{August} Month in Review.

september saying quotes / from: belongwithwildflowers.com

August is just one of those months that always flies by with lightening speed. Many of us rush to hold on to the last drops of summer as the weather and colors slowly fade into fall. With busier work schedules, returning to school, and project lists growing, September is a month of transition and hard work.

I’ll be starting a new job in September and hopefully (fingers, toes, and everything crossed) launching my Etsy shop. Lately I’ve felt like I’m spinning in circles just to barely keep up with my responsibilities. Because of this, September will also be a month of focus and organization. A month to cut the excess and free more time for responsibilities that are good for the soul. September, we’re ready to rock you!

{August} Month in review…

// Shared photography + laughter from my East Coast to Midwest roadtrip

// Said goodbye to negative work environments + life on autopilot

// Delighted your taste buds with a Dill Fridge Pickle recipe (no canning required!)

// Hosted Finding Beauty Friday for the lovely Aimee of This Darling Day

// Switched perspectives + talked about why it’s a blessing to be almost 30

// Rejoiced in my new raised bed garden with tips for transplanting

// Celebrated my 29th birthday, with a side of silly faces and road side food

// Shared my first garden harvest!

// Gathered lovely inspiration for peach season, confusion over food labels + succulent crushes

// Delivered the fourth edition of Small Shops, Big Hearts with: Rivers and Roads Shop, Oliver and Abraham’s + The Little Fox

What was your favorite part of August?
What are you excited for in September?

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  • http://www.capturedinthelens.com/ Stephanie|Captured in the Lens

    I am excited for Fall weather and my birthday in September!

    • http://belongwithwildflowers.com/ Caitlin

      I’m so excited for the fall weather too, and happy early birthday! I hope it’s a great one :)

  • http://www.kellydelvalle.net/ Kelly Del Valle

    September is settling in for the school year for me, and hopefully, the beginning of cooler weather camping trips!

    I can’t wait to see your Etsy shop!

    • http://belongwithwildflowers.com/ Caitlin

      What do you go to school for? I hope this year starts off smoothly :) And cool weather camping – yes, yes, yes! I am hoping to get back up to Vermont for a fall camping trip as well. I love when you wake up from fall camping and the air is still so cold that sometimes you need a morning fire. It adds an extra dose of magic to the day :)

      • http://www.kellydelvalle.net/ Kelly Del Valle

        I’m not actually a student – I just work in a school! Previously as a VPK teacher, but now I’m working full time from home for a family company, so I just tutor at a private school. It’s a pretty nice schedule – I’ve got plenty of time for gardening and photography and of course, those camping trips, which I agree with you about! A crisp morning is perfect – I love making a morning fire and drinking a hot tea with breakfast!

        • http://belongwithwildflowers.com/ Caitlin

          What a cool job! I also work in a school, but I’m switching back to working for a community agency. Here’s to awesome new starts this fall for both of us!

          • http://www.kellydelvalle.net/ Kelly Del Valle

            Yes! To us! :) I hope you do well in your new position… or at least as well as possible since I know it’s not where your heart lies!

  • http://www.RunToRadiance.com/ Tania

    Usually I am so sad when August is over—because I hate the winter and we are getting closer, noooo! Hahah. Poor Fall—not it’s fault! :) But this year I am getting excited for pumpkin pancakes and riding boots and jeans….but it’ll be a while before the temperature is under 80 here in Texas, hehe.

    • http://belongwithwildflowers.com/ Caitlin

      I hear you on winter, Tania! I was just saying to my boyfriend (as we were sweating in the garden) that we should relish these hot days because before we know it, we’ll be knee-deep in snow again :( Ack!

      Pumpkin pancakes, riding boots + jeans are all things to be so excited for this fall :) Here’s hoping you all get some nice fall days before the winter arrives!

  • http://www.embergrey.com/ Ember Grey.

