Autumn Love.

Fall seemed to literally arrive overnight. One day, it's 98 degrees, the next day - overcast, misty, cool, and well, FALL. I heart Fall.

Fall is crisp. Clean. Colorful. Calm. It even smells good. Apples, pumpkin spice, that 'campfire' smell that fills the air in the evenings, cool misty mornings, warm-ish afternoons, and the kind of clear, starry sky-ed evenings that make you want to light a candle, nestle into a fuzzy blanket with your love, have a cup of tea over an intimate conversation, all while keeping the window cracked so you can smell the nights' air as it kisses your cheeks. It's romantic, it's sweet. It's my favorite.

There's something to be said about a new season. A new season in weather, a new season in fashion, a new season in life, a new season in love. Sometimes change is terrifying, sometimes whether or not we realize it at the time, change is amazing. Change of perspective, change of heart - attitude, gratitude...all of the above. A shift. I am thankful.

I am thankful for every sense of this season. I am thankful for peace. I am thankful for patience. I am thankful for forgiveness. I am thankful for love.

As we head into this new season - especially leading up to the holidays, what are you thankful for?

Favorites.

A - Asscher, although round brilliant is classic and hard to beat. Diamonds are a girl's best friend...so the saying goes.
B - Babies. Chubby, happy ones with lots of hair.
C - Cupcakes. A simple butter yellow cake batter with chocolate frosting. - My Dad's favorite too :)
D - Danny. He makes my heart beat faster.
E - Ella Fitzgerald. Classic and smooth - makes me want to slow dance in the kitchen.
F - Fall. Crisp overcast mornings, warm sun-lit afternoons, and cool evenings with the smell of the first chimney fire in the nights' air - cozy layered clothing, the changing leaves, and a chai tea in hand.
G - Gummy Bears. Gummy bear kisses might even be better :)
H - Holding Hands (double points!) Seriously though, I love it...it's just so sweet.
I - Iced Caramel Macchiatos. Starbucks - summer drink of choice.
K - Kisses. "Always kiss me goodnight"
L - London. My favorite [baby] name as of late and a place I hope to visit someday.
M - Marriage. Sacred and forever. It's my turn. See: "W"
N - National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. "She'll see it later, honey. Her eyes are frozen."
O - Organic cotton sheets and a feather down comforter.
P - Peonies, Pearls, and Persian cats.
Q - Quotes: "It is, what it is."
R - Ruby Woo - MAC lipstick. Wear it like you OWN it.
S - San Luis Obispo, CA. Perhaps one of my favorite places of all time.
T - Tyler. My favorite 8-year old and my favorite candle.
U - Urban Outfitters - because Anthropologie doesn't start with a "U"
V - Volvo. SUV.
W - Weddings. I love to attend them, not sure I actually want one - too much hullabaloo for 1 day and the thought of being the center of attention makes me panic.
X - What starts with X, anyway?
Y - Yoga. My exercise of choice - when I actually do it.
Z - Z Gallerie. Full of modern ideas and a great place to pick up wall art.

R & R

Last weekend, Danny and I headed over to Lincoln City for a little quality time, rest, and rejuvenation. *Happy sigh.* It was cool and windy - true of EVERY other time I have EVER been to the Oregon coast, but aside from the weather, it was such a fun time together. I cherished every moment. We got our fill of crusty little shell shops (would someone please explain to me - what's with the fairies?!?), delicious fish 'n chips at McMenamins, and did I mention every antique shop between Lincoln City and Newport?! YES. I love that he not only kept up with my antiquing, he equally enjoyed and encouraged it! L-O-V-E! Find of the weekend?? A 1923 "Victor Victrola Talking Machine"...SO awesome. I would post a video if I knew how, but the picture below will have to suffice. Anyway, here's a little nutshell of our weekend...

Sunset from our room...


Newport!!


A little windy, but at least there was sun!

Rogue Brewery Restaurant and Pub...before he realized I had the camera out.
How cute is he?!?!?!?!?!?!

Caught and blocked! Daniel- just embrace the camera. It will happen regardless. If you fight it, then I just post grumpy pics :)

The Victor Victrola Talking Machine we scored!! Love it :)

I look ridiculous, but I'm happy so I don't care :)