Gathering Inspiration for the Magic of Autumn TAGS: autumn | decorating | fall | fall decorating It is my opinion that autumn is the coziest and most magical of all seasons.  It is a time for family and friends, when the truly important things in life …Continue reading →

PUMPKIN TOPIARY: A QUICK HARVEST GARDEN PROJECT TAGS: fall | harvest | outdoor gardens | planting I love this harvest time of year—I feel a sense of relief after the hot summer months, and I’m reinvigorated to create some cozy autumn vignettes in the garden. My …Continue reading →

Fall Decorating in the Garden TAGS: autumn | fall | fall garden | pumpkins It’s hard to drive around town right now without seeing piles of pumpkins, gourds and other signs of fall harvest. Grocery stores, farmers’ markets and even church parking lots are …Continue reading →

Easy Peasy Fall TAGS: acorn | art | at home | autumn | backyard | basket | blog | bouqets | crafts | eggs | fall | flowers | form | how to's | ideas | necklace | patchwork | pendant | project | quilt | sew | styrofoam | trees | video It is late September and I guess I have to accept that Fall is here… or coming soon. I can feel it in the air but I’m really not ready! So for those of you like me, who need some …. mmm.. encouragement to embrace our ‘inner Fall’..let’s make something!

Fire Pits Heat Up As Fall Approaches TAGS: autumn | backyard | bbq | fall | fire pits | fireplace | patio furniture | seasons | smores Though the heat continues here in Southern California and across the county, it is just a matter of time before we start to feel the cool crispness of autumn. I am personally so excited for the feel of the changing seasons, not to mention some relief from all this heat. Though the changes are subtle here, they hold such excitement and contentment for those like me who absolutely love fall!

Jazzing Up Outdoor Spaces for Fall TAGS: autumn | Autumn wreaths | cornstalks | cornucopia | fall | Fall colors | porch | pumpkins | scarecrow | warm tones I find fall one of the most glorious times of the year! There’s something about feeling the crunch of the fallen leaves beneath my feet, breathing in the cool, earthy scent of nature, and seeing the warm yellows, oranges and reds that dot the surroundings.

Welcome Autumn TAGS: apple cider | arrangement | auburn | autumn | berries | ccessory | decorating | fall | flowers | gold | home a | leaves | orange | pumpkins | school | summer | trees | warm Autumn is just around the bend. Visions of trees draped in gold and auburn, cool morning air, and crisp apple cider are already sneaking into my mind. With the kids off to school, the reality of sweaters and wool socks begins to sink in.

Fall Festivals TAGS: along | baskets | bookmark | busy | christmas | events | fabric | fall | festival | fun | Halloween | Nest of Posies | novels | party | pat sloan | quilt | school | september | sew | summer | week | work With school starting up again & everyone being busy with work I thought it would be fun to see what might be going on in September in Blog land where we can have fun! Like a FESTIVAL or a SEW along or something of that nature!