Pumpkin A-Plenty

The other day I had my very first trip to a pumpkin patch. Yes, I

thought it was absurd I haven't been before too! I mean, it's almost a rite

of passage for us fashion bloggers, no? Wink wink, nudge nudge. Paul

and I took a drive to a place called Hank's Farm during the middle of

the week and ended up having the entire field to ourselves. It made for

a perfect autumn day strolling up and down the rows of bright orange

pumpkins. The air was warm and cool, the clouds played with the sun,

and we saw this season's first flock of geese flying south. I've lived in

an apartment for the last 9 years, so I may have gone a little overboard

on decorating my new house for autumn. There are pumpkins placed

on every step, in every corner, and on shelves. Hank's was selling old

corn stalks, so we picked up a few of those - to go with the bale of hay

of course. I got fall chrysanthemums and picked pine cones off the

ground to put in glass vases with autumn-scented candles. I feel most

comfortable and grounded when surrounded by nature, so why not

bring nature indoors with me? How have you been celebrating fall?

Outfit

Thrifted: Wool Hat

Handmade (by a friend): Scarf

Thrifted: Dress

Some downtown Ottawa

Boutique:  Tights

Garage Sale: Bracelet

Thrifted: Ring

Cranberry Patch: Belt

Thrifted: Boots

Countrified

This is my first autumn living in the country.  I went from city to town

to rural. There are so many differences, most of which I welcome.

In my old city, autumn passed by too quickly, gone before it could be

cherished. I do not have that problem where I live now. Mid-October

and half the trees are still their summer green and have yet to change.

Not to mention the fact that there are so many trees, they go on endlessly

for miles! Although a park pathway littered with fallen leaves is a

beautiful sight, the country offers so many delights for the eye during

autumn. I've traded a bustling  metropolis for an animal kingdom and

have made friends with a fox. My life now includes bales of hay as

festive decoration and I have bought my first rake for the leaves that

are abundant in my yard. Best of all, there are no neighbours to witness

me jumping like a child into the giant pile of leaves! 

Outfit:

Thrifted // Wool Hat

Thrifted // Dress

Thrifted // Bracelet

Thrifted // Boots (Made in Canada)

Simple Does It

Hello! I did not mean to ignore this blog for so long. Paul and I were

moving out of the summer house we were renting and into a our

permanent (or semi-permanent) home. Moving is such a hassle and I

forget that every time we do it. I'm loving our new place though and

am excited to make it our own.  I just want to get all settled in order

for me to enjoy my favourite time of year! These pictures are from

about a week ago, a time when the weather was a bit warmer. Early

autumn is the best, it's still cool enough to layer but warm enough

that you don't need all the extras. Thanks to Marlen from Messages

on a Napkin, who I dub the Queen of Layering, I've been trying to

layer more creatively. To add extra warmth over this simple white

dress I left my button-up dress open like a vest. All right, off I go to

finish making myself a nest - see you soon and enjoy the weekend! 

Outfit:

Thrifted // Beige Dress

Thrifted // White Dress

Thrifted // Belt

Thrifted // Shoes

DIY // Necklaces

Garage Sale// Bag