Happy October, friends! They need a fall version of 🎶it’s the most wonderful time of the year🎶 because that is truly what it feels like these days. I am living for crisp mornings, crunchy leaves, sweats, sweaters, warm drinks, darker evenings… there is absolutely nothing about this month that I dislike. I’m also celebrating 9 years of marriage which is insane, I don’t know how that flew by so quickly. Absolutely equal parts mind-boggling and wonderful.
I have lots to share with you today because I feel like there’s a lot of joy in my days lately. Maybe that is because I have been on social media/news outlets less or maybe just because, you know, autumn. But here we are. Let me know what is bringing you happiness lately, too. x
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Loving Lately
~ The Summer I Turned Pretty series finale absolutely ruined me in the best way possible. Did I watch it 3x as a whole? Yes. Did I watch the Dress scene more than 10x (at least). No comment, but also yes. What a satisfying end to this series and it’ll be even more satisfying once the movie is released. I love this world and these characters that Jenny Han created so much.
~ The new Sabrina album has been on repeat for me. I can’t get enough of “Tears” and “House Tour.” It’s just so fun.
~ I’ve been rocking these neutral headbands and I love the brown one in particular. Feels very academia in autumn.
~ I was looking for a simple pair of mary jane flats and landed on these. They are a Rothy’s dupe, which is what I was looking for because I was staying within a budget.
~ I’ve been thrifting sweaters and button downs for the season which is also such a delight. I love treasure hunting. I snagged a few button downs (Gap and Zara) for cheap!
~ Have you ever had an apple pie chai? It’s one of my favorite warm drinks. It’s basically oat milk, chai mix (homemade recipe I like), and apple cider warmed up.
~ Relishing all the cozy autumn romances with small town charm, new and old. I recently shared my favorites here (with a few that are own my own TBR this month!)
~ I needed new leggings for the season and landed on these warm brown ones. In a sea of black leggings, these are a fun arrival to my wardrobe!
~ You know about my love of Animal Crossing, but I have also been playing Happy Home Paradise and it’s such a fun and relaxing addition to the game.
~ Soup szn is here and I have been loving this recipe.
~ The K Pop Demon Hunter bug has hit our family. And yes, it’s just as addicting as everyone says. Those songs are BANGERS.
~ Pinning mood boards on Pinterest makes me happy. I’ve been adding to my autumn board and all these imagery makes my heart sing.
~ This pumpkin pie recipe by Pick Up Limes is the best of the best and soooo easy. I buy GF crust at Whole Foods so that I can enjoy, too!
~ I love adding candles all over our home as the evenings get darker but I don’t like an open flame because of kids/cat so I opt for battery-operated and I have to just say that here in case you are looking for a flameless option and needed the reminder that these exist!
~ I put out my seasonal fall wreath and that brings me a lot of joy. It’s a small thing but I am adding it here because small joys matter.
