“When the trees their summer splendor
Change to raiment red and gold,
When the summer moon turns mellow,
And the nights are getting cold;
When the squirrels hide their acorns,
And the woodchucks disappear;
Then we know that it is autumn,
Loveliest season of the year.”
-   Carol L. Riser, Autumn

To me Fall is the best season.  I love the sweater weather and the Ladies’ Fit and Flare Sweater for only $17.95 has wide and narrow cables for eye-catching style with cozy warmth.  Keep the collar open or button the sweater all the way to the top and fold over the collar to create a turtleneck. Coordinate your sweater and head out the door in sophisticated style with this 3-Pc. Herringbone Accessory Set for only $12.95 that includes a tote bag, wallet and scarf.   Matching 3-piece set easily takes you from the office to a night out in classy, coordinated style.  Get out enjoy the season change in style.

Football season is getting closer and closer and here at The Lakeside Collection we are gearing up for it and you can too! One of the best steals of the season are the embroidered football backpacks. These handy backpacks can carry a laptop, school supplies or books and for only $12.95 and they are going fast! They feature a water-resistant nylon and plastic padded, adjustable straps and a carry strap for hanging. You can choose from the 12 most popular teams in the NFL, so get yours before they sell out! Great for the kids back to school too!

While I’m writing this it’s a balmy 21F degrees outside. Interestingly, it is warmer then it was  in December of 2008 in which temperatures dropped to around 8F degrees. Our lake is now officially frozen over.  I went down to take some shots of the lake to show you all how frozen it was. I tossed a small rock and the ice didn’t budge. I then tossed in a much larger rock that weighed roughly 20 pounds and again, it didn’t budge. Yikes! Anyway, here at the office some  stay warm with our Ladies Fleece jackets and our sherpa lined fleece jackets which both come in a variety of sizes to keep you cozy and warm all winter. For the kids the kid’s coats available in Cars, Tinkerbell, and princess.  In fact some of those products are so popular that they have already sold out because of the cold freeze that hit most of the country. Is your pond or lake frozen?

How about letting that loved one know they are loved, here are some great ideas.  Life is so busy, it is so important to stop and show the people in your life how much they do mean to you and how much you appreciate them.  Carry on this over 200 year tradition and do so stress free on-line. We have hundreds of products that will put a smile on your loved ones face. Here are some of my favorites, what are yours?

Wood Sentiments Mirror
Cesar’s Way Book or Tip Cards
Chocolate & Rust Colored Bedding sets
Eat this, not that book