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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.156 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Sat, 18 May 2013 18:16:01 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>a house in the hills</title><subtitle>a house in the hills</subtitle><id>http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/atom.xml"/><updated>2013-05-18T13:00:40Z</updated><generator uri="http://five.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.156 (http://www.squarespace.com)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>entertainment for your weekend!</title><category term="weekly roundup"/><id>http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/18/entertainment-for-your-weekend.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/18/entertainment-for-your-weekend.html"/><author><name>sarah yates</name></author><published>2013-05-18T13:00:40Z</published><updated>2013-05-18T13:00:40Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/storage/ROCK-BOHO-DESERT-jen_birds_of_a_Feather_1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368854885258" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>don't miss it, <strong>today is my instagram pop up shop sale</strong>! &nbsp;head over <a href="http://instagram.com/shopsarahyates" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> for more info... sale starts at 10 am PST! &nbsp;and below is a taste of what i'm loving on the world wide interweb this week. &nbsp;have a great one everyone!! &nbsp; xx- sarah</p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>WELL MEOW, ISN'T THIS CUTE!</title><category term="cat print dress"/><category term="dior blazing red lips"/><category term="style"/><category term="stylemint shoes"/><id>http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/17/well-meow-isnt-this-cute.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/17/well-meow-isnt-this-cute.html"/><author><name>sarah yates</name></author><published>2013-05-17T17:08:35Z</published><updated>2013-05-17T17:08:35Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/storage/cat_print_dress_sara_yates_6.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368809627908" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>i realized today that if you wear strappy sandals like <a href="http://t.shoemint.com/aff_c?offer_id=34&amp;aff_id=2485&amp;file_id=16955&amp;aid=4%24spons%24p3520%24c4441%248616" target="_blank">these new favorites</a> from shoemint and a high waisted belt with a short dress, you'll look like you are nothing but legs and hair. &nbsp;so, there's that. &nbsp;and also, on a totally unrelated note did you ever see the movie <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Troopers" target="_blank">super troopers</a>? &nbsp;that scene where they replace "now" with "meow"... i am still laughing about it TWELVE YEARS LATER. &nbsp;and i suspect that when i'm a grandma it will <em>STILL</em> get to me. i love that. &nbsp;allright meow, you all have a great weekend! &nbsp;i may be back later today or tomorrow if i can get it together to do a roundup!! &nbsp;xx- sarah</p>
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<p><strong>SHOP THIS OUTFIT: </strong>dress: anthropologie (old), shoes: <a href="http://t.shoemint.com/aff_c?offer_id=34&amp;aff_id=2485&amp;file_id=16955&amp;aid=4%24spons%24p3520%24c4441%248616" target="_blank"><strong>shoemint</strong></a>, belt: bcbg (old), bag: <a href="http://bit.ly/XMXvTP" target="_blank"><strong>clare vivier</strong></a>, ring: alexis bittar, bracelets: j crew, <a href="http://bit.ly/13t9hz8" target="_blank"><strong>stella and dot</strong></a>, c/o&nbsp;<a href="http://www.somethingepic.com/collections/bracelets/products/black-braided-bracelet" target="_blank"><strong>something epic</strong></a>, asos, lips: <a href="http://bit.ly/11Kql9v" target="_blank"><strong>dior blazing red</strong></a>, nails: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RQ1DAI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000RQ1DAI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=ahouseinthe0f-20" target="_blank"><strong>OPI passion fruit</strong></a> (my summer color of choice!)</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>butternut squash soup with curried pepitas</title><category term="Food"/><category term="butternut squash soup"/><category term="curried pepitas"/><category term="gluten free soup"/><category term="healthy soup"/><category term="roasted butternut squash"/><category term="vegan"/><category term="vegan soup"/><id>http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/16/butternut-squash-soup-with-curried-pepitas.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/16/butternut-squash-soup-with-curried-pepitas.html"/><author><name>sarah yates</name></author><published>2013-05-16T19:00:03Z</published><updated>2013-05-16T19:00:03Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/storage/butternut_squash_soup_a_house_in_the_hills_1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368714007942" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>i had this moment in the grocery store the other day where i realized that we're almost at the end of the very last scraps of winter produce. &nbsp;and like some crazy squash hoarder i started grabbing at the butternuts. &nbsp;i'm going to make a couple batches of this soup to freeze because i hate the idea of waiting until october to have butternut squash soup again. &nbsp;is that crazy? &nbsp;maybe i'm a kooky squash hoarder or suffering from some other squash related mental disorder. &nbsp;something to ponder while i'm roasting 55 batches of butternut. &nbsp;xx- sarah &nbsp;{more after the jump}</p>
