FALL PREVIEW...LET'S START A NEW SEASON!

Hello Kindred Spirits....
Summer was pretty darn wonderful
for us with the highlight being our family beach trip....

a week of great weather oceanside enjoying our children and grandchildren,
sharing delicious foods and cocktails until the moon was shining down
on that gorgeous soft white sand.....

This is THE very first time it has rained
the majority of our drive down to Florida.
in fact, this turned into a twelve hour trip!!!

FAMILY BEACH TRIP JULY, 2021

The month of August....not much going on.....

Lots of days swimming and cooling off poolside.....

 I so hope you enjoyed your months of Summer
and made heart-warming memories with those you love!
I hope you grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, ate
ice cold watermelon and served up a lovely homemade peach cobbler!
Did you visit your local Farmer's Market for some big fat tomatoes
and fresh corn?
Did you sit outdoors and sip iced tea while listening to the sounds of Summer?
I hope it was a good three months for you!!!
So I am refreshed and renewed after the break ...now let's get on with
the Fall season...a favorite of so many of us!

I added a few new ribbons to my stash
that I plan on using for some lantern toppers.....

My all time favorite product line at Target is THRESHOLD!
I have many of their kitchen linens, throws and pillows that I have
purchased over the years!
I purchased these beautiful yellow French Country placemats
which I plan to use in a fall tablescape!

Then decided, why not purchase the same design in
this beautiful Autumn orange also!
Who doesn't need to add a few table runners here and there?

The floral Autumn spray is from Hobby Lobby....
I decided the kitchen farmhouse table will be transformed into
a lovely fall vibe by using creams, ivory, with touches of brown and deep yellow golds!

I am not someone who is fond of using white in fall decorating...
why on earth would you not incorporate all these rich, vibrant
color shades for the season?
I also am adding new candlesticks for my collection..love these!

And....I simply cannot wait to smell one of my all time favorite

candles from A CHEERFUL GIVER....Blueberry Muffins!!!!

I am pretty excited about transforming a few rustic baskets
with these florals.......

The inspiration photo I found, used shades of burgundy
and pink for the accent colors, but I decided on deep
navy to use in my foyer vignette....

I think this would be gorgeous for an autumn wedding.....

Plans are underway for transforming our outdoor
patio, with new pillow covers and a back door wreath!

Hey, it's never too early for Pumpkin Pie!!!

Mae is doing well....she's my constant companion when
working on DIY's and decorating.......
we discuss what works and what didn't turn out so well......
it's absolutely wonderful to have such a beautiful love bug by my side!

So that's it guys and dolls...I am looking forward
to this new season and making the most of our days....
I would love for y'all to share your fall plans with us also!