Fall has become one of my favorite seasons. Growing up in Hawaii, I never had the opportunity to experience anything but warm weather. That is why I really appreciate and love the bright reds and oranges that seem to color every leaf during this time of the year. It’s also the reason why I’m dedicating this week’s inspiration board to the fall season. 

Photo Credits: Fall arrangement taken inside of the Westin in San Francisco. Warm Leaves Thanksgiving Greeting Card. Quick Place Card, Martha Stewart. Pottery Barn Twig Bowl. Crate and Barrel Metal Maple Leaf Ornaments. Better Home & Garden Forest Scene.

Almost 42% of our talented staff thought that this Fall Bouquet Thanksgiving Photo Card was the perfect way to send your season’s greetings this fall.

With Halloween creeping up on us this Friday, everyone here at Tiny Prints is scrambling to put last-minute finishing touches on their costumes, party plans and decorations. But as soon as November 1st hits, you can be sure we will all be clearing out the cobwebs to make room for cornucopias and cranberry-filled centerpieces!

If you love Thanksgiving as much as we do, be sure to check out these great designs that the Tiny Prints staffers picked as their favorites from our collection of new Thanksgiving cards and party invitations!

Almost 42% of our talented staff thought that this Fall Bouquet Thanksgiving Photo Card was the perfect way to send your season’s greetings this fall.

If you are sending invitations to your Thanksgiving feast, choose one that’s full of charm—35% of Tiny Prints employees said this Turkey Talk Thanksgiving Invitation was sweet enough to gobble right up!

We can’t tell if it’s the golden autumn hues or the stylish modern design of this Crisp Leaves Thanksgiving Photo Card that makes Tiny Prints staffers love it so much, but either way this dazzling design earned 24.2% of the vote!

One of the best things I did was buy a journal for my husband and I. We take turns writing to one another which brings us closer and allows us to share our days with each other. I thought this might also be a great way to involve family members! That’s why the holiday kid-friendly journal from Paper Source is this week’s pick as one of our fabulous Friday finds!

Ice Bat Uglydoll Journal from Paper Source. Black Damask Hostess Apron from Sur La Table. Season Scroll Holiday Gift Tags.

As the weather turns colder and the days become dramatically shorter, your kids are more likely to want to cuddle up indoors than to run around outside. If you’re afraid you may end up with a couple of cold-weather couch potatoes on your hands, check out these great links for some fun fall games to play both indoors and out:

• Take a break from channel surfing to channel your children’s energy into charming fall crafts! Kaboose offers a wealth of Halloween, Thanksgiving and general fall craft ideas that are sure to entertain your brood for hours.
• Beat cabin fever with Family Fun’s list of fun indoor games for the whole family.
• Looking to stock up on board games for the long winter ahead? Family Education has a list of the Top 10 Board Games for Kids to help you plan your shopping spree.
• Family Education also offers a wealth of indoor and outdoor ideas for entertaining the family all season long.
• Longing to let your kids play in the gorgeous fall foliage like you did as a child? Read up on 15 Fun Fall and Harvest Outdoor Party Games for Kids for some great ideas, including a harvest dig and an autumn relay race.

It’s officially fall so this week’s inspiration board is dedicated to the brilliant reds and golds of autumn leaves, cool brisk nights and fall parties with friends. Let these fun ideas get you in the mood to celebrate the changing seasons!

1) Send Thanksgiving greetings to those near and far with new and simply gorgeous photo cards from Tiny Prints. Crate and Barrel’s maple leaf plate makes serving appetizers fun and festive.

2) White pumpkin candles and cranberry vase filler from Pottery Barn are sure to transform any gathering into an elegant holiday affair!

3) Mini pumpkin spice cake with orange glaze from Sara Lee of Semi-Homemade and pumpkin patch cupcakes from Martha Stewart are pumpkin inspired, mouth watering treats for kids and the kid at heart.

One of my best memories as a child were the times I spent camping with my family. It’s a great way to bond with your kids and a creative way to celebrate their birthday. Here are a few ways to help you get ready for fun, fall nights, roasting marshmallows and camping under the stars.

1) There are specific camping equipment made for kids. Check out some of these cool camping gear. (Kids Dome Camping Tent and Youth Glow-in-the-Dark Solar Quad Chair from Coleman.)

2) Then, before you go make sure to test out all your equipment and gear outside or inside of your home.

3) Don’t forget to pack the essentials such as lots of water, sunscreen and an emergency kit. These are from REI.

4) Choose somewhere nearby and make sure to find out if you’ll need to obtain a permit to camp there.

5) Have fun with food! Check out Familyfun.com for recipes from everything from s’mores and trail mix to pan-fried trout! Yum!

6) And if you’re throwing a camping birthday party or just a casual gathering with family and friends, send out one of these fun, party invitations.

7) Check out Budget Travel’s article, “Camping Tips for Parents,” for more information.

I’ve always admired how superstar moms like Sarah Jessica Parker and Reese Witherspoon always look so glamorous and put together. I think the key to their chic style is in their attitude–they dress appropriately, forsaking low slung jeans and halter tops for more family-friendly tailored trousers and fitted blouses, but they also add a lot of personal style and flair into their wardrobes as well. Even if you aren’t in the spotlight quite so much as these famous moms, borrowing a little bit of their glitz and glam for your everyday wardrobe is easier than you think! Check out these inspirational images of SJP, Reese and Michelle Williams from Celebrity Moms, and then steal their looks with these easy fashion tips for fall:

To get SJP’s casual look, try pairing J.Crew’s boy cut jeans with this cozy belted sweater hoodie from the Gap.

Steal Reese Witherspoon’s classic style with this sleek racerback black dress and fun, funky pumps, both from Banana Republic.

Michelle Williams’ classic style can easily be emulated with slim-fitting cropped pants and a pair of flats in a fun color or standout print. Try these “Portland” Pants from Nordstrom and these Cuteone flats from Nine West.

It’s hard to believe that school’s just around the corner. And that means getting ready to get in gear for fall fashion. Back-to-school styles are trendier, hipper and more affordable with big chains such as Wal-Mart creating cool clothes with even cooler price tags. Check out what’s hot for this fall season!

Wal-Mart previewed their new affordable clothing line for kids in San Francisco, July 19, 2008.

Jewel tones will continue to shine in fall.

Modern preppy takes its cue from shows like “Gossip Girl” for a cool, casual, sporty look.

Photos from top to bottom: Wal-Mart Fashion show from Reuters, Maria trench from Delias, Carla jumper from Resurrection, John Galliano outfit from Styletots.com, OldNavy preppy girls outfits, Best & Co. boys favorite looks.