It's August and the temperature (and humidity) here in South Carolina is outrageous (seriously, you can barely walk to your car without sweating). So, naturally, I'm dreaming of fall. A few of my favorite things in this wonderful season include...

1. Fall weather

Goodbye 100 degree weather, you will not be missed.

2. Fall events

I live for hayrides and bonfires.

3. Fairs

County fairs in the South are everything.

4. Fall foods

Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, hot apple cider, soups, cornbread and so forth.

5. Apple picking and pumpkin patching

I love a good apple and a cute pumpkin, so a day filled with friends picking the perfect apple and pumpkin is absolutely delightful.

6. Fall foliage

Going for a drive in this season is breathtaking.

7. Hikes

Another great way to see the leaves at their peak is to go hiking.

8. Holidays

Halloween trick-or-treating is a win and Thanksgiving is such a special day (the parade, food, and family make this day stand out).

9. Fall clothes

Sweater weather, scarves, plaid, vests, and bean boots dominate my wardrobe during these months.

10. Fall smells

Whether it's fall-scented candles that smell like maple syrup, fall cooking that wafts from the kitchen, or the smell when you walk outside on a crisp day, it just gets me in the fall mood.

September 22nd can't come soon enough.