Simple Fall Decor Ideas

T.K. Maxx Pumpkin // Lily & Val Pumpkin Spice Season Print // Vintage China Pumpkin

Anthropologie Pumpkin Souffle Candle // T.K.Maxx Glass Pumpkin // H&M Home Tray 

Etsy Pumpkin Pillow // Homsense Faux Fur Pillow // T.K. Maxx Blankets 

Buffalo Check Pumpkin from dunn.coffee.decor on Instagram // D.W Home Candle 

 Homesense Pillows // T.K. Maxx Blankets 

Etsy Print from H Nichols Illustration // Bath & Body Works Candle 

Whoops I totally forgot to hit publish on this post last week so here it is for you all! 

I meant to share our Autumn home decor with you all earlier in the season but I am only now getting round to snapping some pictures. Whilst everyone else is probably excited for Christmas now I'll be spending a couple more weeks at least enjoying all the colours of Fall before they disappear for another year. 

I like to change our decor up by switching out things like pillows and blanket, prints and candles. As you can probably tell from this post I love to find pieces in T.K. Maxx and Homesense {this isn't a sponsored post I just love shopping there}. They always have such a affordable pieces and a huge choice. We kept things pretty neutral this Autumn with juts a few pops of oranges and reds and a hint of gold! I love using blankets to add in some texture and they're perfect for the cold evenings and we have a huge stash of pumpkin candles that will probably keep us going through next Fall too!  

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H&M Cozy Knits Try On

Who doesn't love Sweater Weather?! I love when it's time to pull out all my super soft cozy knits for another Fall and I always like to add a few new jumpers to my collection each year. H&M is normally the first place I head to to as I always find something I like in there {last year it was this beautiful pearl piece}. I ordered a whole bunch to try on the other week and I thought I would do a little try on post to share the ones I loved and the ones I would pass on. You'll see I went with a pretty neutral theme this year.

Knitted Polo-Neck Jumper in Beige £17.99

{wearing size medium}

This is the first jumper I picked up with a discount voucher I had and it is so so soft! I tried it on and ended up wearing it around the house for the rest of the evening. I sized up in this one to try to give it a little bit more length, but this is a sweater that will look better paired with jeans. It has a slightly boxy fit and I would say it runs true to size but size up for a more over sized fit. Some people might find this material itchy but I find it to be super soft. This one was a keeper even though I wish It was longer.

Ribbed Jumper in White £24.99

{wearing size small}

This sweater was pretty thick and warm and while not super soft like the previously sweater it was comfy and definitely not itchy at all. I liked the wider sleeves, I wish it had been a little longer. I would say it runs true to size but you could size down as the neckline is quite wide, but it might make the length a little shorter. I ended up sending this one back but I would consider it if it went on sale. 

V-Neck Jumper in Light Beige £24.99

{wearing size small}

This knit was probably the highest quality of all of the pieces I ordered. It was thick, cozy and warm. The balloon sleeves are a nice little detail and I loved the ribbing. However this is another one that was just a bit short for my liking so I returned it. I have found lot of sweaters to run on the shorter boxy side this year. 

Fine-Knit Jumper in Orange Marl £17.99

{wearing size medium}

This was the second sweater I picked up and I knew it would be a keeper. It is very thin and probably will snag easily so you may need to be a little careful with it especially when washing. I got this with a discount and feel that the discounted price is probably the price it should have been to start with. This one is perfect for layering and warmer autumn days. I love how lightweight it is and the colour is just a beautiful autumn brown. I sized up in this for a oversized fit, however you could easily get your normal size or even size down if you want it to be more fitted. I can wear the medium slightly off the shoulder which I like and I love the exaggerated hem. 

Fine-Knit Jumper in Green Marl £17.99

{wearing size small}

I loved the brown version so much I also picked it up in green {and since writing this post I also picked it up in the this beautiful blue, all at a discounted price}. I ordered the green and blue in my normal size small. They are still oversized and long enough to wear with leggings but I can't pull these ones off the shoulder. I think these are going to get a lot of wear over the next few months.

Knitted Jumper in White £19.99

{wearing size medium}

I have had this jumper saved in my favourites on H&M since last year and they are still stocking it. It was out of stock in size small in this colour so I went up one size. I would say it runs true to size, I found the medium to be a bit shapeless unless it was front tucked. This is another super super soft piece that you won't want to take off once you've put it on. I decided to return and see if a small comes back in stock though.

Ribbed Polo-Neck Jumper in Light Grey £34.99

{wearing size small}

I really loved this last sweater, I had wanted to order it in cream but it was out of stock so decided to still order it in grey. This one is very oversized so you might want to size down. I would personally stick with my normal size so I could layer a shirt underneath and I like that fact that it is sooo big and snuggly. It's a perfect piece to wear on a super cold day and curl up by a fire in. This one again was a really lovely quality for the price. I might have kept it if I didn't already own a grey polo neck sweater. 

