Happy Fall Y'all !

It's here!  

It's really here.....

That magical night where summer fades into the distance and we all trade in air conditioning for open windows and those cool, soft sheets for warm, fuzzy blankets.

Last night was that night for us here in the Carolinas.

It's funny how I've witnessed this change for decades now, but still feel excited that it's happening... for real AGAIN!

Thought I'd share just a few of my favorite things about fall!

Some are NEW finds that I can't wait to try out this season....

First let's talk candles....

(which, by the way, are burning all over the house as I write...check out Bath and Body Works' DELICIOUS fall scents when you get a chance....UNbelievable!!)

If you're looking for that perfect fall decor at your next dinner, try this brilliant idea:

Worried about carving those perfectly round holes?

Look no further!

I stumbled across a tool that does the job wonderfully!

a steal over at Kitchen Kapers

$12.99

There's something about Birch that is just so rustic and chic all at the same time!

Now these, I haven't ventured to make yet...

BUT it's on the list :)

And speaking of lists.....

How about a FALL BUCKET LIST!

We started with a picnic!

I think a bonfire with s'mores might come next!

Another reason why I love fall?

It's BOOT SEASON!

Throw in a chunky scarf, and I'm one happy girl :)

And finally, some of my favorite fall entertaining ideas:

Pure genius...apple cider in an apple.

This smells good just looking at it!

A favorite of mine...

Pumpkin Pie Dip

SO easy to make and adds vibrant pops of color at parties:

Ingredients

8 ounce package cream cheese, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

1 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tea. cinnamon

2 tea. pumpkin pie spice

1/2 tea. ground ginger

1 cup Cool Whip, thawed

8 Gingersnap cookies, apples and/or graham cracker sticks

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.

Add in pumpkin, sour cream, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and ginger. Mix well.

Fold in the thawed whipped cream.

Serve with green apples, graham cracker sticks, or gingersnaps.

One more....then I'm off to work on that Fall Bucket List :)

Trying this one for a party we're throwing tomorrow!

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL !!