Over the years, I’ve come to love fall.

I used to get sad when summer was ending but now I enjoy the slower pace of fall. Longer evenings are perfect for cooking, reading, watching movies or walks with your friends and family.

Here’s some of my fall favourites so far:

MOVIE

I loved “Bombshell. The Hedy Lamarr Story” as I’m going through a documentary phase now.

Synopsis: Austrian actress Hedy Lamarr fled an oppressive marriage to create a name for herself as one of Hollywood's top leading ladies in the 1940s. Behind the glamour and sex appeal, though, was a talented and inquisitive inventor who created a radio system that is now considered the basis of Bluetooth technology.

CROCHETELLA PURSE

I found Crochetella on social media and fell in love with their stunning purses. The first one I got is in my favourite colour, green, but there’s over 40 beautiful colours to choose from. This model (Bellona) comes with a removable long strap as well.

BOOK

Self-help books can be a hit or miss for me, but I really enjoyed this book by dr. Shefali. I don’t want to reveal too much, but there were certainly a few powerful aha! moments for me.

CARROT APPLE CAKE

This cake is so delicious with everything, you can have it in the morning with your coffee or in the evening with a mug of tea. I avoid sugar, so I barely add any when I make it.

2 cups grated carrot

1 apple, peeled and grated

2,5 cups all purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup melted unsalted butter

3/4 cup milk

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 350 F/177 C

2. Oil or spray a 9x5 inch (2 L) loaf pan. Grate apple and measure 3/4 cup. When measuring carrot and apple, do not pack down. Squeeze measured apple using your hands to remove as much liquid as you can.

3. In a bowl, whisk flour with baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Make a well in the centre. In a large bowl, whisk sugar with melted butter until mixed. Whisk in milk, then eggs and vanilla. Using a fork, stir in grated apple, then carrot until evenly distributed. Pour into dry ingredients and fold together until no streaks of flour remain. Mixture will be thick. Turn into prepared pan and spread out evenly.

4. Bake in centre of preheated oven for 65-70 minutes.

(recipe from Food & Drink Autumn 2021)

SHOES

From the moment I saw Christian Louboutin pump collection in warm browns, I was hooked. I’m sure every shoe lover will understand. These pumps are beautiful for fall and the contrast of brown shades with red soles in undeniably stunning.

PHOTO OF THE SEASON

From the moment we met online for their photoshoot consultation, I had this idea in my mind for a photo with Adriana and Andrea (they are face yoga experts) lying down with gua shas. We were all very happy with how this idea materialized!

QUOTE

As women we give so much of ourselves to others and it’s good to remind ourselves we are valuable just as we are and we need self-care too. Fall is a great time to do something for yourself! It might be picking up a hobby you’ve always wanted to try, seeing friends regularly or treating yourself with something special.

Wishing you a lovely fall!

xoxo, Agnes