First Flower Crown

A few weekends ago, I went to a renaissance faire with some friends and man, was it HOT. I got sunburn and we were all sweating, but we still had a lot of fun. We watched some sword fighting and enjoyed silly music while we ate. I had amazing freshly squeezed lemonade and I even threw some knives!

I decided to wear my pink tulle dress since it reminds me of some sort of summery princess fairy. I also wore my headband with the little white rosebuds that I very rarely wear. I thought it was the perfect opportunity to break it out.

[Nadia and I always have to get jumping shots]

Last time we went to a faire in October, there was a vendor selling flower crowns for ten dollars. At the time, I decided that I could just make my own and it'd be just the way I wanted it and it'd probably be cheaper. Well...I was wrong. When I went to Michael's, I ended up spending more than ten dollars and then it ended up being a lot harder to make a flower crown than I thought. I have very little patience, so I gave up on it shortly after trying (and swearing at the thing a little). This time, I was determined to buy a flower crown. The only vendor that was selling them was selling ones that tie at the back of the head with really long ribbons. I didn't really want all that. I just wanted one that you place on top of your head. There was this other booth that had one single flower crown for sale. I eyed it when we first got there, but decided I'd keep looking since I thought it'd be too expensive anyway. When I came back before we were about to leave, I asked how much it was and the lady said that since it was towards the end of the day, that I could have it for ten dollars! I excitedly handed my money over and voila! My first flower crown! :D

Dress: H&M//Shoes: Restricted//Rosebud Headband: Claire's//Flower Crown: Bought at faire

Another thing I skipped at the last faire was the giant pickles. I love pickles, so this time I was definitely getting a giant one. And let me tell you...it was delicious. There are some lovely pictures below of Nadia and I eating them. And speaking of giant food, I couldn't go to a renaissance faire and not get a giant turkey leg. Alright, so I can't really go anywhere that giant turkey legs are offered and not have one. There's just something so satisfying about holding a giant hunk of meat in your hands and tearing it off with your teeth. It's very primitive...and fun!

Apparently there's a giant ren faire in New York soon and I think I may go to that one! It's fun to see how into it the volunteers and the attendees get. I also like how the fall ones sometimes incorporate Halloween into it too. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays...and it's in the best month of the year. :)