Photos by Drew
1960s sweater and ’90s skirt: thrift stores
Boots: vintage, via Etsy
Bag: vintage, via Ebay
Necklaces: Madewell and Forever 21
Sunglasses: Karen Walker
For the last three years we’ve been going up to the north Georgia mountains to go apple picking, and this year we went a little early. Usually we wait until it really feels like fall and the leaves start to change, but this weekend Drew had to go to the mountains to pick up some things for a bike race, and the idea of a relaxing day up north sounded pretty good. Well, it was fairly relaxing–the place is a lot more crowded in September than it is in November when we usually go. There were a lot more people, but then again there were a lot more apples on the trees, so we wound up bringing a lot more home. We also got pumpkins and had apple donuts and cider, and apple donuts just might be the best kinds of donuts there are. Maybe.
This weekend was lazy–I baked (pumpkin scones and my first ever batch of bagels) and ran. I read lots of the Deborah Mitford book I got from the library (thanks for reminding me, Andrea!), and took naps and did a whole lot of nothing, on purpose. This weekend was the last lazy one in a while. Next week we have a wedding to go to in Athens that I’m excited about (the couple getting married are a lot of fun, and there are rumors that Of Montreal is playing at the reception?). I have two shoots coming up the week after that, and the following weekend is our own wedding. Which I’m nervous about . . . It’s funny how far away it seemed when we were planning it earlier this year. The wedding seemed years away, but now all of a sudden it’s fall, and sometimes it even feels like fall, and I know I’m going to be in a big rush to fix up all the things I waited ’till the last minute to do. Anyhow I’ll try not to talk about it too much here; I know that not everyone is interested in wedding stuff (me included) so I won’t bore you with silly details. I’m going to try my best to stay calm and get things done and run and read as much as I can to stay sane.
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oh man I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since you posted that gorgeous video of the two of you in the orchard! beautiful photos. the wedding has come up so fast but there’s no need to be nervous! I’m sure it will be perfect. I’ve never had apple doughnuts but now I need to!! have fun this weekend :) xx
Thanks Anna! Oh man, I know—time goes by way too quickly, all the time. Apple donuts are a must! They always remind me of when I was a kid at the apple orchards with my family . . . always the best part of the trip for sure.
love that skirt!! I wish they had apple-picking here in Australia! (they probably do but it’s just that I’m too lazy!) You always seem to have the most fun and healthy activities to pass your time!
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thanks, Davian! I bet Australia would have gorgeous apple orchards. Is there an apple orchard scene in My Brilliant Career, or am I just imagining things? Anyhow it was beautiful.
Very nice and elegant photos!
Beautiful photos! Especially the ones with the apples on the floor! Your skirt is so pretty!
Ash :o)
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Your weekend sounds perfect, and such a gorgeously bright autumny day :) plus the flying apple picture is absolute genius! xXx
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I’m sitting here eating an apple while reading this! You have the cutest skirt. Good luck with your wedding prep
Thank you! Ha ha, I’ve been eating so many apples . . .
beautiful photos, the apple picking sounds like such fun:) x
i miss my annual new england apple picking trips… it’s just not the same going somewhere around nyc.
wedding things always come together and i have no doubt you will handle everything with style and grace. i’m so happy and excited for you guys!
Thanks, Liz! Yeah, I’m sure it will all come together. It’s such a tiny wedding as it is . . . there really isn’t even much too get stressed out about. Right now our main task is to find a minister.
And I can’t even imagine how beautiful new england orchards must be. That’s my ideal.
Oh this is so cute! I need to go apple picking.
beautiful pictures !
i’ve been reading your blog for a couple years now. so i remember a few of these. i’m not super into weddings, but i’d love to see the styling that you come up with and everything. so i do hope you’ll share stuff like that with us!
This is the third time we went to BJ Reese apple orchard . . . maybe next year I’ll shake things up and go to Blue Ridge instead. Weddings are ok . . . I think they can be pretty, and I do like reading about small weddings that are simple and tasteful. I almost feel silly and guilty for caring about weddings, though . . . I guess I’ve seen too many Bridezilla shows and read too many blogs where girls get absolutely obsessed with wedding planning that I just want to run in the opposite direction.
Oh, but I meant to say–yes! Jamie is our wedding photographer, and I’ll be posting photos from the wedding here. I already have my dress and shoes–none of it’s very traditional, but I love it.
You look great and so does Drew! Hope you got lots of apples and we have apple pie soon!
