I’m not a wearer of scarves, but I admire the gorgeous fabrics I see draped across the necks of other women. I have a few scarves in my drawer, and it seems like such a waste to keep them there, so I did a quick search recently and found an inspiring post on decorating with scarves. Just because I don’t like things around my neck doesn’t mean I can’t put my scarves to good use, so I got creative and used them around my house to spruce things up once September arrived.
(Passion Lilie’s Peacock Teal Scarf doubles as a pretty pillow cover.)
I’ve had this gorgeous scarf from Passion Lilie for a few months, and when I switched out my pillow covers recently, I decided to wrap it around a rectangular pillow. It works well and blends nicely with the other calm blue pillows on my couch. I like seeing the pretty pattern and the pillow gets a lot of use (and abuse) from the boys.
(This Noonday scarf is too pretty to leave in a drawer.)
Recently, my mom gave me Noonday’s Himalayan Scarf and I knew immediately that I wanted to display it somehow. The scarf is quite large, more like a wrap, and the colors are so beautiful for fall. I just draped it over my old chair and it adds a nice touch of color to a quiet part of my living room.
(I love the shades of blue on my couches.)
And it’s taken me a while, but I think I’m finally falling in love with our “new” couch and loveseat that we bought back in December. I had a bit of buyer’s remorse about the color and fabric choice, and while microfiber is not my favorite fabric at all, it is incredibly durable and easy to clean with children around. I tried styling the pieces so many different ways, and I’ve finally decided that they look best with pillows in shades of blue, along with the neutral rug and curtains. My living room finally looks more like the image I’ve had in my mind for so long, and it’s a comfortable place where we spend the majority of our time.
Plus, the pretty scarves add a little whimsy and are easy to change with the seasons. I might start a scarf collection after all!
Fall hasn’t technically arrived yet, but we had some cooler weather over the weekend and it turned my thoughts to the coming months. My favorite fair trade stores are promoting their fall lines right now, and it’s a great time to stock up on a few staples for cooler weather.
Floral patterns are trending for fall, and both Mata Traders’ Oberlin Dress and Passion Lilie’s Amelia’s Shirt are perfect options for the changing seasons. Each piece can be worn now and then layered with a jacket or cardigan as the temperature drops. I love the fabric choices for both of these items, and they also come in other colorways. I recently purchased the Passion Lilie Top, along with a few other pieces from their fall collection, and I can’t wait to style them with the things in my closet.
For fall accessories, I have my eye on a comfy cardigan to wear with everything, as well as a pair of vintage-style oxfords. Cardigans are my version of a winter coat, and this piece by Seamly.Co looks extremely comfortable and chic. And I recently bought a pair of vintage oxfords from Intertwined Vintage. My plan is to wear them every day once they are completely broken in.
These are just a few fair trade and ethical options to add a bit of style to your fall wardrobe. What do you have your eye on this season?
(Rhys’ first day of school.)
This week was shorter and sweeter, too, as we’ve settled into a new routine. Rhys started his last year of preschool, so I have two children in two different schools at the moment. They are growing up so fast and I’ve finally realized that I am no longer a mom to babies, but to growing boys. I like the structure of the school year and I’m looking forward to some volunteer time at James’ school soon. Here are a few things that caught my eye this week.
A preview of Downton Abbey‘s fifth season.
A funny new web series poking fun at dating in NYC, which also happens to feature ethical and sustainable clothing.
Why this college student carries a mattress everywhere she goes.
A new play about the murders in Juárez, Mexico opens in New York soon.
I watched After Tiller on PBS this week, and it’s a powerful story about doctors risking their lives to help women in this country. It’s streaming on the PBS site for the rest of the month and I encourage you to watch it, too.
How abortion laws are affecting Texas women. Hopefully things will change after the November elections.
We have a restful weekend planned and I wish you a great weekend, too!
