Well it's September and after all the heat of summer, the coolness in the air is a welcome treat.  Actually had to break out the jeans and sweatshirt last night!  Got me thinking about Fall . . .

Orange Lattice Photo Card

While this card says Giving Thanks and it makes you think of Thanksgiving, you can personalize it any way you want.  The lovely oranges and browns are so indicative of the Fall season and adding the picture really makes it.  This line has other options as well . . .

Orange Lattice Invitations

Orange Lattice Calling Cards

Orange Lattice Sticker

This lovely collection makes me think of apples, caramel and warmth.  Which has me drooling over this Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake from Southern Living!

Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

Outrageous Caramel Apples

And these Caramel Apples from Paula Deen!  Don't you just love Fall?!

Need a gift for a die hard Lady GaGa fan?  Nothing but Little Monsters will do!

ECO Felt Monster Onesie Set

ECO Felt Monster Onesie

We have to think she would approve! :)

It's official!  The college football season has kicked off, along with the NFL, high school, middle school, Pee Wee and Flag!  You want have to look hard to find a football game and what better way to celebrate cooling temperatures (well I'm sure they are somewhere) than with a little tailgating!  Here's a few more ideas to get you started that keep the kids in mind.

Tailgate French Card

This little french card is a great way to fill your friends in on all the tailgating plans! These Lucite trays are perfect for serving outside - durable and they look great!

Suzani Large Tray

Serving up something like Paula Deen's Hogs in a Sleeping Bag will keep the kids happy!

Hogs in a Sleeping Bag

Graham Nut Clusters

The kids will also love the Graham Nut Clusters found at Southern Living - especially when served in plastic megaphones!  I suspect you'll find a few adults munching on them too!

Let's face it, the kids can get a little bored or drive you crazy running around, so why not keep them busy with some games.

Portable Cornhole Game

This adaptation of a bean bag toss from Go Chic will keep them busy!  Hope a few of these ideas help!  See you around the gridiron!

I'm thinking about Halloween already!  I know it's technically still August, but it is the last day of the month!  And, Halloween is just around the corner!  Can you tell it's one of my favorite holidays?  My family thinks I go just a little crazy decorating for it but it's so much fun.


I've been thinking about treats and always about packaging.  Nothing beats plain clear cellophane bags and curling ribbon.  I love these calling cards and think I'll use orange, black, white and/or purple curling ribbon to tie them up. 

Halloween Dots Calling Cards

Halloween Candy Calling Cards

Halloween Ribbon Calling Cards

Halloween Prom Calling Cards

And I think this year I'll try this Ghoulish Eyes recipe from Paula Deen!  Don't they look yummy!

There's nothing that says Fall and Back to School more than the start of College FOOTBALL!  Living in the South means game days are serious business!  As we approach the beginning of the season and we contemplate what we will be taking to tailgate, we thought we'd offer a few helpful suggestions.

Gold Navy Stripe Invitation

If you need an invitation, look for something in your team colors.  It doesn't always have to have a football on it.


Consider an upgrade from paper plates.  Try melamine plates in your school colors.

Chinoiserie Navy Melamine Plate

Create your own coordinating tablecloth.  We love these we found at Go Chic in Foley, AL.

Tailgate Tablecloth

We also really love their beverage tubs.  Who knew galvanized metal could be so chic?!

Oval Cut-Out Beverage Tub with Custom Band

Create some personalized styrofoam cups - try skipping the team mascot and go for a cute saying like these from LuvMyTeam!

Navy Marriage 16 oz. cups

Pack something yummy like these mini-muffulettas we found at Southern Living and don't forget to make them all cute and coordinated! Include a large batch of an icy beverage to soothe those throats from all that yelling.

Mini Muffulettas

Cajun Lemonade

Well, I think we now know what we'll be contributing for that first game!  GO TEAM!!

Sources:
Sophisticated Stationery - invitation and plates
Go Chic! - tablecloth and beverage tub
LuvMyTeam! - cups
Southern Living - recipes



BBQ Grill Invitations



Chinoiserie Navy Melamine Plate



Barbecued Chicken

The Perfect Burger

Spiked Strawberry-Lime Ice-Cream Pie

Decoractive Capri Table Lanterns

Flashlight Tag BBQ Grill Invitations - Sophisticated Stationery Chinoiserie Navy Melamine Plate - Sophisticated Stationery Barbecued Chicken - Martha Stewart The Perfect Burger - Martha Stewart Spiked Strawberry-Lime Ice-Cream Pie - Southern Living Decorative Capri Table Lanterns - Pottery Barn Flashlight Tag - Birthday in a Box

I can't believe it's that time of year again!  Where did the summer go?  As I'm getting one child ready for middle school and one ready to ship off to college, organization is on my mind.  I believe it's the key to sanity! - at least mine anyway!

I simply adore these calendar pads!

There are several choices to choose from and I love that I can personalize one for my family and one for each child specific to their courses and activities.  Maybe they'll keep up with homework this year - well one can hope, right?

And don't forget about labeling all those bookbags, lunchboxes, sports bags, etc.  I love these bag tags!

Well, it's a start with getting ready for back to school!