The In Between of August. . .Augtober

I don't mean Stranger Things

So many of us are in between life phases. . . In between Summer and Fall.

flip flops and sweaters, Grilling, and making soups. . . .

Here are some ideas on bridging the gap.

If you are reading this in 2025 the astrology has been pretty brutal especially for

Cardinal signs! It is meant to push us to the brink and force changes. Leave us alone sky!

I'm being forced to live more in the in between than usual due to staging our home for

photographs. I'm holding off of fall AND Halloween decorating and it's torture!

I have taken my insparation from 90's comfort shows and the earth. Click on any pic for more info

I'm doing pre soft fall vibes with some nostalgia and some light baking. Here are my

lovely transitional choices and curations for you guys. . .

Baking

Applesauce Muffins

Since we are really working on our health, we decided to do a little lighter baking option

that I used to bake since way back when. They don't require butter or oil and I'm sure you

could throw some oats or protein powder in if you like or peanut butter for fats. I like them

as is myself. They are a lovely little lighter carb to grab and go for the mornings, or for a

little snack.

Because back to school is in August for a lot of people (Although I think it SHOULD be

September)!

Apple is a nice crossover flavor profile for August if you aren't ready to go full

on Pumpkin stuff yet.

I like this recipe here: Applesauce Muffins

Style

I wish it were crisp and slightly chilly Autumn weather, but sadly I live in the desert and it's still

hotter than balls out here!

Spooky hot weather 90's nods

I'm wearing spooky t-shirts with skirts, overalls, etc. even with flip flops to tide over. On

really hot days I'll just bum around in tanks and LuLu Lemon yoga pants. No shame. They

are quality. If you know you know. . . I found a practical magic T-shirt that I immediately cut the crew neck out of and I am pumped.

I might start putting my October looks together soon too. Something to look forward to.

I am starting to slowly transition into a more Practical magic 90s witch look with maxi

dresses and midi skirts and tanks. This kind of layering helps when It's cold then hot then cold at the grocery store then hot. . . Plus if it was cute enough for Sandy B and Nicole Kidman. . .

Practical Magic Style into September!

I might add in some chunkier stone jewelry pieces too. I'm super bummed the Witches of East End got canceled after 2 seasons! I love the style in there!

How dare they cancel a show with Julia Armand as a witch. She's a goddess! It's a fun little

show. Give it a watch.

Aunt Wendy on Witches of East End kills boho sexy style!

I particularly love Aunt Wendy's style on the show. She might just be my favorite character.

Talk about 'black cat energy!' Her necklace is really cute! She’s ’cool aunt’ personified.

Why am I obsessed with pajamas right now? And I wanna get back to sewing. Just random thoughts.

Boo Baskets

If you are a Halloween person like myself, find a similarly clever halloween loving pal to

exchange boo baskets with. If you do this in August it gives you the time and budget to put a really cute little Halloween curation together! I did this one as a giveaway last year for my most engaged Tik Tok subscriber on TypeAish (Maybe a whole how to post on boo baskets later).

This was last year's this year I'm Exchanging with Hail Storm aka my pal Hailey

MUSIC

A few tunes with August vibes. I see August as both fun and dreamy transitional with a little angst thrown in. Transitions are hard.

Well obvi the song August by Taylor Swift AUGUST

Also the soundtrack from the Summer I turned Pretty is hitting just right. THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY

Some Bon Iver if you are moody is nice if the heat makes you cranky. BON IVER Makes you feel like you could write a novel or date Edward Cullen.

ENTERTAINMENT

Just buy it on prime or apple! It's a rewatcher click pic for link

I'm in love with this and could watch it on repeat right now like You've got mail can be rewatched.

I feel it has summer vibes, but is a sweet and silly rom com. Hopeless Romantics and booktok peeps will relate.

I personally love Kerri Russell and Jennifer Coolidge is always hilarious in my book. . . Plus if you loved flight of the Concords or are a Jane Austen fan in general this one is for you!

BooooKS

Get the audiobook for the accents. Click on pic

Currently reading Rewitched which gives comfort loving British slacker Bridget Jones-like every woman feels.

It’s easy listening vibes. I am liking fiercer female

characters more these days, but for a cozy stepping into your own power character arc, this is a fun choice.

It's an introverted sweet cat lady and hot tea requiring young woman going through witchy trials.

I also really enjoy a Welsh accent which the voice narrator has.

Home

2 things that are keeping us sane during this hot weather. . . Why God?! Our powerful

tower fan on oscilate. I can't even sleep without it. Syd can't either in the summer even though he runs cold.

It has a remote if you have a hot flash and feel lazy

Our fancy cooling Duvet cover! How did we ever live without this!? So soft. So cool to

the touch because of the eucalyptus fibers. We get really cranky without it. Someday we'll

get another one to rotate out! Bonus our color of Green works great with fall bedding too.

Transitions so well from Summer to Fall. Like sleeping on soft cool moss

It's pre-Virgo Season so it's a great time to purge then organize

Finally I'm able to let go of a lot of nostalgic old t -shirts by making a memory quilt. I made

one for my husband Syd to show off all of his t-shirts as a runner. Most of these are from LA races. He didn’t wear these shirts, but he couldn't part with them either. Problem Solved! If you don’t sew, there are several companies that make them for you!

Syd's Running Shirt quilt (now actually done) as modeled by our beagle Sherlock

Time to do mine now too. It's a nice way to recycle shirts too sentimental or worn out to

donate.

PURGE

For the things you can part with that are in good condition here are some ideas on where

to donate or sell your old digs!

Donate

• Good Will

• Salvation Army

• Local Shelters

  
  

  Sell

  
  

• Ebay

• thred up

• resell stores

• Facebook marketplace

  
  

  Other

  
  

• Buy nothing Groups

• Next Door

ORGANIZE

We upgraded our laundry room storage with a pull out laundry hamper with shelf. I can't believe how much easier it is to do laundry now in our narrow laundry room. No more tripping over baskets!

I love how generous the shelf is because both of us being SAG actors, we like having a printer near where we film. We print out our sides on this one (Sides are snippets of scripts to audition with).

So much less cluttered!

On the brain. . . Holistic health, crafts, side hustles, Keeping the house cleaner, meal plann

ing, moving, staging, sleeping better, dog behavioral issues, mild weight loss, date nights,

the global communities, America scaries, Healing my heart from past slights, babies,

feminism, How to help without burning out, money, writing, soulmates,

and much much more.

Happy August. . . Our magical season is just around the corner