Mornings With Claire Thomas At The Kitchy Cabin

THE MOUNTAINS ARE A SANCTUARY, as we quickly learned after spending the weekend in Big Bear just outside LA earlier this year.

Claire Thomas, LA creative and the voice behind The Kitchy Kitchen, would readily agree, as she was our consummate host in her beautifully re-designed A-frame, The Kitchy Cabin.

We can't get enough of her gorgeous aesthetic, and wanted more behind-the-scenes of her lifestyle while away, so—lucky for us—she's sharing how she starts her day off right...

My alarm is set for: Off. At the cabin I try to let the morning light wake me up...so about 7:30/8:00.

I can’t start my morning without: A big pot of coffee.

Breakfast is normally: Pancakes. Being on the mountain demands cinnamon crumb pancakes from Teddy Bear’s Cafe.

Favorite morning beverage is: Coffee with plenty of cream.

Daily uniform this spring: My sister got me cashmere sweatpants, which are just so cozy. If I’m going outside I throw on my Aether Madison Jacket for some structure.

My favorite moment in the morning is: Waking up James, my two-year-old son. He’s taken to sleeping in, so I quietly walk into his room, open his drapes, and give him a little back scratch to wake him up. His hair is always a mess and so cute.

On the best mornings I: Try to read for 20 minutes. If I try to read at night I’ll fall asleep immediately, so morning is my chance to fit it in.

I start working by: Cringing as I hit the refresh on my Gmail.

Morning are normally filled with: Emails. So many emails.

I get my creative juices flowing by: Reading and when I can swing it, travel. I love learning, whether it’s through books, people, or experiencing new things.

Healthiest daily habit: Definitely reading.

I’m most obsessed with, currently: Medieval history, art nouveau interior design, and cozy cozy sweaters.

I’m usually listening to: Silence. Life is so noisy, I try to maintain quiet throughout the day.

My favorite morning distraction: Astrology twitter.

Always thinking about lunch at: Breakfast.

My current mantra: Do less.

The recipe I’m making: A new pie shop opened in Big Bear and I’m obsessed! It’s called Pickle’s Pies and so darling. I love making homemade apple pie, and one of my favorite recipes is below.

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