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The Best Airport Outfit

The Perfect Outfit To Get You From Cold to Warm Weather In Style
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If you’re planning a getaway soon to escape the cold temps for warmer weather and sunny beaches (you lucky duck!), you’ll understand the struggle to decide on the best airport outfit.  MKR is touching down in LA for the week for the Grammy’s (be sure to follow her adventures on Snapchat—username WaitingonMartha—and Instagram), so we had to pull this helpful travel outfit post out of the archives.  Below, you’ll find four things to keep in mind when deciding on the best airport outfit.

No. 1: Think layers…a lot of them.  While layers are always a good idea to stay comfortable in-flight, it’s especially true when traveling between cold and warm temperatures. Layer a light jacket that’s foldable and can easily roll up and stow in a carryon suitcase atop a comfy tee.  A fun, printed scarf is another great layer to keep your outfit stylish and comfortable on both sides of the trip. 

No. 2: Wear your heaviest shoes.  Save as much room (and weight) as possible by wearing your heaviest and largest shoes.  Wedges and espadrilles are best worn, while sandals and flats are stowed in luggage. 

No. 3: Wear your hat.  Avoid damaging your sun hats and protect them from losing their shape by wearing one (and carefully carrying any additional hats in your purse).  And besides wearing a hat allows for a much easier hair day.  

No. 4: Keep essentials close.  Nothing is worse than scrambling to dig out your laptop in the security line or find your new book in the bottom of your bag while others wait in the aisle.  Consider using a bag that keeps all of your necessities and in-flight entertainment within easy reach.

Do you have a warm weather getaway planned?  What pieces do you consider to be the best airport outfit essentials? Cheers, Kat

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Photography, Kathryn McCrary for Waiting on Martha

AS PICTURED: Military jacket (sold out, similar here) | Panama hat | Sunglasses | Tee | Jeans | Wedge Sandals | Bag | Luggage | Luggage Tag | Scarf (similar here) | Tassel Necklaces | Ring

Our Top 7 Bedside Essentials

You're Just a Few Steps Away From Creating the Ultimate Bedroom Oasis
Filed Under > Living

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Last week, we touched upon the easiest way to turn your bedroom into an inviting retreat.  But today we’re taking it a few steps further by sharing seven of the best bedside essentials.  MKR shared her top nightstand essentials this past summer, and with cozy snow days and dark mornings, I think we can all agree they’re worth pulling out from the archives. So without further adieu…

1. A great statement lamp like this one from Times Two Design can tie together the room in one sweep, and of course it offers ample light as you tackle your reading list

2. A glass carafe and tumbler for water is the most stylish way to keep the H2O in arm’s reach. Say bye bye to plastic water bottles with one of these chic designs

3. Fresh blooms well, this is a no-brainer.  But seriously though, fresh flowers are worth every penny if they make you happy. It’s the little things in life!  Just remember to change out the water daily to extend their life bedside. 

4. A soothing candle that smells as pretty as it looks.  This one will never not be a favorite. 

5. Notebooks for when creativity strikes. We love a small, journal-sized notebook like those from Minnie & Emma to stash in the drawer. 

6. A Bowl of necessities because we’re never too far from our Skin Savior and it’s always smart to have the Advil close by. A pretty blue & white bowl corrals the necessities in a way that’s nice on the eye. 

7. A trinket bowl & ring dish is simply the prettiest catchall for jewelry, and perfect for those who prefer not to sleep in their baubles. The trophy bowl offers a unique touch for watches and necklaces, while the pebble ring dish works best for the small sparkle.

What do you have bedside? Do you have any bedside essentials to add to the list? Head over to the original post to read more about why we consider these our top nightstand essentials.  Cheers, Kat

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Photography, Rustic White for Waiting on Martha

Poached Pear and Butternut Squash Salad with Lavender Honey Roasted Walnuts

A Seasonal Salad with Warm, Hearty Flavors from Homespun
Filed Under > Appetizers & Sides

Butternut Squash Salad Poached Pear Salad with Butternut Squash Butternut Squash Salad via Waiting On Martha

With our favorite season, comes a craving for warm, rustic flavors. We knew we could turn to our friends at Homespun to serve up fantastic fare to treat our tastebuds and celebrate this season’s greatest flavors. (Do you remember last year’s glazed sweet potatoes and wintry kale salad?!) 

For quintessential fall, roasted butternut squash always comes to mind for me.  It has that hearty, multi-dimensional effect when added to fresh greens. And while this fall salad serves as a wonderful compliment to other dishes, it can truly hold its own at the table too. It becomes a full-bodied dish as marinated butternut squash and tender, gently simmered poached pear sit atop fresh arugula, frisee and watercress.  And to finish: a sprinkle of lavender honey roasted walnuts, apricots and cranberries.  We promise the few extra steps the poaching and roasting this salad requires will be totally worth every bite.  Cheers, Kat

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Photography & Styling, Kathryn McCrary | Recipe, Homespun 

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