No matter the season or weather, our multitude of trees seem to find various ways to litter sticks and tree debris. Right now it's acorn leaf clusters, walnuts and hickory nuts. We try to keep on top of it by getting out weekly and doing some yard clean up. My husband does most of the work, but hey, I'm there to cheer him on. Most of the yard junk heads to the yard waste disposal, but I can quickly get waylaid if I take time to look for interesting natural specimens. Taking a break I grabbed one of my chippy white vintage totes and put together a fun seasonal gathering of natural organic elements. (okay maybe a few faux pieces hopped in for more great color)
Friday, August 30, 2024
Monday, August 26, 2024
How to Use Pears for a Seasonal Transition to Fall
By mid-August, I'm always ready to start making small changes that lean toward fall. When I was younger I'd tackle it all in a day or a weekend, but now I have to do it in stages. One day it was summer; the next day it was totally fall. But actually I really prefer the small changes that come throughout the late summer, day by day. The changes of the light, the outdoor temps, nature's color in foliage, grasses and sky. It's all beautiful and I love to replicate it all indoors.
Labels:
decor,
early Fall,
fall,
late summer,
pears,
transition to fall,
tureens,
Vintage
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
5 Quick and Easy Ideas to Get You in the Mood for Fall
I know so many of us want to ease into the Fall season, but it's too hot in August and early September to get much in the mood. As much as I love fall, digging into tubs and boxes in hot storage areas, dragging out a bunch of faux pumpkins, and slathering on the fake leaf garlands just isn't appealing when you're breaking out in a sweat. I'd much rather take an approach that's gradual and less stressful.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Garden Room Sitting Area in Harvest Color
Please be sure and scroll to the end of the post to read a Blogkeeping notice!!
Labels:
August,
baker's rack,
Garden Room,
holiday cupboard,
late summer,
quilts,
sitting area,
sunflowers
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Late Summer Entry with 2 Mini Updates
Subtle changes are showing up around the house, now that we're into August. This is the time I switch gears and look toward fall. As I've said before, August used to be my least favorite time of the year, but now I look at it differently... it's a transition time leading up to the cooler months and my favorite season. Autumn.
Labels:
August,
Entry,
fall,
late summer,
urn,
urns,
vintage prints,
vintage tray
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Mid-Summer Roost in the Cupboard
The end of July signals a change in the atmosphere for me. I'm one of those people that while I enjoy summer, I don't enjoy the heat and I have always looked forward to the slow slide to early fall. Don't get me wrong, summer has beautiful memories and moments, but the promise of more moderate temps of autumn pull me along.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Floral and Ticking Summer Tablescape
My favorite print for all things summer is indigo ticking. I've said it before, dark blue ticking is like a "neutral", because it pairs with almost everything.
You love florals? ...ticking pairs up.
Paisley? ... ticking pairs up.
Plaids are your thing? ... ticking pairs up.
Labels:
Faience,
Garden Room,
mid-summer,
summer,
tablerunner,
tablescape,
ticking,
transferware
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