Favorite Things for Fall

 

1. Leaves candle by Bath and Body Works.

After sniffing my way to many headaches in many candle stores, this is my favorite for this year. The first sniff will bring immediate thoughts of crisp Autum nights!

 

2. Michael Kors flats in Luggage.
These are the most comfortable flats I have ever tried on. I normally don't wear flats but these were too comfortable to pass up and I have worn them almost every day since buying them.

 

  

3. Essie nailpolish in Carry On.
A perfect plum that is a deep purple without looking like black.

 



 

4. Sof'ella Pumpkin Spice Bread Mix from World Market.

Just found this easy bread mix for pumpkin bread and muffins. I tried the muffins and they were delicious. So easy to make and very moist and flavorful.





 

 

5. The Circle Makers by Mark Batterson.

This time of year always makes me crave a cozy blanket and a good book. For cozy blankets, I recommend Pottery Barn. For a good read, this is a great one. Very motivating and encouraging!



 

 

 

Enjoy!

-Gemma

Touches of Fall

 

Happy first day of Fall everyone! Welcome to the land of cozy sweaters, pumpkins, and yummy candles. It would be an understatement to tell you that I LOVE this season. I love the crisp air that starts to settle in and replace the long, slow days of summer.

 

Fall decor has slowly been trickling into our apartment these past few weeks. I am learning the philosophy of only buying what you absolutely love so I am taking it slow with the decorating. Here is my progress so far...

 

 

I have been struggling to find a wreath that I love, but I did find this adorable little sign that hangs just under our apartment number sign. I am in love.



 

 

Entryway with a wreath I made last year.



 

 

This give thanks sign is one of my favorites and it was a DIY. Just take a good black sharpie, cut out a piece of burlap, write whatever you like on it, and frame it. The pumpkin was also semi-DIY. I bought the white pumpkin and drew little gold polka dots on it. I love crafts that only require 1 or 2 steps!



 

 

I love this cozy basket to hold our blankets and pillows.



 

I may or may not be guilty of having 3 different candle scents burning at one time in our tiny apartment.


A little dining room update with this new mirror. There is an identical one at Pottery Barn for 3 times the price that I have loved for years. I found this guy at Home Goods not too long ago and was so excited!

 

 

 

Just a little more evidence of my love of gold polka-dots. It's gotten a little bit out of hand lately...



 

Seasonal decorating has got to be one of my favorite things. My husband recently mentioned that he does not understand how every season has to have a new door mat. I kindly explained to him that it's very similar to how each season has a new sport to watch. Sometimes you've just got to put it in terms that a man can understand ladies.

I'm off to sip on a Pumpkin Spice Latte!

-Gemma

 

Beachin' it

 

He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul.

Psalm 23:2-3

 

 

 

I am always struck at how the first sight of the ocean brings me immediate peace. I get caught up in our busy schedule and my To-Do List and I forgot to just sit and soak in this life. I am amazed at the vastness of God. How does a God who manages something so big as this universe also able to care about the most minute details of my life? His glory was on display all week long and I was content to sit and be witness to it.

 

Our week in pictures...

 

I did A LOT of reading.. beach time is always my time to read the books I had been too busy to read before. I cherish it.

 



 

 

Austin fished..

 



 

 

We played cards..

 

 

 

 We went on dates...

 

 

 

 

We ate a lot of good food..

 



 

 

 

  

 The best part.. we simply relaxed!

 

 

 

We also got to spend a lot of time with Austin's best friend Matt and his wife Kate while in Pensacola. Kate and I bonded over the fact that one can only listen to talk of sports and guns so long before completely zoning out. I'm glad Austin has friends who he can share these passions with. I try... I try really hard. But sometimes the draw to pinterest is just too strong!

 

 



It was a beautiful week and the perfect end to a wonderful summer. Now I can officially kick off my fall decorating... and if a Christmas song just happens to come on Pandora while decorating I won't turn it off. Don't judge. We all have our weaknesses.

Pictures coming soon!

 

-Gemma