A Little Patch-y

After my decluttering session, my closet ended up with a definite shortage of sweaters, which proves to be a serious issue as the weather is rapidly declining.

In desperation of sweaters, I took to J Crew and found a sweater that was irresistible. Personally, I'm not a fan of v-neck sweaters and much as a crew neck, but this look was too enticing to not try.

The leather patches down the sleeve really makes the sweater stand out in comparison to others. Generally elbow patch sweaters are simply that, only on the elbow. But this sweater stretches the limits of patch length (and completely succeeds).

A fun way to make the sweater stand out more is to wear a colorful or bold pair of shoes. It really puts together the outfit and adds a little color to your day.

Do you have any sweater suggestions?

What to Do When the Farmer's Market Closes

Now that October is officially over, it means the end of the Farmer's Market season. While it does continue for a few more weeks, a lot of the produce stands and sweet treats go into hibernation.

This fall I began a habit of going on a morning Saturday run to the Farmer's Market to get an apple cider doughnut. Luckily, my destination is right on the lake, so I would watch morning rowing and sailing practice, too. Taking the time to enjoy the crisp air and fall-ish feel was really relaxing and ultimately a great way to start the weekend.

It became a big part of my routine, so it's going to be weird adjusting to not having my Saturday morning apple cider doughnut. Good thing I already found a substitute!

What are you going to miss about October?