If you are an H&M Club member you can currently get 10% of all knitwear. 

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B&M Autumn Candles

I have been meaning to do a review of these candles since B&M started stocking them a couple of years ago but you know me, it takes me a while to get around to these things. You will have seen pictures of them on the blog a few times though!

When these B&M candles came out two years ago everyone in the U.K went crazy for them because they are a great dupe for Bath & Body Works Candles which we can't easily get hold of here. I had always wanted one of the B&BW candles but until last year I hadn't been lucky enough to own one!

The B&M Essence Candles range in price from £2.99-£3.99 (on sale for £3 in my local store currently). They cannot be beaten on price, I have not found another candle this size you can purchase in the U.K that actually gives off a good scent when burnt. 

This is now the third Autumn I have been burning these candles and all of the ones I own have been able to fill a room full of fragrance and I have found them to burn pretty evenly if you burn them for long enough (I would say at least 2.5-3 hours). However if you smell them in store before purchasing some definitely smell stronger than others even of the same fragrance, so make sure try them in store.

Some of the scents pictured above where purchased (in multiples which is why I still have a supply) in previous years but I have seen most of them still in stores along with the Autumn fragrance which I believe is new for this year! The marshmallow fireside is still available in the cooper lid version of this candle {featured on the blog here}, although I prefer the scent of the silver lid version, they're meant to be the same but I don't think they are, but both smell delicious, and I am sorry to say I don't know if they smell just like the Bath & Body Works candle of the same name as I haven't smelt it.

But since I have now had the chance to try out a few B&BW candles I can tell you my thoughts on how the B&M version compares. The B&BW candles come in a much larger variety of scents and they give off a much stronger aroma when burnt, they have become my favourite candles. The B&M ones feature a pretty design on the lid just like it's inspiration and they have been labelled similar. In the U.K you will be looking at around £18-£20 if you want to pick up a Bath & Body Works Candle and while I think they are far superior, you really can't beat the price of the B&M Essence Candles. So unless you are headed to the U.S soon (with an empty suitcase) and can take advantage of the amazing sales to stock up on B&BW ones, I think your best bet is to head to your nearest B&M store and grab a few of these candles before they sell out. I am hoping they will continue to bring out new scents in the years to come! 

Stacey's Smiles

My pumpkin patch outfit - coming to the blog next week.

Our brave little Bella Boo.

  

A fun Fall phone case {found here}

Shades of Autumn.

Pumpkin Patch Love.

Boy am I glad it is Friday and I can spend the weekend at home. Our little Bella Boo got spayed earlier this week and she did so great at the vets but yesterday she got sick and had to go back for blood tests. We are so thankful that they came back clear but Bella is still not herself so we are keeping an extra close eye on her while she heals and hopefully she'll be back to her bright little self soon. Please keep her in your thoughts. Happy Weekend Everyone. 

Autumn To Do List 2017

This year has been flying by so fast with everything that has been happening that I wanted to make a little to do list for the autumn and make sure I check it all off. This summer I didn't get to do half of the things I had planned as we were so busy with the house, so now that I have a little more free time I wanted to make the most of it. So here is my list to check off this Fall and I've already made a start on it!

1. Go apple picking at the local orchard.

2. Grab a pumpkin spice latte.

3. Add some autumn decor around the house.

4. Visit a pumpkin patch.

5. Bake my favourite apple pie.

6. Go for a walk in the woods on a perfect crisp autumn day.

7. Send someone a little Halloween surprise.

8. Pick up some sunflowers.

What are some of your favourite things to do in the Fall?

Autumn Stripes

Romwe Sweater c/o // J Crew Pixie Pants // Miss Sixty Boots //

Kate Spade Bag // Baublebar Monogram Necklace // Forever 21 Hat //

Victoria Emerson Bracelet (save 25% with code 'fiveminutestyle25')

This year I haven't purchased too many new pieces for my autumn wardrobe, instead I have been trying to remix some old favourite like these old Miss Sixty boots (I've linked some similar ones on sale below) and my trusty pixie pants from J Crew. This outfit has to be hands down my favourite from this Fall though! This perfect stripe sweater is from Romwe and is a new addition to my closet but it has earned it's place there! It is one of the softest sweaters I have ever owned and I love that it is longer so I can pair with with leggings. Did I mention it's under $25 too?! It keeps me warm when I'm outside walking in the cold and then transitions perfectly for snuggling on the sofa later in the day! I think this sweater will become an old favourite in years to come! 

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