woohoo for pumpkins!

...and all things fall on this first day of the new season.

I took a quick trip to Colorado where the aspens are in their full, golden glory::



Back in Boston, I'm welcoming in the new season with some new-to-me used boots::
Behind the scenes I'm still knitting away at a pair of knee socks to be worn during boot season.

Here's a clearer picture of my new sweater, which is perfect for keeping the brisk fall air at bay::

The skinny on this knit: US 10 needles, and 1 skein of Eco wool! Buttons ~ taken from some old, rarely worn projects.

And finally, I celebrated the season a bit early last week with this delicious pumpkin risotto; made with a pumpkin from pop's garden. So easy to make. yum!