So Long, Summer

September always carries a certain weight, a month that teeters on the edge of two worlds. It's when the final, honeyed rays of summer stretch their golden fingers across our days, casting everything in a soft, nostalgic light. The sky holds onto that deep, endless blue, but with a hesitant haze, a hint of something cooler to come.

With each passing breeze, the air shifts, carrying with it the crisp, earthy scent of autumn, mingling with the last breath of summer’s sweetness. It is a time of contrasts—bright, sun-soaked afternoons give way to evenings caressed by a growing chill. The cold air is a refreshing reprieve from the stifling summer sun. It is always in these moments, we find ourselves lingering, caught between what was and what is yet to be—our past selves, guided by the heat, and our new selves, ready to be shaped by the frost.

September is a month of change, a slow unfolding of nature’s next chapter. Some may grieve the fading of summer, its vibrant greens turning to amber and crimson, as the light softens and the shadows lengthen. Others, though, eagerly welcome the embrace of autumn’s winds, the way they stir the leaves and bring with them the promise of cozy nights and the warmth of home. The equinox arrives like a quiet announcement, a gentle nudge toward shorter days and longer nights.

There’s a shift in routine, too—icy showers become warm, comforting baths, while evenings spent outdoors give way to nights in, curled up with hot cocoa in hand. The farewell to summer need not be sorrowful, for without the contrast of seasons—the burn of sun against the bite of frost—we’d never learn to cherish one over the other. It is in the balance of opposites that our favorite moments are made. So we let go, knowing that summer’s glow will return, but for now, it’s time to bask in the soft, golden hues of autumn’s approach. Find your favourite New Flame candle to accompany you through this transition.