Monday, November 14, 2011

a plaid picnic

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sweater and jumper: vintage/ thrifted
boots: vintage/ etsy

ok, so it's been a while and I am way behind on pictures/ events and whatnot. grad school applications? pffffff. those need to happen sometime soonish. life is getting incredibly overwhelming.

anyways, my friend Audrey threw this autmn plaid themed picnic a little bit ago, and it was wonderful. the golden light hitting all the trees in the park looked magical, and sitting on blankets and eating seasonal comfort food was the best. we made these lil hedgehog cupcakes:

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oh and that's not all....we were up to about 3am making two pumpkin pies, a pumpkin log, pumpkin cream cheese muffins, carrot cake cupcakes, and I don't even remember what else. other people brought banana bread and other pies, but my favourite was this steaming parsnip ginger soup someone brought in a jug. it was super chilly evening and that warmed us right up.

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Unfortunately, we're still trying to deal with our manual-only focus lens and the fact that ryan can't see if things are in focus with his eyesight, and if we ask someone to take a picture of us they are almost always also out of focus as well....sometimes I even take a photo that looked totally focused to me but it comes out not very clear later....I'm really bad at holding still so if I ever need a long shutter speed, which is very often, usually as soon as I hit the shutter button, I'll move just enough to mess up a photo.....I've been involved with photography for a while now, so it's not like I'm new at this, but it's something I've always been embarrassed about....I think it might be time to finally invest in a tripod...

and here's a couple a photos Audrey took with her camera that I yoinked from her tumblr.


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happy happy autumn! LOVE this time of year!

35 comments:

  1. That looks like such a sweet, fun time!

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  2. This looks so fun, such a lovely idea and all the food looks/ sounds really yummy.
    I love the plaid jumper and the sweater, perfect for fall and those boots look great too :)

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  3. The jumping picture is so fun! All of these are great, but that might be my favorite. Also, your sweater looks so comfortable. I am definitely jealous of both your outfit and your picnic!

    ♥ LW

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  4. that jumper dress is a dream, pleaaaaase keep me in mind when you ever sell it! :D and the first pictures are gorgeous, too bad some of them are blurry. I always feel the same way about it, as if I'm inadequate or something! :D

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  5. wowwww all your photos are so amazing- I love the softness of yours but also the sharpness of audrey's. beautiful background and lighting. so so romantic!

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  6. looks like a lot of fun with lovely friends! i would love to picnic before it gets too chilly. you look beautiful! xx

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  7. This looks like such a cute and cozy number for such a fun time. Love the group shot too.

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  8. This looks like so much fun. And the lighting is perfect!

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  9. Your outfit is styled so incredibly beautiful, I adore your plaid dress and the jumper is so divine with it...plus those little boots are perfect xxx
    I adore autumn too...there is something in the air that ,makes it very special.

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  10. I'm in love with the sweater layered underneath your jumper. Such a great look!

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  11. what a cute post!

    amazing blog :)


    come check out my blog to :):)

    Xx,
    Jay

    http://JayStrut.com

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  12. what a fun picnic...the park is so beautiful and that soup sounds so delcious. glad you had a blast...love that dress

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  13. Cuuuute!!! Looks like so much fun! I love that theres tonnes of people and the light and the colours of the turning leaves look so beautiful :)
    xErin

    anodetoreverie.blogspot.com

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  14. How beautiful!! A picnic with such delicious food sounds like a good time!

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  15. Such lovely photos! You look so cute and snuggly-warm!
    Love Yours Truly, x

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  16. wow, love that look! your boots are amazing!
    X

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  17. Such beautiful photos! You have such an awesome blog and love your style as well :) This outfit is adorable..I love the jumper dress!

    xx, Ally

    pinsandroses.blogspot.com

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  18. you guys are like a postcard for fall! i love all the pics, and your sweater/jumper combo is perfectly cozy!

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  19. these photos are dreamy & you look so perfectly pretty in plaid. looks like such a fun day!

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  20. Love these photos!! Everyone looks darling and your outfit is perfect! :)

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  21. The plaid is just too adorable, love it <3
    http://cupcakesandtreacle.blogspot.com/

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  22. oh my my my! gorgeous photos!

    xx
    Alexandra

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  23. First, plaid and jumpers are both just perfect for fall. Secondly, I"m loving the sound of a fall picnic and all the accompanying pumpkin baking. The group shots are lovely and you and your friends look rather coordinated!

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  24. This sounds like so much fun! Everyone looks great. I love your blog, I really like the little fox in the hot air balloon on the sidebar. So cute!

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  25. Always such happy and sweet photos. Can we swap lives!!! if only for one day! x

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  26. Love how you styled that little plaid jumper, so sweet!~
    Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge

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  27. you look sooo so cute! love your blog :)

    pepperandchips.blogspot.com

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  28. this picnic looks too flippin cute! and holy cow at those hedgehog cupcake 0_0

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  29. Ohh, what fun! <3 I love love love your dress; the button detail is oh-so gorgeous!

    x
    Lost in the Haze

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  30. Such cute styling and beautiful photos too. Glad I found your blog :)

    http://theatticpeoplevintage.blogspot.com/

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  32. I love those shoots, very beautiful, romantic and sweet.

    Sara Ottavia C.

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  33. look at the edible leaf, the hedgehog cake is amazing! i really love your sweater under pinafore combo, you look adorable and cosy...autumn picnics are such a good idea!
    xox

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  34. How cute!!! I really love your outfit and you guys all look lovely too!

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