Monday, August 29, 2016

Let's Talk - Fall!!!

Y'all.  I can't tell you how excited I am to write this post.  My love for Fall runs DEEP!  Some of my fondest and earliest memories were in the Fall.  I mean... check out the pics below...

Algonquin Provincial Park...


Calgary...


Both places where I lived (well, I didn't live in the provincial park, but you get the idea) as a kid and then...



Raleigh where I lived from 2nd grade - 8th grade.

(all images via Google)

In Canada I have vivid memories of apple picking at Farmer Jack's and then coming home and my mom making apple sauce.  I remember chilly Halloweens and spending Fall learning about the Colonial period while at school in NC.  HUUUGE leaf piles and helping at our church pumpkin patch.  I loved when it got dark early and have lots of great memories of eating yummy soups around the table when it got too dark to play outside.

Anyway, I'm fully aware that it's still 90+ degrees here and we have a ways to go before we can break out our sweaters and boots, but that doesn't stop a girl from dreaming :)  So here we go... things that scream FALL... because if you blog it, it will come.  #wishfulthinking

- Fall Candles -

While I love my regular candles most of the year, from about September - November I'm all about a fall scented candle.  My favorite one is the Pumpkin Souffle by Boulangerie.  It smells incredible and lasts a long time.


These two are great as well.  And the packaging is so cute!



- Fall Style - 

Fall style is the best style, can I get an amen?!?!  #allthelayers 

I could go on and on about my Fall style, but instead I'll give you the highlights. 
(you can click on the pictures for more info!)

Dresses like these...

 

That I can wear with tights or socks like these...


... and riding boots like these!

(I have these and they are GORGEOUS!!! I've worn them for about 5 years and LOOOOVE them!)


Big sweaters like these...

 

... layered with shirts and jeans like these...


... paired with clogs like these.

 


- Fall Recipes -

I cook like it's Fall almost all year round and here are a few of my favorites
(click on the picture to go to the post with the recipe)

Chicken Pot Pie


Pumpkin Sheet Cake



Baked Potato Soup



Mini Pumpkin Cream Pies


Creamy Chicken and Noodles


- Fall Fun - 

Some of my most favorite family events and traditions happen in the fall.  Like...

Pumpkinville!!!

2015


2014


2013


2012


And another from 2012 because OMG so little!!!


Our BFG has an annual Harvest Party that is so much fun!!!

Here's our crew last year


And then 2009 (I think this was the 3rd year of the party).


The kids dress up, everyone brings a crock pot of something awesome to share and we have the best time.

Here were my cuties at the party last year :)


- Fall Decorating -

And with Fall comes lots of excuses to have fun decorating :) 


These bats were from our house last year... I'm so pumped to put them up here this year!

And you can't forget Thanksgiving!


If you're looking to spice up your Fall decor this year be sure to set your phone alarms for next Monday, September 5th at 8 p.m.  Caroline from Vine and Branches will be restocking her Etsy shop and you can grab one (or three!) of her awesome signs (if you're quick... she sells out in about 5 minutes).  I have my eye on the circular "give thanks" as well as the "forever" sign.  


Well, that's my list!  I can't wait to read about what you love about Fall!

I think that what I love most about Fall is all the time with Family.   And the weather ;)

Happy (almost) Fall, Y'all!

PS - This post contains affiliate links which means that if you click on a link and make a purchase I may receive a small commission.  THANK YOU!!!


18 comments :

  1. I was just at anthro this weekend and picked up that pumpkin candle! I swear that candle was $16 last and not $18;(. Yay for fall! Have a great week !

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  2. This was exactly what I needed to see to start my Monday morning! Bring on the FALL!

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  3. Caroline has the cutest signs but it's like Black Friday shopping to score one! All those FALL pictures...aaaahhhhh!!!! I'm ready!

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  4. Aw! This post just has me so pumped for Fall!! Can't wait for all of this goodness!! Xo

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  5. So, this post couldn't make me happier. Give me all the fall.

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  6. Awwww! LOVE all the fall flashback pics with the kids! SO CUTE!

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  7. Fall is my favorite time too! I love crisp weather and not sweating all the time, ha ha. Those pictures of your kids are adorable and I need to check out some of those recipes I haven't tried before!

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  8. My kids and I feel the same way about fall. On September 1st, I celebrate! My daughter has already asked me to make pumpkin bars.
    Fall is magical around our house every single year!

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  9. Love Griffin's costume, & how cool are those bats!! Happy Fall!!!

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  10. this post made me SO HAPPY. i love fall so much!!!

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  11. I may need those lace up riding boots- those are awesome

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  12. Girrrrl, I am SO EXCITED!!!! I have been counting down the days 'til September 1st because that's the day that I deemed it appropriate to bust out all of the fall stuff. Only 3 more days!! Haha. Now if only the weather would cooperate! Sheesh, it's still HOT!

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  13. There's so much to love about fall! I love watching the leaves change color :)

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  14. I just love that you have some Canadian roots! I live a couple of hours Northeast of Calgary and love everythaaaaaang about fall, too. Well, maybe not the back to school part, since I'm a teacher and sleeping in is always best. Hahaha!

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  15. Girl, today I discovered another reason why I love you so much! You lived in Calgary! I currently live in Cochrane, Alberta! The leaves here are starting to change colour and the mornings are chilly! I'll be thinking of you when I put on my tights and booties.

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  16. I live just outside Algonquin Park- so nice to see it featured on your blog! Happy fall! :)

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  17. Love your blog! You are the best. So ready for fall too.

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