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<p>these photos of kate upton by <a href="http://www.mariotestino.com/" target="_blank">mario testino</a> are just too good to not share! &nbsp;what a fox! &nbsp;she's stunning, the photography is perfect, the styling is great. &nbsp;love love love. &nbsp; will be back shortly with a recipe post! xx- sarah</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>INSTASALE!</title><category term="instagram sale"/><category term="sarah yates instagram"/><id>http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/15/instasale.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/15/instasale.html"/><author><name>sarah yates</name></author><published>2013-05-15T20:47:23Z</published><updated>2013-05-15T20:47:23Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/storage/SHOPSARAHYATES.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368484839811" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>just a reminder that this saturday i'll be selling items from my closet and our home on an instagram pop-up shop! here's a quick peek at some of the items that are going to be up for grabs. &nbsp;dressed, handbags, shoes, pillows, rugs, and an amazing deer with gold tipped antler. &nbsp;what more could you want?! &nbsp;head over <a href="http://instagram.com/shopsarahyates" target="_blank">here</a> for more info! (and <a href="http://instagram.com/sarahyates" target="_blank">my every day instagram</a>, in case you want to follow along )</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>river island tie-dye dress</title><category term="asos tie dye collumn dress"/><category term="clare vivier clutch"/><category term="mosley tribes raynes"/><category term="style"/><id>http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/15/river-island-tie-dye-dress.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/15/river-island-tie-dye-dress.html"/><author><name>sarah yates</name></author><published>2013-05-15T15:27:07Z</published><updated>2013-05-15T15:27:07Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/storage/river_island_tie_dye_dress_sarah_yates_1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368630305848" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>you know what i'm loving today? &nbsp;a dress that costs $41 and makes me feel like a million bucks. &nbsp;i'm not sure what kind of math that is, but it's the kind i like. &nbsp;you may remember it from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/4/23/ask-sarah-what-to-wear-to-a-wedding-in-bali.html" target="_blank">here</a>, when i recommended my pal&nbsp;<a href="http://lucyvstheglobe.com/" target="_blank">lucy</a>&nbsp;get it to wear to a wedding in bali. &nbsp;lucy, get it. &nbsp;let's be twins. &nbsp;xx- sarah {more after the jump}</p>
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<p class="p2"><strong>QUESTION: </strong>Hi Sarah! I always adore your fashion posts, so I'd love it if you'd help me out with a little conundrum - I love wearing dresses &amp; skirts in the spring and summer, but since I'm often out and about into the night, I like to layer. I'm ridiculously short (5') so blazers tend to look silly on me with dresses, but I'm quickly tiring of only adding a cardigan on top. Any creative ways to broaden my layer horizons? Thanks! xo, Anni</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>ANSWER:</strong> hi anni! &nbsp;i've put together some options... mostly of the cropped variety. &nbsp;you can almost never go wrong with throwing a denim cropped jacket over a dress, but even that needs mixing up every now and then. &nbsp;so i've given you some other options too! &nbsp;i love the juxtaposition of feminine dresses with army jackets, so there are a couple of those options (and if you're 5' throw on some heels when you're out and about for the night and you can get away with a longer jacket!). &nbsp;i also included a motorcycle jacket and a less traditional blazer (i think the super short crop would make it workable on your petite frame!) and, if you're still looking for more options i've added some extras in the links below! hope you love! &nbsp;xx- sarah</p>
