Bittersweet

Finally found some!

Karen

Gathering

Yesterday was a bit chilly here in PA.

It really felt like Fall.

I went for a short walk around the edges of the woods and gathered a basket of wild rose hips.

Once the thorns are removed they are lovely for decorating with.

I gathered the very last of the lavender from my garden, which didn't amount to much.

There was one pretty blue hydrangea left, so I brought it inside so I can enjoy looking at it.

Took a moment to have a look at the water hyacinths in the pond.

I'm always amazed at how two or three little plants can multiply into hundreds by summer's end.

I noticed that there are a lot of apples on the tree for the deer to enjoy.

It was so nice to be out in the fresh air for a while.

Taking in the very last of Summer and the beginnings of Fall.

Slowing down and settling in.

Karen

Chippy Autumn Porch

Found this table buried under STUFF in the garage.

It's so perfectly chippy and it needed rescued.

I've been asking for help with this all summer long, but there are so many projects going on around here that it just wasn't priority. So, yesterday I managed to do the job myself.

It now has a new home on my porch.

Love the big chunky legs.

And it's the perfect place for my new window box.

Made of an old window and some reclaimed wood.

It holds my dried sunflowers.

And the pumpkin from my daughter's garden.

I've been on the lookout for some bittersweet to add to my Fall decor, but haven't been able to find any, so I settled for some artificial for now.

Time to get on with another project.
Thanks for having a look at my chippy Autumn porch.

Karen

A Trip To Yarnick's Farm Market

Every Fall, Mother and I make a trip to Yarnick's Farm Market.

 We love the giant chicken.

We picked out some beautiful apples and a few other goodies as well.

 Like a raspberry pie that was absolutely awesome.

I love the herb and lettuce greenhouse room.

We are always delighted to see the goats that graze along the edge of the road on our way there.

 

It's a fun little tradition that Mother and I have, to visit certain special places together each Fall.

It makes me happy to see Mother smiling.

Happy Fall

karen

Feeling Fallish

karen

A Stroll Outdoors

Today was a bit chilly and rainy.

Not the kind of day I would normally choose for a stroll through the fallen leaves, but when I saw how sad Jack looked, staring out the window, I stepped into my boots, grabbed my camera and Jack's leash, and set out for a hike around the property.

 

I needed this time outdoors with nature as much as Jack did.

We both felt better after our walk.

karen

Autumn Decor

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder.

Autumn is upon us.

Time to bring out the Fall decorations.

karen

Primitive Pumpkins

When I'm out browsing the flea markets I always come across a booth or two with handmade primitive folk art.  I love the stuff, but rarely purchase it because I know I can make similar items myself.

Last weekend was no exception.

I came across a wonderful booth all decked out in Primitive Fall Folk Art.

This time I actually got busy and made myself a few simple pieces.

I made these pumpkins from an old chenille bedspread and stained them with a mixture of strong instant coffee and vanilla nut flavoring. They have a wonderful fragrance just like the gift shop candles that smell of gourmet coffee.

 The basket was a flea market find that I got for just $2 and the leaves and sunflowers are from my garden.

 These were made from an old pillow case and a tattered doily.

 I just love Fall.

Don't you?

karen

Next Years Meadow

There's not much color left along the creek now.

The beautiful flowers that bloomed there all summer are gone and in their place are the makings of next years meadow. Dry pods and fluff that the wind will scatter about in random fashion.

Soft neutral hues that remind me that winter is just around the corner.

Soon these will be glittered with snow.

Mother  natures frosting.

One last wish.

And finally a pop of color that lasts all year long.

I hope you've gotten out to enjoy the last of the beautiful  Fall weather too.

Karen



Handmade Velvet Pumpkins

Tis the season for making pumpkins.

I made these using recycled materials.

The velvet was from an antique bed jacket and the lace and ribbon are old and recycled too.

The pedestals were once candle holders.

I made a few dark orange velvet ones and the witches hat with a mix of new and recycled materials.

The old velvet album and the antique shoes were fleamarket finds and remind me of a witches shoes and her book of spells.

Each year at this time I make new pumpkins.

I think these are my favorite so far.

Happy Fall Everyone!

Karen