It's finally fall!

So, it's finally cooled off a bit and I've been able to wear my beloved black turtleneck sweater that I mentioned at the end of this post here. 

I love sweaters.  They hid a multitude of sins, don't you think? 

With that being said, I need some fall inspiration.  I need a little encouragement to get me moving.  I need a little pick-me-up.  I feel like at any moment, fall is going to fade back into 100-degree days at the pool.  That's the down side to living in southern California: fall and winter aren't clearly defined. 

So what's your trick to getting ready for fall? 

Is it decorating your house? 

Is it a recipe like my mom's coveted truffles?  Because I made a batch and it just didn't feel right for me yet. 

Maybe these will help? 

Is it a drink like eggnog or Pike's Place coffee?  Lord knows I've tried that too. 

It didn't really help. 
Is it a place you go with your family every year?  I keep hearing about this Oak Glen tradition...enlighten me? 

Is it something you only wear in cold months like my soft, black turtleneck? 

Tell me!  I'd love to try it out and see if it finally kicks my butt into the mood for this season.  Before you know it, it'll be Christmas and I'd hate to have missed a whole season!