Friday Faves: Fall Ramblings

It seems like everyone is in love with the Fall season; me included. I hope you're not too sick of hearing about it yet, because I've decided to do a new series called Friday Faves and this week it seemed fitting to start with a Fall theme :)

1. Fall Decor - We love decorating our house and yard for the season! Would you believe me if I told you I made this wreath? The rich earthy colours of Fall are my fave. Derek is always anxious to get a bale of hay and some pumpkins and gourds to decorate our yard. We've already started and just need a couple more mums and some more gourds to finish everything up.

2. Changing Leaves - There are some beautiful areas to hike this time of year as the leaves turn from green to bright hues of red, orange and yellow. I also like walking around our village because there are lots of big ol' trees around our neighbourhood, and lucky for us, hardly any leaves that fall in our yard{win!}

4. PUMPKIN! Love, love, love pumpkin-y foods. I'm planning to use Angela's instructions and try making my own pumpkin puree this year. I see pumpkin lattes, pumpkin bagels, pumpkin pie oatmeal and many more pumpkin-themed meals in my near future!

5. Boots, tights & boot socks ~ SO. COMFY.

6. Fall Fairs & Festivals - They are everywhere around here right now. The radio announced last weekend that there were 39 Fall Fairs going on around Ontario! We love the animals, the food, the rides, the concerts --- yep, just about everything that comes with a fair! This weekend I'm heading to an apple festival with some co-workers in the smallest little town ever. I think small towns put on the best fairs!

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7. Herbal Tea - Typically I'm a coffee addict, but there's nothing more satisfying than a cozy night at home with the fireplace blazing, a fleecy soft blanket and a giant mug of steaming tea. My favourites right now are Indian Spice Chai and Sleepytime Vanilla (both from Celestial).

 

8. And of course, you're already aware of my love affair with apples. I love me some Honey Crisp apples and already need to stock up for a second time this season. I like them raw, in strudels, pies, cobblers or my favourite easy peasy recipe: crockpot applesauce.

There are so many things I love about Fall, I really could go on and on, but I'd rather hear from you....

What is your most favourite thing about the Fall season?

Have a great day,

Andrea ~ TGIF!!!  

xoxo 

Why, hello there Fall!!

Happy Labour Day long weekend everybody! This weekend feels a little bittersweet. As you know I absolutely adore long weekends, but I really hate to think this is last long weekend of yet another summer. I know I've said it before, but I've just gotta say it again....where the heck has the time gone?! 2011 is zooming by before my very eyes!

Even though I'm sad to see summer in the rearview mirror, I've gotta admit that I'm looking forward to welcoming Fall with open arms.

I have a ton of things to look forward to in the coming weeks.

....there's that baby nephew that's on his way. My sister is expecting her second baby and Bentley Drew is expected to make his debut sometime in early October....

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.....and I absolutely love fall fairs.....

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I love decorating the house with hay bales and mums and lots of gourds and squash.....

 ...and we can't forget about the food! Oh, the food. Thanksgiving, pumpkin pie, roasted squash......oh my goodness how I love me some comfort food!

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....I'm lucky because I get two Thanksgivings this year. The Canadian holiday is in mid-October and then I'm heading down to Kentucky to visit my new nephew and celebrate Thanksgiving again....I might also be planning a little Black Friday retail therapy as well :-)

In between, we're going on a little vacay down to LAS VEGAS (I can't believe I almost forgot to include that!) Our friends' Hallowe'en wedding is going to be so unique ~ I can't wait to see how it all turns out! Keep an eye out over the next few weeks because I can't make up my mind on what costume I want --- there are so many to choose from and I have been really indecisive.

Three days after we're  home from Vegas, it's my 34th birthday (holla!) and then our 11th wedding anniversary is just a few days after that

 Whew! With all this awesomeness coming up in my life, Fall is going to fly by as fast as summer did!

What do you look forward too as Fall approaches?

Happy Saturday!

Andrea