<p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/17XXxci" target="_blank">1</a></strong> / <a href="http://bit.ly/17XTgpt" target="_blank"><strong>2</strong></a> / <a href="http://bit.ly/18GkJNL" target="_blank"><strong>3</strong></a> / <a href="http://bit.ly/18GlINP" target="_blank"><strong>4</strong></a> / <a href="http://bit.ly/10lt9lX" target="_blank"><strong>5</strong></a> / <a href="http://bit.ly/17XYb9S" target="_blank"><strong>6</strong></a> / <a href="http://bit.ly/17XYl0U" target="_blank"><strong>7</strong></a> /<strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/17XYAJs" target="_blank">8</a></strong> / <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/17XYKAm" target="_blank">9</a> </strong>/ <a href="http://bit.ly/17XY5yV" target="_blank"><strong>10</strong></a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>TULUM, WHERE THE JUNGLE MEETS THE SEA</title><category term="ahau tulum"/><category term="travel"/><category term="tulum mexico"/><category term="tulum travel guide"/><category term="where to eat in tulum"/><category term="where to stay in tulum"/><id>http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/13/tulum-where-the-jungle-meets-the-sea.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/13/tulum-where-the-jungle-meets-the-sea.html"/><author><name>sarah yates</name></author><published>2013-05-13T13:00:53Z</published><updated>2013-05-13T13:00:53Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/storage/tulum_mexico_a_house_in_the_hills_sarah_yates_13.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368462727713" alt="" /></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/storage/tulum_mexico_a_house_in_the_hills_sarah_yates_5.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368388532468" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/storage/tulum_mexico_a_house_in_the_hills_sarah_yates_2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368387866696" alt="" /></span></span>i'm so excited to finally share some of my photos from tulum, and a few of my recommendations for those who are planning a trip there! &nbsp;what took me so long, you ask? &nbsp;sometimes when i travel i become so consumed with the experience that i have a really hard time getting motivated to photograph. &nbsp;and then i come home and kick myself over all the photos i didn't take. &nbsp;it all started with a three week trip to thailand in 2001 where i shot only one roll of film. 36 PICTURES IN THREE WEEKS! &nbsp;but i remember that trip still, so vividly, and i think it's in large part because i was just really soaking it in. &nbsp;i wasn't consumed with trying to get it on film so i could remember every little detail, i was just IN IT, you know what i mean? &nbsp;so it's this conflict i have now when i travel, and i struggle with striking a balance. &nbsp;but enough about that.... tulum awaits! &nbsp;{more after the jump}</p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>We're cleaning house, And...</title><category term="instagram sale"/><category term="sarah yates closet clean out"/><id>http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/11/were-cleaning-house-and.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/11/were-cleaning-house-and.html"/><author><name>sarah yates</name></author><published>2013-05-11T17:19:36Z</published><updated>2013-05-11T17:19:36Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/storage/instagram_sale.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368292690870" alt="" /></p>
<p>it's true, i'm cleaning out my closet and we have a good bunch of home decor items that just aren't working in this space. &nbsp;lots of goodies that i'm hoping are just what you're missing in your spaces and closets! &nbsp;head on over <a href="http://instagram.com/shopsarahyates" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more! &nbsp;xx- sarah</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>peanut butter chocolate chip granola bars</title><category term="Food"/><category term="chocolate chips"/><category term="peanut butter"/><category term="peanut butter granola bars"/><category term="vegan granolla bars"/><category term="vegan snack"/><id>http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/10/peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-granola-bars.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/ahouseinthehills/2013/5/10/peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-granola-bars.html"/><author><name>sarah yates</name></author><published>2013-05-10T16:43:23Z</published><updated>2013-05-10T16:43:23Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/storage/peanut_butter_granola_bars_a_house_in_the_hills_4.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368201237455" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>hi friends! &nbsp;growing up i was obsessed with nature valley peanut butter granola bars. &nbsp;you know the ones? peanut buttery, flaky goodness. &nbsp;so i set out to create a healthy, non-processed version. &nbsp;and it took me four go-rounds to get a recipe i'm in love with. &nbsp;but let me tell you, even the practice rounds were all scarfed down in a matter of days. &nbsp;these are such a perfect snack to get you by until your next meal, i cannot tell you enough how much of a staple they've become in our house! &nbsp;hope you love as much as i do. &nbsp;xx- sarah {more after the jump}</p>
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