So I have to tell you how excited I am, not that I returned from a wonderful trip to Portugal (and it was completely wonderful – that will be another post in and of itself) but because when I got back, it had officially turned to Fall (Autumn as some you like to call it…). My friends know that this is by far my favorite time of the year – why, you might ask?
1. Food. This is when you can create culinary warmth; loving food that is meant to fill the stomach and warm the heart. Comfort Foods surpass the salads from summer – instead we get Mac’n Cheese, Roasts (or anything in a croc-pot), Mashed Potatoes, pies – Hot Ciders and great big/bold Red Wines all Fall long…these are just a small listing of my favorite things.
2. Magazines. I took w/me on vacation my Vogue and ELLE magazines, approximately 2lbs of extra weight, it was worth it. Looking over the fabulous Fall Fashions that I couldn’t wait to purchase and wear! In addition, I kept getting new thick versions of Fall’s fashion update, for clothes and home – I have a stack still to go through, I’m loving it…inspiration on every page.
3. Clothing. The Fall weather brings about the perfect time to layer…to experiment, to do all those things well – I guess you could do in other seasons, but for some reason are more fun in Fall. I’ve already managed to work in my vintage faux fur cape from an estate sale (love it!) and my grey shawl w/faux fur trim…(yes, I’m on a fur kick) and my grey suede lace up boots. Ladies, there are so many great things this Fall, I know I need to get the list out to you shortly, but it’s just a plethora of colors, styles for everyone and it’s just overwhelming…all I think about is what am I going to wear, what can I buy and how can I put it together to make a marvelous statement when I go to work, the store or out w/friends.…I think I’m officially obsessed!!
4. Friendships. Lastly, the warmth that we offer up in Fall is great, getting together is still important but it takes on a new meaning (for me anyway) – hanging out with friends in front of a toasty fire to chat, meeting up in a pub for a cold beer or hot cider, or having a casual Sunday dinner w/friends…its warmer – its cosier, its special…as it should be.
Happy Fall everyone!
