I have been remiss--I forgot to post the color of the month!  It is golden topaz.  (or the alternate citrine).  Our 40% sale basket is filled with golden yellows and tans that are just right for fall.  Topaz is a silicate mineral and comes in most colors.  Golden  or yellow topaz was believed by the Egyptians to reflect the color of the sun.  It also symbolizes friendship and supposedly strengthens a person's ability to give and receive love.  How can anyone go wrong with that?  We may not have gemstones, but surely the color and thought should have the same effect.  According to Wikipedia, the topaz was included in the Gregorian Birthstone Poems from an unknown author and published by Tiffany and Co. in 1870.  We quote November's portion of  the poem below:

"Who first comes to this world below
In drear November's fog and snow
Should prize the topaz's amber hue
 Emblem of friends and lovers true" 

Citrine, frequently listed as an alternate  birthstone for November, is also a yellow hued stone.  It  is a form of quartz and ranges from the palest of yellow to a dark amber in color.  A beautiful citrine (or I suppose any cirtine, beautiful or not)  is a symbol of hope and strength.  In the past people believed it had medical powers.
  
There are many beautiful yarns with the beautiful golden hues of the golden topaz and citrine in the basket including Willow Tweed, Divine and Cashsilk.  The colors do remind one of the golden sunny days of fall with the suns rays splashing across beautifully golden colored trees. 

On another note, the color also reminds me of my eyes today.   Customer's today may notice that I have incredibly yellow eyes, almost the same golden hue as the yarns--unfortunately the color is not attractve in the eyes.  No I didn't drink to excess and I am not sick.  I had an eye exam and part of the process required an eye dye.  Hopefully, it is wearing away.  It was pretty shocking when I saw how horrid my eyes