A Touch of Southern Grace

 Incase you can’t tell, I am slightly excited that the fall season is finally here. I literally cannot get enough of everything fall themed right now. It’s just a season of comfort you can wrap yourself up in and let Mother Nature’s cool kiss farewell to warmer days sweep its way through your hair. 

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I kind of love the fact that fall is the perfect excuse to have a cozy night in - ideally with a fire crackling in the background. I also kind of love every other aspect of fall: football, fashion, pumpkin themed food {basic, I know}, but mostly just having a relaxing night in with one of my favorite movies on, an appropriate scented candle, warm loungewear, and to top it off, flannel sheets!

Apparis Brady Blanket// Let me just take a second to gush about the softness of this blanket… it I like wrapping yourself up in a little piece of heaven, and to top it off, the blush color is just perfection!

Hotel Collection Black Velvet Candle// I am 100% obsessed with this fragrance company. Black Velvet is my favorite scent of the moment, but all of their candles just really smell amazing! Use code: ATOUCHOFSOUTHERNGRACE20 at checkout to receive 20% off your Hotel Collection order

PJ Salvage Majestic Flannel PJ Set// This pajama set is perfect for every person out there that has an inner cat lady/Taylor Swift side lurking within; honestly, these pajamas are just too cute to resist

UGG Ansley Slippers// Obviously, any cozy night in requires an equally cozy slipper. I absolutely love these! After all, they are an UGG product; so obviously, they are the definition of cozy

Line & Dot Rosie Striped Mock Neck Sweater// Thank goodness sweater weather is so close… Is there ever such a thing as owning too many sweaters? I like to think the answer to that question is a firm ‘no’. I have completely fallen in love with this sweater; it is just such a classic that can be worn for years to come

Sarah Flint Mirjana Headband// Last year I worked with the Sarah Flint company for the better part of a year, and through working with them I have just fallen in love with the founder, their shoes, designs, and all their other products. This headband is just a dream. I love the gold tone that can be dressed up or down and the famine touch of a little bit of a bow detail. 

Dudley Stephens Cobble Hill Turtleneck// Warning: these turtlenecks run small, strongly suggest sizing up one size, but also, once you have a Dudley Stephens top, it will be the only thing you’ll ever want to wear

Williams Sonoma Pecan Pumpkin Butter// If loving pumpkin butter is wrong, then I don’t want to be right. I love all the little fall recipes you can do with this product, and the packaging is just beautiful!

Heathered Organic Flannel Sheet Set// I realize flannel sheets is one of those things in life where you either really love or the just aren’t for you. Personally, I really, really, really love them. These sheets come in the most beautiful colors! Incase you are wondering, the pink set is my favorite!

Bonjour Mug// It goes without saying that a beautiful mug, is an absolute must for this chilly fall mornings 

 It is a well-known fact that ‘golden hour’ is the preferred time of day to take outdoor pictures. In my opinion fall is the golden hour out of all the four seasons; everything is just perfect about this time of year. The way nature transitions from those hot summer days to crisp autumn mornings, the way the air smells, the vibrant colors the leaves taken on, it is like mother nature is glows right before she goes to sleep. 

Since a fall tree line can sometimes look like a sunset on fire, I thought it would be fun to share a few of my fall inspired favorites from accessories to home goods!

Classic Ring Chandelier

Jennifer Behr Charlize Headband in Velvet

Wilshire Dinnerware Collection

En Saison Tiered Babydoll Dress

Alfie Blazer 

Stand Studio Lolita Tote

Old Port Herringbone Beige Blanket

Golden Goose Wish Star Boots

Maeve Checkered Maxi Skirt

Gleaming Primrose Mirror

 At the start of the year I set a goal for myself that I would read a hundred books for the year of 2021 {give or take a few}, and I am still going to try to land as close to that number as possible, but I have a feeling I am definitely going to fall somewhat short on that particular goal. 

