Fall
has finally arrived.
The fires are lit and
we are settling in
for some comfortable time.
The leaves are not quite turning yet,
but there is a nip in the air
even though the sun is
still shining.
The Secret Garden
is the first to
come to the party.
These leaves have been falling
well before the calendar
said it was time.
The squirrels will soon be
scurrying along the limbs
of the walnut tree,
with visions of a
long, cold winter in view.
We will sit a little longer
on the screened porch and
watch their antics,
but not before
being wrapped up
in woolie blankets.
Here are a few more
nooks and crannies
that have taken on
the colors of autumn
in the Cottage...
...and a front porch welcome
to all who come
through the gate...
The guest room
is decorated
with a nod to contradiction.
Last week
I said that the
earthy, warm colors of autumn
were my favorites.
While that is the truth,
our guest room,
decorated in shades of
green, pink and soft lavender,
simply needs
the softer side.
Nothing much is changed
from the ordinary,
except the addition of
one of the affordable pillows
that I keep adding
to my collection...
This one made of a
silky material
with colors that celebrate the season
but don't compete
with the basic style
of the room
and came with a price tag of
between two and three dollars...
...and instead of
fresh flowers
that I normally place on the nightstand,
I fashioned a tree of green leaves.
I pinned leaves
from the garden
to a tall cone.
They become a little drier each day
and add a feeling of the harvest
that is soon to come.
Along with a small white pumpkin
this is my contribution to
the softer side
of autumn.
The newest little chicken
has gotten into the act.
Posing with a new kitchen towel
that nods toward
what is coming
to the Cottage
next week
and...
...along with another cute pillow
that tells the tale
of what you can expect
BetWEen the MoONliGhT
and the MaJiC...
~~~~~~~~~~
Here is your standing invitation
for the month of October
when the Cottage Witch
will welcome you with open arms.
Come into her embrace.......if you dare!
...Judy...
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