It's September!! It's here! September has always been one of my favorite months, and as the years go by, I find myself looking forward to it more and more. Especially here in Oregon, I would go as far as to say it's the most popular month. The weather is so beautiful, and with perfect temps in the 70's, it's easy to enjoy the crisp, sunny days and clean air. Plus the leaves start changing colors, and it's absolutely stunning. The farmers market produce is still incredible and going strong, but you get to start switching to more comfort food dishes with all the fresh ingredients. SO good!

How is everyone feeling about August? Hanging on to summer? Ready for fall? Ready for school? I've always loved the going back to school energy. Feel like no one wants to go back to school, but there is something about getting all your supplies ready - at any age. Friday night football games always have such a special feeling, too! So many good things to love!

Fall fashions are getting into full swing, also. YAY! Today we had a great day in the low 70's, and everyone was already wearing their transitional fall pieces, cozy pre fall sweaters and all the brilliant hues of fall. It was so cool to see, and another one of my favorite parts of fall. Really, anytime the seasons change and you get to switch out your wardrobe, it is exciting. Everything feels new again! I love all of my clothes equally - I try not to play favorites. haha. But there is just something about pulling out that first Margaret O'Leary sweater of the season (also, side note, Margaret O'Leary ships today - stay tuned! It should be here soon!).

August was a great month to enjoy summer, but start thinking about fall, easing into fall styles, and planning for a season ahead. But September is here, and it's full on fall to me. I made the most of summer, and while I'm sad to see it go (mostly because I know the rain and cold that's ahead for winter is that much closer), but I'm jumping with both feet into fall, and embracing all that season has to offer. 

Completely unrelated, but speaking of fashion...haha...a few weeks ago I hit my 100 workout iFit milestone, and got a free tee shirt as a prize. Never EVER did I think that would be something I would be excited about, let alone wear. All of my old Hard Tail and retired Velvet tees that are too worn to be worn in public are my workout clothes. But now I have this iFit tee, and I'm actually kind of proud of it. :) I do NOT plan on stepping foot outside of the house in it, but I do have fun wearing it around the house and nonchalantly rubbing it in Todd's face. He has recently started running again (not on the treadmill, I don't know what he has against it, but it's like the more I love it, the more he has to hate it), and I can't help but think it is directly related to the amount of times I wear my iFit shirt in a week. It's starting to rub off on him. But what can I say? I'm officially a runner now, and I guess its inspiring to other people (mostly, and limited to, Todd). hahaha. :)

So cheers to September, and the beautiful month ahead of us in so many ways!

oxox

AT