Happy Friday!

1. Tailgating this weekend? This recipe looks fun, delicious, and well, awesome. Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sliders via Southern Living here.
2. North Carolina is the place to be in the fall. Our State magazine has some sweet info on taking in the best of the mountain scenery.
3. Simple, kind idea for a fall gift of love to a friend via Lasso the Moon. Perfect.
4. We pinned this amazing pumpkin centerpiece from Gwen Moss blog and love that she includes a detailed DIY tutorial for it. This is the one to save for a special fall gathering (Thanksgiving, I'm thinking of you!) 
5. And, since we included those awesome sliders, you may want something to put them on that shows your school spirit. We've got you covered with our melamine platters that you can order here. Shoot us an email if you need help picking one with your colors.

October is finally here! Yay! I have already seen leaves turning here in the North Carolina Triad, and the weather this week has been fantastic. If you haven't guessed, this is my favorite time of year. Sweater, boots, brisk breezes, warm colors - they are all mixed into my love of this month. October has always been extra special to me because it is my birthday month. Now, I love this month even more because I can celebrate another anniversary, my survival of a blood cancer. I am going to try to make each day this month one of thankfulness, contentment, and being present in the moment. There are so many reasons to be joyful!

What about you? What are you most looking forward to about fall?