It's that time of year, the kick off to the holiday season, there's no better way to welcome in the best time of the year than to throw a fall party! I've done my share of fall parties (13 years), and I have a few fall party ideas for you...Probably. Maybe...okay, not better-than Thanksgiving or … [Read more...]
Fall Home Tour
Fall is my favorite season. Don't get me wrong, I love all the seasons, but one of my first memories is my Gramma telling me that autumn was her favorite season. And pretty much anything Gramma loved, I loved. Books, chocolate frosting, "taking breakfast out on the porch" and of course … [Read more...]
Listening for change…
The other day my daughter Stephanie and I were talking about how excited we are that the seasons are changing. We sat sweating in 88* Atlanta temperatures, dreaming about breathing in crisp autumn air and strolling over crunchy leaves. "It already sounds like fall" she said. "Do you know what I … [Read more...]
Building Beauty in Autumn
The other day I was in the middle of a hurried week. My 'to-do' list was getting longer by the second. Every time I looked at it, I felt confused about what to do first, so mostly I was running in circles. Standing in line at Target, I checked email from my phone. There was a message from … [Read more...]
~Autumn Nesting with Heirloom Pumpkins~
I did a little more Autumn Nesting when the Heirloom Pumpkins from Frey Farms came in. I walked in Walmart and there they were! so I brought home a few...My favorite color...that scrumptious teal...in a pumpkin!!!I put a little one on the mantle. Isn't he a cutie pie?And a … [Read more...]
Decking the halls for fall!
I did a little Autumn nesting on Monday...It felt good to pack up all the shells and sea glass...I'm ready to snuggle right into Autumn but it takes a little time. Decorating for any season involves all 5 senses. So this week that's what I'm working on. First I pulled out some things that … [Read more...]
Autumn is coming ~ White Chicken Chili ~ Just in time!
Today is the last day of August! You know what that means...Autumn is coming. I just can't tell you how tickled I am about Autumn. It's the beginning of a very busy season. One that goes from September to the first week in January.This week I start tucking away all the sea blue and sandy … [Read more...]
~The years I spent picnicking on a railroad bridge~
This morning I've been thinking about seasons. Autumn is my favorite season, but just around the corner, comes Winter. I know it may seem a bit crazy, but I don't live in dread of Winters any more. Not the seasonal Winters or the Spiritual ones... It wasn't always this way with me. There was a time … [Read more...]
Celebrate! It’s Important!
First Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest~2004~ I'm planning already. October 25 is just over a month away. It's our 4th Annual Family Pumpkin Carving Contest! We kicked off this new tradition in October 2004. We make a big effort in our family to get together several times a year. My … [Read more...]
Anticipating Bliss
Pay attention! You're entering bliss. Autumn. It's bound to happen and if you aren't careful you'll miss the glorious days leading up to it. Everyone loves the holidays. Thanksgiving. Christmas. But years ago I noticed something. In January when I'd read over my journal from the 12 … [Read more...]