It's finally Fall, y'all!

I’ve been waiting for what feels likes years for this. The air gets that tiny bite of chill, the sunlight goes all golden-hour all the time, and suddenly everything feels a little more cinematic and cozy.

Fall doesn’t sneak up on me; I’m counting down for it. I want the crunchy leaves, the cozy sweaters, the candles that smell like “woodland wonder” and “pumpkin treats.” I want to romanticize my daily walk like it’s a pilgrimage through a Hallmark movie. (Ok... maybe not *that* but, you get the idea!)

Everything just hits different this time of year. Coffee tastes better. Playlists sound moodier and hit deeper. Even errands feel like side quests in a fantastical land. I wish Fall lasted much longer than it does... but I will take what I can get!

So yes, I am absolutely leaning in. I’ve lit candles, I’m breaking out the boots and the sweatshirts. I am planning a trip this weekend to go take pictures of the Fall colors before it gets too cold here in Minnesota and things freeze and die. 

Happy Fall, my people. May your mugs be warm, your socks fuzzy, and your life feel just a little more poetic and hopeful than usual. 

Giant oak tree in my Memaw and Papaw's front yard in Texas


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