Celebrate Fall

In my mind, summer is but a dead season that lingers around far too long here in Florida. So I mark July 5th as my official countdown to Hallowe'en.

Official Update: As we've already noted here....several of us have found that Michael's was first out with Fall Flowers this year....and as of this weekend, ours officially has 2 rows of Hallowe'en merchandise...woo hoo! I can also gleefully report findings of Hallowe'en/Fall merchandise at , Old Time Pottery, JoAnne's, Kirklands, Yankee Candle and of course the seasonal Hallowe'en Store that I spoke of in a previous post. It is trickling out a little earlier this year...but still slowly it seems. Or maybe I'm just too impatient. The other thing I wait for eagerly each year at this time is the first magazines with Fall themes. The standards are Martha Stewart, Matthew Mead (Click here for free Hallowe'en Templates), Southern Living and many other crafting, decorating, home, garden and vacation mags. Well I was having no success until I came across this one at JoAnne's...it's called "Celebrate Fall" by Phyllis Hoffman. I've actually never seen this mag before, so this is a new treat for me this year. It covers the Autumn Holidays and Occasions like Back to School, Tailgating, Oktoberfest, Hallowe'en and Thanksgiving. It has decorating and food ideas like 'Witches Night Out' for Hallowe'en, Tastes of Fall, Outdoor Decore and Simple Centerpieces, etc. The photography is very nice, there are lots of recipes and it's a great Fall Find at $7.99. Is it Martha? No...but then who is! And I know how subjective taste and opinion is, so I am not reviewing or doing any recommending here....just giving a heads up for those of you who love the holiday mags, to keep an eye on your local bookstores. :o)