au revoir summer

One week from tomorrow. September 23rd. The official first day of Fall, the Autumn Equinox. And a full moon as well. How utterly magical is that? Oh what I would give to be in New England where some of you are already enjoying the spectacular fall fashion show Mother Nature is putting on.

 

So this morning I thought it was time to tuck away my bright blue summer bag. I've been totting it around the whole season. I call it my Alice bag because the blue reminded me of Alice and the movie.

I was also very attatched to my favorite blue chandelier earrings all summer but I think I'll keep them out. One always needs a little pop of color I always say.

I love carpet bags. I did a post about it here. I think it was Mary Poppins' bag that got me started. How could you not love a bag filled with endless odds and ends that seem to come from nowhere? And there was Aunt Clara's carpet bag from Bewitched, filled with old door knobs and locks. I can't forget Grandma Aggie's magical bag from Halloweentown. She had several ones throughout the series. I love how one of them would actually eat sandwiches like a little pet monster! And there's Isabel Bigelow's carpet bag from the movie Bewitched. There's a great shot of it at the beginning of the movie when she comes flying into L.A. on her broom (I love her cottage too btw).

Here is my favorite bag from last fall. It's nice and big and roomy (I don't do little bags and don't know how some women do it). However I also don't like bags that weigh 40 lbs before you put all your stuff in it. I'm not a big fan of all the trendy bags out with all the hardware and bling on it. I'd rather have a big vintage bag

or something bright and fun that I can add stuff to. I added a velvet flower and witchy pin to this one.

My favorite fall things. Both of these earrings are super light weight. I've had them a few years and I think they were from Target. What would we do without Target?

I aslo have this smaller carpet bag but it's a little too small so I don't use it as much. I know some women change their bag with every outfit. Do you? Maybe I just carry far too much stuff around to do that because I would never get out of the house if I had to do it every day!

So there you have one of my annual rituals. The changing of the bag for the season ritual. What sort of everyday things do you like to do to welcome the new season? I'd love to know.

Today I'm grateful for....

Friends. My wonderful blog friends and my real world pals.

You guys make my life magic!