cheery little things

October brings happy to my days.  My parents went on a nice vacation this summer, and mom brought me back the most beautiful place mats (with coordinating napkins), but I haven't been able to use them.  October means I finally do.

Told you, beautiful, right?  I think she got them somewhere in France or Italy and are hand-painted (she went to too many places in one trip for me to keep track).  

Chilly mornings like these are a reason for me to wear these festive cozy socks that T got for me at Target the other day.  Gibson loves them too, and wishes they made them in his size. :)

Time to pull out the sweaters, scarves & boots!