Your wedding is going to be beautiful, fun and relaxing for all of us so don’t worry about
a thing!
Thanks, Anthe!! Yeah, we only have a few details to work out still. And I’m thinking about making apple fritters, maybe? Or apple cinnamon rolls . . .
How funny, we actually went up to the Reece Orchards on Friday, but we forgot to check the weather forecast first and it started raining (well, monsooning, really) as we got there so we couldn’t go apple picking. We still got apple donuts, though, and I have been craving them ever since. SO good. Your photos are lovely and definitely an incentive to go back on a sunnier day!
Thanks, Sarah! Ugh, that would be sad. Though honestly eating apple donuts is always my favorite part. I think I would go up there just for the donuts and buy a bag of apples on the way out. : )
I adore your apple picking posts Rhiannon! I still remember how much I fell in love with the adorable video you posted a year ago…my goodness, one year has already passed!
I am so jealous of those apple donuts :D Ahh believe it or not, your weekend stories bring peace to my heart, it’s always a pleasant read!
xxx
Ale
Ale, you’re so sweet. I’m so happy you like the funny little weekend posts! : )
Looks like you had an amazing weekend! Good luck finishing up the rest of your wedding plans, I’m sure everything will turn out just lovely! :)
Where did you get your ring? I love it. It looks kind of art deco to me, and art deco is one of my favorite things.
Also, I hope you’ll post pictures from your wedding :)
Thanks, Anne! It’s from the ’30s and Drew got it on Etsy!
Wow, I can’t believe it’s in a couple of weeks!
I have to say I like that you’ve kept it low key on the blog, although I can’t wait to see the pictures. Bridezilla and wedding obsession is definitely not what anyone really wants to see on pretty blogs like yours! That sounds insulting, sort of. I mean well…
You must be nervous though! I know I would be. We’ve been putting off making any definite wedding plan, and I think when we actually make some, I’ll start worrying endlessly about it and making a big deal of it in my head.
Apple-picking pictures are beautiful!
Aww, congratulations! I know what you mean. It took us forever just to set a date . . . so nervewracking to see it set in stone, and then locking down a place and everything . . .
No, I understand what you’re saying. Sometimes wedding-y blogs are fun to look at, and I like seeing people’s inspirations and all, and sometimes I wonder if I should do a post with mine, but . . . . . I’m so nervous about seeming halfway close to a bridezilla. Also I don’t have a ton of planning or inspirations for it anyway. Mostly I want to have a good time and relax. Also weddings are stressful as it is without having to worry about making a table full of wedding crafts and name tags and stuff that will just get thrown into the trash. (!)
I’m so jealous of you guys with your apple orchards and donuts! This could not be a more Autumnal post if it tried! I so badly want to come back to the states and try it myself… one day!!
Best of luck with the build up to the wedding Rhiannon, I hope it’s not stressful and just lovely :)
Thanks, Josie. You should definitely come back! Were you here in the summer last time? It’s so beautiful here in fall–not nearly as hot. Come to Atlanta! :)
Apple donuts sound like heaven :) I love your outfit, I’m on the lookout for a simple gray sweater like yours. Good luck with your wedding preparations! I’m excited to see the photos!
That photo pf the floating apple is AMAZING! All of the photos are, gorgeous set :))
Aya ♥ StrawberryKoi
beautiful photos, I remember apple picking in Australia, it was the best! And good luck with your wedding preparations :)
some of my fav pics of yours ever! the midair apple shot is awesome.
I’ve been searching for a great pumpkin scone recipe. Which one do you use and would you be willing to share it?? This was a great fall apple post!
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2010/10/20/pumpkin-is-back-celebrate-with-scones/
These! They were really good . . . I didn’t use the cinnamon chips, but I bet they would have been much better with them. They tasted great but I think I would have been unhealthy and put a little bit more butter than called for in. Or maybe just extra salt.
Of Montreal at a wedding reception! That would be amazing! I saw them just a few weeks ago at The Georgia Theatre and it was fantastic. I didn’t know there were orchards up in the mountains. I’ve been reminiscing about the orchards in Virginia and how tasty the apples were picked right off the tree. Someday I’ll have to take a trip to a Georgia orchard!
As if I need another reason to look forward to Fall (LOVE this time of year)-I look forward to this post! After seeing your post last year, I wanted to make a trip to the Georgia orchard-considering I live in GA a couple hours away, but sadly haven’t made it there yet. Great post!
This is why I love fall so much!