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gardens provide a fall getaway from busy Dallas life and traffic, instead offering peace and quiet overlooking greenery as far as the eye can see. Also, the Arboretum offers countless entertainment attractions in the gardens this fall, from concerts to food festivals. Most of these events are public and all are familyfriendly, further making the Arboretum the perfect destination for staging beautiful pictures, viewing extraordinary botanical beauty and discovering emerging local musical and culinary artists. Concert schedules and information for each weekend of the season through November 21 are found on the Arboretum’s website, along with calendars for weekday events, like various book sign-
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ings and specific daily family attractions. No matter the day or occasion, the Dallas Arboretum is the one-stop destination this fall to appreciate seasonal Dallas flowers, festive pumpkins and gourds, local artists, Dallas food and literary culture and the finallyemerging cooler weather through November 21. If you have already had your fill of autumnal beauty, however, get in the Christmas and holiday mindset beginning on November 6, with the Arboretum’s annual botanical presentation of the 12 Days of Christmas. Yet another beloved Dallas Arboretum tradition, the Christmas display is sure to impress once again this holiday season. Whatever the season, head to the Dallas Arboretum soon to take in current and upcoming seasonal beauty, through the one-of-a-kind Pumpkin Village and 12 Days of Christmas displays, many unique gardens and countless familyfriendly events throughout these next few months. Though the themes and flowers vary each year, one aspect of the Arboretum’s seasonal displays remains constant: the breathtaking beauty this Dallas institution provides from season to season.
By EMILEA MCCUTCHAN ’20
Dropping temperatures and the viside the haybale-house village. brant red, yellow, and orange trees signal Hall’s Pumpkin Farm certainly offers the incoming of another fall in Dallas, the autumn spirit at a low price that Texas. Many of us share the common includes a ton of fall fun. It is open Monchildhood memory of visiting the many day through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 8 pumpkin patches Dallas has to offer. p.m., Fridays from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Finding that perfect pumpkin, figuring lastly on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. out what to carve it as, and then painsPumpkins on the Prairie, located in takingly carving the pumpkin is a major Frisco, brings a southern spin to the mark of the Halloween season. pumpkin patch world. With a large It can be hard finding fun pumpkin windmill in the center of its patch, patches that offer a little extra fall fun pumpkins are grouped around the windbesides just pumpkins. Luckily, Dallas mill underneath the twinkling lights. offers some incredibly spooktastic and They too offer hayrides and pumpkins. fall-tastic pumpkin patches that are not However, they also feature bounce just about pumpkins! houses, face painting and a two dollarLocated in historic Grapevine, Hall’s extra pumpkin launching. All activiPumpkin Farm offers pumpkins of all ties are free, except for the pumpkin kinds, as well as hayrides pulled by one launching. Pumpkins of the Prairie is of their red tractors, a haybale village open from 12 p.m. to sunset on Monday and animals. The admission cost is low, through Friday, and open from 9 a.m. to at only five dollars. However, their fasunset on Saturdays and Sundays mous, tractor-pulled hayrides must be from September 29th pre-purchased separately to October 31st. The and the prices range free activities and the from five dollars pumpkin launchin the daytime to ing are worth the three dollars for drive. the nighttime The Flower rides. Mound PumpThe farm also kin Patch offers has a winding pumpkins, bounce corn maze, costhouses, hayrides, ing an additional and a haybale maze. five dollars, situated On top of that, they on two acres of land, even have a pumpkin open during the daytime Courtesy of Richele Lyne ‘20 house and a cemetery. and nighttime. You can Homes made of pumpalso spot some cows and donkeys alongkins scatter the patch.
