Autumn Asks

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Whats your favorite thing about Autumn? 

Oh I love so many things about Autumn, but my favorite thing has to be just the changing of the seasons. Utah is the best when it comes to seasons and this year we actually get a fall so it feels amazing. I love watching the leaves change colors and I love how the air becomes so crisp and cool. Although everything is dying in the fall, it's like everything has a new life with perfectly flushed cheeks.

What's you're favorite type of apple? 

Fuji, but in the fall, a honey crisp apple, and if we are being really serious here, a granny smith smothered in caramel and dipped in white chocolate and graham cracker. Yum.

What's your favorite seasonal drink? 

I tried to convince myself that I was a Pumpkin Spice Latte girl, but the caffeine killed my brain and so I am definitely a peppermint hot cocoa lady. Pumpkin coconut hot chocolate is the bomb too.

Do you prefer going out or staying in on a fall evening? 

It depends on the activity. Staying in  and watching a movie with a big bowl of popcorn is always the greatest, but fall is perfect for night games, corn mazes, walks in the park and even street events. Odyssey Dance Theatre's Thriller is coming up and I can't wait to go.

Favorite pair of shoes/boots you own? 

My Sam Edelman Petty boots in putty are my go-to. So comfortable and all-around stylish.

What's your favorite fall scent? 

Nivana White and Black by Elizabeth and James. Mix them.

Favorite Halloween candy? 

Caramel apple candy corn, oh and the novelty of the orange coated kitkat. Oh wait. THE CARAMEL APPLE SUCKERS THAT YOU COULD GET FOR LIKE 10 CENTS AT KINGS...or was that just me?

Have you ever been to a state fair? How was it? 

Yes, when I was little and all I can remember was the creepy carnival guys and the super hot tornado french fries. I wish they were more magical to me.

How many blankets do you sleep with in the fall/winter? 

Three, but I love my down comfortable and that is enough for me.

How do you spend a night-in in the fall? 

On the couch eating a beautiful slice of homemade pizza, watching a Wes Andersen film or playing a cheeky card game.

Do you plan on going out for Halloween this year? And as what? 

Yes, but the idea of a couples costume really stresses me out because I never know what to do. Like do I even believe in the spirit of couples costumes. Are Tyler and I even in love if we don't do a couples costume. Oh what fresh hell is this!?!

How do you make/order your hot chocolate? 

2 cups half and half or milk or whatever. 1 cup chocolate chips and then the options are endless. I love mine with coconut or peppermint.

What's your favorite color the leaves turn? 

That gorgeous bright red that could be made into a gorgeous fall lipstick or blush.

How do you decorate for fall/Halloween? 

I have an apartment and I really am lazy when it comes to holiday decorating. I have a calavera I got from mexico and it's the best thing ever. So...yeah...

Is pumpkin spice worth the hype? 

If it's in bread form with an obnoxious amount of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

What's your favorite autumnal dessert? 

Pumpkin bars are my jam. I also love a perfectly cakey cider donut.

What's your idea of the perfect rainy day? 

Windows slightly open for that chilly breeze, sweater+leggings, soft and easy music, good food, lots of laughter and the perfect grey stillness.

What's your favorite sweater? 

ALL OF THEM. Oversized and not itchy preferably.

What's your favorite album to listen to in the fall? 

Bon Iver by Bon Iver or Only Kingdom by Ben Howard

What you should be buying // candles

Let's talk about candles for a second.

When I was dating Tyler I often dragged him to Bath and Body Works (though I think sooner than later he started going willingly; he won't deny it) just to sniff out all of the candles. Sometimes I'd strike gold on a good "2 for $20" sale. That's how cheap they were back then. TWO FOR 20, people. I would go home with like 4 candles, because that's how lax I was with my budget back then. But Tyler wouldn't really care, because he loved candles and when we got engaged he finally said:

"I'll be honest, you buying candles was one of the many reasons why I wanted to marry you, because I know that you are going to keep our house cozy with all those good scents and stuff."

