The October Edit
Cashmere body polish, the seven deadly sins, a Thanksgiving wedding, and the perfect fall apple.
The Monthly Edits are a round-up of what made this month memorable: eats, reads, finds, listens, experiences. They also include Lauren’s Lists - a collection of links from around the web that got me thinking or captured my attention. Buon appetito!
October was loving, reflective, and colourful. It’s one of my favourite months for a nature walk - bright enough for sunglasses, but cool enough for a cozy toque. I’ve been wandering the leaf-filled paths of Central Saanich on the weekends and strolling through Beacon Hill park during the week to enjoy all the colours and textures that autumn brings.
We spent the Thanksgiving long weekend in Saskatoon visiting family and attending a cousin’s wedding. Dinner was fancy, we were served thyme crusted duck confit with mashed potatoes and local veg. Live music filled the brick loft and everyone was dressed to the nines - it was a beautiful event. The rest of the weekend consisted of bottomless pies, fresh whipped cream, and lots of play time with our niece. It was my first trip to Saskatoon in the fall, and to my surprise, the afternoons were 20+ degrees.
We had a lot to be thankful for.
I took myself on a solo date to watch Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in the movie theatre last weekend, then came home and wrote a personal essay about the experience. Her albums span the last 17 years, and as she retells her story through each era, she also retells our stories and the moments we’ve gone through together. It was a surprisingly emotional walk down memory lane. Also, completely epic and iconic - she really is a mastermind.
We had a few guests over for dinner and the topic of the perfect fall apple came up. We all went around the table and said our favourite variety - mine is the McIntosh. Apparently this is the national apple of Canada! If you also enjoy a good McIntosh (slightly tart with a softer flesh), Wholefoods has an organic option that I look forward to stocking up on each October. The fruit bowl is currently overflowing!
My goal was to wear less black this month and I did a decent job. I picked up a new belt bag, but everything else in my OOTM is from previous seasons or years. I selected items that felt like ‘Amsterdam in the fall’ to theme this month’s attire. A fun, youthful, and artsy aesthetic that brought me joy and a much brighter colour palette than I’m used to. It was an experiment to get creative with my current closet, resisting the urge to always want ‘more’, ‘the latest’, or ‘current trends’. It gave life to some older/vintage pieces (like this wool beret) and got me to appreciate the items I already own.
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