All Things Bright and Colorful

FALL! or should I say Autumn is still crisp in the air! "Fall" discovered us not long ago, but it was only recently that I began to notice the bright and bold colors popping out against the neutral landscape. I love vivid colors, especially those of the changing seasons. Northern California does not wear these gorgeous pigments as well as the East, yet we display the rich shades in the rolling hills of vineyards.
First things that come to mind when I think of fall: The crisp delicate leaves crunching underfoot (not to mention jumping in a big pile), scented candles, and apples! Pumpkin-flavored foods!!!! Pumpkin butter, pumpkin soup, pumpkin-spice latte, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pancakes (a la Trader Joes!)..... As you can see I would much rather spend my time thinking about food than clothes ;-) Nevertheless, this is the time when you roll out those plastic bins, unlatch the cedar hope chest, and take out those sweaters and colorful scarves to match! Yay! Oh, and get ready for the festive spirit, Christmas is around the corner....