Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Turning Over a New Leaf...

Summer is almost gone and so it's gone in my home.  The only remnant of summer- central air. Since it's still summer weather here,  it's necessary to bring some of my old touches of fall back again. I need want that old fall feeling! Nothing really new, just rearranged and moved around. Ahh, the fun of re-arranging. Even if we don't have distinct changes in seasons, I create them in our home. I love Autumn, it's like the beginning of a new year, except it's not with champagne, horns or confetti.

Oh, Autumn, it's such a warm feeling,  the beauty of fall opens up so much for me, in my thoughts and in my surroundings and yes, and in my kitchen. I am waiting for that first cold snap~ I know, don't even think it or tell me that that may be a long time in coming.  I am very good at creating that feeling in my heart. I am anxious for that first pot of soup simmering on the stove and my old iron skillet filled with some scrumptious cornbread...with a few jalapeno's added for a bit of spice.

I know you all will cringe, but in September, I also get excited about Thanksgiving and Christmas! Yes, I do-

Some of my old touches of fall, I am still in the midst of creating that feeling...







I just threw him in for fun. I truly love him.  He's been around a long, long time.




I love this old wreath...still undecided about where to put it.
 

When I think of Autumn....
 This comes to mind...


Wherever you are, enjoy your day~


23 comments:

  1. Nancy-
    Your photos are wonderful and I am fascinated by your staircase!
    Show us more!

    Laura

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  2. I love your pictures, Nancy. I always start thinking about Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas in September. Can't help it!!
    Your flower arrangements are beautiful...
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  3. love that last photo too..and yes it reminds me of what autumn should look like.;)

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  4. You are getting me in the mood to decorate for Fall:) Love your beautiful decorations! The wreath is gorgeous, can't wait to see where it ends up:)

    Enjoy your day! HUGS!

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  5. Hi Nancy, thanks for your kind visit.
    I see you ,too live very beautifull, love the fhotoes from your home, and the one of golden fall, lovely.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  6. Thank-you sooooo much for getting me in the FALL mood. I'm like you...gotta have the AC awhile longer here in the Texas heat. Your home and Fall decorations are beautiful.

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  7. I just hung a wreath. I am thinking about doing a little more.

    Your fall nesting is beautiful!

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  8. Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. I just wish it would last longer! I love the whole nexting thing, fall decorations and Halloween! To me there's nothing cozier than houses with lit Jack O Lanterns.
    Your pictures are beautiful.
    gail
    adventuresininnkeeping.blogspot.com

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  9. All of your decorations are just gorgeous. I especially love that wonderful chair, and the animal print pillow is so pretty too. I think the same thing when I think of fall. Wonder why we always think of a farm? Hugs, Marty

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  10. I think September is my favorite month because it brings to mind the upcoming holidays. Around here, September also brings the long shadows and changing trees of early fall. It means I can decorate for fall, plan my October trip home to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and start planning for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thanks for sharing your feelings and lovely decorations. You are ahead of me as I'm still just thinking.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  11. Love the Fall touches you have added! Makes me almost ready to add Fall to my home!

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  12. Awww... autumn is the best! And things are beginning to look so nice and cozy at your place to welcome the new season!

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  13. Beautiful Fall touches, Nancy. I'm going to try to make changes in the living room in the next day or two.

    Back Porch Musings disappeared yesterday. I've been working since then to get a typepad blog going and let everyone know I moved.
    The name is the same the addy is different. Hope to see you over there!
    http://backporchmusings.typepad.com

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  14. can't get into Fall when it is still 95....maybe in October...

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  15. Nancy- Your photos are beautiful. I am feeling Fallish now too...When I get done with this stretch of work I am hauling Fall into my house and moving Summer out! Love your chair...and your florals...okay..okay...I love it all! Diana

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  16. Nancy - your pictures are wonderful. Your home looks like it is getting quite 'fallish' and I love the picture with all those orange leaves. Awesome.
    sandie

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  17. Though I have not quite switched into fall mode...you have inspired me to move in that direction! It's looking lovely over here.

    Thanks for stopping by to visit on My Front Porch!

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  18. Hi Nancy... oooh, I love your touches of fall everywhere... Autumn is my very favorite time of year too and I love to decorate for it... the little rocking horse is precious! I also love your deep, rich warm colors you use... and yes, I spotted Tom Selleck on the current issue of "Cowboys and Indians"! I buy those too! (He is still a hunk!)...soup simmering on the stove and cornbread in the oven... YUM!... Wishing you a beautiful Autumn day... xoxo Julie Marie

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  19. Nancy,
    Thank you for your visit, you too have created poetry in your home. Your post is lovely in itself.

    Is this a beautiful time to create!
    Thank you dear for your beautiful comment at my place.
    Oooooh! oh, oh! love the stair case, wow!
    xoxo
    Dore

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  20. Hi Nancy!! Everything is so lovely and Fallen!! I love your gorgeous floral arrangements! So pretty and that wreath! Can't wait to see where you hang it.
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  21. Nancy, your fall decor is lovely and your spiral staircase is enchanting! My favorite thing is the rocking horse!! Of course, I know my Little Man would love to give it a ride! ;)

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  22. That last photo is what it's all about! We don't have to wait quite as long as our friends in the US for Thanksgiving, as it arrives on the first Monday of October - the weather should be nice and crisp by then. When I get home for a few hours on Saturday and before leaving again on Sunday I'll put a wreath on the door and put away the outdoor furniture - I love fall too!

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  23. Oh I love your chair and we have the same granite! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

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Nancy