Happy happy happy FRIDAY, friends!
You guys, as I’m typing these words, it’s pouring outside. Praise the Lord!
We haven’t had any “real” rain in North Texas since July 16th which ties the record here.
It’s raining, my fire place is going, all four dogs are asleep at my feet, and it’s OCTOBER!
OCTOBER + FRIDAYS are pretty darn fantastic, no?
Whether it’s sunny or rainy wherever you are this morning, I hope you’re about to have a very October-y Friday!
As always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika and sharing this week’s FAVORITE THINGS!
Happy Friday in October!
All the little things have made me so happy this week…
…like changing the screensaver on my TV to this one. It has brought me such joy. 🙂
I have candles going in my house pretty much 18 hours a day. I’ve shared this before, but I wanted to remind you that Magic Candle Co is one of my favorite places to buy candles. I particularly love the Poison Apple for fall (with my candle warmer!) and…
…Pumpkin King. I bought two of each. They are so good!
This has been a favorite of mine all week too 🙂 .
I am clearly in my “jackets” era right now…
I wore this FAUX LEATHER BOMBER in New York and then on Monday morning, I swapped my traditional denim jacket that I wear on flights for…
It’s so fall! It was comfy and cute and kept me warm on my chilly flight back to Dallas. It also comes in a fun PLAID print too.
And how cute is this SHORT SLEEVE BLAZER? I bought all three in XS.
I wore it with THESE LOAFERS!
So fall!
Who else just started watching…
…The Great British Baking Show!
New episodes come out each Friday which means that today, Episode 2 drops!
I’ve shared this as a favorite before, but I just really, really love The Great British Baking Show. They’re so positive and encouraging and inspiring. They’re all crazy creative and the whole show just oozes cozy.
I am sad that Pru has retired, but after episode #1, I’m already a fan of Nigella Lawson taking her place. If you haven’t started watching, it’s the perfect fall show!
Mix and Match Travel Agency had a such a BIG September.
We were BUSY BEES!
Right this minute, we have 25 different groups traveling all over the world and more taking off tomorrow.
This fun group just returned from Punta Cana!
Don’t they look like a fun group?
Whether you want to go solo, as a duo, your family, friends, or a great big group (we do destination weddings and corporate events too!), I truly truly mean this when I say that we would LOVE to work with you! Please reach out to us for more information on our fee-free vacation planning.
Since we just wrapped up September, it’s time to share the TOP TEN!
You guys, it’s always, always a really random mix…and yet, there are always some tried and true faves too.
Here you go:
THE TOP 10 BLOG POSTS FROM SEPTEMBER
#10: 10 Random Things: SEPTEMBER EDITION
#8: 10 Things I’m Letting Go {2026 EDITION}
#7: Cheesy Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Casserole
#6: Top Five, Bottom Five: TEENAGERS
#4: Shay’s Favorite Day GIVEAWAY!
#3: Shay’s Friday Faves {09.18.26}
#2: Shay’s Friday Faves {09.04.26}
#1: Trader Joe’s September Haul
AND HERE ARE YOUR TOP 10 FAVORITE ITEMS FROM SEPTEMBER
#10: MY FLATS (on sale and come in other colors!)
#9: THIS DRESS
#8: THIS PLAID TOP (comes in other colors!)
#7: FAUX SUEDE JACKET (comes in other colors!)
#6: THIS PLAID TOP (comes in many other colors!)
#5: THIS DRESS (comes in many other colors including a faux brown suede I also own)
#2: THESE SNEAKERS (on sale and come in many other colors!)
#1: MY MULES! Goodness, I love these. They are so comfortable!
And finally, if you missed it yesterday, I shared…
…31 DAYS OF OCTOBER RECIPES! Some of the recipes are pumpkin, some Halloween inspired, and some are just good fall recipes. It’s one easy and yummy recipe for every day this month.
Today is Lovejoy’s homecoming game, so I am off to do all the hoco things. I will be back here tomorrow though with an extra special Saturday post. I hope to see you all in the morning.
In the meantime, have the best start to your weekend! xx
Elspeth Mizner says
Enjoy all the homecoming fun!
Have a great weekend!
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bethany says
well this is a fun post. Happy October!!
Jessica says
We are completely with you on Great British Baking Show and are baking along with the signature challenges every week. The plan for this week’s signature is to use your chocolate chip cookie recipe! 💛 Thank you for the inspiration! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh how fun!! It’s just elevated TV, right? It’s wholesome and entertaining and educational and edifying all at once.
Paula Hobbs says
I’m here for the jacket era! What sneakers are you wearing with the jeans and blazer?
Mix and Match Mama says
Those are my Dior sneakers!
Paula Hobbs says
Addorable! Thank you for sharing.
Laci Uhrbom says
We love The Great British Baking Show in our house!!
Teresa Goncalves says
Can you tell me where the screen saver is from? So cute!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s one of the options on my Frame TV. I just pulled it from there.
Susan P Fitzpatrick says
Happy Homecoming!! Hope the weather is good for the game. So happy we are finally getting rain in my area. I have an apple strudel candle burning while watching the rain 😍 The cropped jacket and blazer are so cute on you!
Lee Ann Vicary says
We finally got rain and it’s in the 70s instead of the 100s – yippee. I just ordered some Colleen Rothschild goodies and used your code. When I first started ordering from them I forgot about it a few times but when I am placing a $400 order 20% off is a big help. So thank you for saving me money. (I’m divorced so I don’t have to explain that girl math to a husband.)
Sarah M. says
Do still have that X-Large inflatable pumpkin? It is really something!
Mix and Match Mama says
Absolutely! It will be back right before Halloween. It’s too big to keep up much longer than that (or you know I would, ha!).
Sara B. says
This first Friday of October dose of happiness started my day out just right. The first thing I do every weekday morning is head over here to start my day off with joy. There are so many things that are negative to focus on, but I chose joy. Your efforts on this site to make each day special are a huge component of that. Thank you so much!
Heather Guinn says
What are your very favorite brands of candles?
Thanks and happy fall!
Mix and Match Mama says
Circle E Candles are my all time fave!