The past week has brought classic sunny and dry, beautiful October weather with clear blue skies. It has been a busy week as I assist with the musicals at the school where I work as a third grade teacher, and we’ve had long days with dress rehearsals and performances. Still, I made sure to step…
Pumpkins, Mums, & More Fall Coziness
This Sunday was finally time to visit the pumpkin patch! I have been eager to pick out my annual pumpkins and mums. Between heat and a very rainy last weekend, I waited until today – admittedly still a hot day, but the cold front is coming tonight and bringing some dreamy fall weather this week….
First Day of Fall Decorations
Happy first day of fall! It felt like fall two weeks ago when I felt inspired to begin decorating for autumn and enjoying seasonal treats. This actual beginning of the new season is, in fact, hot, but I just had to get out my other decorations in hopes that the weather cools soon. These pieces…
3 End of Summer Books, Including a Must-Read Mystery
With one week left of summer, I’m sharing my final three reads of this summer 2024. Though these may be set in the warmer months, they of course can be read anytime and anywhere. Happy reading! The God of the Woods by Liz Moore The God of the Woods is the best book I’ve read…
The First Fall Decorations and Treats
This weekend has brought the first sweater weather, fallen leaves, pumpkins at our neighborhood farm stand, and feelings of autumn. On Saturday afternoon, I couldn’t help but embrace an early fall. My friend Ashley and I first enjoyed a dreamy walk in the park, and then went on an afternoon shopping excursion. We shopped AshBlue‘s…
September Transition: Thoughts, Photos, & Poem
It’s September 1st. Yesterday, I awoke to a bright, beautiful morning and welcome long weekend after the always busy, exhausting first few weeks of the school year. I snapped these photos of our home that, washed in sunlight, seemed a little like magic. I felt a sense of relief and accomplishment, and a need to…
