Looks like we made it, finally! The calendar was turned this morning to September. For those of you who love Summer, it comes as a hard dose of reality that the season will be over soon and the pools will be closing. Kennywood goes from amusement park to haunted Halloween hideaway.
The forecast next week proves otherwise as it will be hot with temperatures reaching into the low 90’s. For those of us who love fall, we will have to wait at least a week or so for cooler weather.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I love summer just as much as I love Fall (with a little less heat and humidity). But there’s just something about those cool nights, as well as the sights and smells of the season that just get me in a good mood.
Football season is upon us, and that means the Steelers will kicking off soon. The road to Super Bowl LVIII (58) goes through Kansas City and the trip to Las Vegas begins September 7. We have to close the pool and that’s not fun. But then the attention shifts to planning Annabelle’s birthday party and the Gaffron family reunion. Raking leaves and winterizing everything will soon follow.
Fall colors begin to pop later in the month and really hit their peak as we get into October. For now, I’ll enjoy the last weeks of Summer.
Let’s go in depth on what’s coming up in September. Take a backseat, October and November! We’re not there yet!
Pumpkin Spice Tour begins!
September 1 for me marked the beginning of my Pumpkin Spice tour. Today I had my first pumpkin spice drink at Dunkin’ and enjoyed it. The plan is to go to independent coffee shops as well. Next stop on my Pumpkin Spice tour will be White Rabbit in downtown Greensburg on September 6. Oakmont Bakery is one of my stops on the tour and that date will be announced later.
Giant Eagle staycation begins Sept. 17
My long-awaited vacation will be the week beginning September 17 and ending September 23. On the agenda will be a day in the Strip District as well as a trip to Indiana to visit the Jimmy Stewart museum. I also have some Toastmaster club visits planned including Achievers (a club I was a former member of). This is likely going to be the week that we close down the pool so I’ll be helping out with that as well.
New home decor and design books coming
My books will be arriving around the middle of September and I can’t wait to look at them. Bobby Berk will be releasing his book on the 12th, and social media influencer Steffy’s book will be coming out on the 26th. I’m not a whiz at home decor or design, but watching Bobby on Queer Eye has opened up new interests for me. I’m intrigued to learn more about how Steffy makes her A-frame house perfect for all seasons. My mom has also read plenty of home decor books and so she too is another source of inspiration.
I’ll also be reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. I’ll make an impression on my cousins at the upcoming Fall family reunion.
Dinner at North Park Lounge Sept. 28 with Kevin; another place to be determined for vacation week.
Our dinner series continues as Mr. Clougherty and I will meet at North Park lounge in Murrysville on September 28. I also have a few places in mind as I take my day trips into the city as well as the Laurel Highlands during my vacation week.
New fall ‘fits coming from Old Navy
I’m continuing to build my fall wardrobe (but not overdoing it) with a new sweater and jeans and a few other things as well. Check out my cute pumpkin tee that I wore especially for the first stop on my Pumpkin Spice Tour 2023. I’ll have pics up and who knows, I might wear that new sweater to Ligonier or to check out the fall colors.
Is it fall yet? I’m so ready to go apple picking, embark on a hay ride, and go to the pumpkin patch. Maybe on my week off, I might even go searching for a few covered bridges too.
Stylish 🍒 