“Life
starts all over again when it gets crisp in the Fall…”
– F. Scott Fitzgerald
If you don’t know, today is the First
Day of Autumn. And if you haven’t already,
today you can whip out all your leafy garlands and polka dot painted pumpkins, start
planning your annual trips to the pumpkin patch, and finish the day off with a
festive PSL without judgment.
Although Southern California typically
boycotts Fall and any sort of cooler weather, I am completely and totally
devoted to everything about this season! As the girl who breaks out my boots
when there is one cloud in the sky, an overcast morning, or a flash flood, I am
now justified in my actions. “What? Oh, my boots? In 80 degree weather? Yes,
it’s Fall, and I am choosing to celebrate. Get
off my back, Negative Nancy.”
Summer people, you have had your season.
Your beach days, strawberry shortcakes, deep-fried fair foods, summer flings,
and pool parties… These are all good things, things that I enjoy, but please
make way for my heart season! It’s time to roll up the slip’n’slides and
popsicles and roll out the blankets and pumpkin pie recipes. I say it again,
ROLL UP AND ROLL OUT.
Can I just quickly tell you my most
favorite things about Fall? Can I get all Julie Andrews on you for a minute?
Scarves:
In and out of season, scarves are my jam. I have a slight obsession, and it
gets worse in Fall. Target always has some Cartwheel coupon, and my heart just
can’t resist. Florals and cheetahs and infinities and the chunky knits… Give me
all the scarves, all of them, now.
Pumpkin
patches: Homemade fudge, apple pie, apple cider,
artisan crafts, crunchy leaves, petting zoos, corn mazes… What is NOT to love
about these places? Pumpkin patches are easily one of my favorite fall festivities.
There is just something about scouring a field of pumpkins, looking for “The
One”. White pumpkins, orange pumpkins, gourds, and sunflowers… Majestic. People
talk about that tingly feeling they get about Christmas morning… I get that
when I think about pumpkin patches.
Boots:
Again, it’s 80 degrees and I am wearing boots. I am 100% confident that boots
make any outfit that much better. And, it’s the end of September; so don’t
judge lest you be judged, sir.
Candles:
During Fall, my house smells like leaves and pies and lattes, and I couldn’t
love it more! I mean really, would you rather your house smell like a cotton
candy machine blew up in your house or like you just made pumpkin pies and
oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for an entire army? The latter, please and thank
you.
Food:
Pies, lattes, breads, and pumpkin everything… Sign me up! This season ushers in
the spirit of hospitality and gathering, baking and inviting. Fall begins the
hustle and bustle of kitchen ministry, baking for others just simply because,
inviting friends over to try a new recipe just simply to try it. (And if you
aren’t into baking at all, see point above… CANDLES. Make them think you made
it from scratch.)
Leaves:
The colors and the crunch, the leaves are easily one of my most favorite things
about Fall. The world bursts into these oranges and reds, and I am always
amazed at the beauty of creation in this time. Again, Southern California
rarely experiences this fully, but when I catch glimpses, I am so very
thankful.
My
birthday: My heart was made for Fall, how could
it not be, I was born into it! Exactly a week before Halloween of 1989, little
Kristi made her entrance into the world. Yes, another reason to be thankful for
Fall!
Oh Fall, I will continue to sing your
praises all of my life! Coffee tastes better, weather is cooler, and clothes
are prettier.
Celebrate the change of the season today…
Buy a little pumpkin, drink a festive latte, light a flavorful candle, or wear
a scarf. Welcome Fall with open arms, Lord knows I am!
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