gather. {31 days}

I had pretty much decided not to do a 31-day series this year. A month long series is a lot of work. I know, because I have written such a series three Octobers in a row. I wrote about topics that I was passionate about...31 Days to Make a House a Home and 31 Days of Hospitality and CeLeBRaTe!! I didn't think that I could get that excited (31 days worth of excited!) about another topic. 

But then I was shopping a few weeks ago and I saw this plate...

...and it sparked an idea!

Gather. Harvest. Autumn. Hmmm...

Off went my brain in a dozen different directions. Maybe even 31 different directions!

gath·er  /ˈgaTH ər/ (v.) bring together and take in from scattered places or sources

I am going to gather. All month long. 

I'll be "bringing together from scattered places and sources" and sharing what I've gathered. I may even challenge you to gather from time to time. As I gather, I'll actually be touching on the ideas of all three of my previous October series. 

I will be gathering things to make a house a home. 

I will be gathering people and ideas for hospitality.

And I will be gathering things for celebrating. 

gather. will be a simple collection of ideas and inspiration. The posts will be short and sweet...jumping off points.

Won't you join me each day in October and we'll gather together? 

I am joining in with a gazillion other bloggers who are posting for 31 Days! Click ~here~ to visit...

all 31 days...

day 1. you are here!

day 2. {at the farm stand}

day 3. {pumpkin}

day 4. {more pumpkins}

day 5. {to worship}

day 6.{the beauty of nature}

day 7. {even more pumpkins}

day 8. {apple · grape · celery salad}

day 9. {memories with friends}

day 10. {gift wrap supplies}

day 11. {still life photos}

day 12. {a time}

day 13. {the many faces of Ben}

day 14. {to celebrate}

day 15. {pumpkin fool}

day 16. {for morning time}

day 17. {drive-by inspiration}

day 18. {spicy simmering potpourri}

day 19. {His lambs}

day 20. {cozy throws & blankets}

day 21. {a happy package}

day 22. {copycat autumn squash soup}

day 23. {around the table}

day 24. {to clean}

day 25. {teas}

day 26. {the music of Thanksgiving}

day 27. {weekend snapshots}

day 28. {leaves}

day 29. {brown}

day 30. {with family and friends}

day 31. {Gathering the Moments of October}