He's a dreamboat, right? Yeah. So the candles are a must at our house. Ya gotta keep things cozy. Yesterday, I hit up B&BW and got two candles in their "2 for $22" sale. Two dollars up. Those fiends ;). Just kidding and I had a coupon so Tyler got a free shampoo and body wash. He's all about that life.

So yes, we are gonna talk about all of the fall scents that I think you should be buying at B&BW. I gotta do my outside candle research too because I know that Anthropologie has some gorgeous candles, like Volcano, but I'm looking for the Fall scents, and I have to do my research for the Winter scents, because Tyler specifically said...we have to come back in like a couple of weeks for all of the Christmas ones. Perhaps, I should learn how to make them myself like my precious friend Talor. Who by the way is getting married on Wednesday. Uh. Going to cry. What a love story.

Anyway, candles!

Let's do this.

1 // Sandalwood is one of my favorite scents. I remember when BB&W first came out with the "this smells like your boyfriend's flannel" scents, and I was so against them. Then I gave this one a chance. Ooo it's divine and smoky and it smells like a log cabin and cookies. 

2 // Cinnamon and Clove Buds. Straigh up Christmastime, and it's never too early for Christmastime. Warning if you don't like strong cinnamon scents, this one is OBVIOUSLY not for you. 

 3 // So maybe this isn't a designated "fall" scent, but it's the most relaxing, "I want to cuddle up into a blanket and sleep" scents ever. It's subtle but burns like a....nevermind. 

4 // Same with Eucalyptus mint. Want to relieve stress? Burn this baby.

 BRING ON THE PUMPKIN! 

5 // This one smells like Starbucks and the PSL aka Pumpkin Spice Latte. Like it's all I can think of when I burn it. Oo it's tasty. 

6 // Tyler LOVES this one. Unfortunately, I didn't buy it because if you burn pumpkin caramel latte and banana nut pudding together it smells exactly like this one. If anything smells like waffles, Tyler will be all over it. 

7 // Marshamallow fireside. I can't even. That's all. I seriously can't even. Just think of girls camp and let the nostalgia sent in. 

8 // Sweater Weather was sold out at my nearest BB&W, but they had this BOMB and I mean bomb 3-layered candle with Sweater Weather on top, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin in the middle, and Pumpkin Apple. It's a dream come true. The dreamiest of dreams coming true. I can't stop burning it. In fact, it's burning in my living room as we speak. 

9 // Speaking of your boyfriends flannel. 

10 // Something about pumpkin cinnamon baked goods that speak to my fall-y soul. 

11 // GUYS. This is my favorite fall scent ever. I mean ever. It's my favorite. I got a wallflower of this scent for free and I am OBSESSED. But so is everyone else, because it's sold out everywhere. You can only buy the mason jar and mini candle. Ain't nobody got time for that. Just kidding, I might just stock up because I could smell this scent ALL year round. 

12 // One of my other favorites. Only I can only burn it for like 10 minutes. It's strong. But like I said before, burn it with pumpkin caramel latte and you've got a coffee shop and pecan waffles waiting to happen. 

13 // Because you can't go wrong with vanilla chai. 

14 // Shout out to my girl Sierra Carter and her luscious candle that I can't stop wanting. I don't know why I don't buy it already. It's not really a fall scent either but it rocks. It just does. There is something about the sandalwood part that reminds me of changing leaves and chilly hikes. 

15 // Pumpkin apple is sold out everywhere, but thank goodness for my 3-layered candle. That thing is my bae. EW why did I just use that word? Pumpkin apple is fall in a candle. It just is. 

16 // Leaves is burning in our bedroom right now. Guys. It's probably my second favorite candle ever to be made my BB&W. It's up there with all the best candles in the world. 

17 // Lastly, Fireside. This candle is a more like scout camp with a bunch of hunks. 

In other words. Run, don't walk to BB&W. Two for $22. That's all you need. 

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p.s. today at church a girl made a comment about how she loves that the season makes her want to go out and chop wood. it was my best day.