So the summer seems a distant memory; it feels as if the children have been back at school forever and the shops are now stocked to the ceiling with Christmas wares!

The countdown it seems, has begun!

Before we all start to panic, let’s take a moment to remember the loveliness that was September!

Think new school uniforms, Autumn leaves, misty mornings.

Here’s a round up of my favourite bits from September…

New things 

🌸 Letters From the Mat created her own list of things that made her smile

🌸 Becoming a brand rep for Aspire Style (Use the code SHIMMER to get 10% discount)

🌸 You Are Not Alone in This World reblogged my post about the smile challenge

🌸 At the beginning of the month I had my best views ever in one day – 169! Thankyou 💛

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Best of #itsthelittlethings

This month was a big one as I set myself the challenge to post a photo EVERY SINGLE DAY of something that made me smile. Here’s a few of my favourites…

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My favourite posts

🌸 Awards and more awards!

🌸 5 things that confident women DON’T do!

🌸 5 ways to use affirmations

🌸 Why you should embrace the glorious mess that you are

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My favourite thoughts

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Blogs I think are worth checking out

Out of Ordinary

Soul Simple

Power of Enduring

Live With Style 19

Thriving Under Pressure

Confessions of a Reborn Girl

All Things Steph

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Looking forward to next month

🌸 A new monthly challenge

🌸 Planning a series of interviews

🌸 All things Halloween!

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Thank you for stopping by my little blog – I appreciate it so much, it’s what motivates me to write.

As the days start to get colder and slightly darker, it’s easy to retreat into the comfort of our homes, our pyjamas or ourselves. Here’s one final thought to leave you with…

What did you get up to this September? I’d love to know in the comments below or why not follow my Facebook Page and get in touch there? 

Nicky 💋