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

Freshening Up The Porch

Fall is in the air.

Mornings and evenings her in PA are chilly,  just the way I like it.

Brought home a few potted mums to ease myself into the change of seasons.

Wrapped them up in some leftover burlap scraps and jute.

The little tray was made from recycled wood.

Put together a simple wreath for my porch as well.

Such a sweet old owl made up of natural bits and pieces.

Filled an apple basket with a tattered tablecloth and some hydrangeas from my yard.

New project for the other porch.

Found this fabulous old rocker at "The Nomadic Trading Co." here in Punxsutawney last week.

Perfect for my porch!

Also purchased this amazing old tub there.

Not sure what we're going to do with it, but my husband just had to have it.

We're thinking of attaching it to the wall and adding some shelves for storing towels and bath supplies.

Or maybe use it as a large planter for flowers.

I'm going to have to think about this one for a while.

Any ideas?

Thanks for stopping by!

Karen

Summer Blooms

Autumn is creeping up on us and I wanted to share some summer blooms before they're gone.

 

 

Although I'm enjoying the warmth and beauty of summer, I'm looking forward to the change of seasons and some crisp Fall days.

Hope your summer's been filled with beautiful blooms and sunshine.

Thanks for stopping by.

Karen Ann

Pastel Vases

Found this sweet pink ice bucket at the thrift store yesterday.

 It's chipped, but I still love it.

 I mean how often do you see a big pink ice bucket?

 Perfect for the last of my pink hydrangeas.

 No point leaving them outdoors to freeze.

 So pretty.

 This vase looks good even without flowers.

 One of my favorite colors.

Thanks for looking.

Take care.

karen

Heavens To Betsy

What a funny saying.

Heavens to Betsy

It doesn't have anything to do with anything.

Just like these onions.

The last of my onions from the garden.

 A little Blooming Kale.

 Not sure what this is.

 I just love these Hydrangeas.

RED 

 Sweet Pink Hydrangeas.

 Creeping.

 A cluster.

 Clean up of trees downed in summer storms.

 Under the Mulberry Tree.

 Drooping.

 karen

Finding Beauty

Yesterdays walk was so therapeutic.

Jack and I ventured out again this evening.

 Looking for bits of blooms left behind by Summer.

There's beauty everywhere if you take the time to look for it.

karen