Early Fall Naturals Garden Tote

We finally had some rain Saturday afternoon, 

which always causes tree debris to fall.

We headed out with our yard containers but I quickly 

got waylaid with some interesting leaves, walnuts, and acorns.

Before I knew it I grabbed one of my chippy white totes

and put together a fun gathering of natural elements.

(Ok, maybe one or two faux, that brought in a little fall color.)

Transitional Late Summer Mantel

Time to bring out the wreath for this small sliver of time known as Late Summer. Nature doesn't just wake up one morning and say, "OK everyone, it's Fall!" Trees, weather, the light, and all the growing things are reaching that extended moment where they begin to wane. Summer is winding down. All you have to do is look at my yard, scattered with green walnuts and yellow leaves to know it's that time of year. (I was going to take a pic, but it's so dry and looks too sad)

All About Home #54

Hello Everyone, I hope you're off to a great week 

and enjoying this last full week of August.
Many of us are gearing up and looking forward to Fall,
with a lot of decor ideas and inspiration. 

I'm so glad you're stopping by to check out all the inspiration

 and I hope you'll link up and share what you all have been up to. 

It's an August Thing...

This has been a crazy week and it's only Thursday...

Late Summer Inspiration at All About Home #53

Hello Everyone, I hope you're off to a good week 

and enjoying these last few weeks of Summer.  

I'm so glad you're stopping by to check out all the inspiration

 and I hope you'll link up and share what you all have been up to. 

Scenes from the Late Summer Baker's Rack

I always get itchy when mid-August rolls around; itchy to start thinking about decorating for Fall. Now, I realize we have at least another month of summertime weather, but toward the end of August the signs of nature start to swing toward Autumn.

Dining Room with Late-Summer Sunflowers

I'm here in the Dining Room today,
adding a few late-summer sunflowers 

to the table and buffet bringing a little pre-harvest color.