new things...for a new place.

after moving back home a few years ago I am happy to say that I am finally ready, willing and able to get my own place again. in the past I really struggled with living on my own. while I love my alone time and actually seek solitude I am a mother hen by nature so it's hard not having anyone around to "take care of". I am considering adopting a furry friend this time around to accompany me during this new very exciting chapter.

I am planning on moving after the winter months and am using this time to gather all of the things that will fill my new space. I gave myself a few shopping guidelines...I'm only allowed to buy things that I absolutely love and feel like I can't live without, and the majority of what I purchase needs to be thrifted. so far I bought a new couch, a coffee table, an end table, an ottoman, a ton of dishes, a few great rugs, picture frames and mirrors...I love them all and they're all thrifted! so far so good. I am really enjoying this time. it is so fun to actually be able to plan for a move. I'm so excited that I even sewed myself a new throw pillow...by hand!

we don't always know what the future holds or what it looks like, but it sure is fun to think about! I will miss this room, but am looking forward to putting together a new one.

sweets.

I was going through the photos on my phone just now and I came across this photo I took around this same time last year of a picked apart piece of carrot cake. seeing this picture reminded me of all of the sweet treats I have already enjoyed and all that I will surely consume in these next few months. baking season is definitely upon us. I hope you have more self control than I do.

carrot cake is one of my favorites ;)

time.

if I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times. time is flying by. I cannot believe that October is over. November is here and it too will soon be behind us. October was a month for leaves, bakery visits, decorations, ghosts full of candy and thrifted books. november will surely be a month full of food and family and for that I am happy.