AUTUMN COLORS...

I love this time of year. 

 It always is a delight to the senses.

  The changes in nature 

are spectacular 

and after a long hot summer, 

the air is cooler 

and we are more relaxed 

in our own skin.

There is something about

 the colors of autumn 

that, to me, are 

exciting and relaxing at the same time. 

 There are times throughout the year

 that I yearn for the 

earthy and warmer tones.

 Since blogging, 

I have come to admire

 the cooler side of autumn 

that so many of our friends 

beautifully display 

but, still, my heart 

goes back to the pure, jewel tones 

that have always been 

so comforting

 to me.

More than any room 

at the Cottage, 

the dining room is testament to that.

 I love the warmth of

 the barn red walls,

 set off by the 

lighter original millwork and wainscotting.

  The primitive feel of the room

 is comforting

 and when lit by candles, 

I am taken back

 to the early years of 

Victoria magazine 

and their beautiful photography

 that is unmatched 

by any others, 

in my opinion.

The table has been set for two 

where a large feast 

or an impromptu snack

 can be taken. 

 The china, stemware, napkins, chargers, etc.

 have all been accumulated 

over time

 from various sources

including

 garage sales, Pier One, Home Goods, Target

 and numerous thrift stores. 

 Neither expensive or fine,

 all just well loved.

The centerpiece

 which runs the length of 

the old miner's table 

consists of 

Heavenly Bamboo leaves from the garden,

 grapevine pumpkins, 

candles and a sprinkling of

 pinecones and tiny resin pumpkins. 

 Nothing too thought out.

Other small touches 

around the Cottage 

include...

...and these 

favored colors of autumn 

are what make me

 feel at home.

Have a wonderful week.

...Judy...

 BEWARE:

Only two more weeks until.....

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