The last couple days have been AMAZING. I'm talking about the weather, of course. We're finally getting a taste of cooler weather, and it's definitely putting me in the mood for things such as:

1) hot soups
2) Chopin Nocturnes
3) Chet Baker (when am I ever not in the mood for Chet?)
4) picnics among the falling leaves
5) mountains!
6) all things orange, red and gold
7) everything pumpkin and apples

Speaking of pumpkins and apples, last year I came up with the idea to have a "pumpkin and apple party." Well, I went on the Martha Stewart website last night, and guess what - in the entertainment section of the website, she has "Pumpkin and Apple Party" as one of her party ideas. SHE STOLE MY IDEA! You know what? I'm in always one step ahead of Martha, I'm pretty sure I could do exactly what she's been doing now, except better. I'll beat her at her own game! Just imagine: the "Grace Song" line of dishes, serving ware and linens at your local Macy's. The "Grace Song Living" magazine. Yeah...I like that idea...