Runs on Coffee and Cream

Honestly, life has been mainly work and sewing for me lately. The couple of weeks leading up to Fan Expo are always a blur of fabric scraps, thread, sore hands, and getting through my shifts at work thanks to caffeine. It's during this time that I long for September, when I can slow down a bit on sewing, snuggle up on the couch to watch shows starting up for the fall season, and spend some evenings relaxing.

Fall

The idea of fall is so incredibly appealing right now - the cool weather, layered clothing, pretty coloured leaves, pumpkins, bonfires. We've sat around so many bonfires this summer which is one of my favourite things but we have plans for some fall bonfires too. Afternoons and early evenings, layered in clothes, and using the fire to keep us warm (and the mosquitoes will be gone too!). I can't wait!

Like most kids, Summer was my favourite season when I was younger. But I definitely grew out of it as an adult. Probably because I didn't get outside as much as I'd like, I was in an apartment with no air conditioning, and I hated dealing with the heat. The last couple of years I've found myself looking forward to Summer more though. I think it's because of our move to the North.

The past three Summers we've been here we've spent a lot of time at the beaches in and around the city, whether swimming in the lakes or just having a picnic. I honestly didn't know how much I'd love having multiple lakes within a 20 minute radius near me that I can swim in all Summer.

Then came camping. Yet another Summer activity that I look forward to and has been a blast every time we go. I can feel myself wanting to do it more and we've been talking about going more or even looking into renting a cottage.

To celebrate my love of camping and swimming at the lake, I rounded up some of my favourite Summer-inspired things.


1. Campfire Tank
2. Sunshine Beach Towel
3. Constellation Socks
4. Camp Stickers
5. LED Lantern

What are some of your favourite things to do in the Summer?
xo Jen

It's the season of s'mores! Bonfires are happening all over my neighbourhood most nights and I can smell them whenever my windows are open. It's one of my favourite smells that brings me back to childhood. And when I smell a bonfire, my mind turns to s'mores.

S'mores Cake

When I saw this amazing cake on Pinterest my jaw dropped. It looks incredible, but the best part? When you check out the ingredients and instructions, it doesn't seem that difficult. I think this cake needs to be baked this Summer!