MY FALL BUCKET LIST (2016)

utumn is my favorite season, and I'm so excited that it's here. For me, it's a time of rest, growth, and reflection. I so enjoy watching the change of colors in the trees, although here in Cali that most likely don't take place until November (if we are lucky). Now is the time when I can decorate my room for the occasion, which is currently filled with gold glitter jars, pumpkins, orange flowers, and my cozy throw placed across my bed. It's the perfect time, to be sipping' on some apple cinnamon tea, burin' my pumpkin candle, while catching up on my Netflix episodes! With that being said, I really want to enjoy the simplicity of the season, by exploring some local spots, and revisiting some old hobbies. I have created a list below of what I call my "fall bucket list," in hope that it will keep me accountable to actually complete these goals of mine! This post isn't suppose to be a one time mention, yet I hope I'll be able to keep you updated through some spotlight posts of my weekend days when I begin to cross these off my bucket list.

Go up to the Mountains: I've been, and shared it on the blog before, an old-time local love, Riley's Farm. It's beautiful in the fall season, because it's up in the mountains, which means apple picking, and the most gorgeous autumn leaves falling everywhere. They have a little village that has apple pie pastries, a petting zoo, and an open grass field perfect for picnics. I can't wait to go up one Saturday once it becomes a littler colder here in Cali.

Watch the Parade: During Thanksgiving I love watching the parade, however last year I barely paid attention (so sad). The parade always has celebrities perform, & this year, I'm not missing out.

Carmel Apples: This is my favorite fall treat, and Riley's Farm has the absolute best!

Go on a Hike: Nature walk/hike sounds wonderful with some fresh air, and a day that's overcast. For my college course, extra credit can be earned by taking a hike around Santa Rosa Plateau, so I know this one will be accomplished for sure.

Wear a Floppy Hat: I own one floppy hat, that I bought last year, yet I've never even wore it! This season I want to gain some confidence, and rock the floppy hat that I hope is still in style?!

Photo Shoot: Nothing says autumn like the fashion! Skinny jeans, scarfs, and leather jackets sums up my outfit pretty much everyday in October! When I go up to Riley's Farm, you can bet I'll be begging my sister to take some portrait photos for the blog.

Bake Pumpkin Bread: My mom makes the best pumpkin bread, and I can't wait to give the recipe a go myself this year. Hopefully it will end up on the blog, if it turns out well.

Warm Smokey Eye: I'm a total makeup junkie, and an eye look that focuses on warm tones is my favorite. The fall season is just the perfect excuse of being able to apply gold glitter, and buff up my crease with dark browns! I hope to create something like this.

Decorate a Pumpkin: Last year I skipped out on the carving/decorating pumpkin theme because time slipped away from me, and it was too late. This year, I want to decorate my pumpkin with some glitter, and of course document that here on ABH. Stay tuned.

Be Thankful: Every year I create a grateful list reminding myself of all my blessings no matter how big or small. It truly shifts my attitude, and helps me through my day.

Read A New Novel: There's this book I've been waiting to read by Francine Rivers, and this season is the best time to begin!

THE BEST BEAUTY INSTAGRAMMERS IN MY FEED

Instagram is just my favorite social media network because of the gorgeous photo's I encounter, and it's where I interact with my friends & fellow bloggers. Instagram keeps me updated related to all things beauty & blogger worthy! I wanted to dedicate this post all to some of my favorite beauty bloggers, and YouTubers I love while scrolling through my feed. Get ready to click "follow" because their advice + tips are just too good to pass up! Have any beauty accounts to share, let me know below! 

@icovetthee 

I found Alix through YouTube, and was instantly drawn to her style. She is a Londoner and has a gorgeous British accent ( so jealous ). Her photos make me want to visit London so badly! As you see from her collage her from her feed, her images are light, airy, and fresh.  She's a sweetheart, and must give her a follow! You won't regret it. 

