Sunday Style Picks: Fall Accessories

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School supplies line the aisles of target, leaves are about to start falling, and pumpkin spice everything is will soon grace us with it's annual appearance. What does all of that mean? That it's time to break out my fall wardrobe, of course.

Living in the south makes it difficult to really commit to wearing chunky sweaters and riding boots until at least October, since it is still so warm out...but never fear, I have a super simple solution!

 Shortly after I moved here a few years ago, I realized that the best way to start celebrating fall earlier than that is to find weather appropriate accessories in autumn colors and materials. These accessories can be mixed in with your transitional summer clothes, such as t-shirt dresses, or shorts and a chambray button-down shirt. Enjoy my first few fashion picks for the fall :)

Swoon-worthy Apple Pie

I don't know about you, but one of my favorite things about fall (and let's be real, I have a lot of love for all things related to fall), is apple pie. There is just something about the perfect flaky crust and the delicious combination of spices that gets me. This recipe is my go-to, especially since it has an mouthwatering cinnamon, brown sugar crumb topping.

Here it is before going into the oven :)

I promise, if you make this to bring to your fall gatherings, you will have people begging you for the recipe. Here is everything you need to bring this twist on a fall classic to your kitchen.

Swoon-worthy Apple Pie

Pie Filling ingredients:

     6-7 Granny smith apples

     3/4 C. Sugar

     1/4 C. Flour

     1 1/2 t. Cinnamon

     A pinch of Ground nutmeg

     A pinch of Ground cloves

     

     *1 Gallon-sized ziploc

Crust and Crumb Topping ingredients:

     1 Pillsbury pre-made pie crust (or you can use my favorite pie crust recipe from Add A Pinch)

     1 Stick Salted butter 

     1 C. Flour

     1/2 C. Brown sugar

Directions: 

1. Measure and combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in your ziploc bag. Close and shake.

2. Peel and slice your apples. place prepared apples into the ziplock and shake it again, until the dry ingredient mixture is evenly distributed on the apple slices.

3. Dump the contents of your ziplock into a microwavable bowl. Microwave for 3 minutes, stir, and microwave for an additional 3 minutes.

4. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Dust a little flour on the inside of your pie pan, and place your crust inside. Dump you microwaved pie filling into the crust. Set aside.

6. In a separate bowl, using a pastry cutter, cut together your butter, brown sugar, and flour. This is your crumb topping.

7. Sprinkle crumb topping onto your pie. Make sure that it is evenly distributed and covers the entire top of it.  

8. Bake in the oven for 18-20 min, or until your crumb topping is a golden brown.

**in order to avoid the edges of the crust burning, check the pie after 12 minutes. If the edges look golden brown, place a pie crust shield on it. This will allow the rest of your pie to finish baking, while at the same time giving you the perfect, flaky crust.

Happy baking!

Let's Go to the Garden

Recently the fam and I road tripped to Ohio to visit my parents and sister for a week. It was so great to visit with everyone, especially since a majority of my extended family also lives in that area. They live in the cutest little town that always has so many family friendly events going on, so needless to say we definitely took advantage of it all. One of Harlow's favorite activities was going on adventures around the 577 foundation.

The 577 foundation is a public park that is full of beautiful flowers, a greenhouse, a kids play area, and a river walk, among many other things. It is a magical place that makes you fall in love with the beauty of nature over and over again. 

It's always been really important to my husband and I that Harlow loves and understands the wonder and importance of the outdoors. In today's world it is way to easy to get so wrapped up in technology that enjoying nature becomes and afterthought. 

Needless to say, the 577 foundation really amplified Harlow's love of exploring. The children area is so great for all ages, and it will definitely be a stop for us overtime we visit!

If you ever find yourself in Northwest Ohio, do yourself a favor and swing by!