ღing this autumn | October-November

(Yes, I realize its December, but this post has been in the works for awhile, and I sort of promised it. ;) SO here it is, outdated and all. Enjoy!*~)

I love this time of year. Autumn is definitely the easiest time to love-on, because its pretty much my favorite time of the year. I have a infatuation with fall. A romance, so to speak. ;) Once-upon-an-October-night I huddled in the dark watching Return to Cranford. . .because its on Youtube. . .and because Tom Hiddleston has a voice like melted butter. Its the cozy-evenings and big sweaters and pumpkin-EVERYTHING and boots and changing leaves and cooler days. . .and. I just adore this time of year. Its weird though,, because last year at this time I was in California, livin' the dream (if you like fast-paced, that is,) and spending lots of time in The Village--this adorable little town nestled somewhere in LA and full of boutiques and unique places to eat. For ie, I had a crepe for lunch one day. . . and a cappuccino topped with a dark-chocolate Eiffel Tower. Le sigh.

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| Once Upon a Time | 

I'm a bit of a non-conformist. Ok, make that a lot. Call it what you will, but (unless it's Marvel or The Hobbit, ;) ) I usually don't follow trends. I'm opinionated about my fandoms, (Les Miz, Beauty and the Beast,) and I'm wary of anything too popular. Like Doctor Who. And Once Upon a Time. :P I also can no longer stand Frozen. Just let it go already. I mean, it just isn't cute seeing Elsa all over everything anymore. >rant< So you can understand how there was positively no way I was EVER watching Once Upon a Time. Ever. I mean, c'mon. Fairy tale characters in the modern world? People. I LOVE fairytales. . .but this just looked cheesy. And trendy. Until that one day. . .when I was bored. . .ok, and curious. . .and someone talked me into it.

I am a marathon-binging Oncer.
I watch the show for Rumple.
. . .because OUAT always comes with a price.
I am not sorry.
The end.

| coffee shops |

Mmm. Ok, so I like coffee and coffee shops any day of the year, but there is something about lazing for hours reading-and-sipping in a cozy corner of the town square (and literally. . .there is a coffee shop at the corner of our town square. ;) ) I love the people watching. I love the conversation. I love sitting near the window, watching all the hustle-bustle. And I especially love seasonal drinks with words like pumpkin and spice and even peppermint in them. Not talking about Starbucks either. I mean a real coffee shop with its own personality and character. Mine is like an old friend. :) Tip--if your stuck in the house enjoying a cuppa, add a tablespoon of cocoa and a dash of vanilla creamer.

| period dramas |

{Peter Pan is one of my absolute favorite books EVER, and Finding Neverland was perfect. . .from the costumes to the Scottish accent to Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet. So much to love. ❤ }

During the summer I get antsy to be out and about. . .you know, be productive. This time of year, there is truly nothing better than curling up with a period drama and a blanket. I am by no mean an addict, but I like me some North and South, Canford, and pretty much anything Dickens, especially now, when fall and BBC just naturally blend together. :P I just saw Finding Neverland recently for the first time. . .and may or may not have watched it three times in one week. And cried every time.

| Fall fashion |

Especially boots. But we won't talk about my-puppy-chewing-a-hole-through  mine. Nope. Won't talk about that. Instead we'll focus on chunky sweaters, earth-tones, infinity scarves, snazzy dress coats and fingerless mittens. What are some of your favorite cold-weather pieces?

| Pojects |

Since I'm still without a job I've had a lot of opportunity to pursue some of my hobbies. Hoping to begin selling crocheted slouchie beanies at a local boutique soon. How many of you would like to see an Etsy shop? Any tips on marketing would be appreciated! :) Besides watching OUAT (hey, crocheting makes it productive, right? Right. ) I've found myself curled up with these beautiful pencil coloring pages. . .don't laugh! I still color. But lately I've been tracing the pictures in ink. This is serious business. No kid stuff here. :P

| Trailers |


This turned into much more of  a media-post than I planned, but there are so many exciting movies coming out! To mention a few that I can't wait to see: Into the Woods, The Battle of Five Armies (duh,) Cinderella, Pan, Age of Ultron, (eep!) and Testament of Youth. Which others would you add to this list?

| Surprises |

Sometime in October I got the surprise of the century! (to me, at least. ;) An OSR (Ohio Summer Rendezvous, the event my family hosts,) thank-you-box literally STUFFED with chocolate and coffee and other gifts (I'm wearing the earrings right now, actually!). . .and cards and cards and cards. . .and cards. . .and more cards. All written by literally the most beautiful people in the world. :) I feel so small and unworthy of their love.

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