm in love with that throw. Adding to my "cart"! :-)

    xo


    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Lovely read, yellow gold is calling to me too just now, I might even be brave enough to try to wear it.

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  5. AmySeptember 25, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Lucky Mary Ann to get to experience fall in two great places. California is such a beautiful state, my brother moved there (north) a few months ago and we hope to go viist them for Christmas.

    I love her daytime activities and her wonderful outfit choices, so my taste. Fun post, thanks to both Tina and Maryann.

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  6. KarenaSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Mary Ann is wonderful and so down to earth in spite of her lifestyle.
    I really miss my 13 years in So. California; especial when the freezing weather and snow set in!

    xoxo,
    Karena
    2012 Artist Series

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  7. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Tina-
    hank you for sharing Mary Ann's perfect fall day! I think we are all a little jealous of her lifestyle and location. She is one busy lady and always has something interesting and beautiful going on.
    Mary Ann-
    Love the outfits you chose! The pumpkins are fabulous and I want the recipe for the chicken.
    Happy Tuesday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  8. KathysueSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Bonjour Tina!!
    I love Mary Ann and her fall day sounds perfect to me!!! She has impeccable taste and a love of life that I always enjoy reading about. Love feeling a touch of Fall in the air!!
    xo Kathysue

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  9. LeslieSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    *Mary Ann is wonderful .. inside and out :) and has an amazing eye for decor and style! Such gorgeous clothes and I love those boots!

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  10. The Pink PagodaSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    What a LOVELY day!! Every bit of it would be an absolute delight. What a fun series, Tina!

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  11. therelishedroostSeptember 25, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    I was in Newport area in August for the first time, I loved it!! I would move there in a heartbeat if it wasnt so far away from my family! Lovely pictures, great post!!

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  12. Barbara@HausDesignSeptember 25, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    What a great post about so many wonderful things to love about Fall and Mary Ann! I love the outfit she chose and I'm off to check out that throw. I'm in the process of turning over my living room for Fall and I think it needs something cozy to snuggle up with!

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  13. ChrissySeptember 25, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Oh you are absolutely right about this fall day day sounding perfect, especially in California. The lemon chicken looked delicious, followed by a boat ride at sunset, Ahhhh.
    I just found your lovely blog, don't know where I have been? I am now a follower.

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  14. Splendid MarketSeptember 25, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    What a delight to have a chance to see what a fellow blogger is up to for this changing of the seasons! Merci.

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  15. SusanSeptember 25, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    What a fun post. I love the idea of California in the fall, such a beautiful state.
    Mary Ann sounds so warm and like so much fun! The chicken looks really good and that yellow gold is one of my favorite colors year round.
    Lovely.

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  16. Annie H.September 25, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    I love Maryann's outfits, and how lucky she is to divide her time in two wonderful locales. We lived in Pasadena for much of my chlidhood so California holds a special place in my heart. How nice that in the afternoon she can hop on her bike and head to the beach, now that makes me really jealous!

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  17. Beautifully Seaside // Formerly Chic Coastal Living September 25, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Tina you are such a great write! How's that book coming along? Anyway...I LOVE MARY ANN! She's such a fun girl and I can see us hanging out and enjoying some of those perfect fall day activities! Now, after reading this post and (yours this weekend Tina about your little party with all of the cute pumpkins) I am officially ready to embrace fall! XO

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  18. Castles Crowns and CottagesSeptember 25, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    BRAVO BRAVO!!! I grew up in Los Angeles and I KNOW Newport Beach VERY WELL! Oh what a place! MARY IS FABULOUS and what a home and great taste. Ahhh....I wish you all a happy fall! We are loving our cottage/castle in the fall....the colors are coming out and yet we are having an Indian Summer experience!

    Love to you, Tina!

    Anita

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  19. Michele B.September 25, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Lovely photos and ideas for a perfect fall day. It has long been my
    belief that there is no place on earth where fall isn't the best. Last
    year at this time I was in Paris - I know, any time of year is great
    in Paris. But a Parisian fall is fabulous.

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  20. micheleSeptember 25, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    what a fabulous day!

    love to you both from the desert!

    michele

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  21. Preppy Empty NesterSeptember 25, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Maryann - thank you for the eye candy. Also, your daughter is gorgeous!

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  22. Mel@Georgica PondSeptember 25, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Love Mary Ann and her blog, such a lovely relaxed easy stylish and inspiring way of decorating. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Mary Ann PickettSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Thanks for the compliments, every cute one of YOU. Can I just say one more thing? I have been smiling all day at the thought of the mistress of the Enchanted Home being (tongue in cheek) jealous of MY life style! Tina, you really are hilarious! :)

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  24. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementSeptember 25, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    If she wasn't so sweet and so darn talented, it'd be easy to be jealous! What a fun post to read! It does sound like a perfect day in so many ways.

    Pam

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  25. Marilyn *Pink Martinis and Pearls*September 26, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    Two of my favorite bloggers in one place. That is the perfect day! :)

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  26. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    This was great, from morning to night, it is perfect and I cannot imagine a more beautiful place to enjoy the changing of the seasons than fall. I will go and visit her blog, sounds like a good one to know about.

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  27. MarianneSeptember 26, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Love reading about Mary Ann's favorite fall day! Every bit of it sounds just perfect to me.

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  28. SHERRY HARTSeptember 30, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    I want Mary Ann's life :)
    She has the best of both worlds for sure...love her perfect day, good food...and cute outfits!

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