@savannahkwallace 

Savannah is one of the sweetest gals out there! I've been following her since she was a blogger, began her YouTube channel, and now create the most beautiful layout on Instagram. She's a wife, and mother to two little ones, but that doesn't stop her from using her beauty products daily. She no longer has her own blog as of now, but is a contributor to A Beautiful Mess's blog, which is wonderful for seeing the step by step tutorial of her nail art, hair styles, and facial DIY's, on a blogging layout (score)! Can her beauty ideas get any better? Seriously want to try the eyelash nail art.

@ashleytia 

Ashley is your go-to girl for ANY beauty, hair, nails, or makeup questions you may have! She is a YouTuber, which is perfect because she honestly has too many tips + advice to share, via a lengthy post on Instagram which only allows 140 characters. I love everything she has to say, especially when it comes to makeup. Her style is natural, and simple. Plus her photography layout, rocks! Who wouldn't want to have her gorgeous pics in their feed?!

@hellooctoberxo 

Susannah Bonaldi is such a cutie! I love her feed because it's full of lifestyle, and beauty layouts! She also has a YouTube channel (notice a theme here, I'm obsessed lol) and I love her presence on camera. She's very minimalistic with her products, which is what I love about a beauty gal. She doesn't have to have it all, but with what she loves, you will too!

A BEAUTIFUL HEART 4.0

Beautiful Heart finally has a few new design features! I came back blogging for about three weeks, then stopped. What? I tend to do this a lot. For awhile I thought of just packing it up and leaving my blog behind, but I cannot stop daydreaming about blog posts for the life of me. There's just something about typing onto a blank canvas, taking flat lay photos, and meeting awesome gals in the blog world, that keeps me coming back for more. I honestly lose so much inspiration when my blog design is not updated, or cute. I changed this issue, hence my new header, sidebar image "about me," added more organized categories, and updated all my pages. I think it's the perfect touch for fall, and I love how it all turned out. So there are a few things I want to touch on, for this new re-launch of ABH!

There are so many new features I want to include on my blog. One of them is, "Coffee Diaries" which is a collection of the many coffee shops I have explored around my local town, and while traveling. I've made a little bit of progress on this, so check it out under the new tab!

Another thing that really needs to change around here, is my pup. One thing I love about fellow bloggers is how their lifestyle photos, and (some) posts include or are dedicated to their pets. I'm trying to brainstorm, and figure out how I can incorporate Lily into ABH more often. Any ideas, let me know!

Hope you enjoy the new layout + features! Get ready for this gal to be a full time blogger! Yay!

BEDROOM TOUR

y room has been featured on the blog before, but over time I've been adding + rearranging a few things, that calls for an updated room tour! I love how I turned my space into a white, clean, and beachy atmosphere. My bedroom is my everything, its where I can relax, work, and feel inspired for this blog. Blue tones keep me at ease, and it's safe to say I can lock that color down as my favorite of all time. Since my last bedroom tour on my blog, you'll probably notice a few new things, one's that complete my space. I finally found a cheap headboard and footboard that I restored with a fresh coat of paint, and to top it off added some trendy fairy lights! I also bought a giant mirror over my chair, and took down that old palm tree photo! Of course, spiced up my nightstand, dresser, and side table by my chair to make it more 19 year old me! I added some pillows to my bedding, because you can never have enough pillows to make your space feel cozy - fun fact I literally sleep with five pillows! I also placed a bookshelf in my room that my grandpa made from me - from scratch! I had him copy the design from pottery barn, and I love the decor within my three shelves, and it's a perfect spot for my tv!

The reason why I love my bedroom so much is because it's filled with memories everywhere! From the shelves you see hanging above my chair (reading nook) I have snow globes from when I traveled to Maui, and Oahu Hawaii. My cork-board above my nightstand is decorated from polaroids of loved ones, and sayings I love. I have a chalkboard sign in my gold tier on my dresser that states "2015 graduate" from my high school graduation, that I use as a decor piece. I hope that through my bedroom tour, you will find that interior decorating should be about preserving memories throughout your life that fill you with joy, peace, and love as you are surround by such lovely things!