Unlike other patches, they offer baked goods. Plus, dogs and other pets can come and join the fall fun. The patch is open from October 1st to the 31st, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. All activities are free, but parking is five dollars on weekdays, and ten dollars on the weekends. Last but not least, for a more contemporary take on pumpkin patches, the Dallas Farmer’s Market is offering their very own pumpkin patch. Open from October 1st to 31st, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., you can get a taste of downtown Dallas and the modern fall spirit the market offers. On October 27th, the market is hosting its Harvest Celebration, filled with costume contests, fall produce and food, games, crafts and live music. They will also have a petting zoo, which you cannot miss out on. The dropping temperatures and splashes of red, yellow, and orange trees welcome the incoming fall, but nothing welcomes fall more than a pumpkin outside of your house. Whether you carve it or not, pumpkins provide the perfect autumn aesthetic. Plus, haybale and corn mazes along
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Want to try your hand at your own at-home pumpkin display? The Arboretum has you covered. In addition to viewing the beautifully-detailed Pumpkin Village, patrons can choose and purchase their own pumpkins from the Tom Thumb Pumpkin Patch, ranging in different sizes and colors. The pumpkin patch also includes the Arboretum’s hay maze for guests of all ages and is the site for scheduled children’s scavenger hunts throughout the season. The Arboretum’s additional 66 acres of more than 150,00 autumnal flowers and blooms surrounding the focal pumpkin display present magnificent seasonal plants, indigenous to the North Texas region and otherwise. In all 20 gardens and mini-gardens, guests can find vibrant color and fresh, floral aromas as they peruse the easily walkable grounds. Complete with water features and hundreds of varieties of ferns, flowers and other plants, these
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The Arboretum’s Journey to NEVER LAND The Dallas Arboretum’s impressive autumn display has been praised since its inauguration in 2005 by nationwide publications like Architectural Digest for its presentation of Dallas’s botanical beauty, especially in the months of autumn. Thirteen years and over a million pumpkins later, the annual fall display has become a local staple for Dallas citizens and visitors alike each year. Through November 21, Autumn at the Arboretum returns, no less impressive and breathtaking than usual. This year’s display includes 90,000 pumpkins in the famous Pumpkin Village, which brings a new, fantastical theme to life: “The Adventures in Neverland.” Attractions for this theme include scenes from the cherished childhood tale of Peter Pan recreated with pumpkins, gourds, brilliant chrysanthemums and more. For instance, using 52 varieties of gourds, pumpkins and squash all sourced from West Texas farms, the Arboretum presents Captain Hook’s ship, the Mermaid Lagoon, Tinkerbell’s home and the Lost Boys’ hideout. A walkthrough of the arrangement will surely evoke nostalgia and put viewers in the fall mood.
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with pumpkin launching and hayrides sound like the perfect way to spend a Saturday or Sunday with friends or family. Try not miss out on these poppin’ and fall-tastic pumpkin patches!
A new season means new clothing and trends to keep you fashionable no matter the weather. At first thought, fall means wool, corduroy, and velvet on everything from sweaters, to pants, to skirts, and even booties. But every year designers believe in more than just big sweaters, jeans, and boots, and the 2018 fall trends are very different than what people would usually imagine. Of course, the classic hints of burnt orange, burgundy and emerald green surface in a number of ways, but especially in plaids this season. Plaid skirts, jumpers and pants are circulating popular stores like Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, and Forever 21. This fall and winter you can introduce a new plaid other than your Ursuline skirt to your closet. Sticking with prints, animal prints are all over the place and have been making their appearance for quite some time now. However, more so than ever, leopard print in particular is seen as a neutral piece. Leopard mules for example can be paired
with just about any outfit, rather than winter. being the main piece of your outfit But runway designers are saying otherAside from leopard as a neutral, wise. Carolina Herrera and Tory Burch feadesigner labels Zadig & Voltaire and tured stunning fuchsia pieces in their fall Dolce & Gabbana made statements on lines, defying the color boundarthe runway in flashy zebra sets. ies. You will be seeing classic fall Animal prints can be intimistyles like sweaters and booties dating, but they are come in a variety of colors also a fun way to unlike previous years. From detail anything pink booties to from sweaters to color-blocked skirts and easily sweaters with become the focal yellow, blue, point of any look. and pink, don’t A be afraid to add shocking bright tones to trend to your fall repertoire. hit stores this Have you fall are all things ever thought to bright. Flashy colors yourself, “Boys like hot pink, orange, have it so easy,” red, cobalt blue and even especially Courtesy of Emily Parrish neon green in Balenciaga’s overwhen it comes the-knee sock boots are transito clothing? tioning from summer to fall this year. Shorts, pants, button-downs, polos, and There are so many fashion assumpthey are just about set. Possibly designers tions, especially regarding what colors have drawn their inspiration from these go with what seasons: pastels are for thoughts because points of menswear are spring, bolds are for summer, warmpopping up more than ever. tones are for fall, and darks are for Chic skirts are now framed with unique
buttoning, commonly found on suits, blazers are cut to be effortlessly feminine, and matching skirt and jacket sets are acclaiming popularity. Well-known companies like Top Shop are selling runway-trend mens- wear pieces while also catering to a casual, everyday-wear audience. Obviously, not all of us are daring enough to walk the streets wearing neon sock boots or yellow zebra print blazers, but there are brands that can help style trends fit a more laid-back wardrobe. ASOS, H&M, Zara, and Top Shop, just to name four, are the best spots to find unique and trendy items without feeling too over the top. ASOS especially has a great website with easy ways to search for the trends you are looking for. Although some of these trends may sound crazy to you, they are worth a shot! There is no time like the present to step out of your clothing comfort zone and experiment with new colors, textures, and patterns.
