To Do List: Fall Edition: UPDATE

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I have a new update on the Fall To Do List.  I have booked my trip to New York City.  Yes, I will be traveling to the city in November.  It will be just for the day, so the day will be jammed packed full of shopping, lunch with friends, and of course walking.  I can't wait!  New York here I come.

 

So the list of things to do in the city is growing everyday.  I plan on jumping on the bus, getting dropped off, and meeting up with friends.  Shopping is a must and I can't wait to see what I find to bring home with me.  I mean come on, I am sure everything will be a need not a want, right?  Oh well.
Along with shopping, I am so excited to see my friends that have just recently moved to the city.  It is so fun to travel with them because the have already become New Yorkers. 
Well, I will keep you all posted on the trip.  I am so excited! 

Classic Prep: Rings

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Well I have to say when it comes to Baltimore classic style; a signet ring or family crest ring is a popular option.  These rings are usually seen around the preppy areas on both men and women.  Men tend to carry the family crest rings, while women have their signet rings on hand.  Anything family/monogrammed is a hit with the Baltimore prep.  Even some schools around here have their school rings that look a lot like these rings.  Garrison, Oldfield's, and St. Paul's are some just to name a few.  

I wear my school ring still especially when I have my silver jewelry on, it is white gold.

 
I personally have had my wonderful signet rings since I was in eighth grade.  I wear mine every time I have my gold jewelry on.  I couldn't live without it.  I have loved mine so much that when my husband and I were picking out our wedding bands, he decided to go with a family crest ring.  I was so excited because I am not a big fan of men wedding bands and that just really isn't his style.  Plus my dad wears a family crest ring so I was excited to see my husband opt for the idea as well. (It is said that most girls marry someone like their father!)

Classic prep is what really comes to mind when I think of these rings.  You can't go wrong with a little classic touch to your everyday style. 

To Do List: Fall Edition

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So fall has arrived with colder weather and a lot of rain.  I have to say that I am truly a summer person, but I love scarves.  I am a little excited for colder weather, but I wish it was only for a couple weeks and then we would be back to summer.  

There are a couple things I am looking forward to this fall so here are 

5 things I would like to do.

1. I guess I need to try one of those pumpkin spice lattes people are talking about.  I have never had one and would love to try it.

2. I would like to go and visit some friends in New York.  I am planning my trip and can't wait to go shopping.  I am already planning my shopping stops.

3.  Go and pick out pumpkins and maybe a corn maze.  I love picking pumpkins and thinking about what/how I am going to carve or decorate them.  This is what I did the other year.

I figured I would show some love for VV.
Oh and I would also like to get some mums.

 

4.  I can't wait to hand out candy to the trick or treaters!  I just love seeing the little ones in their costumes- they are so cute.  I usually go over to my parents because they get a lot of trick or treaters.  I will keep you posted on the cute costumes.

5.  I would like to make something new in my crock pot.  This is a great fall/winter easy dinner maker.  The ideas are endless.  If you don't have one, get one.  All you do is throw things in and after a while it's ready.

I hope to cross all of these off my list this fall.  I will keep you all posted on how it goes. 

If you are in the area and are looking for places for pumpkins or other fall goodies there are plenty of places to go.

Family Fun:

Rodgers' Farms- Great corn maze that are made to show a Maryland theme and pumpkins

Weber's Farm- Apple picking, apple cider, pumpkins

Baugher's- Hay rides, pumpkins, petting zoo

But if you are looking to get in and out try:

Watsons

Valley View 

Just make sure you have fun while picking your pumpkins.  
What are some of your favorite fall activities?

Plantation Shutters

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 Plantation shutters are great window treatments for any home.  These shutters are perfect because they create a light and airy feeling to open up any room.  Plus they look nice opened or closed.  You really can't go wrong with a crisp white shutter.
Plantation shutters seem to be very popular for homes because they allow a good amount of light when opened and create a simple clean look.  Not to mention they are easy to take care of and clean.

Now there are many different shutter styles.  There are different sizes of the shutters, divider locations, half shutter or full size, and the hinges are all things to pay attention to when choosing your shutters.  Custom-built design shutters are usually what people prefer to make a uniform look in their homes.  It is better to have someone come into your home and look at the windows and have them professionally installed.  You will not regret having a professional measuring and installing.

Now these shutters seem to add a relaxing feel to a room.  I just love the way these look from the inside and out.  I feel like I am at the beach when I see them, but really they go well in any home from beach to city.  They add a clean, crisp look to the room and allow you to adjust the amount of light that enters.

 Originally these shutters where popular in the south and severed their purpose of providing light while letting the breeze through.  Their function of light control was the reason behind these shutters.  If you are looking for new window treatments and are not sure what to get, take a look at plantation shutters.  I have enjoyed having mine.

 Have them installed and let the light and relaxing feeling enter into your room.  These shutters are worth looking into for you next room, you will not be disappointed.