Happy Fall Y'all!

Fall is officially here and I couldn't be happier!  This time of year triggers something in my brain that just brightens my mood.  I like summer and being in the sun, but get pretty sick of the oh-so-hot temperatures.  I know I live in the South and that's the way it is, but by August I've simply had enough!  I welcome fall with open arms :)

Last weekend I cleaned out my summer and winter clothes and picked some things I've had for awhile that I never wear.  How come it's so hard to get rid of clothes even if you haven't worm them for years?  It must be a woman thing (that's what Brad says, anyway).  I took them to Plato's Closet and sold a total of 2 items for a whopping $8.90.  Oh well, it was a good shot.  I will be selling the leftovers at a yard sale my mother and I are having sometime soon....I will update on that so y'all can come buy all my stuff!

Back to the apartment now...I pulled out my fall decorations and got to decoratin'!  I don't have many but I think a little is charming (just wait til my Christmas post....it'll seem Christmas threw up all over my apartment).  I wanted to share with y'all...

My table setting (I had red napkins somewhere but they seem to have gotten lost in the move)

 Mr. Gobbles here was a steal for $1 at Goodwill last year.  I like to make him talk while we eat...Brad always tells me to stop but he's just too cute to stop (the turkey, not Brad...well, Brad is too...)  Those are pumpkin salt & pepper shakers.

Another steal from Yankee Candle after the holidays last year...it was $3 if I remember correctly.  I sure do love a good deal!

My dollar store leaf that I use as a spoon rest and my wonderful sweet pea candle, courtesy of Uncle Rick (thank you so much!)

Last, but certainly not least, here is my fall wreath.  Don't they make a happy couple?

This time of year just BEGS for good home cookin'...why not start with a tasty pot of chili?  In case you were wondering, this is made with ground beef, tomato sauce, red onion, chili beans, black beans, jalapenos, garlic powder, chili powder, and lots of love.  It simmered for about 6 hours and made the house smell just AMAZING!

Add some homemade cornbread muffins (recipe is my mother-in-love's, the topping for her Yummy Mexican Stuff which you can find here:  http://lauralee-laura.blogspot.com/2010/01/yummy-mexican-stuff.html) and you have a wonderful supper.  Throw in some Auburn football and you've got yourself a date night with someone special!

My man of choice is this guy right here...he makes my heart smile :)

Happy Fall Everyone!

Love,

Hannah Elise