A FEW MORE FALL FAVORITES...

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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