Small Goals // September 2020

Welcome to September! I’m ready to embrace all things fall (even if it’s still warm outside).

Also quick update from July’s goals: I tackled two of them on that list within the first week of August (I finished my popover dress and made a recipe from Heirloom Kitchen). Better late than never! Now onto how I did with August:

1. Update my photo here on the blog. Done is better than perfect, right? I might tweak it, but it’s one of my favorite recent photos. Plus, it combines two things I love spooky stuff (that’s Salem!) and books.
2. Sew a shirt. I didn’t do this. It’s still on my project list, though! I’ll share when I make it.
3. Stitch up a hoop for a friend. I did this and I got a custom commission this month.
4. Become a planner person. Yes! This has really helped me organize my workdays. Who would have thought?!
5. Organize the linen closet. Done!

4/5. I feel good about what I accomplished this month. I struggled a lot this August, so being able to look at the month and still call it a success in some regards feels good.

As for September, I am ready for it! I love fall, I love the cool nights and the back-to-school feelings. Time to embrace a few new habits and settle into a new season.

1. Get my typewriters up and running. I’ve got two vintage typewriters at home—one from the ’20s and one from the ’60s. They both still click-clack away, but they desperately need ink. I have grand visions of becoming a serious letter writer with these gadgets.
2. Start on some Halloween projects. I love Halloween and all things spooky. I recently downloaded a few scary cross stitch patterns and can’t wait to work on them!
3. Bake apfelkuchen. The Taste of Home baking club’s monthly recipe is this old-fashioned apfelkuchen. I’ve gotta make it.
4. Tackle a sewing project. I’ve got a few projects on deck, including that mushroom shirt, a skirt pattern from my great-grandma’s stash and a few more masks. I’d like to check one of these off the list.
5. Do two workout videos a week. Plain and simple!

That’s all for me today, folks! Enjoy a safe Labor Day weekend.