–Fall-themed place in Georgia. The picture above is from the time we went to the corn maze with some friends. It was fun and absolutely wholesome, though some scenes in the haunted house reminded me of this really terrible but fascinating horror movie I saw on TCM that took place in Athens, GA, and if I were a southerner maybe I’d be offended, but I’m not so I thought it was funny.
–Baking! I’ve been making bread every week for a month or two now; usually halfway-healthy honey wheat bread, though last week I tried my hand at Guinness bread to make believe I was in Ireland again. Then yesterday I made pumpkin spice cookies with cream cheese frosting, and I still need to turn all those Ellijay apples into a pie . . .
–Fall reading. Does anyone else have different books for different seasons? For the past two years I’ve been into southern US literature during the warm months, but as soon as it gets cool outside I switch out to British novels. Two years ago it was Evelyn Waugh and last year it was the Mitford sisters. My Ireland trip has me on an Elizabeth Bowen kick, so today I think I’ll go to the library and pick up another one of her books to read this weekend.
–Sweaters. Well I love them every fall, but maybe this one most of all. I wear them whenever I get the excuse, a lot of times when I don’t really need to. I’ve picked up a few at the thrift stores already–right now I like the slightly cropped ’90s kinds and fisherman knit ones, but I’m always on the lookout for another animal-themed sweater. The Peter Jensen one in this little book I got from Urban Outfitters is so perfect.
–Fall-themed drinks like hard cider and regular cider and pumpkin spice lattes, of course.
–Knitting. I’m hoping this weekend will be as cool out as it is today because cold weather just makes me want to sit inside and knit. Right now I’m making a sweater from this pattern–it’s 60s and a little boxy and I’m crossing my fingers it will turn out.
–I like how animal friends get snugglier when it gets cold outside.
–Halloween! I don’t really have a proper costume, but I used the holiday as an excuse to get this dress I’d been eyeing at the antique mall. So I think I’ll just dress up as something creepy–that’s my favorite part about Halloween anyway.
Rufus!!!!!! He’s looking so handsome!
And that bunny sweater is the best! I’ve made about a pie a week this past month, to the point where I can’t even keep up with eating them so I just bring them over to people’s houses!
That corn maze must have been awesome. I was supposed to go to one this year, but it was pouring rain that day and so we never made it!
but next year!
this was a great post!
Yay, first commenter for once! I love what you love about fall, but I don’t like cider or apple pie, and for the sake of festivities, I wish I did. Can’t wait to see your Halloween outfit!
Love, the biggest Haloweenie,
MPDG.
Aw man, someone beat me to it a few seconds ago
Salivating over those freakin’ cookies!
All of that sounds so delightful! (Even though I’m not a cider fan nor can I knit, but regardless, they’re popular for a reason.) I think fall is so beautiful and cozy without compromising some comfort due to extremely cold weather. I’ve been sweater hunting–trying to find cute, warm, girly sweaters that don’t make me look puffy/bulky ha ha.
I always love to see pictures of Rufus! He is so adorable!
I want to come hang out with you! You are kindred! I love your sweater too.
I like to read Ray Bradbury and Edgar Allan Poe around Halloween. Have you read the biography about Zelda Fitzgerald? It’s one of my favourite biographies to read.
It’s the time of year for “London Fog” tea as well, and cozy cowls and knit hats.
I spook myself out listening to Coast to Coast with Georgy Noory, lol.
I wish we also had fall in our country (i live in an Asian country)
Amazing photographs btw! and the cookies looks good too. yum
RUFUS!! Dapper gentleman.
I agree with all of that. I really need to find some vintage knitting patterns and attempt them (thanks for that link!). I’ve never made a sweater, so that would be a challenge. I remember the last one you knitted turned out great.
Although ooh, I do have an Ernie sweater pattern that I’ve been meaning to knit for Jeremy, hahahah. Whether or not he would wear it is a different story.
I loved your halloween costume last year so I can’t wait to see this years one! I am going to a halloween party tonight and i’m either going as a creepy 60′s doll, a stereotypical french person or Amy Winehouse (easiest costume ever).
My nana taught me to knit when I was younger, but I have forgotton and I’m a little allergic to wool, maybe some acrylic knitting can be in my future
Ayesha x (goodness I’m rambling today)
Rufus is soooo cute! It’s so true that in cooler months the animals get snugglier. Great fall list
Oooh looking forward to seeing how your sweater turns out! I’m still such a novice at knitting!
Hey, I love all your Autumn (Fall) things.
Even better I’ve just seen your brilliant website featured in
UK Marie Claire.
Well done!
Oh, knitting. Your jumper looks great so far. Usually all I can manage is a scarf, but I hope to progress to jumpers one day!
I’m very impressed with your bread making – I don’t have the patience for it I think, although the smell of freshly baked bread is beyond rewarding.
I agree with all of these so so much – but I would have to add:
- Rhiannon’s autumn blog posts!
Lots of love
Anna
xxx
Pet friends really get super snuggly when it’s cold
I love it, they’re so funny!
My cat adores cold temperatures though, he’s a maine coon and can sleep out in the patio for ages when it’s freezing and rainy! Crazy cat!
Rhiannon, I just love your ‘writing’ posts when you share pages of your life !
They must be my favourite! I haven’t tried having different books for different seasons, but now come think of it, it makes great sense!! : )
yes, yes, these are the loveliest things. xx
Happy Hallow’een!
I love your fall-loves list!
Oddly enough, I still haven’t had my annual pumpkin spice latte yet… I keep hoping for a crisp day that makes me believe fall is here to treat myself, but is hasn’t happened yet. lol.
I’m really wild about sweaters this year too–even more so than previous ones! I’ve been snagging a rather insane number of vintage and “vintage looking” ones at the thrift stores lately, and stockpiling them for later. It’s really pathetic how stuffed with sweaters my closet will be this winter…
Hope you’re having a lovely weekend!
♥ Casey | blog
Your blog is just so… romantic in some way! I love the colors and the atmosphere here! Great photos, too!
Try any of John Fowles’ novels. I recommend either ‘The Magus’ or ‘The Collector’. They’re both wonderfully written. Almost as much a pleasure as stopping by Liebemarlene.