Look What Kay Found

Halloween is my excuse to indulge in all the things I already love: skulls, black, moody details and a little bit of spooky. 🎃 I’ve rounded up the Halloween finds that caught my eye, from decor and entertaining pieces to fashion, jewelry and other fun things I’d happily bring into October.

Fall is when I start wanting my home to feel a little warmer and cozier. Pumpkins, warm lighting, candles, autumn colors and a few seasonal touches all make their way into the mix. I’m putting together the decor I’m drawn to for this time of year, from simple pieces that bring in that cozy fall feeling to things that can stay out right through Thanksgiving. Some of these pieces are unmistakably fall, while others just bring in those warm colors, textures and cozy details that make the season feel so good at home.

Purple happens to be my favorite color, and it also happens to be trending. Lucky me! I don’t know about you, but I’m taking full advantage. From deep plum and aubergine to violet, lilac and lavender, this is where I’m collecting all the purple things I love across fashion, accessories, beauty, home, and whatever else catches my eye.

Fall pieces with a little more personality — from standout tops and interesting knits to jackets, denim, trousers, dresses and skirts. All under $100, all chosen for their details, shape, texture or just that feeling of “where did you find that?”

Some shoes just do more for an outfit — I don't know if it's just me, but sometimes you end up planning the whole outfit around them lol. An unexpected shape, a great texture, an interesting heel, or a detail that makes you look twice. These are the pairs that caught my eye and felt worth finding.

I'm always drawn to jewelry with something a little unexpected — a sculptural shape, a pop of color, pretty pearls, interesting details, or just that "wait, where did you find that?" quality. This is a mix of pieces I think can make even a simple outfit feel more special, from easy stylish favorites to the ones that deserve all the attention. ✨

A good bag can completely change the feel of an outfit — especially when it has an interesting shape, beautiful texture, unexpected detail, or a silhouette you don't see everywhere. This is a mix of bags that caught my eye, from easy everyday styles to statement pieces that make you wonder, "wait, where did you find that?" ✨

The kind of rings that do a little more than just finish off an outfit — bold shapes, eye-catching stones, sculptural details, and designs that are hard to overlook. This is a mix of statement rings that caught my eye, for those moments when your jewelry deserves to be the main character. ✨

I follow an embarrassing number of dog accounts, so this list was bound to happen. 😂 These are some of the dogs and dog accounts I genuinely love coming across on Instagram, from German Shepherds and other big dogs to rescues, adventures, ridiculous personalities and just really good dogs. Some of these beautiful souls have crossed the rainbow bridge, but I still follow their accounts and love seeing their lives remembered and celebrated. 🐾

I’m usually the person who wants chocolate in pretty much everything I bake, so yes, there’s going to be a bit of a chocolate theme here. I’m also a huge coconut fan, and I’ll always stop for a recipe that involves coconut, coffee or mint. I’m a lazy baker too, so the easier the recipe and the less mess I have to clean up afterwards, the happier I am. These are bakers and recipe sites I genuinely enjoy following and coming back to, whether I’m actually looking for something to bake or just happily scrolling through all the gorgeous photos. You can follow them on Instagram for the inspiration and, honestly, I love looking at the photos there too, or head to their websites for the actual recipes, more photos and all the step-by-step instructions. One thing I always recommend if you bake is getting a kitchen scale. I weigh everything in grams rather than relying on cups, and if a recipe only gives measurements in cups, I’ll usually look up the weight and work from grams instead. It makes such a difference. I use Callebaut Recipe 811 for a lot of my baking because I absolutely love it. It’s a bit of a splurge, but when I do bake, I like using chocolate I really love. I use Ghirardelli, Nestlé and other chocolates too, but Callebaut has my heart. Have you tried any of these? Or do you have a favorite baker or recipe site I need to know about? Tell me! I’m always looking for new recipes to try. 😊

We all have jewelry lying around that we never wear anymore. Maybe it’s tarnished, a little boring, or just not something you love. I’m a big fan of DIY and love trying things just to see what I can come up with, so decoupage felt like a fun way to turn those forgotten pieces into something completely unique. I’m not sure if this is the traditional way to decoupage jewelry, but it’s my take on it. I started cutting images out of old magazines and, for some pieces, using decoupage paper too. I arrange everything into little collages and use Mod Podge to transform jewelry I probably wouldn’t have worn into pieces I actually love. You can upcycle pieces you already own or buy inexpensive blanks and start from scratch. You could even make your own pieces to sell. I’m sharing some of the jewelry I’ve made here, along with the supplies I actually use, so you can try it too.

I started working out at home during Covid and somehow never made my way back to a gym. Years later, I’m still doing most of my workouts in my living room with a few dumbbells, resistance bands and a handful of basics. These are the YouTube channels I actually come back to for strength training, cardio and yoga, especially Yin Yoga when I want something slower. I love that I can choose what I feel like doing that day without having to leave the house or follow a fixed gym routine. I’m sharing the channels I genuinely enjoy and go back to almost daily, and believe me, I’ve tried quite a few of them over the years. Everything here is free to watch on YouTube, and if you’re a homebody like me, you might appreciate being able to get a good workout in without having to go anywhere.

I tend to fall for a voice first, and then I end up going down the rabbit hole listening to everything that artist has done. That’s pretty much how I found most of these. A mix of songs I love for the vocals, the stories, or simply because I can’t stop playing them. Have you listened to any of these? Tell me your favs! I’m always looking for new music. 🎶