I love love love fall even in northwest Florida. I love collecting acorns. I do it daily on walks with my grandson. I don't have so many leaves, but when we visit Auburn in central Alabama, I collect as many leaves as possible. It is warm here, but I still love the change in the light of the day and eventually...about Thanksgiving or the first week of December we will have some leaves change. I love pumpkins, but we can't get those too early. Usually late October and then enjoy as long as possible. I am often not really ready for December decor because I am just getting started. Even beach walks are way more fun in the autumn. In fact, it may be my favorite time at the beach. Different, but love it all the same.
Now, I can't get enough of the pretty pictures that you will post of leaves. It reminds me of when I was a kid and looked at Ideals magazines.
I love how you appreciate the small differences in the seasons, even though you live in a temperate to tropical climate. Yes, the lovely shift in light is so enchanting!
Here, in New England, we'll be lucky if our pumpkins don't freeze by the end of October. ;-)
I'm inspired by your list of "simple joys"! Autumn is my favorite season and I want to enjoy it fully!
Added to my list:
~ Make pumpkin butter
~ Plan for autumn's biggest holiday, Thanksgiving! Setting the table, Thanksgiving music, etc.
Oh, those are excellent additions!
Rather uncharacteristically, we will be away for Thanksgiving this year, so that didn't make my list. I will miss those sort of preparations. Considering celebrating early though.
Love this list, most of which I do also. I have a collection of "State" acorns: some from Ohio (where I was born and lived most of my life), Florida (our son and family live there now), and Pennsylvania (where we live now). I put them out for display as a nature theme (I think you have a nature table for the grands?).
ReplyDeleteThat's a superb idea!
Yes, I almost always have some nature-themed items out on our sofa table.
Accounts of your fall wanderings have been a tremendous help as I planned a quick jaunt for my husband and I to Vermont for Antiques Week. You surely have a knack for finding delightful points of interest AND NOURISHMENT along the country roads. This shall be our own survey of cider donuts. Gratefully, Linda
ReplyDeleteOh, this makes me so happy! I'm glad I've been helpful to you, and I hope you have a fabulous time!
My daughter has started a YouTube channel, and she's just begun a series on fall day trips in New England. This is the link to the introduction, and more will follow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzhOQfyQLVM
Enjoy!
Travel bag nearly packed . . . time to pause and give myself a treat . . . the intro to your daughter's newest endeavor.
ReplyDeleteAww. You're sweet! I hope you had, or are having a great trip!
DeleteI love taking "the scenic route," especially on rural country roads here in New England. I love the picture of the fence you have shared. It looks like a nice neighborhood to walk through.
ReplyDeleteOh, it is! It's one of my favorite walks in New England. It's in Historic Deerfield, MA, if you ever are in the area.
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I love love love fall even in northwest Florida. I love collecting acorns. I do it daily on walks with my grandson. I don't have so many leaves, but when we visit Auburn in central Alabama, I collect as many leaves as possible. It is warm here, but I still love the change in the light of the day and eventually...about Thanksgiving or the first week of December we will have some leaves change. I love pumpkins, but we can't get those too early. Usually late October and then enjoy as long as possible. I am often not really ready for December decor because I am just getting started. Even beach walks are way more fun in the autumn. In fact, it may be my favorite time at the beach. Different, but love it all the same.
ReplyDeleteNow, I can't get enough of the pretty pictures that you will post of leaves. It reminds me of when I was a kid and looked at Ideals magazines.
I love how you appreciate the small differences in the seasons, even though you live in a temperate to tropical climate. Yes, the lovely shift in light is so enchanting!
DeleteHere, in New England, we'll be lucky if our pumpkins don't freeze by the end of October. ;-)
I'm inspired by your list of "simple joys"! Autumn is my favorite season and I want to enjoy it fully!
ReplyDeleteAdded to my list:
~ Make pumpkin butter
~ Plan for autumn's biggest holiday, Thanksgiving! Setting the table, Thanksgiving music, etc.
Oh, those are excellent additions!
DeleteRather uncharacteristically, we will be away for Thanksgiving this year, so that didn't make my list. I will miss those sort of preparations. Considering celebrating early though.
Love this list, most of which I do also. I have a collection of "State" acorns: some from Ohio (where I was born and lived most of my life), Florida (our son and family live there now), and Pennsylvania (where we live now). I put them out for display as a nature theme (I think you have a nature table for the grands?).
ReplyDeleteThat's a superb idea!
DeleteYes, I almost always have some nature-themed items out on our sofa table.
Accounts of your fall wanderings have been a tremendous help as I planned a quick jaunt for my husband and I to Vermont for Antiques Week. You surely have a knack for finding delightful points of interest AND NOURISHMENT along the country roads. This shall be our own survey of cider donuts. Gratefully, Linda
ReplyDeleteOh, this makes me so happy! I'm glad I've been helpful to you, and I hope you have a fabulous time!
DeleteMy daughter has started a YouTube channel, and she's just begun a series on fall day trips in New England. This is the link to the introduction, and more will follow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzhOQfyQLVM
Enjoy!
Travel bag nearly packed . . . time to pause and give myself a treat . . . the intro to your daughter's newest endeavor.
ReplyDeleteAww. You're sweet! I hope you had, or are having a great trip!
DeleteI love taking "the scenic route," especially on rural country roads here in New England. I love the picture of the fence you have shared. It looks like a nice neighborhood to walk through.
ReplyDeleteOh, it is! It's one of my favorite walks in New England. It's in Historic Deerfield, MA, if you ever are in the area.
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