Seasonal Splendour Part 3: Autumn

Hi all! 

Welcome back to my new four-part series titled: Seasonal Splendour. My daughter and I started a tradition of making bucket lists per season and ticking off the prompts as we met them. It’s been such a fun bonding experience but it has also allowed us to romanticise the different times of year. We completed Spring and Summer and now, here is Autumn! Below is the bucket list we made and a photo diary of our adventures. The only one we didn’t get to was ‘Go On A Hayride.’ Without further ado, here is how we spent the last three months of cosy autumn…

Seasonal Splendour Part 3: Autumn   1.) Try An Autumn-Themed Punch Kit 

I definitely attempted a punch-kit, but was I successful? Read this post to find out more. 

2.) Thrift An Autumn Outfit 

I thrifted this gorgeous, orange linen skirt from The Salvation Army for only a few dollars. I was so excited to wear it to work when I discovered it had a pretty big hole in the back where the zipper was supposed to be. Shame! 

3.) Bake A Fruit Pie 

I’m really proud of the pie we made. It was my first time ever baking one. I even attempted a lattice pattern across the top. This one had a blackberry/apple filling, served with coconut yoghurt on the side. Yum! 

4.) Read A Cosy Thriller 

In April, I read Survive The Night by Riley Sager, which is the ultimate cosy thriller. I plan on ranking all of his works later in the year, so stay tuned to see where this one landed. 

5.) Go On A Brisk, Crunchy-Leaf Walk 

Nothing beats a crisp, morning walk with autumn leaves crunching underfoot. My daughter and I enjoyed a pleasant stroll earlier in the season, basking in the fall vibes (as the Americans say). 

6.) Watch An Autumn Movie New To You 

I watched 825 Forest Road, which is a new-release horror set in a New England style town. It definitely screamed autumn, but the movie itself was not enjoyable. 

7.) Attend An Easter Fair 

In case it wasn’t obvious, in Australia, we celebrate Easter in autumn. Our local Botanic Gardens hosted a special Easter event, where we got to hunt for giant eggs, do seasonal crafts, play lawn games etc. It was such a great day.

8.) Make Air Fryer Cinnamon Donuts 

I’m planning on publishing a post later in the year trialling different air-fryer desserts (including the below), so I won’t go into detail here. All I’ll say is, these were the perfect autumn treat. 

9.) Visit An Antique Store

What is autumn if not antiquing? We visited a quaint little store in Maryborough, QLD, that sold the cutest vintage items. Everything was arranged and displayed with so much thought. I didn’t buy anything but I loved the pink vase shown below. 

10.) Explore A Haunted House 

For obvious reasons, I believe autumn to be the spookiest season (even though Halloween lands in spring here). Abigail and I were lucky enough to explore the breathtaking Brooklyn House in Howard, QLD. This home is known for harbouring spirits, having been built so long ago. I felt very fortunate to check it out. 

11.) Get Some Autumn Nails 

This one was just silly fun. I painted mine and Abigail’s nails with red, orange and yellow nail polish. It looks terrible but I have a coordination disability so what can we expect? 

12.) Make A Hearty Soup 

I’m really proud of the vegetable noodle soup I made. If you want the exact recipe, please click here. It was hearty and super tasty. My daughter actually devoured her bowl. Trust me when I say, that is a rarity! 

13.) Get Mother/Daughter Matching PJ’s

I surprised my daughter with these matching donut pyjamas and she was positively thrilled. She loves when we wear them at the same time. They are really cute and comfy. You can buy a similar set here. 

Thank you so much for reading! I hope you enjoyed Part 3 of my new series. I’ll be back in September to recap our chilly Winter! 

Peace & Love xoxo