I am super hyped up on friends and coffee writing this so yeeeeeeee!!!

Our best friends from San Francisco came to town for a fun-filled, giggle-fest sleepover and boy was it a reunion. The weekend started with a charcuterie board (minus the cheese because I forgot like an idiot) mixed with a cheers to my new favorite all-natural apéritif, Haus. We then met up with more amigos with our usual pizza orders and good times at Buona Forchetta.

Let’s see, this week I’ve been kinda into Country music, but not real yeehaw, Country music, just like a mix of Sturgill Simpson, Nancy Sinatra, Lee Hazelwood, Kacey Musgraves, and Lord Huron — nothing on a CMA level (yuck). So naturally, I made a playlist and you can listen to my Country, Not Really playlist on Apple Music.

Virgil Abloh announced his next IKEA home collaboration will drop November 1st and this new collection “[is] about elevating the anonymous, everyday icons that we use without noticing” he states. I can’t decide if I need the light-up Mona Lisa or the numberless clock with a face that says “TEMPORARY.” We will see who I will have to tackle in line the morning of the merch drop, so stay tuned for that.

For all the kids that live in San Diego, here is a new coffee shop for you to visit. Located in a warehouse in Mission Hills, the space was designed and furnished by local woodworkers that happen to like coffee as well.

See you at IKEA for the Virgil drop or wherever life takes me next,

After winning a Grammy for Album of the Year this year, Kacey Musgraves continues to redefine Country music. Whether she’s making my favorite meme, spacey Instagram Stories or messing up at Coachella, you can’t help but to laugh with her and love her even more. She doesn’t take anything too seriously and that’s what the country music industry needs. Artists alongside Kacey in revitalizing the genre come Lil Nas X and his endless count of remixes of "Old Town Road" and Mason Ramsey's yodeling were all greatly trending in 2019. Read more from W Magazine’s feature on how Kacey Musgraves is redefining Country music here.

My October Want List
Things I think I need, but know they’re a want — but maybe I’ll just treat myself to just one thing on the list — but somehow end up with all of them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

1. Champion x Madewell Men’s Hooded Sweatshirt — Madewell

2. Back Lit Mona Lisa Artwork — Virgil Abloh x IKEA

3. Aesop: the book — Aesop

4. Nike + Undercover Daybreak Leather-Trimmed Nylon and Suede Sneakers — Mr Porter

Blacksmith Provedore
If no one has ever stated that Australians are the ultimate trendsetters to you before, then you need to get out more because Aussies create the best restaurant vibes. I have no words for this newly opened restaurant along Australia's Lake Mulwala other than it’s interiors are perfect and I don’t even care if the food is good or bad, I just need to go. You can swoon over and read in more detail about why Blacksmith Provedore is so great here because I’m too much in awe to focus.

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