Officially Autumn

This weekend, it will be official! Autumn will be here, according to the calendar! Our temperatures have become a little milder, and our days shorter. My granddaughter (6) asked me today what I liked about Autumn. We each named off different things we liked. She loves the colorful leaves, pumpkin farms, trick or treating, cooler weather, etc. I explained to her that I loved those things too, and toasting marshmallows, the smell of a wood fire coming from someone's chimney. It was so sweet to get her take on what Fall means to her. Smart little girl, my Rheagan! I picked her up from school and carried her to get her nails polished. She chose light green polish! Then we had a snack next door at a sandwich shop. I love our talks! You can learn a lot from a 6 year old, especially one with a vivid imagination, and a creative spirit. She loves doing crafts, drawing, coloring, and "writing books", oh and dancing!!

Here are some other things I like about Fall too!

Baskets filled with leaves

A wreath I made for my sister's room at the Assisted Living Facility where she lives.

The colors of Fall added in unusual places, like this wicker tray that I updated with orange, green and brown paint!

Pumpkins in the china cabinet.

Fall berries and burlap ribbons.

Warm, vibrant colors, baskets, tool totes, white dishes.

Warm textures.

Burlap wreath with a burlap flower

Pumpkin under cloche

Just a few of my favorite Fall things.

What do you like most about Fall?

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