    You always share the best quotes :) You’re like my go-to quote gal. You certainly had a busy August… I bet September is a bit more about “evening out” and balance for you. Exciting things are ahead, I feel it!

    • http://belongwithwildflowers.com/ Caitlin

      Confession: I’m kind of a quote nerd! I actually have been meaning to make an entire post of graphic quotes… I need to get on that. I am definitely looking into a smoother September filled with more balance + intention, and less… running around like a chicken with my head cut off, haha. Here’s to an awesome September full of good + exciting things for both of us!

      • http://www.embergrey.com/ Ember Grey.

        oooh! Looking forward to your quote post!!! :) (I love them too. When I was in middle school, I used to fill journals with my favorites.)

  • http://misfortuneofknowing.wordpress.com/ A.M.B.

    It sounds like September will be an exciting month for you! I’ve got my fingers crossed that everything works out with your new job and your Etsy shop. You deserve it. :)

    • http://belongwithwildflowers.com/ Caitlin

      I have high hopes for September! The month is always such a transition from summer to fall, it feels like the perfect time for new, positive changes. Thanks so much for the well wishes <3

  • http://www.apartment-wife.com/ jennifer prod

    oh gosh, so much for than just the season is changing for you!! i’m sure you’ll rock your new job, and i’m excited for your Etsy shop!

    • http://belongwithwildflowers.com/ Caitlin

      So many changes ahead! Thank you so much for the sweet support!

  • http://chubbymadness.com Elizabeth

    I am so anxious for the launch of your etsy shop and what you have hidden up that creative and talented sleeve of yours. I also am very much looking forward for September to come and go because you and I both know that October is the best month of the year. :)

    • http://belongwithwildflowers.com/ Caitlin

      Have we talked about how bad I need a PA? Not because I’m so busy — but because I can’t keep on track with anything, haha! I am going to try so, so hard to launch my shop next week when I have a week off between the two jobs.

      October is obvi the best month of the year — it’s your birthday month!!!!!! (Huck has already bought his gift for you, he’s so excited).

  • http://www.thisdarlingday.com/ Aimee

    I can’t seem to get into the fall groove until after we get back from vacation. We go the last week of September every year. Plus it’s been HOT here lately so I’m still in Summer mode. But after we get home from NC at the end of the month I’ll be in my full Fall glory haha.
    P.S. So happy that hosting FBF made your highlights list! I can’t thank you enough for stepping in dear friend! xo

    • http://belongwithwildflowers.com/ Caitlin

      The weather is definitely all over the place this year! We had fall weather in August, and now that it’s September, it’s H-O-T. It definitely makes it hard to settle into the new season + feel adjusted. Hoping that you enjoy your trip to NC + the approaching fall :) And FBF was so much fun!

  • thesimplylivingblog

    August does seem to fly by so quickly, glad I’m not the only one who thinks so! It sounds like you have lots of amazing things coming up this month and I can’t wait to see it all happen! Good luck with your new job and etsy shop! :) Hope you’re having a great week Caitlin!

    • http://belongwithwildflowers.com/ Caitlin

      Thanks so much.. what a sweet comment :) I hope you’re having a fantastic week!

  • http://www.hellohive.co Sarah McConnell

    August was such a good month it’s hard to pick a favorite part! But I guess it was Seth starting school. Now I’m anxious for my first pumpkin latte! It’s still hot, but as soon as the cool hits the air I’ll be ready for all things pumpkin!

    • http://belongwithwildflowers.com/ Caitlin

      I couldn’t agree more about August, Sarah! That’s awesome to hear about your little guy starting school + I hope you get to enjoy that first pumpkin latte soon :)

  • http://www.adventuresofbugandboo.com/ TheAdventuresofBugandBoo

    Exciting times ahead for you!! Wishing you the best with the new job AND the etsy launch, wahoo! :)

    • http://belongwithwildflowers.com/ Caitlin

      Thanks so much, sweet friend!