my attempt at autumn

though much of the country is experiencing lovely changes in temperature, bright new colored leaves and a crispness in the air, the sunshine state still sits in the upper 80s. what a bummer!

to make matters worse, it’s unlikely that things will change anytime soon. this area is not really known for its diverse seasons.

so, i've decided to take a stand :) at least in our house. at some point i'll find a whole slew of nice seasonal decorations, but until then i'll at least stick with

scattering these amazing smelling candles around the house...

and occasionally indulging in yummy snacks like these pumpkin dark chocolate chip cookies