Fall Bucket List

Fall. The one season we all go nuts for - I'm guilty of indulging in Pumpkin Spice Lattes, rocking leggings + riding boots and heading to a pumpkin patch to get the perfect Insta. Maybe we're all a little guilty of that? Opps. Go ahead and call me basic. Leggings, riding boots, flannel shirts, PSL's, pumpkin patches - it's all synonymous with basic. If being basic means being cozy + drinking yummy lattes, then I'm definitely not above it.
 

One thing I promised myself as the leaves started changing was that I was going to take advantage of this gorgeous season by doing all things fall-related - this meant I needed a fall bucket list. Here are a few of my must-do things:

1. Scary Movie + Dinner Night: It might sound pretty damn cliche, but 1) everyone loves a good scary movie during Halloween (and if you don't stick to Hocus Pocus) and 2) an excuse to have dinner with friends is always a good idea. Let me go ahead and let you know I'm doing this at a friend's place tonight - complete with a seriously spooky movie + Chicken Tortilla Soup - so really I just put this on here so I could cross it off. Don't lie, you do the same thing. ::satisfied::

2. Picnic Party: So I've always loved a good picnic - I honestly can't remember the last time I actually had one, but nonetheless how fun would this be? Am I right? I'm picturing a bottle of vino (probs Malbec), brie + crackers and matching flannel shirts (totally kidding), but hey a girl can dream. Damn you, Pinterest.

3. Parkway Drive: We live in Virginia - aka one of the prettiest places in the fall. I can't wait to take a long drive on the Parkway - it is one of the best places to admire the changing leaves. #Blessed. lolz.

4. Glitter Pumpkins: Carving pumpkins is fun and all, but glittering a pumpkin is just that much better. I can't wait to test this one out - while drinking wine, of course. We'll see how it goes. I'll keep you posted.

5. BYOP / Bring Your Own Popcorn: I think it'd be a fun party-theme to have guests make their own popcorn and have a taste-test party (of course with booze). Maybe they make a spicy popcorn, a birthday funfetti popcorn (bonus points if you make this) or even just the classic movie theatre kind - have guests judge each based on taste, creativity, etc. It'd be a fun twist on a weekend get-together - I'm definitely planning on trying this out soon!

Life as of Lately

Well hello. It's been awhile. With being out of town in early October to getting my wisdom teeth removed last weekend (ugh) - I've been quite MIA, but I'm back!
 

Life has been pretty hectic, but really when is it not? I spent a long and lovely weekend in Buffalo (my hometown) surrounded by my brother, sister-in-law and their 2 adorable kids - Mia + Andrew. It was seriously the perfect weekend that consisted of none other than family time. I loved not having an itinerary and truly just going with the flow. Typically, when I travel to Buffalo I have an agenda - I'm usually there for a reason and with family that want to cross off restaurants and activities from their day. This time was different and it was more fun. I loved getting the chance to play with my little niece + nephew, drink a few (or more) pumpkin brews and just relax. I miss them already + am already figuring out when I'll schedule my next trip. I again, plan on not having an itinerary. It's totally worth it.

A few days after the trip to the B-lo, I had my wisdom teeth out. Boy, was that rough. As I type this, I still feel the tinges of pain creep in my jaw - definitely not the best feeling in the world. I'm definitely sick of the whole liquid diet thing and I cannot wait to bite into a slice of cheesy pizza (I was definitely contemplating pureeing pizza. Ya. It got that real). Nonetheless, a few days off for some R&R were definitely what the doctor called for and I did just that.

This week is devoted to resting and taking it easy. Sometimes it's nice to slow down and really savor the moments. Err....the moments you can eat real food. 

{ Blush tones + lace = love }

{ Martinis aren't just for old ladies, right? Right. }

{ I'm pretty positive I could sit on that porch all day. }

{ Sometimes you just need to slow down + watch the sun rise. }

{ The start to a fall photo shoot. }

{ Behind-the-scenes commercial shoot. }

{ The prettiest princess - my niece, Mia. }

{ The cutest little dude. }

{ My adorable niece + nephew. }