Pants Party

All summer long, I've been living in dresses. They're comfortable, easy and pretty, perfect for hot temps. But as fall approaches, I'm eagerly anticipating all the cool pants I've been seeing in magazines. There are so many trends to try: bold color, edgy prints, metallics and leather-like details. Here are a few pairs -- by Current/Elliott, Paige Denim, Mother, Superfine, 7 for All Mankind, Genetic Denim, Paige Denim and alice + olivia -- all found on shopbop.com.

Photos from here. 

Comfort Fashion

Perhaps it's due to the new chill in the air, or maybe it's because I've been hunkered down at home with a cold, but all I want to do is wrap myself in a cozy sweater. The chunkier and softer, the better! I think any of these would feel like a giant hug all day long.

Have a wonderful, warm and cozy weekend!

Photos from here, here, here and here.

Happy October!

My goodness, I almost forgot a new month has begun. Throughout October, I'm hoping to see trees turning glorious shades of red, orange and yellow and I'm looking forward to Halloween brining out our appreciation for all things black, gothic, decadent and even slightly creepy.

* Trees print

* Cathedral

* Chandelier

* Pillow

* Forest photograph

* Necklace

* Outfit

Ablaze

Well, fall certainly seems to have arrived in a hurry! We're just a few days officially into autumn and the sky is gray, the air is chilly and the trees are starting to tinge gold and red. It's the rich, gorgeous colors that are making me okay with this abrupt change -- the same hues carried out in these watercolors by Brandi Solomon of My Favorite Flower. Fiery oranges, blazing yellows and bold reds are such a highlight of the season, don't you think?

Photos from here. 

Happy September!

No matter how old I get, I'll probably always be a little jittery with excitement when this month arrives. For so long, September meant the beginning of a school year, a time to start fresh with new notebooks and pencils, clothes and hairstyles, hopes and expectations. Though I'm not embarking on new scholarly pursuits, I want to play into the month's mood by wearing a cute blazer, digging into some classic books and taking walks in the crisp air.

* Blazer

* Classroom photo

* Apple

* Back to School print

* Globe

* Desk

* Bag

* Loafer

Now and Later

Lately, I'm finding it difficult to know what to wear in the morning. I want to hang on to summer as long as possible but it's also exciting to think about fall fashion. It's still warm out yet there's a bit of coolness in the air. I've decided my key piece for this time of transition is dresses, especially frocks like these from Need Supply. For now, I'll pair easy dresses with sandals and wedges and later I'll swap in pumps and boots. It's the best of both worlds, no?

Photos from here. 

Fired Up

A few times this week, we've woken up to frost on the lawn. Fall is very much here, and winter surely isn't far behind. My goal is to embrace the colder weather this year, so in that spirit I'm going to focus on a good side effect: it's the perfect opportunity to make a fire.

I love spending time in a room where a fire is roaring. So I was pleased to see a gallery of fireplaces on Canadian House & Home. Here are a few photos to spark (get it?) some cozy, cold-weather ideas:

Photos from here.

Falling

It's been a lovely long weekend, a fitting farewell to summer. And I'm happy to say I'm looking forward to fall. I get almost giddy thinking about crisp air, cozy sweaters, crackling fires and leaves turning colors.

While the leaves in my neck of the woods are still lush and green, these necklaces on Etsy have me eager for the days when foliage becomes deep shades of orange, red and gold. Are you falling for them too?

A gorgeous silvery maple leaf.

A disc imprinted with the pattern of a leaf -- amazing!

A graphic, spare leaf design.

An adorable little maple.

A delicate pendant.

Easy Does It

It's August. How did that happen? Inevitably around this time of year everyone seems to jump ahead, lamenting that summer is over and beginning preparations for fall. Not yet, I say. It's still summer and I am not going to think about another season until I absolutely have to.

A clothing line that seems perfectly suited to easing into seasonal transition is Brochu Walker. Their pieces are so chic in their simplicity, and they seem lovely to layer. I pretty much want everything from their website, to wear now as well as into the months ahead.

Photos from here.

Pretty Pumpkin

I love seeing people decorate their homes inside and out with pumpkins. It's such a rich reminder -- and celebration -- of autumn.

While I like a good jack-o-lantern at Halloween, I am smitten with this pumpkin-decorating idea from Better Homes and Gardens. They recommend using a doily and black paint to stencil a pumpkin. The result is so pretty -- almost like a henna pattern.

I bet this pumpkin would look just as gorgeous for Thanksgiving as it would for Halloween.

Photo from here.