by Karen on September 3, 2010
It seems that no matter where you live there is something in the air around the first part of September—it’s that back-to-school, fall rush of energy that affects so many of us. Like spring’s “new beginnings” I believe it’s safe to say that for many, fall is just as bracing.
School days have been gone from my radar, aside from the traffic jam near University High on my way to work, for 5 years (when Son #2 graduated from college). Still, my internal clock reminds me that it’s that time of year when the excitement surrounding buying school clothes and supplies hits me, as if I were headed to the classroom.
They had me at "Preppy" --- disclosure: I've been a preppy since they came up with the term.
Russel+Hazel has some unique school/office supplies.
I’m clearly not the only blogger that has been bitten by the bug. paper{whites} had a great post on school supplies, as did Content in a Cottage.
Knock-Knock has some fun stamps—maybe more for adults than back-to-school kids 
Knock-Knock is worth a visit.
Reading fellow bloggers musings prompted me to do a Google search of unique office supplies. In addition to the outstanding See Jane Work site I found a couple of others (listed above) that could be dangerous to the stationary/organizing/office geek.
3-ring binders have come a long way!
Have fun and I hope you are ready for class (code for gearing up for fall) to begin.
by Karen on September 1, 2010
I have always been more of a fall/winter person than a spring/summer enthusiast. I’m certain there is as much debate (trivial as it may be) about this topic as there is about being a morning person {raising hand} vs. a nighttime person!
Pumpkins at the entry announce the season. Image via Victoria
Don’t get me wrong, I love spring. What’s not to love, right? But I gain a burst of energy at the very thought of fall’s approach.
Persimmons and bittersweet make fall tablescapes a no brainer. Image via Country Living
So it was with much excitement that a fellow blogger, Melissa Michaels at The Inspired Room announced she was hosting her annual Fall Nesting Party.
I love the unexpected use of pumpkins in are non-conforming colors! Image via Victoria
Ornamental cabbage and orange flowers are beautiful in contrast and the centerpiece is low enough for great conversation during the meal. Image via Country Living
Melissa is also a fan of fall so she hosts this annual event where you can link to her site with your fall ideas for decorating. The event isn’t until September 8th but I’ve started thinking of what I want to do, things I’ll layer on.
This is such a simple but elegant way to give a nod to the season without using orange, a color a friend of mine can't abide. Image via Victoria
For my sun-loving friends, trust me, I won’t pull out the plaid and pumpkins just yet but I’ll be thinking of them in eager anticipation!
School days have been gone from my radar, aside from the traffic jam near University High on my way to work, for 5 years (when Son #2 graduated from college). Still, my internal clock reminds me that it’s that time of year when the excitement surrounding buying school clothes and supplies hits me, as if I were headed to the classroom.
