Want to know a secret? Despite working with blooms and sharing photos of flowers on my feed, I almost never have them in the house! And if I do, they’re usually behind a closed door rather than proudly on display.

I blame our two mischievous cats who’ll chew on anything new that enters our home. So despite loving flowers, I really prefer my blooms on my sleeves. So of course I fell for this stunning dress:

Now that we’re a few days into November, we’re fully immersed in autumn. The mornings are crisp, the days are short and the leaves have gone from green to a gorgeous array of red, yellow and orange.

I use the changing leaves as a signal to switch out the fabrics in my wardrobe—embracing the new season by putting away the linens and lightweight cottons, in favor of cozier fabrics. And this dress, already a firm favorite, is front and center in my wardrobe.

Sometimes you happen upon places that just take your breath away—this display of rhododendrons was one of those spots.

It was doubly special for me. I'm a firm lover of all things floral, but secondly, rhododendrons are the state flower of Washington (where I'm from), so it felt like being right at home (while still in the city of London). I first spotted these stunners on Instagram and knew that I needed to find them.

It's fun to see all the adventures I've had, look at the progression of the blog, and reflect on what a year it's been! Without further ado, here are my top picks and what they mean to me! 

September's best moments, captured in photos.

The best moments of June, captured in photos - from ALT summit to San Francisco.

The best moments of may - from cat cuddles to pretty blooms - captured in photos.

There's something about the flowers in Paris - they just seem so much more magical than the ones back home - see my photos for proof.

Perhaps the most iconic flower stand in London - the Wild at Heart blooms outside of the Liberty department store just can't be missed and always puts a smile on my face.