Say Goodbye to Pumpkin Pie By GRACE RISINGER ’20
Thanksgiving: a holiday meant for pumpkins, stuffing, oh, and more pumpkins. Pumpkin pie is the traditional staple in every thanksgiving meal. Yet, anyone can bring pumpkin pie to the big family dinner: leave that for Aunt Cheryl. With these pumpkin recipes, you will be sure to bring the classic pumpkin flavor with a unique twist, making you the new family favorite. Everyone knows that the combination of chocolate and pumpkin is truly unmatched when it comes to Thanksgiving dessert. And who dislikes like chocolate? Every chocolatefanatic unanimously agrees on the fact that brownies are by far the superior chocolate dessert. When you mix that with a pumpkin buttercream frosting and even more chocolate, brownies suddenly become about twelve times more delicious! Wholefully’s three-layer pumpkin brownies recipe combines exactly that: fudge-like, gooey dark chocolate brownies topped with a pumpkin spice buttercream filling and chocolate ganache to top it off. You will not be leaving
Thanksgiving dinner with any leftovers! You can find the super-easy recipe here: https:// wholefully.com/three-layer-pumpkin-
brownies/#comments If brownies are too chocolatey and do not have enough pumpkin flavor, no need to worry! Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies add a touch of Thanksgiving to everyone’s favorite childhood dessert. By simply adding pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to a traditional chocolate chip cookie recipe, you can create a tasty, perfectly fallinfluenced treat. For those of you who are always in a hurry, Delish’s recipe is very easy and is ready in no time; taking a mere fifteen minutes to prepare. But beware, your family will be fighting over the last cookie! Check out the unique twist to the cultfavorite dessert here: https://www.delish. com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a55742/ pumpkin-spice-chocolate-chip-cookiesrecipe/ Some may not associate chocolate with a true Thanksgiving dessert. If that is the case, take a soft frosted sugar cookie and make it exquisitely pumpkin flavored. Dear Crissy’s Melt-In-Your-Mouth pumpkin cookies truly live up to their name, as they are so velvety that they will melt in your mouth! With the perfect amount of pumpkin flavor, the cookies only become more addictive with the addition of a brown sugar frosting. Pumpkin and brown sugar, what is not to love? With raving reviews, Dear Crissy’s pumpkin cookies have quite a following; once your family tries her light and oh-sodelightful cookie recipe, you will have a following too! Dear Crissy’s amazing recipe can be found here: https://dearcrissy.com/pumpkin-cookies-recipe/#comments For all the Gluten-free pumpkin lovers, Thanksgiving dessert can be tricky. No need to fear, however, as Halelife Blog
provides the answer to all your pumpkin craving prayers. With pumpkin squares so good “you would not even know they are gluten free,” you are in for a real treat. Unlike many gluten-free baked goods, the pumpkin squares are fluffy and bake with an amazing texture. The recipe is very versatile; you can make the pumpkin squares dairy free as well, or even add chocolate chips or raisins. Topping the pumpkin squares off with a rich cream cheese icing, you might want to keep these squares to yourself! You can find the recipe here: https://www.halelifeblog.com/singlepost/2012/10/gluten-free-pumpkinsquares Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time to spend surrounded by friends and family. Nothing is better than eating platefuls of delicious food, but especially the dessert. With this list, your family is going to skip the main course! Looks like Aunt Cheryl will finally have leftovers of her famous pumpkin pie.
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