It's crazy how fast the year has gone by - can you believe it's been almost a year since the supposed end of the world?! You don't even notice time fleeting when there's so much stuff going on, hah. October is my favourite time of the year, it's perfect sweater weather (long as it's not raining), pretty coloured leaves and pumpkin EVERYTHING, and let's not forget Halloween. This year it's going to be extra special because I'm finally starting college, but you're all probably already pretty much fed up with my ramblings about that.
To keep inspired and motivated this month and prevent the autumn blues from setting in, I've dug up some old pictures and compiled a little list of things I want to try out this month - maybe there's something for you there as well!
1. Knit your own scarf:
I've always loved knitting, it seems like the perfect thing to do while you're home at night, snuggled up in bed and watching a good movie. Just a few days ago I sat down with my mum (after bugging her for ages) to finally teach me how to do it, and while I still have a long way to go until I can produce something halfway decent, I'm intent on finishing my first scarf this month. If you don't have anyone to teach you how to knit, there are plenty of tutorials and videos on the internet - here's one that I found particularly helpful.
I've always loved knitting, it seems like the perfect thing to do while you're home at night, snuggled up in bed and watching a good movie. Just a few days ago I sat down with my mum (after bugging her for ages) to finally teach me how to do it, and while I still have a long way to go until I can produce something halfway decent, I'm intent on finishing my first scarf this month. If you don't have anyone to teach you how to knit, there are plenty of tutorials and videos on the internet - here's one that I found particularly helpful.
2. Cook the perfect pumpkin pie soup:
To be honest, the only time I've ever tried pumpkin soup was that day in elementary school when we had this kind of potluck, and I hated it. I'm not sure whether the soup just was badly prepared or I really didn't like it, but I really want to try cooking my own this year. Here and here are two recipes that I picked (though they're in German).
To be honest, the only time I've ever tried pumpkin soup was that day in elementary school when we had this kind of potluck, and I hated it. I'm not sure whether the soup just was badly prepared or I really didn't like it, but I really want to try cooking my own this year. Here and here are two recipes that I picked (though they're in German).
3. Do some crafts:
Now is the perfect time for that, in my opinion. So get out your scissors and needles and glue sticks and get crafty~! Some projects I definitely want to try out is this DIY flower vase, plush fox dolls and patterned notebooks.
Now is the perfect time for that, in my opinion. So get out your scissors and needles and glue sticks and get crafty~! Some projects I definitely want to try out is this DIY flower vase, plush fox dolls and patterned notebooks.
4. Redecorate your room:
With the days getting shorter and colder, you'll naturally be spending more time indoors. So why not cosy it up a little? The above picture is from last year when I printed out ~50 pictures of friends and family and my favourite artists, which I have since then taken down, but I've been thinking about putting my photo wall back up again - it really adds a very personal touch to a room. Putting up little holiday lights, scented candles and flowers in red and yellow tones also help to get you in that autumn-y mood. Throw some fluffy pillows and a cuddly quilt in there and you got yourself a perfect cosy evening.
5. Try a new tea every day:
Okay, maybe not every day, but this year I really want to try to steer away from my standard green tea or chai latte. So next time you're at Starbucks, visiting a friend or at the store, why not try out a new tea flavour? Or you can treat yourself to a gift box. Maybe there's local tea shops where you can pick and mix your own assortment. Who knows, you might just find your new favourite flavour.
Okay, maybe not every day, but this year I really want to try to steer away from my standard green tea or chai latte. So next time you're at Starbucks, visiting a friend or at the store, why not try out a new tea flavour? Or you can treat yourself to a gift box. Maybe there's local tea shops where you can pick and mix your own assortment. Who knows, you might just find your new favourite flavour.
6. Press leaves:
This is actually something I've wanted to do since I was a child, but never really got around to. Now is probably a good time for that because the leaves are just starting to get all colourful and they're not too dry yet. I'm thinking of hanging them up in my room as decoration afterwards.
This is actually something I've wanted to do since I was a child, but never really got around to. Now is probably a good time for that because the leaves are just starting to get all colourful and they're not too dry yet. I'm thinking of hanging them up in my room as decoration afterwards.
7. Enjoy the outdoors:
Do it while you still can. Throw on a cuddly sweater, a chunky scarf, lace up your boots and just go and take a walk to take in the season around you. There's something about the way the air smells in autumn, or the colours of the sky, I can't really put my finger on it but it's beautiful. So whenever the sun's out you might consider spending a few hours outside, before November rains wash over us...
8. Create your own autumn playlist:
One thing that always helps me get in a good mood is picking songs and making playlists that remind me of the particular season, and I always end up listening to them quite a lot. Here's mine on Spotify which you can draw inspiration from if you want to - but really, you have to make your own with your favourite autumn songs. There's just something about being cuddled up in a blanket with a mug of hot chocolate and listening to your favourite tunes as the rain patters against the window at night~
One thing that always helps me get in a good mood is picking songs and making playlists that remind me of the particular season, and I always end up listening to them quite a lot. Here's mine on Spotify which you can draw inspiration from if you want to - but really, you have to make your own with your favourite autumn songs. There's just something about being cuddled up in a blanket with a mug of hot chocolate and listening to your favourite tunes as the rain patters against the window at night~
9. Carve pumpkins:
Yet another thing I should've done long ago but never did... Halloween has just never been a really big deal in my family. I'm a fan of those really creative and intricate carvings and that's what I want to try out, but knowing myself I'll probably end up with a regular old jack o'lantern again...
Yet another thing I should've done long ago but never did... Halloween has just never been a really big deal in my family. I'm a fan of those really creative and intricate carvings and that's what I want to try out, but knowing myself I'll probably end up with a regular old jack o'lantern again...
10. Make an awesome Halloween costume:
I'm a sucker for playing dress-up, and Halloween is the perfect opportunity for that. Two years ago I cut up one of my dad's old shirts, ripped up a pair of tights and spilled red paint over the whole thing. Add dark-rimmed eyes and pale lips and you got yourself a halfway decent zombie costume. This year I want to go all out with fake wounds, special effects make-up, the whole deal. Check out Nimba Creations and ClickClickBang Photography for inspiration!
So that's my list for this October! What about you guys? Tell me about your plans for this month! :)
Until next time,
Besa
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