Day 308 is all twisted up in Fall

It's fall for real in Chicago at last. This shot combines two things I'm currently loving - my lovely Chicago neighborhood and fall leaves. It's mysterious and comfy and lovely all at the same time. Simple wonderful.

Day 280 is crunchy

Fall colors everywhere! The Chicago sidewalks are covered in orange and red and yellow leaves and it's quite stunning (and crunchy!).

ps. Can you accept my late post apologies?? I just got back from a fun filled weekend in GA and the post-wedding partying recovery has been rough. Working on it!

Day 277 and the leaves are fallin

Fall indeed! I love crunchy leaves on the sidewalk. I love the colors and the feeling and the coziness that Fall brings. I've been warned that Chicago doesn't have much of a fall. Apparently the weather here likes to do a smooth side right into winter, so I'm enjoying this scene while it's here. Woot.

The sun will come out on Day 274

It's been a rainy, Seattle-esque mess in Chicago for the past week. It actually wasn't terrible since it gave me the chance to wear in my new Fall/Winter boots, but I was pretty excited to see the sunshine return this weekend. This upcoming week will be warmer in Chicago. But you know where it's much warmer? Georgia. Where I'll be next weekend to see one of my dearest friends say "I do". A week away, but I'm already SO FREAKING EXCITED!!

Day 272 is here already?

I was walking down a quiet little street today, not really noticing anything around me until I looked up and saw pumpkins. And the next house... pumpkins. And then suddenly I notice I'm on a pumpkin lined street. It's some kind of Fall pumpkin conspiracy. Or there was a pumpkin festival that I just missed. But whoa. Whoa. I know it's been mid 50ºs and autumn-ish here for about two weeks, but whoa. Saying goodbye to summer never really gets easy, I guess. In the meantime, bring on the pumpkins?

Day 258 is stunning

Today Chicago stuck firmly in the 55º range for the day. I took this as an opportunity to flex my new Fall/Winter boots (pic coming soon perhaps!). Nothing makes me quite as happy as a sensible boot on a chilly Fall day. I snapped this pic while out on an errand south of the city this morning. Mostly it's the big, fluffy clouds that make me smile most. So lovely.

Day 257 tries to stay warm

A cold front done busted on through the midwest you guys! Brrr. Boots and sweaters and my pajama fleece have been my wardrobe and I'm shockingly not mad about it. All good things must come to an end, right? As long as that starbucks across the street is still serving me those yummy chai teas, I'm more than ready for Fall. Bring it.