Weekly Bullet journal spreads for Autumn

Here is a collection of my autumnal weekly spreads. Feel free to pin any of these/ use any ideas you like in your own journal. I hope you like them and would be very happy to see pictures of anyone else’s spreads too!

1. Mushrooms 



2. Fox theme (inspired by Pinterest)

3. Wooden sign (inspired by Pinterest)

4. leaves

5. Yellow pumpkin

6. Orange Pumpkins

7. Spider‘s web

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Autumn wreath decoration

I think it’s always nice for a front door to be welcoming and seasonally decorated. Having looked on Pinterest, I know that there are many ideas out there, but still wanted to share what I’ve made too. 

Lots of craft projects require tons of specialist supplies and equipment. The only thing I think you really need for this one is a glue gun or other strong glue. I got a mini one for a fiver. 

 I used an old wreath which I made a while ago and was looking sad. It was originally a styrofoam one from a craft shop, but you could use any that you have, bend one from hazel shoots or buy a cheap one to do up. To make the wreath autumnal, I used pot pourri (from the samepack as for the XXX) but again, anything you find on a walk (conkers, acorns, etc.) is just as good.

You will need: 

• A glue gun 
• A wreath of some sort, ideally styrofoam
• Decorations e.g. Fake or dried leaves 
• Pot pourri or conkers, pinecones, bark and beechmast
• Fake moss (optional) – you can get this from most craft shops

1. Use the glue gun to glue the moss to the wreath until covered. (If you have no moss go straight to step 2)
2. Glue the pot pourri pieces or equivalent to the wreath
3. Glue on the leaves and add any other seasonal decoration.
4. Attach the wreath to the door with a piece of string or wire to a door knocker. Blue tack may work if you don’t have one, though I haven’t tried this.

That’s it! The great thing about this project is that you can pretty much use what you have or find in nature. You could even use cardboard as the base for the wreath if all else fails.

Let me know if you enjoyed this tutorial/liked the idea and I’d also be really glad to hear about any projects you have made!

Outfit: An Autumn walk to the Pub (and other things to do this October)

So yesterday we went for a walk to the Kings Arms. I really enjoyed it since I haven’t been out on a planned outing for a while. The air was crisp and the autumn leaves are so photogenic. The sun, on the other hand, was not about to grace us with its presence!

This is my favorite season, especially because it’s a great time to wear greens, browns and russet colours. Also it’s getting to be hat time; it’s taken me a while to find one that isn’t absolutely terrible..

For me, getting into the mood of the current season is really important. I feel it’s still too early for Christmas so I am avoiding garden centres, which are already full of decorations. I want to embrace this beautiful season fully while it lasts.

5 things to do this October 

1. Go on a walk to a pub for afternoon tea

2. Make an autumn decoration for the house (here is the link to my Autumn lantern) 

3. Visit a country village nearby

4. Go to an autumn fair

5. Take a trip to the local arboretum and photograph/press leaves

Outfit: A walk to the pub

Disclaimer: I am not receiving any money or anything else for recommending these items. They are literally just what I like to wear and are not sponsored items or affiliate links.

Dress and blazer:  Joe Browns (similar, these are from last season), tights: Marks and Spencer, Baker boy hat: EBay, Boots: Free people (these were expensive and I saved up for a long time. If you aren’t so concerned about getting a long term item, but want the look you can get much cheaper versions on amazon or eBay, as long as you don’t have sensitive feet!) 

 

Autumn lantern

Here is something I did today and it has really cheered me up so I thought you might like it too. Light can be great if you are feeling lonely or down, and I think this would also make a great gift for an elderly person or sick relative. It also makes the house feel more autumnal and cosy but is a small and manageable project for anyone who has the right things to hand. 

Here is what you need: 

1. A jar 

Any jar will do, mine is an old one that was used for jam.

2. Pot Pourri

You can get this in Poundland (if you’re in the UK) and it’s pretty readily available in most places. If not, acorns, nuts or anything else you may have gathered from the garden can look beautiful.

3. Fairy lights 

Either repurposed Christmas lights or cheap new ones can work really well. Mine are battery operated (poundland again) but if you have a socket nearby, the other sort is just as good! 

4. Fake or dried leaf (Optional)

Just put the fairy lights in the jar, add the pot pourri and either glue the leaf to the jar (glue gun works well) or attach it to a bit of string and tie around the jar. 

I hid the cable and battery box behind the shelf it’s standing on.

Enjoy your lantern!