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Happy October!

October 1, 2013

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Today is the first day of my favorite month! But honestly, who doesn’t love this month?! And yes I love it for much more than pumpkin spice lattes, apple orchards and the leaves changing colors (although these are all great reasons too). Halloween has always been my favorite holiday, nothing compares to the being able to be whoever you want to be one time a year. I love seeing people’s creativity and it is always a great way to get out and meet new people. It just feels good to be a part of something and see how much fun everyone can have with it!

I think there is also such a refreshing feeling in the air during October. The weather starts to get a bit colder and each morning I feel refreshed. I sleep better at night, although it is harder for me to get up in the morning, but I love being so comfortable snuggled in bed. love taking advantage of being outdoors to take walks or go for a run with leaves falling all around me. And now fall is better with Emma because she loves chasing the leaves and can go for longer walks without getting too hot.

Anyway, I’m a little sad I won’t have any Halloween decorations up for a bit (still settling from the move), but check out my decorations from last year. I am very excited for this month and can’t wait to share more this month. I hope to be doing some posts on decorations, planning for a Halloween party, costume ideas and some of my fall outfits.

Happy Tuesday and more importantly, Happy October!

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  1. Ashley says

    October 1, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    I love October too- and I’m with you, I TOTALLY sleep better with a slight chill in the air. 🙂

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

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    • Rachel says

      October 1, 2013 at 2:11 PM

      YES! Isn’t it great, I mean I really hate getting out of bed then, but it is so awesome 🙂

      Reply
  2. Ginny says

    October 1, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    What a pretty picture, it’s definitely becoming Fall 🙂
    Ginny

    Reply
  3. Alyssa says

    October 1, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Yay–happy October! It really is the best season.

    Reply
  4. Bethie the Boo says

    October 1, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    I love October too! It’s one of the best months of the year I think!

    Reply
  5. Leigh says

    October 1, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Happy October! I love the month of October as well! Here in Florida that means temps in the low 80s high 70s and who doesn’t love Halloween? I mean I’ve had my Halloween/Fall decorations up for a few weeks now already hahha.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      October 1, 2013 at 2:10 PM

      That’s awesome! I don’t do a very good job of planning my costumes around the weather… it somehow always gets freezing here by Oct. 31 and I usually hate myself for what I choose to wear lol!

      Reply
  6. Rachel says

    October 1, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Love the new blog look Rachel!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      October 1, 2013 at 2:08 PM

      Thank you Rachel! I wanted something a bit more minimal and clean, I am very happy with the way it turned out! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Diana Marks says

    October 1, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Happy October!

    LA By Diana

    Reply
  8. Jackie {York Avenue} says

    October 1, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    October is my favorite month too! Love the slight chill, though it’s supposed to be in the 80’s here tomorrow, so still waiting for summer to really end.

    Reply
  9. Brynn says

    October 1, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    I, too, LOVE the crispness and freshness of fall. It’s the perfect season for me, I think 🙂 I’m the same way with sleeping better at night (windows open, hearing the breeze, love it!) and find it sooo hard to get out of bed in the mornings. Ah well! I really, really like your new blog design as well. It’s perfectly lovely!

    Reply
  10. Nikki says

    October 1, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    October is definitely my favorite month!! And I LOVE Halloween! I can’t wait to get my decorations out!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

    Reply
  11. Zhenya Hutson says

    October 2, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    October is great! Love it as well! And can't wait to meet you in person! Hopefully soon, neighbor 🙂
    Zhenya
    http://beingzhenya.com/2013/09/29/fall-blues-3-1-philip-lim-giveaway/

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  12. Zhenya says

    October 1, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    October is great! Love it as well! And can’t wait to meet you in person! Hopefully soon, neighbor 🙂
    Zhenya
    http://beingzhenya.com/2013/09/29/fall-blues-3-1-philip-lim-giveaway/

    Reply
  13. Lauren says

    October 2, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Yes! I am so excited for this month too. We are going apple picking and camping later this month! I can’t wait! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Sharon says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Don’t hate me but I don’t love October. It means summer is over which means soon it’s going to be freezing. 🙁

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
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    • Rachel says

      October 3, 2013 at 8:44 AM

      Lol! It’s okay I don’t hate you 🙂 I understand… that is the only bad part too. Once October is over, or even towards the end of the month it gets SOOOO cold. Then I worry about snow and driving in it… so I can definitely see where you are coming from!

      Reply
  15. ash says

    October 2, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Love the new blog lay out girly! So fab. I love October too. No heat and no air needed!

    Reply
  16. Anna Czarina says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    This photo is so cute!! love it!

    Reply

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