cider donuts and autumn leaves.

So, I promise I will chill out on the autumn posts soon. I mean the leaves can only cling onto the trees for so long this season, right?

Fall is my favorite. I love the smell of the air and the layering of clothes. I also love all the festivity that comes along with it. I've been trying to capture autumn's essence with my camera before it leaves so quickly as it always does.

What else does autumn mean? Why heading to the orchard to get some cider donuts, of course!

This pile of gourds provided endless amusement.

This one looks like a swan...!

 This one looks like... a carrot with a fungal infection!

And this one's just funny...

I can't believe that the trees will be bare so soon. And we'll be rushing from indoor space to indoor space, trudging through snow with our zippers zipped to the throat. I guess there is some excitement in that, too, though. Hot chocolate is always something to look forward to.

Thanks for reading!!

xoxo

Cara

5 things I love Tuesday!

1. Light and shadow.

I've been loving my new lens and having a camera that is back in commission! Lately, I've been especially intrigued by scenes that emphasize light and shadow.

2. School supplies!

Probably my favorite part of starting a new-school year is the stationery! I picked up the notebooks, pencil case, and pens inside the pencil case from Muji when I visited New York with my mother about a month ago.

A bunch of the little supplies are from a gift package the lovely Judith sent me all the way from Colorado! The post-its were given to me by Courtney. I have such kind friends!! xo

 Also while I was in New York, I purchased the daily planner below from Anthropologie. This was a splurge for me, but I am so happy with the purchase!

3. Foliage!

I'm so surprised that the leaves are already changing! I noticed red leaves for the first time today while walking around today.

4. Loafers from Salvation Army.

I purchased this pair of loafers on a recent trip to Salvation Army with Kater of All This Happiness. We went on a Wednesday (half-off day!), so they were only about $2.00! I've basically been wearing these every day because they go with just about anything and they're so easy to slip into!

5. RunKeeper app.

It seems like almost every week I've been sharing an iPhone app that I've been loving. I hope this isn't annoying! I'd be lying if I said I don't spend a lot of time on my iPhone.

RunKeeper uses the GPS in your phone to track your runs. It keeps track of distance traveled, current pace, average pace for your run, and calories burned. It really encourages me to keep going and to push myself!

I also love how RunKeeper chimes in while you're listening to music every five minutes to tell you how far you've run, etc.

Have a great week, my loves! xoxoxoxoxo