Fall Feeling

It's the first day of fall, and while it's hot enough that I'm heading to the beach after work, I admit that I'm looking forward to pulling out some of the cozy fabrics, chic boots, and warm beverages (albeit no pumpkin spice anything for this gal - blech!) that are everything I want as the days get brisk and the vibrant colours of summer shift to the warm tones of fall.

For me? Autumn is about ankle boots and oversized sweaters, giant cozy scarves and reading good books while sipping steaming mugs of tea,  earthy dark tones, plaids and tortoiseshell.  I've picked a few of the items on my wishlist that have the distinctive fall feeling.   - Tortoiseshell Cat-eye Frames  - A pretty polka-dotted mug for the aforementioned tea - Good books are always on my list, and I'm dying to read this one. - This is the most gorgeous-looking oversized sweater I've seen in ages. - Delicate bracelets? Always a yes, and I love this one. - I'm really into navy at the moment, and these boots are calling my name. - A cashmere tartan scarf is an obligatory fall item. - Who could resist this adorable fox clutch? Not me. What's on your fall wishlist? Follow

Down A Wooded Lane: Nancy Thomas Photography

Dress: Smart Set Earrings: Smart Set Purse: Old Navy Boots: Joe Fresh Tights: We Love Colors

I'm afraid as November presses on, the beautiful fall colours are fading to a dreary grey. I'm extra glad that Nancy and I were able to get out and snap these outfit photographs while the colours were still as vibrant as ever. I thought it fall appropriate to feature my falling-leaves inspired earrings from Smart Set, especially as the brightly golden leaves were in fact falling around us.  It was pure luck that we stumbled upon this little wooded lane, and I'm so glad we did. It never ceases to amaze me how many new beautiful little spots are always waiting to be discovered on my beloved PEI - I have to count myself pretty lucky!

A huge thanks to the lovely Nancy of Nancy Thomas Photography for taking these fall photos (I think it's pretty obvious from my smiles and laughs that she is seriously fun to work with!)! I appreciate it so much! 

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Lot 65 x Nancy Thomas Photography: MacEachern Road

Dress: Asos.com Necklace: Smart Set Flats: Aldo

Second in the series of outfit posts shot by talented Island photographer Nancy Thomas, this might be one of my favourites. The Island has been ablaze with incredibly colourful leaves and unseasonably warm this fall - luckily for us! We stopped along a dirt road near my childhood home (in the actual Lot 65!) to snap a few photos beneath (and among) the golden branches of the Acadian forest - can't beat PEI for natural beauty!

Thanks again so much to Nancy (check out her full portfolio and site here) for capturing the stunning fall colours and for a fabulously fun shoot!

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Sunday Snaps v. 7: Fall Colours

Autumn is one of my very favourite times of year. Crisp fresh air, beautiful colours, cozy sweaters, tights and hot chocolates make for the perfect season in my opinion. I absolutely love the changing colours of the leaves and this year on PEI they have been the most beautiful that I can remember in quite some time. Reds, yellows, oranges and even pinks are fluttering through the Acadian forest (eh Rose?) and each leaf seems lovelier than the last.

To give you a peek into my fall, I've shared a few autumnal photos that I snapped this month and initially shared over on instagram (find me @lotsixtyfive). They don't give the full range of beautiful colours of trees, flowers, and skies seen around this island in the past few weeks, but they do give a good idea!

Hope you've all had a lovely weekend!

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On Thanksgiving

For those of us in Canada, it's Thanksgiving weekend, and it couldn't be a more beautiful one, at least here on PEI. Sunny days with crisp breezes in the air and the fall leaves slowly beginning to show their colour. Especially with family around, and a sweet niece and nephew to cuddle with, there is plenty to be thankful for. 

Although I'm in a bit of limbo in terms of where I might be living, working, and what I'll be doing in the coming months, in spite of the uncertainty I still definitely have things in my life that are worth giving thanks for. And in the spirit of the season, I thought I'd share a few of those here. 

I'm thankful for:

Dear friends who are so supportive and fun and just plain wonderful, even if most of them live far away (and even more thankful for visits!).

Two beautiful nieces and two sweet nephews. 

My loving family, spread out though some of us may be.

Home, and this island, which is more beautiful than anywhere else.

This space where I can share thoughts with a community, and have a creative outlet that people are willing to engage with - thank you!

The possibility of new adventures.

For moments of fun and laughter.

And most importantly for life everyday, no matter the ups and downs, the twist and turns. In spite of the uncertainty, there is beauty to be found daily.

Wishing all my fellow Canadians the happiest of Thanksgivings. xo

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Mustard & Pomegranate

Two of the colours that I am absolutely loving for fall are mustard-y yellows and dark burgundy. Although this particular deep shade of red is often referred to as ox-blood, I chose the somewhat happier name of pomegranate. There was so much colour all over the runways for fall, and these are just two of many that I am loving (see also cobalt blue, emerald green, orange, fuschia... etc). However, it is to deep yellows and maroons that I consistently find myself drawn time and again when the weather gets cooler. Perhaps it has something to do with the similarly coloured changing fall leaves, but either way, you'll be sure to see both of these colours cropping up in my fall wardrobe.