The summer honestly felt like a whirlwind and I for one am glad that a new season has greeted us with a cool gentle breeze. I had a lot of family things going on the past few months, and all the months have just really seemed to melt into one another. I normally put together a monthly reading list around the first of every month, but I have dragged my feet on publishing one for the simple reason, that I am slightly embarrassed to admit that I only read one book during the month of August… and I didn’t even read it, read it, because it was an audio book… However, I am glad to say I am making more progressing with my reading this month! I am currently finishing up book 4 and starting on book 5. For now though, here is a review of the one book I did read/listen to during the month of August.

How To Change A Life, by Stacey Ballis

 I literally cannot remember the last time I put together a ‘Links I’m Loving’ post. Things have just been so crazy and I feel like it is getting harder and harder to grab the string of time. I’m starting to wonder if telling myself ‘things will calm down’ is just a kind lie I am telling myself. I am going to be optimistic and say that it’s not and that things will truly slow down and the sails of time will soon shift in a calmer direction. But for now, here are a few links that I am completely loving!

P.S. The candles in the photo are from Hotel Collection; they smell completely divine and you can receive 20% off your order when you use code: ATOUCHOFSOUTHERNGRACE20 at checkout!

One// The Chair

 I know it is still technically summer, but I am so ready for a change of season, and fall is my absolute favorite time of year. I feel like I didn’t really have a summer this year… my grandmother passed away and I have spent the past couple months helping sort through her things, and the months have just seemed to melt into one another; I honestly feel like it should still be June. Needless to say, a change would be much welcomed.

I love when the thick sweetness of the summer season starts to fade into the cool crispness of fall. Plus, I love fall and winter fashion; give me all the sweaters, jackets, and layers, please! I cannot wait to be able to break out a few of my favorite chunky sweaters and classic blazers and thought I would a few of my most recent favorites with you all!

Free People Never mind Cardi// I am completely loving the oversize cardigan trend that is currently happening. I love the fabric of this one and the fact that it is perfect for an everyday casual fall look

Dudley Stephens Palmer Puff Sleeve Turtleneck// I have finally hopped on the Dudley Stephens bandwagon and I am loving the ride so far! I love the puff sleeve detail on this particular palmer – it just takes it to the next level and makes it a little easier to dress it up. Side Note: definitely go up one size. 

Chai Removable Dickey Sweater// Confession: I am currently having a love/hate relationship with the collar trend… I am not a fan of the oversize collars at all, they can stay on the set of Little House on the Prairie as far as I am concerned, but I really like the smaller ones. I love the color of this sweater and I love the fact that the collar is removable so you can wear it with or without the collar. 

J. Crew Classic Lady Day Coat in Italian Double-Cloth Wool// This is hands down one of my favorite J. Crew coats. The style is just so classic and I love how flattering the waistline is.

Dorset Blazer in Albermarle Plaid// Can one person ever have too many blazers? I like to think the answer to that question is a firm ‘no’. I love the look of a slightly oversized blazer and the plaid print on this one is just perfection!

Canada Goose Alliston Jacket// I have been debating whether or not to invest in a Canada Goose coat for years, and this year might be the year I finally cave. The cut, length, and style of this one just makes it so easy to wear

Helene Berman Faux Fur-Trimmed Knit Coat// This coat is most definitely a statement piece in the most amazing way. I mean, how fabulous would it look with a black on black outfit1?

 I honestly feel like it was just Memorial Day Weekend… I feel like this summer season was so unusual for me, personally, that I honestly like I didn’t really have a summer… However, it is a well-known fact that time marches on whether you are ready for it to or not. 

One thing I love about any holiday are the fabulous sales that are associated with them. Labor Day sales are always the perfect opportunity to stock up on a few wardrobe staples, do a little early Christmas shopping, or just treat yourself to something that you have had your eye on. So… without further delay, below is a list of all the Labor Day Sales I have come across!

Abercrombie// 40% off select styles