fall bucket lists & a mustard dress

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You want to know something funny?  I tick off nearly everything on those Fall bucket lists that you see floating around pinterest at this time of year every day at work.  Apple picking?  Check.  Hayrides?  I sometimes drive one (always empty though...haha).  Pumpkin patch exploring?  Check.  Misty morning walks?  Check.  Sip apple cider?  Heck, I help make it!

I don't mean to throw any shade at those lists AT ALL.  I love that I get to experience all of those Fall things every single day.  It can be hard sometimes to see the joy in all the little things when it's your job, but I try my best!  It's easy to take farm life for granted when it's all you've ever known, and some parts aren't all that fun.  But, it's such a unique experience, and I always remind myself of how lucky I am to work with the land in such a beautiful part of the world.

Fall really is my favourite time of year, although sometimes I wish I had a bit more time to savour it without all the stress and business that comes from our farm.  I have felt almost panicked these past couple of weeks as I watch the trees change colour and lose their leaves...thinking, I haven't explored enough or taken enough photos!  I know that's silly, and I'm hoping for many beautiful Fall adventures come November 1st!

Anyhow....let's talk about this dress!  I snagged it off the sale rack at H&M for 10 bucks.  Heck yes!  I am such a sucker for mustard, and love this addition to my ever-growing mustard collection.

Happy Fall Bucket list checking off!

-Kelsey

P.S.  Let me know which activities are on your Fall bucket list and if you've checked any off yet!

a plum dress amongst the plum trees

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Oh hello there!  Why yes this is an outfit post!  It's been awhile since I've shot one, and it was so much fun to get back into the groove of it.

Most of my outfit posts you'll find here are actually shot by myself, with my trusty tripod and remote!  I'm hoping to bribe my sister to help me out again for future ones....but it really is nice being able to do it yourself.

Anyway.....this dress!  Seriously, it is so stunning.  It's actually a bit of a dress/romper hybrid, as it's a romper with a lace dress overlay.  It has quite a deep vee in the front, so I paired it with the daintiest lilac bralette.  The entire affair feels so romantic and feminine, and I had so much fun wandering through the plum trees for these photos!

Hope you enjoyed this slight departure from pies and cake!

-Kelsey

pumpkin patching and sweater weather

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I can hardly believe that October is over, and November is here!  November 1st is always a bit bittersweet around here, as it brings about the end of the Fall craziness on our family's farm (which means we all get to REST!), but it also means that the harvest time is over, which is one of my favourite times of the year.

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maroon pants and apple trees

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Alas, apple picking season is now over!  Although part of me is sad, a greater part of me is relieved.  It has been a crazy early and beautiful season for us, which we are incredibly thankful for, but our busy season is nearly over now, and November brings the promise of rest!

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sand dune sunrise

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While on our Oregon road trip in Spring, Clara and I got up early one morning and had a mini photo shoot on the stunning sand dunes of South Beach State Park.  The dunes are so lovely, albeit a bit hard to walk up and down. Ha! 

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navy blue & a bow in the back

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Let me introduce you to my new favorite dress!  I've probably worn it too many times in the last couple of weeks, but I can't help it!  It's super soft and comfy, and can so easily be dressed up or down.

Also....check out the bow in the back.  And POCKETS!  If the pockets don't sell you, I don't know what would.

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classic black & a peter pan collar

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This dress.  It is perfection.  I have such a weakness for peter pan collars, and I think this lace one adds just the right amount of whimsical detail to this classic little black dress.  Lately I've been drawn to simple, classic shapes, and I feel as though an overhaul of my closet is in order!  This dress might just be the heart of what I would like my new wardrobe to be.

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outfit post // florals everywhere

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Today I'm over at Farminista talking about this gorgeous floral dress!  Their Angelina dress is classy and unique, with a bold pattern that is tempered by the dark navy background.  It's so perfect for Spring, and the longer sleeve length is one of my favorite things about it.  

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