September so far ♥

Hello lovely Friends! ♥

September has arrived!  It's back to school time.  It's dark chilly morning time. It's the smell of burning leaves in the air time.  Welcome back.  I'm so glad it's here.  

This morning after Rob left for work I baked this pumpkin bread.  It's midafternoon now and the house is still filled with the yummy smell of this goodness.  It's better than a candle, let me tell you.  My Dad and I both had a piece for breakfast with our coffee and it was truly like getting a huge hug from the universe.  Ok, maybe that's a bit dramatic, but it really was delicious (thank you Pillsbury quick bread mix) and it totally CEMENTS that we are indeed in the best season of the year

...in my opinion anyway : ) 

Over the past few weeks I've been slowly bringing out the fall decorations.  Every day the house is filled more and more with orange, gold, and warm harvest colors.  It's not quite Halloween time yet, but everything else is fair game. 

I also brought in the last of the hydrangeas off the bush out front and have them scattered throughout the house as well.  I love how the color goes from vibrant blue to dusty gray.  Funny, I like these flowers as late in the season as possible. 

I was thinking of drying them but I'm not sure where I'd keep them after that.  For now I'll enjoy them this way for as long as they last. 

Cinnamon has also earned her permanent place on the counter for the next few months. I add cinnamon to everything this time of year and she deserves her spot next to the sugar.  I especially love it in my coffee. It doesn't look that pretty but it tastes divine ♥

  Days are starting to get shorter.  I can feel and see the shift through the sun coming in in the morning.  

The shadows are so pretty ♥

 Everything feels warmer, cozier, and homier. 

Just the way I like it ♥

Candles are burning all the time ♥

 I've been trying to spend as much time as I can lately on the back porch.  I like to sit out here first thing in the morning for a few minutes and then again later in the afternoon.  I'll read my book for a chapter or two, have a tea or coffee, make a phone call, or just sit and watch the birds. 

It's pretty private back here, like my own little secret garden ♥

Soon the leaves will change color and fall right before my eyes.  

It's a very peaceful spot.  Probably the best spot in our house. 

My happy place ♥

Our local Dunkin Donuts FINALLY has pumpkin spice back on the menu! YAY! Rob knows to bring one when I need it (which is often).  He's good like that.  

Next month will be our 27th wedding anniversary. 

He knows me pretty well by now ♥

We've really been trying lately to make a conscious effort to slow down. Life is so fast, isn't it?  We've spent the last year going like two hamsters on a wheel, going - going - going.  It's time to start enjoying things more.  A slow Sunday drive, coffee shops, walks, easy days.  The house projects can wait.  And you never know what twists life will throw at you (I speak from experience). We appreciate every day we can relax and enjoy ourselves. That's what we're all about lately.  

I smile just thinking about it ♥

 

Anywhoo...

...speaking of enjoyment, we just came off a lovely September weekend.  On Saturday Rob's cousin got married on a beautiful golf course on Cape Cod.  Here is my attempt at an artsy photo of my outfit that I snapped right before getting dressed...lol 

Here is me in the ladies room at the wedding to document that I did indeed dress up and leave the house.  It's been a while.  It was fun, although my feet aren't used to heels (only slippers) and boy were they hurting.  We did dance the night away so it was worth it! : ) 

I must remember that it's fun to dress up and go out sometimes.  I was still home and in bed with my book by 10:30.  

I'm such a party girl :) 

On Sunday I saw the new Downton Abbey movie with my friend Julie.  I brought tissues because I was told I would need them. Glad I listened because I did need them!  I loved every second of this movie.  It was perfection.  I refuse to believe that this is the end.  It has to continue, it just has too.  I love these characters and the world they live in.  Especially when ours is so heavy right now, this is just what I needed.  Lady Mary and her stunning dresses for two hours.  I want to see it again.  

In fact, I might ♥

Well friends, that's my September so far. I can't believe today is the 15th already!  I'll be buying Halloween candy sooner that I realized. 

Have a cozy evening! Bye xoxox