Five Things I’m Loving This Fall

I love finding new things and revisiting some of my favorites. Fall is here and it is time to transition from the easy, breezy summer styles to a warmer, cozier style. These are a few of my favorites for fall. Some are new finds and others are new on my radar.

Jo Malone fragrances are always a favorite of mine. Vintage Gardenia was my all-time favorite scent, and I was so sad when they discontinued it. I have never found a scent quite like it. The Tuberose Angelica is close. Well, this season Jo Malone relaunched some of their favorites from the vault. I scooped one up along with another fall favorite of theirs, Peony and Blush Suede. Very unique scents.

My favorite scents from Jo Malone

Shop their collection here:

https://www.jomalone.com/

It tends to be a mushy, wet mess here in the Midwest. Hunter boots are a must. Keep your feet dry and stylish in the many colors they offer. I can wear the kids sizes and they are so cute with the reflector tape on the back. Add in a pair of their socks and you are set for the winter.

Hunter boots to the rescue

Shop Hunter boots here:

https://www.hunterboots.com/us/en_us/

I love Pandora bracelets and have a few of them. It’s fun to tell your story in charms. I recently took a trip to Orlando with some friends. We didn’t go to Disney this time but I created my Pandora Disney charm bracelet while we were there. I was so glad to do this because I didn’t do it in January and wished I had after I got home. The bracelet says “Where dreams come true”, and I love it. A few charms are exclusive to Disney and the charm with Walt and Mickey is the sweetest. A beautiful, cherished keepsake I wear all of the time.

Create your unique story with Pandora:

https://us.pandora.net/

I love a good book, especially when it is darker earlier at night. Nothing is better than curling up in a blanket in front of the fire with a cup of tea and a good book. I decided on something fun and lighthearted this time. We read this book, Majesty, American Royals II, in the Ashley Brooke Book Club and it was such a fun read. The story is about what the United States would be like if we had a Royal Family. The story follows a group of ladies whose lives are all intertwined. I highly recommend this.

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I love changing my decor each season and the new fall line from Initial Outfitters made it so easy. Our new line is full of new designs in placemats, floormats, cutting boards, and so much more. I swapped out my placemats, cutting boards, floormats, and garden flags to create a warm look for fall.

Shop Initial Outfitters here:

https://www.initialoutfitters.net/CKELLY/

 

Carrie Kelly is an Interior Redesigner Industry Specialist and  Lead Designer at Carrie Kelly Designs specializing in interior redesign, seasonal, and home decor helping clients create beautiful spaces in their homes without the time and expense of a full remodel. She is also an Independent Consultant with Initial Outfitters, a boutique featuring all things monogrammed and personalized for your unique style. Carrie is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle blog.

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Favorite Summer Scents

I love to switch out my perfumes and scents each season. Heavier, woodsy scents are great for fall and winter but spring and summer call for lighter scents. These are my top picks for summer.

Beach by Bobbi Brown is my absolute favorite. It is exactly what it says, beach. The scent is a mixture of suntan lotion and sand and really does make you feel like you are at the beach. Beach is my go-to scent for most of the summer.

beach by bobbi brown
A go-to summer scent

Aerin Lauder’s Hibiscus Palm is my next favorite. I love the light fresh scents of summer and Hibiscus Palm transports you to a lush, tropical garden without being heavy and overpowering. Aerin Lauder has a wonderful collection of perfumes and I have a few of her other scents as well. They are unique and I always am complimented on these scents when I’m wearing them.

aerin hibiscus palm
The scent of summer

Jo Malone London is always on trend with its collection of perfumes. Tuberose Angelica is one of their intense cologne scents. It is close to their Vintage Gardenia which was my favorite scent but has now been discontinued. It’s a beautiful, fresh, floral scent that is perfect for summer. The intense collection is a little stronger and I love how you can combine the Jo Malone scents to create a unique scent. It makes your scent a very personal creation.

Jo Malone Tuberose angelica
The perfect summer floral

Chanel is always a perfect, classic choice. L’eau No.5 is a much lighter version of the classic No.5. It’s a very fresh scent that is perfect for everyday wear.

                              Chanel leau no 5

Kate Spade In Full Bloom is another floral that I love for spring and summer. The Kate Spade collection is always on-trend. I find their scents to be very long-lasting and that is a real bonus during the heat of the summer.

kate spade in full bloom
A field of flowers

Bath and Body Works was a surprise favorite of mine. the Saltwater Breeze scent is so unique and I had never smelled anything like it before. It really is the scent of saltwater on the ocean. It is also a very affordable price point. I purchased the collection of perfume, body wash, body lotion, and even the candle. The candle fills the entire house with a wonderful fragrance.

If you are looking for a new summer scent, I hope you will check out one of my favorites. Let me know if you do.

profileUntil next week,

Carrie