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What I'm looking forward to this fall

Alison Pegg

If this list is everything new that I want to do this autumn, then consider this list my greatest hits of sorts. Besides the coziness of winter, there's no other season I enjoy more than the fall one. Here are the things I'm looking forward to in the next couple months.

Open Windows and Colour Changes

This summer's weather was nothing short of brutal with super hot temps mixed with suffocating humidity. But all of that is forgiven once the temps start to cool and the season and leaves start to change. I love nothing more in September and October than snuggling under a blanket or into a sweatshirt while the chill of the autumn air blows through the house. 

 

Fall Sports

You can debate this all you want, but there's no greater time in the sports world than the span between September and December. Here's to a deep playoff run for my beloved Blue Jays, a majestic campaign for my alma mater, Ohio State, a healthy receiver corps for the best QB in the pros, Aaron Rodgers, and a win the #WCH2016 for my homeland, Team Canada. My inner sports fan is FREAKING OUT at the plethora of options to come.

 

Oversize sweaters and Mini Skirts

When the air is brisk but not too cold, I know it's time for my uniform of fall, the sweater and mini. This time of year I can't wait to break out a new sweater or two and coupled with my warmer temp friendly minis, it's the perfect fall uniform. Throw in a cool pair of booties or a classic white sneaker and my look it set - a mix of summer and winter that's perfect for fall's temps. 

 

The smells of the season

From tobacco to firewood, cloves to cedar, I can't get enough of the smells of fall this time of year. And while some might call blasphemy over my dislike of pumpkin (and it's spice), it's the smells of campfires and leaves that really set the mood for fall to me. 

 

Oktoberfest Beer

This summer I said "yes way" to Rose frequently during the warmer months and now that the seasons are changing, this fall I'm ready to welcome craft beer back into my repertoire. It's a fact that there's no better beer season than Oktoberfest, the spicy ales with aromas of the season are killer, especially when the pumpkin is on the side. I've already picked up a 6-pack of this from Land-Grant with intentions to try many more of Columbus' seasonal brews. 

 

Dark Nail Polish

Burgundy. Navy. Oxblood. Black. These are the colours that get me excited for fall makeup. With red reserved for the holidays, these moody dark hues are perfect for nails come fall, a mixture of preppy and punk and perfect with any look. I'll be looking to sport all of these sometime during the next couple months. 

Local Love: and Here We Are

Alison Pegg

One of the things I love most about Columbus is how the city supports its creative entrepreneurs. Every weekend there seems to be a new festival, craft fair, marketplace or market that is popping up and showcasing some of the best creatives this city has to offer.

The other great thing about all of these creatives – they’re all discoverable via instagram.  That’s where I found my latest local love: and Here We Are letterpress studio.

and Here We Are had me at the stroke of their pen. Seriously, I have such a huge crush on their handwriting, I want to emulate it and display it all at the same time. But even cooler than their pen is the Columbus story the two of them tell.

Founded in Brooklyn in 2012, Meghan and John Sokorai moved their stationary and print business to Columbus in 2015. Seriously, check out their about page and their video, it’s perfectly charming in that “I wish we could be brunch friends” kind of way.  

Their prints are simple, modern and bit cheeky (hello boobs!) and most are just a white piece of cardstock with their black stroke of the pen. I ordered this print for my office gallery wall, it’s a perfect addition to the local pieces I have hanging just beyond my workstation. The print’s arrival came with a small personal touch, a thank you from Meghan and John themselves. These little touches are what keep me coming back to shops like these, simple notes of gratitude that make me a customer for life.

 

Here’s a couple of my faves from this local shop – order them online or find them at an event around Columbus soon.