I don't know about you but I'm feeling a bit wistful and cozy this month! It's been drizzling rain for what seems like weeks and all I want to do is curl up and hibernate until the holidays roll through. Who's with me?! True to form, I'm currently drawing inspiration from dreamy images and sleeping beauties (see what I'm pinning here). While perusing the web for such things I came across this little questionnaire and thought it would be the perfect way to check in with you this November...

Perfect November weather?
I love a little grey fog with my coffee in the morning, crisp wind to rustle the leaves around lunch time and short showers in the evening that make for the perfect sleepy soundtrack.

A book that you want to read this November?
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

Favorite thanksgiving food?
I love cranberry sauce... Looking for an easy recipe? Here's one from a few years back.

Your must have November item?
A long cardigan and pointed ankle boots.

Three songs that make you think of November?
I'm working on putting together my annual Thanksgiving playlist but these three for last year's (listen to the whole thing here) are great standbys:
Old Pine - Ben Howard
Food Is Still Hot - Karen O & The Kids
The Trapeze Swinger - Iron & Wine

A photograph you took last November?
This dreamy image from our friendsgiving picnic last year...

Your favorite November outfit?
My favorite outfit this November has been made up of my must-haves: a long chunky cardigan, skinny black pants and whichever pair of booties catches my eye.

Favorite November activity?
Moving things around our space and throwing the windows open for a little fresh, crisp air has been my favorite thing to do this season.

Favorite thing to bake in November?
I haven't made my way into the kitchen much this fall but I'm excited to whip up a few pies in the coming weeks!

Favorite type of cookie?
Peanut butter kisses, definitely!

Are you excited for it to snow? Why or why not?
It snowed once last year in February and it was magical! Even though we don't get much powder in the south, I always hold out hope for a white Christmas.

Favorite warm drink?
Coffee.

Some things that you associate with November?
Leaves, gathering with friends around a filled-to-the-brim dinner table, cinnamon, fog, naps...

moorea seal feathers, threshold silver antler, anthropologie copper colander, bottle opener, plates & berry basket, threshold flatware, urban outfitters rug, be concept sheepskin, marble board, kalon studios bench

image via beth kirby

I can hardly believe another Turkey Day is almost here. It seems like Thanksgiving comes around sooner and sooner each year, doesn't it?! Although we're celebrating this particular holiday of thankfulness with family in Colorado, I'm kind of itching to create a tablescape of my own. Last year we partied with friends at "friendsgiving" and I've gotta be honest, I missed the tradition of cooking and staging everything myself. Of course, no Hazel + Scout occasion would be complete without a neutral color palette and a few bohemian accents and this imaginary set-up is true to form. Rustic treats served on natural materials (wood and marble boards are my new best friend when it comes to entertaining), pops of glamorous metallic and luxurious texture would all have a place at our table. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving this year or just dreaming of a bohemian celebration, this one goes out to you!

shop thanksgiving

This week was one for the books friends! I took on a new position at Finery Boutique and am so excited to overhaul their social media, try my hand at bridal styling and help with buying. I couldn't have possibly dreamed up a better outlet for all of the things I'm passionate about. While I spend the weekend head-first in tulle and lace, we'll also be transitioning into holiday mode, prepping for a trip to Colorado and getting inspired. I can't wait!

p.s. Things are looking new and shiny in the shop.

A few of my favorite reads this week:

a free-spirited lookbook via Foray Collective
the sweetest Washington wedding
all about Mia Colona on the Urban Outfitters blog
a bridal collection full of gypsy soul by Daughters of Simone
tour a jewelry designers bohemian Venice beach home with Domaine
Mother Mag asks, "What is a feminist? Are you raising your kid to be one?"
& Mel Denise's lakeside holiday gathering